AT the November meeting of Crediton U3A members received an entertaining talk from Anthony Geering about Maori Culture. The meeting also included the AGM which highlighted how successful this relatively young U3A branch has become.

The groups (which meet either weekly or monthly) include the following: Tai Chi, Meditation, Arts and Crafts, Walking, Astrology, Pub Lunches, Spanish, Photography, History and Singing. A full list of groups and how to join can be found on the website: U3asites.org.uk/crediton .

An Open Meeting (non-members welcome) is held on the third Wednesday of every month at the Boniface Centre (doors open at 9.30am for a 10.15am start) where the £1.50 entry fee includes a cup of coffee/tea, biscuit, a speaker and the chance to chat and learn more about the organisation.

The January 17 meeting will include a talk by Judi Binks entitled “Napoleonic Prisoners of War”.

Crediton and District U3A is a not-for-profit co-operation for those who are retired or semi-retired. It is run for the group by the group. Knowledge, skills and experience are shared through many and varied interest groups.

It is a thriving local group with about 250 members currently but would always welcome more.

If you are new to the area, newly retired or would like to expand your interests please go along – it’s a fun way to meet new people. Membership costs only £12 a year and allows access to the wide range of classes and groups.

For more information please visit the website or telephone David Agasee (chairperson) on 01363 775698.