Welcome to Culm Valley u3a
Culm Valley u3a is part of a national movement that was founded in 1982. The UK-wide collection of locally-run interest groups provides 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.
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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.
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To find out more about our Celebrating Art 2025 event please click on the Events tab above.
Our Next Monthly Meeting
Date: Thursday 3 July 2025
Speaker: Peter Isaacson
Topic: Medical Detection Dogs
Peter will be talking about the life-saving work of the charity Medical Detection Dogs. This charity is engaged in harnessing the power of a dog's nose to detect the odour of human disease. This pioneering work aims to create faster cheaper and non-invasive diagnostic methods.
Bio Detection Dogs are trained to identify the scent of diseases, such as cancer and neurological conditions e.g. Parkinson's Disease, in samples of urine, sweat and breath. Medical Alert Dogs work with individuals who have complex health conditions, such as Type 1 Diabetes, seizures and severe allergies providing them with warnings before a medical crisis occurs.
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.
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:
