Dewsbury & District Third Age

Dewsbury and District Third Age was formed in 1985 to give over 50’s an opportunity to take up new interests and to meet people. We provide a wide choice of subjects in informal daytime classes. All our classes are friendly and relaxed.

We are a registered charity and are not funded by any other organisation. Our thanks are due, however, to Kirklees Cultural Services, Libraries, various other venues and the “Reporter” group for their help and support.
All activities are carried out at members’ own risk.

Tutors

All our helpers are voluntary, including tutors, on whom we are totally dependent. We offer our grateful thanks to all of them.

We are very keen to engage new Tutors or Leaders in subjects of interest to our members.
Would you like to be a Tutor/Leader?. There are no qualifications required. You only need a love of your subject and a wish to help others lead a fuller life.

Term Dates (normally 10 weeks)

Autumn:Monday 6th October to Friday 12th December 2014
Winter:Monday 5th January to Friday 13th March 2015
A few classes also arrange to meet during the summer.

Registration as a Member (£5 per annum) and Enrolment for Classes (£10 per term,per class)
Please attend any of the following. To avoid delays at the first class, where possible, please register and enrol beforehand.
1. Dewsbury Library Help Desk Wednesdays 1.00 – 2.30 p.m. 3rd September to 8th October 2014 and 7th January 2015.
2. Mirfield LibrarySaturday, 13th September 11 - 3
3. Birstall LibraryWednesday, 17th September 10 – 12.
4. Mirfield LibraryThursday, 18th September; 10 – 12.
5.; Batley Library Friday, 19th September 10 – 12.
6.; The relevant venue, on the first day of the class in October and January, provided that the class is not fully subscribed.

The Help Desk

We have a Help Desk in Dewsbury Library 3rd September to 8th October 2014 and 7th January 2015 1.00 – 2.30 p.m.
You can also obtain information by ringing our dedicated telephone lines: 07842284778 or 07842296419.
Our e-mail address is: thirdage@dewsbury-district3age.co.uk

A Newsletter is issued to every member each October and January, giving updated information. The local press publish our events.
Whilst the Third Age advertises as much as possible, the best advertisement is your recommendation.
NOTE We apologise for the fact that several classes are full.

Fees 2013 – 14

Third Age’s Membership Year runs from 1st September to 31st August in the following year.
It is necessary to pay a new membership for each year. The membership fee (£5) is payable at the same time as the enrolment fee (£10) for the first class, totalling £15. Additional classes and terms will be charged at £10 per term
An enrolment fee of £5, in addition to the membership fee, is payable for the Walking Group, to cover both terms. An enrolment fee of £5, to cover both terms, is paid direct to the Luncheon Club with the first lunch booking, in addition to the membership fee. An enrolment fee of £10 for the whole year, in addition to the membership fee, is charged for the Book Clubs.

Since there is no membership card or number, it is essential that the receipt is retained and presented at the first session of each class.