Helpers in Key Roles

Richard Davies,
Chair

I joined Shipston U3A 3 years ago as soon as we moved into Town. I've frequently visited this lovely area for the past 40 years so it's good to have finally "arrived ". I'm a member of the Drawing and painting Group and the History Group and very much enjoy U3A Meetings. 

Brenda Boyle,
Vice-Chair,
Membership Secretary

I moved from Herefordshire to Blackwell in 2021 and joined U3A shortly afterwards.I am currently part of the Book Group and intend to join other interest groups in the next few months. I joined the committee in December 2021 and am now the Membership Secretary. I hope to meet many of the members in the forthcoming year.

John Keayes,
Secretary,
Speakers Secretary

I am a retired civil engineer. My wife and I moved to Tysoe in November 2020 and have taken part in Shipston’s u3a's wine appreciation, walking, history, and book groups. I was a member of a West Sussex Probus Club for 8 years, where I held the roles of speaker organiser; then club secretary; and set up and managed the club’s website.

Jenny Shepperd,
Interest Groups Coordinator

I joined Shipston on Stour Area u3a in 2018 when I moved to the area from Dorset and settled in Brailes. I joined the committee in 2021 and act as Interest Groups Co-ordinator. I have been a member of walking groups throughout my time as a member.

Richard Taylor,
Monthly Meeting Coordinator, Health & safety Officer

I was born and bred in Shipston. After completing an apprenticeship in motor engineering I spent many years at our garage in the Town. I was a Town Councillor for 28 years, and was lucky enough to be the Town Mayor four times. I am a Trustee of the Townsend Hall, I have been a member of U3A for approximately 3 years, and am a member of the I.T. Computer group.

John Dunlop,
Treasurer

I joined the Shipston u3a 3 years ago mainly to enjoy playing bridge, and became Treasurer in the Spring of 2020. I am also Treasurer of two arts organisations based in London but enjoy the opportunity to offer my services more locally. We moved to Brailes in 2005 and love the friendliness of Shipston and the landscape of the North Cotswolds.

Helen Keayes,
Update Editor

My husband John and I moved to Tysoe in November 2020 and I joined the u3a book group, closely followed by the walking and history groups. John became u3a Secretary and, not to be left behind, I took on the role of Update Editor in June 2024 and enjoy keeping everyone ‘in the loop’.

Helen Pendery,
Assistant Treasurer,
Beacon Administrator

I joined in 2013, became Committee member in April 2017, and Assistant Treasurer from 2019. Group leader for: Family History, Pilates and assistant for the Computer Group. Helen lives in Brailes and enjoys walking and art.

Cliff Fullwood,
Website Administrator

Moved to South Warwickshire in the late 1970's for college and then work in IT. Now retired, but still dabbling with PCs & stuff. Recently joined SoS U3A along with my wife. Both members of the Table Tennis group. Hobbies: - IT, Biking, Ballroom and Latin dance(my wife still teaches).