Who’s Who
It takes a large number of members who volunteer to keep our activities running smoothly. If you have a little time to help out go to our Volunteers page
Your Committee
The Committee are elected by the members of Chichester u3a each year at the AGM. Here are our current committee members.
Jackie Easton
Recently retired primary school head teacher. Enjoys reading, theatre, cooking, travelling, cinema, history, walking and the grandchildren
Patricia Lock Retired Primary School Headteacher … when I’m not helping out with grandchildren I enjoy reading, theatre and cinema visits, gardening, baking, walking my dog and visiting family and friends.
Alistair Bennett I moved to Sussex from Scotland in 2024 having retired from 20 years in Civil Litigation. I was active in the u3a in Scotland, and now run 3 groups: Crime Fiction Book Group, Scrabble and Impressionist Art.
Trustee
Peter Robinson Retired from the Financial Services industry as an IT Manager having worked mostly in the UK, but also in the US & Switzerland. Hobbies include reading, as well as bowling, tennis & walking football.
Trustee and Membership Secretary
Peter NewlandPreviously Treasurer, you may also know me from the Apple Group or as one of Cycling leaders
Trustee, Webmaster & Beacon Admin
Barry EastonRetired after a career in Pharmaceutical manufacturing. Enjoys cycling, reading, cooking, being outdoors and making things.
Trustee
Isobel Glover
Trustee
Penny Blackmore SmithAfter a varied career in finance and consultancy, Penny now sails, paints; travels, plays golf and is editor of the CHI u3a magazine.
Trustee working on Media and PR
Christian GazeAfter a career in construction and design I have called Chichester home for the past 15 years. I love the city and the beautiful West Sussex countryside. I’m Admin for Social Team 1. My passions include motorhome adventures – especially exploring France, Spain, and Portugal, cycling, and collecting antique maps of Sussex.
Trustee
Linda NevillRetired teacher, and practising artist working in mixed media, who lived in Chichester for fifteen years. In our u3a, I am enjoying my role in the Social team with responsibility for the monthly coffee morning.
Trustee
Other Volunteers
Our wide range of activities can only happen thanks to a large group of volunteers:
| Speakers Team | Contact Speakers Team |
|---|---|
| Groups Team | Jacky Easton, Katharine Firman, Gill Sherrington, Fiona Barton, Alison Collett. Pamela Kemp, and Val Johnston |
| Membership Team | Peter Robinson, Jeanne Cleghorn, Maggie Brisbane |
| Social Events | Caroline Cooper, Adele Hohenstein, Deborah May, Jill Cook |
| Trips & Outings | Vacant |
| Web/IT Team | Peter Newland – Webmaster and Beacon Admin Website Editors |
| Bulletin & Magazine | Miriam Knight, Penny Blackmore |
| New Members | Katharine Firman, Alison Collett, Susan Le Touze, Fenella Godber, Sandra Bidmead |
| Group Leaders | At the core of so many of our activities, but too many to list here! |