Welcome to Culm Valley u3a

Culm Valley u3a was launched in September 2019. Part of a national movement that was founded in 1982, Culm Valley u3a is part of a UK-wide collection of locally-run interest groups that provide a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn for fun. Members enjoy exploring new ideas, developing new skills and enjoying activities together.

We meet in local community venues and in members' homes around the Culm Valley in Devon and wherever we meet you can be sure you will receive a warm welcome, make new friends, develop whatever interests you have and have fun. We look forward to meeting you very soon.

Our monthly Members' Meetings are held at 2pm on the first Thursday in the month (except in January). We meet at Willand Village Hall, Gables Road, Willand, EX15 2PL. Arrive anytime between 1.30 and 2.00 to socialise and link up with other members, visit the Interest Group tables and find a place to sit. New members are always welcome.

For news of upcoming meetings and other activities, click on Events for up to date news of the various Interest Groups; click on Interest Groups on the bar at the top of the page.

Our Next Monthly Meeting

Thursday 6th June 2024

Speaker: Ashley Smith MBE

Talking about The History of the Nobel Prize

Ashley's professional career has included 35 years within the military and law enforcement sectors and more recently working with military veterans charities, leading to his MBE awarded for service to charity in 2019.

The Nobel Prize, the world's most prestigious international award, is the elite global accolade in literature, medicine, physics, economics, chemistry and peace. Ashley's talk explains why Alfred Nobel established the award, how individuals and groups are selected for the honour and considers some of the more well-know and celebrated Nobel Laureates.

What is u3a?

u3a brings together people in their ‘third age’, i.e. the age when you have finished working full-time or raising their family and have time to pursue and develop their interests and explore new hobbies.

For u3a members learning is its own reward, as we socialise and learn for pleasure, in a friendly and informal environment.

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What is u3a?

Events

Fri, 17 May
Quizzing Group
Willand Health & Community Centre
Multiple Dates
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17 May 2024, 10:30 – 12:30
Willand Health & Community Centre, Gables Rd, Willand, Cullompton EX15 2PL, UK
You are very welcome to join us. Arrive anytime after 10:30, make a drink, meet other members and form a team, ready to start at 11:00.
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Mon, 20 May
Beginners French Conversation
Location is TBD
Multiple Dates
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20 May 2024, 10:00 – 11:30
Location is TBD
Meetings are held in a members' home. The current group is full, however please contact Terence to discuss future availability.
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Tue, 21 May
Quilting
Committee Room, Willand Village Hall
Multiple Dates
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21 May 2024, 09:30 – 12:30
Committee Room, Willand Village Hall, Willand Village Hall, Gables Rd, Willand, Cullompton EX15 2PL, UK
Into quilting, then this is for you. Learn and/or teach any patterns or techniques you know with other equally as enthusiastic and welcoming members.
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Wed, 22 May
Exploring Art Styles
John Tallack Centre
Multiple Dates
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22 May 2024, 14:00 – 16:30
John Tallack Centre, The John Tallack Centre, Meadow Ln, Cullompton EX15 1LL, UK
A different art style each session. Abstract Expressionism, Avant Garde, Bauhaus, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Art, Cubism, De Stijl, Expressionism, Impressionism, Modern Art, Naive Art, Post Impressionism, Renaissance, Surrealism, Tonalism.
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Thu, 23 May
Draw It!
The John Tallack Centre
Multiple Dates
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23 May 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
The John Tallack Centre, The John Tallack Centre, Meadow Ln, Cullompton EX15 1LL, UK
From drawing a dog to drawing en plein air (in the open air), and from drawing the night sky to a seascape in the style of Van Gogh .... a rich and varied programme of drawing is promised in 2024. Why not join us.
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Thu, 23 May
Ukulele Group
Location is TBD
Multiple Dates
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23 May 2024, 10:00 – 11:30
Location is TBD
All abilities welcome. Join us and enjoy learning to play this great instrument. You don't need to own a Ukulele to join the group
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Thu, 23 May
Behind the Scenes Day Cruise to Brixham
Brixham
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23 May 2024, 10:30 – 13:00
Brixham, Brixham TQ5, UK
A scheduled day trip on the Stuart Line Cruises' Pride of Exmouth to Brixham via Torquay, leaving Exmouth at 10.30am and arriving at Brixham at 1.00pm for a 2 hour stop before returning to Exmouth at 5.30pm.
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Mon, 27 May
Art in Action
The Club Room, Willand Village Hall
Multiple Dates
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27 May 2024, 13:30 – 16:30
The Club Room, Willand Village Hall, Hall, Gables Rd, Willand, Cullompton EX15 2PL, UK
Join us in creating art using a variety of different media. Whether you use acrylic, oil or watercolour paint, collage or coloured pencils, you are most welcome.
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Tue, 28 May
Strollers 2
Location is TBD
Multiple Dates
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28 May 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
Location is TBD
We enjoy walking in various locations.
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Tue, 28 May
Strollers 1
Location is TBD
Multiple Dates
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28 May 2024, 10:30 – 12:30
Location is TBD
We walk locally, easy walking for a maximum of 3 miles, stopping for refreshments en route or at the end of our walk.
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Mon, 03 Jun
Photography
Location is TBD
Multiple Dates
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03 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 13:00
Location is TBD
Enjoy taking photos and want to learn more? Join in and be assured of a warm welcome, a lot of fun, and great challenges.
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Wed, 05 Jun
Craft Group
Committee Room, Willand Village Hall
Multiple Dates
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05 Jun 2024, 09:30 – 12:30
Committee Room, Willand Village Hall, Willand Village Hall, Gables Rd, Willand, Cullompton EX15 2PL, UK
At every session you will learn something different. Please visit the Craft page and contact Lin for more information
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Wed, 05 Jun
Computers ITCG
Cullompton Library The Hayridge, Exeter Hill, Cullompton EX15 1DJ, UK
Multiple Dates
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05 Jun 2024, 15:00 – 16:30
Cullompton Library The Hayridge, Exeter Hill, Cullompton EX15 1DJ, UK
All things computers, laptops, tablets and phones .... have you something you want to learn about using your technology? this is the group for you, so join us at The Hayridge, Cullompton Library with Andy Arnold.
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Thu, 06 Jun
Members Monthly Meeting The Nobel Prize - The History of the World's Most Prestigious Award
Willand Village Hall
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06 Jun 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
Willand Village Hall, Hall, Gables Rd, Willand, Cullompton EX15 2PL, UK
Ashley Smith - The fascinating history of the World’s most prestigious international award ~ presented for excellence in the fields of literature, medicine, physics, economics, chemistry and peace.
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Thu, 06 Jun
Members Monthly Meeting
Willand Village Hall
Multiple Dates
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06 Jun 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
Willand Village Hall, Hall, Gables Rd, Willand, Cullompton EX15 2PL, UK
Our monthly members meeting is held on the first THURSDAY of each month (except January). Please feel free to arrive from 1.30pm onwards.
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Wed, 12 Jun
Genealogy Group Meeting
The Hayridge, Cullompton Library.
Multiple Dates
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12 Jun 2024, 10:30 – 12:30
The Hayridge, Cullompton Library., 1 Exeter Hill, Cullompton EX15 1DJ, UK
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Thu, 20 Jun
Walkers - Powderham/Exeter Canal
Exeter
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20 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 14:30
Exeter, Powderham Estate, Exeter EX6 8JQ, UK
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Thu, 04 Jul
Members Monthly Meeting - A Schoolgirl's War - Maidstone Girls Grammar in WWll - Mary Smith
Willand Village Hall
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04 Jul 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
Willand Village Hall, Hall, Gables Rd, Willand, Cullompton EX15 2PL, UK
Former headteacher Mary Smith retells the experiences of Kent schoolgirls during the second world war through the recently discovered artwork of wartime art teacher Helen Keen, who drew daily life as the war unfolded.
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What We Offer

Culm Valley is run for members, by members. An Executive Committee of 6 members, and a great many volunteers, help set up and run our monthly meetings, interest groups and other activities.

We have a broad range of interest groups you can be involved with, from Crafting to Computers, Quizzing to French Conversation.

Find out more about what we offer:

Our Interest Groups