MORE than 150 members of Evesham and District u3a gathered together in Abbey Park on June 3 for an al fresco celebration marking their silver jubilee in 2026.
Despite the appearance of rain, the weather did not deter the picnickers from enjoying a variety of entertainment from the range of interest groups including the songs from sea shanty singers, music courtesy of the concert band and a display of tai chi.
Following a brief downpour attendees were rewarded with blue skies and listening to a sonnet or two from William Shakespeare, also known as Tim Pearce from Lenchwick.
Organiser Lorna Slaughter, told the Observer: “Given the weather we were very pleased to welcome so many of our members to the park and help us celebrate our anniversary.
“We were all very relieved to put our umbrellas away and enjoy the food and entertainment which went down very well.”
The picnic in the park was just one of several events marking 25 years of the lively organisation which boasts more than 1,200 members.
Next up is a four-mile walking jamboree on June 25 around Evesham town centre.
Anyone wanting to know more about joining is welcome to attend one of the open meetings on the first Wednesday of the month, 2pm at Evesham Methodist Church.
The organisation has more than 80 covering all interests from archaeology to board games as well as numerous physical activity groups offering opportunities to maintain health and fitness.
See https://evesham.u3asite.uk/ for information.
