U3A is a national organisation for retired and semi-retired people that offers the opportunity to share knowledge, experience and talents with others and learn from them in friendly surroundings. The national web address is www.u3a.org.uk, where you can find more details of the organisation and there is a link to the Gravesend group section. They meet on the second Friday of each month, from 2-4pm, at Shears Green Community Centre, WEstcott Avenue. Their next meeting is on Friday June 11. Their speaker will be Michael Smith talking about 'An Unsung Hero-Tom Crean, Antartic Survivor', The meetings are open to both members and visitors. Thyere is a small charge of £1 per meeting. For membership details please contact the membership secretary Mrs Jean Hunt on 01474 356212.