
The committee are all u3a members who volunteer to willingly give their time and skills to our u3a for the benefit of all members. The four "Officer" positions on the committee must be filled in order for the u3a to function under its' registration as a charity. All committee members are also charitable trustees. Terms of office are limited to three years but all committee members are elected at the AGM annually.
| POST NAME | POST HOLDER | Officer? |
|---|---|---|
| Chair Person | Roy SANDBACH | YES |
| Vice Chair Person | Alex GRIMES | YES |
| Secretary | Linda HAYSEY | YES |
| Treasurer | John ALEXANDER | YES |
| Membership Secretary | Alex GRIMES | NO |
| Groups Co-Ordinator | Lesli MILLER | NO |
| Beacon Manager | John ALEXANDER | NO |
| Committee Member | Marilyn BRIDGER | NO |
| Committee Member | Tania BRIDGES | NO |
| Committee Member | Vacant | NO |
| Committee Member | Vacant | NO |
| Website Manager (not a Committee post) | Gillian OAKLEY | NO |
| If you wish to email any of the Committee, or the Website Manager, go to the Contact Us page. |
Committee Meetings

Interested in joining the committee in any role?
Please do get in touch with any committee member to ask questions, or discuss responsibilities and any pending vacancies.
We would be very happy to talk to you if you are interested in joining us; attending a meeting is a good way to see what’s involved.
Committee meetings are held most months of the year at various locations in Kelso.
Four Border Abbeys u3a Members are welcome to attend and observe.
Please enquire with the Chairperson via the Contact Us page if you wish to attend.
Forthcoming committee meetings: 16th April; 15th May.
From January 2026, committee meetings will usually be held on the 3rd Friday in most months.
Committee Minutes - Please note that in order to protect members from open searches on the internet, only initials are displayed in the minutes. If you wish to clarify anything in any minutes provided, please contact our u3a secretary.
- Minutes 21.01.2024
- Minutes 29.02.2024
- Minutes 28.03.2024
- Minutes 25.04.2024
- Minutes 27.09.2024
- Minutes 25.10.2024
- Minutes 29.11.2024
- Minutes 9.01.2025
- Minutes 21.02.2025
- Minutes 21.03.2025
- Minutes 18.04.2025
- Minutes 16.05.2025
- Minutes 22.08.2025
- Minutes 18.09.2025
- Minutes 17.10.2025
- Minutes 21.11.2025
- Minutes 16.01.2026