Lanark & District u3a

Here's your 2026 u3a Summer Schools line-up!

Four regions are holding summer schools this year:

🔅 North West: 11–14 August | Manchester Metropolitan University
🔅 South East: 7–10 September | University of Chichester
🔅 Scotland: 24–26 August | Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling University
🔅 Yorkshire and the Humber: 24–27 August | The Hawkhills

Each summer school brings together members from across the country for days of shared learning, great conversation, and new friendships.

You don't need to belong to a u3a in that region — every summer school is open to all u3a members, wherever you're based.

Head to the u3a website to explore the full programmes and secure your place: https://www.u3a.org.uk/members-area/summer-schools

u3a Social Strollers - 29/05/26

Fridays's walk will start at 10am at Morrisons Lanark when we will walk to Smyllum House back along the Drove Road and along to the Lanark Loch Cafe for a tea/coffee.

The walk will take about an hour and is flat but may be muddy in places. All welcome.

Our u3a Art Lovers’ Group enjoyed viewing the Joan Eardley’s exhibition, “The Nature of Painting” at the Modern Two in Edinburgh and then a delicious lunch in the gallery tea room.

Have a look at our latest newsletter for all the recent activities, click here

News | Lanark & District u3a Ed has been admitted as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to Heritage and the community in Clydesdale.

Join us for “Portraits of India” at our Open Meeting at the Greyfriars Church at 2pm on Wednesday, 18th March. Kirk Lothian, photographer, will give an illustrated talk on his travels in India. All Welcome!

“March 2024: My wife and I sat in a cafe and talked about dreams over lunch. Nine months later I was solo travelling across India with a camera and a bag containing miniature bottles of Glenlivet Single Malt Whisky and shortbread.
Most of the time was spent walking the backstreets of the cities from dawn till dusk and into the night, talking to and photographing the local people of Delhi, Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur and Udaipur.

My objective was a respectful connection with another culture I knew very little about. The photographic portraits were all made from 3 feet or less from the subject and communication was mainly a smile and a gesture that asked permission.

A year and a half later and I still speak regularly with the people I met on that adventure and the connections continue to grow…"

The wonderful artist, Victoria Crowe will be giving an illustrated talk on her work at the Clydesdale Inn, Lanark at 2:15pm on Thursday, 12th February.
All welcome! Please contact Dianne McNaughton to book your place (see email on poster).

Qigong is a holistic system that combines breathing, movement, and meditation. Research has shown that QI gong improves health and well-being. The aim of the practice is to optimise the flow of qi, (life force), throughout the body.

Qigong sessions are held in Greyfriars church hall on Fridays 10-11 am, refreshments available afterwards.

The cost is £12.50 per calendar month, paid in advance.

Contact Beverley Dunbar for more information.

Please click on Beverley’s email to reply [email protected]

Have a look at our latest newsletter, it is packed with photos and news regarding recent and upcoming events.

News | Lanark & District u3a Ed has been admitted as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to Heritage and the community in Clydesdale.