From Steve O’Neill the Chairman
As Chairman of our U3A I am delighted to invite you to explore what we do as an organisation of over 700 members in Shepway as you browse this website.
We are run by a dedicated committee of elected Trustees, all of whom are volunteers, and are jointly responsible for the running of the U3A. In addition, they carry out certain specific roles, as set out below.
As you would expect, there are many other people who take on duties, also on a voluntary basis, without being on the Committee, but of course reporting to it. We are enormously grateful to them for what they do. These include: our Members’ Meetings Coordinator, Website Administrator, Beacon Management System Administrator, Film Matinee Coordinator, and our Committee Minute Secretary. Also, we have over 80 interest Group Leaders – interest groups form the heart of our organisation. Outings, we have now outsourced to Viv Kenny of Real Socialising. We are truly a self-help organisation dependent on the enthusiasm and skills of our members.
| Role | Name |
| Chair (Officer) | Steve O’Neill |
| Vice chair (Officer), Membership Secretary and Newsletter Editor | Tony Scofield |
| Treasurer (Officer) | Katherine Robinson |
| Business Secretary (Officer) | Vacant |
| Group Coordinator for the Tin Tabernacle | David Warren |
| Group Coordinator for the Light Railway Hall | Roger Wood |
| Group Coordinator for other venues | Christine Hughes |
| Group Registrar | Gehad Homsey |
| Volunteers Coordinator and Disability Support | Linda Fellows |
| Events Coordinator – in house | Jacqueline Mack |
| Speaker secretary for members meetings | Helen Peverett |
| Refreshments at Tin Tabernacle Coffee mornings | Jacqui Bray |
We have simplified our contacts in this website to just four, which you will find on our Contacts page. Please be assured we will try to deal with your enquiries as quickly as possible.
The U3A is a place where retired people can make friends, continue expanding their horizons, and enjoy life with similar minded people. If you’re not a member, I hope you decide to join us.