We will be pleased to meet you at Clarke Foley Community Hub on 1st and 3rd Fridays of most months from 10:30am to 12 noon. There is a mailbox for u3a at the foot of the stairs or use the contact details below.
Several of our larger groups regularly meet in Clarke Foley. For details and other u3a activities in this Community Hub, select this link.
Clarke Foley Community Hub, Cunliffe Road, |
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Membership enquiries: membership@ilkleyu3a.org Message us via Facebook: Ilkley u3a Facebook page Website enquires: webmaster@ilkleyu3a.org Anything else: info@ilkleyu3a.org | To advise us of a full group, Select here. Got an idea for a new group? Select here. Who does what in u3a? Select here. Last resort: Phone 0300 102 4549 (local rate call) |
Our u3a is managed by a Committee of Trustees
u3a members: login to the website and use the links to the left of the pictures to make direct contact.
Non members: please email using the links to the right of the picture.| Trustee | Function/Profile |
Richard Bell  |
Chair / Communications I am a Chartered Accountant of 50 years standing and a former listed company finance director. I am involved in other charities and was for 9 years secretary of Ilkley Bowling Club, where I am currently Chairman. I have lived in Ilkley for nearly 40 years. |
David Eadon  |
Treasurer
I am originally from Northamptonshire and came to Yorkshire in 1977 following a spell at University in Wales. I am a retired Chartered Accountant, having been in practice in Otley, Wetherby and Harrogate for many years. During my life in Otley I have been involved with various local organisations, schools and churches. |
Liz Billings  |
I am a retired Biomedical Scientist. I was secretary and chair for a charity ( ACCP) that promoted discussion on all aspects of Clinical Pathology. I live in Otley, am passionate about the u3a and founded Ilkley & District u3a Walking Cricket. After two years as Treasurer support I became Treasurer in November 2024. |
| Jean Smith | Membership Secretary |
| Caroline Walker | |
John Blewitt  |
Events Co-ordinator I am a retired University Lecturer having worked at Bradford, Exeter and Aston Universities, specialising in adult continuing education and environmental sustainability. I am currently the Events Coordinator at Ilkley and District u3a and periodically deliver talks and short courses on William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement . |
Nikki Falconer  |
Fitness Hub Co-ordinator
I am a retired registered nurse and worked in General Practice for many years. I lived in Ilkley from 1986 -1999 and returned after 20 years living in Cardiff. I joined Ilkley and District u3a and became Fitness Hub Coordinator and a trustee in 2023. I am a volunteer with Ilkley Good Neighbours and enjoy helping with our grandchildren. |
Margaret McCabe  |
TBA I first came to Yorkshire as a student at Leeds University. I worked in specialised residential schools until marriage and then in Pharmaceutical Research. I was the first Chairperson and then President of the International Scientific Archivists Group, running courses through Cambridge University. I ran my own Consultancy until retirement then P A Temping. A member of Ilkley and District u3a since 2013 as Group Leader and member of various groups. A Trustee since 2021 giving me chance to meet so many friendly people. |
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