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U3A Bunbury Committee

Welcome to the University of the Third Age - U3A Bunbury

What is U3A 

First developed in France and later in the UK U3A has developed into a major international phenomenon with thousands of local branches and members around the world.

Each branch caters for local membership by providing learning opportunities and fellowship.

Volunteer Group

News and events

Our Semester 1 2026 program kicked off on Friday 13 February at ECU.  All welcome. For meetings held at ECU gather from 9:30am for morning tea (bring a mug) and proceedings commence at 10:00am.  Parking can be purchased (allow 2 hours) once you've parked your vehicle via the ECU Parking Application. Instructions on site.

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Note our regular Friday meetings are always on the second and fourth Fridays of the month.  If a month is lucky enough to have a fifth Friday (eg May 29, July 31, October 30) then an outing is usually scheduled for that day.

 

Art for Everyone - Lecture Series (Booking required)

U3A Perth is offering regional U3A members access to this series of four monthly lectures commencing on 18 March at the State Library in Perth.

To access details and secure a place at one or more lectures (at $10 per lecture) see Bookings

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February-March Program - Bunbury 2026 (No bookings required - just turn up)

 

09:30-11:30 Friday 13 February, Room 5.132/133, ECU Bunbury

Meet and Greet, Come along and meet current and new U3A members. 

A Life in Community Radio with Barry Green

Barry was instrumental in starting Donnybrook Balingup Community Radio, Western Tourist Radio and the Harvest Highway which runs from Pinjarra to Manjimup along the Southwest Highway.

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9:30-11:30 Friday 27 February, Room 5.132/133, ECU Bunbury

The Regional Men's Health Initiative - 

Wellbeing tips with Glen Dunkerton

Glenn will take us through a variety of issues including mental health, physical and social aspects of our health and wellbeing. This will be a light-hearted session identifying some of the things men do, or don't do!

U3A Committee Member Lyn will provide a poster for attendees to take with them at our first meeting to encourage other men to join us.  The Initiative has kindly given us a grant to buy some morning tea.

Men, and those who have men in their lives, are encouraged to attend.

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Next meeting

9:30-11:30 Friday 13 March, Room 5.132/133, ECU Bunbury

Bunbury U3A Annual General Meeting

follwowed by some short films.

Open to all existing, and prospective members.

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9:30-11:30 Friday 27 March, Room 5.132/133, ECU Bunbury

Riding for the Disabled with Jean Lishman.

Jean will discuss the Southwest Riding for the Disabled and what it is all about.

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Key meeting dates for your calendar (Semester 1, 2026)

Friday Feb 13,  Feb 27, Mar 13 (AGM), Mar 27, Apr 10, Apr 24, May 8, May 22, May 29 (Outing), Jun 12, Jun 26.

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Meeting details will be published as they become available.

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​Tuesday Topical Talking

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Sessions held at the the Bunbury Library at 10am on every second Tuesday.  No formal agenda just come along and share your ideas. 

Tuesday Dates for 2026:

17 Feb;

3,17,31 March - "Refreshment area," Bunbury Library

14 April - "Refreshment area", Bunbury Library

28 April - Programme room Bunbury Library

12,26 May - Programme room Bunbury Library

9,23 June - Programme room Bunbury Library

7,21 July - Programme room Bunbury Library

4,18 August - Programme room Bunbury Library

1,15,29 Sept - Programme room Bunbury Library

13,27 October - Programme room Bunbury Library

10,24 November  - Programme room Bunbury Library​

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U3A Bunbury Newsletter​

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For more details on U3A Bunbury activities and issues please click the link below to access the latest copies of our newsletter:

January 2026

October-November 2025

June-September 2025

April-May 2024​​​

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Contributors to the 2025 Program​

U3A Bunbury thanks all those speakers and attendees who contributed to the success of the 2025 program (details listed here)​​

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U3A - Providing learning, fellowship and fun in a supportive environment

The current U3A Bunbury program runs between February and November on alternate Tuesdays and Fridays. 

Come and join us in 2026.

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All enquiries to u3abunbury@gmail.com

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Last updated 10 March 2026

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