On this page, you can find useful links to other areas and also to some documents and policies.
For information associated with the Community and Online Learning, click the relevant button below:
The main U3A website has a huge amount of information. To go to it, click on the following link: U3A page. This will open up a new page in your browser; you can then explore the U3A site at your leisure. This site will still be open in a window in your browser.
Click the blue text to see the contact details for the U3A National Office.
There are also a number of other U3As that are relatively local to the Spelthorne area. Links to some of these are below:
Podcasts
- The U3A prepare monthly podcasts that last about 30 minutes. The podcasts cover a variety of interesting subjects from U3A groups in the UK and across the world.
- You can listen to them on YouTube (includes subtitles), Google and Spotify by following these links: U3A podcasts on YouTube; u3a podcasts on Google; U3A podcasts on Spotify.
- To listen on iTunes or Apple Music, open the app, select “podcasts” and search for "U3A".
Computers, phones and tablets
If you would like to improve your IT skills (for the phone, tablet or computer) take a look at the Spelthorne Computer Courses page.
There is a really useful presentation showing Apps you can put on your phone to help with travel etc. Click on Apps to help seniors be out and about to view the presentation.
Age UK have a very useful website. Click on Making the Most of the Internet to access it.
There is an excellent information page on the Bishop Aukland U3A site. It gives links to a number of helpful YouTube videos. You can access it by clicking on Bishop Aukland Computer Page.
For advice on setting passwords for your devices, see the pages on Password security.
There is some helpful advice on how to avoid scams and fraud on this link: Scams and Fraud. There is also some useful information in this article: How to avoid falling victim to Cyber Crime.
If you believe you are not receiving some of the emails sent out by the U3A, you may find the answer in this article: email issues
If you want to participate in Zoom meetings, see Zoom for Beginners
SU3A K2 Policies
| Privacy Statement To access, click on SU3A K2 Privacy Statement. | Privacy Policy To access, click on SU3A K2 Privacy Policy. |
| Data Protection Policy To access, click on SU3A K2 Data Protection Policy. | SU3A K2 Constitution To access, click on Spelthorne K2 Constitution. |
| Legitimate Interest Assessment To access, click on SU3A K2 Legitimate Interest Assessment. | GDPR Contact Information To access, click on GDPR - Emergency Contact Information |
Group Leader and other SU3A Documents
Please click on the relevant links (in blue text) to view pdf documents. Click the "WORD" or "EXCEL" link to download Word or Excel files (available only on some of the documents).
- Beacon Supplementary User Guide
- Dementia - guidance from The Third Age Trust
- Group Leaders Information Booklet
- Running a Group Discussion
- Cheque & Cash Banking Form (WORD version, EXCEL version)
- Expenses Claim form (WORD version)
- Monthly Group Activities Calendar
- SU3A K2 Equipment List (password required)
- List of our Venues
- Walk Leaders Risk Assessment (WORD version)
- Venue Risk Assessment Checklist
- Venue Checklist - day of use
- Workshop Activity Risk Assessment Checklist
- Incident Report Form (WORD version)