u3a

Wolverhampton

Meet the Committee

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Mo Johnson
Chair
I worked for Wolverhampton Social Services until retiring. Joined Wolverhampton U3A in 2011 and have served on the committee for around 10 years.

Mike Blackshaw
Speakers' Secretary/Vice Chair
Specialising in Property Management, I spent most of my career in the public sector and 20 years overseas. In retirement, p/t driver of the local community bus, and enjoy racquet sports, cycling, walking and reading. Member of Wolverhampton u3a for five years.

Janet Lea
Secretary
Born in Wolverhampton but lived in several locations in the West Midlands. Retired from being a PA in and around the Wolverhampton area and since retirement have been involved in various local voluntary secretarial roles. Joined u3a 2 years ago.

Muriel Newill

Treasurer

I have worked in accounting and finance throughout my working life. Taking early retirement, I moved to live in Brittany for 10 years before returning to the UK. After returning to the UK, I took on the role of school governor and not long after became treasurer of a PTFA charity. I enjoy working my allotment plot, which supports my lifelong passion for gardening. I particularly enjoy growing plants from seeds.

Michael Clement
Membership Secretary
I'm a retired Physics teacher, originally from Lancashire. I joined u3a in 2012. My interests include classical music, languages, hill walking and the natural world.

John Sheard
Beacon Coordinator
Retired headteacher. A member of Wolverhampton u3a for over 15 years. I have been a committee member for more than ten of those years, holding a variety of posts.

Yvonne Rickard
Committee member
Department sales manager at Beatties Wolverhampton. Teacher in modern languages. Motorcyclist. Now enjoy travelling and touring in campervan.

Jean Brookbanks
Meeter and Greeter
Moved from Nottingham three years ago where I was happily involved in the local u3a and now enjoying my time at Wolverhampton u3a.
Busy grandmother who enjoys gardening, travelling and keeping fit.

Mary Warwicker
Meeter and Greeter
Born and have lived and worked in Wolverhampton for most of my life, joining Wolverhampton u3a after retiring from teaching.

Ruth Goodison

Committee Member

I was a university lecturer in French for nearly 30 years. After taking early retirement, I worked as a consultant for UNDP in the Arab region.