Your committee & supporters

Here are your committee members and supporters, complete with some information about their roles.

Your management team for 2026 was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting on 30th April 2026.

Photo of u3a President Angela TownAngela Town (President / committee member)

The management and legal representation of the Association, by delegation of the General Assembly and the Committee.
Presiding over the debates of the Committee and General Assembly
Liaising with the Town Hall, other u3a associations and other organisations for mutual benefit
Reviewing and signing the minutes and certificates made by the Secretary
Any other duties the General Assembly or the Committee delegate to him/her

Email president@u3aoliva.org
Michael Owen (Vice President / committee member)

Assisting with the responsibilities of the President and substituting for them in case of absence or illness
Arranging speakers for the monthly meetings
Offering social support to members where possible

Email vice-president@u3aoliva.org
Marie Lettherd (Secretary / committee member)

Guarding the documentation of the Association and maintaining official records
Responding to official correspondence
Preparing and circulating the agenda for the Committee and AGM
Drafting minutes for Committee meetings and the AGM
Writing up and authorizing any certificates that must be issued
Liaising with the Oliva Ajuntament and the Valencian Community to maintain our registered association status

Email secretary@u3aoliva.org
Read our important documents
Elaine Hyderman (Treasurer / committee member)

Safekeeping and control of the resources of the association
Preparation of the annual budget and financial statements
Paying invoices approved by the committee
Making financial reports to the committee at the monthly meetings

Email treasurer@u3aoliva.org

Elaine is being supported by outgoing treasurer Diana Jameson
Lynn Capon (Travel co-ordinator / committee member)

Organising exciting trips and events for u3a members

Email travel@u3aoliva.org
Check our list of trips & events
Helen Medhurst-Jackson (Groups co-ordinator / committee member)

Developing new groups for u3a members
Support for current groups
Organising the regular group leaders get togethers

Email groups@u3aoliva.org
Check our list of groups
Jill Buckenham (Admin Support / committee member)

Offering expert support and language skills to keep your u3a running smoothly

Email admin@u3aoliva.org

The Committee are supported by some great volunteers. They work with committee members to make everything run smoothly.

Azra Dzindo (Media)

Promoting u3a Oliva to local communities across our part of Spain - spreading the word about our work and encouraging new members to join us.

Email media@u3aoliva.org
Mark Wilcock (Admin support)

Managing members and bookings for our trips and events

Email members@u3aoliva.org
Wendy HallWendy Bragger (Deputy Group Co-ordinator)

Supporting our group co-ordinator
Masha Kopytenko

Supporting our treasurer
Image of Richard McCarthyRichard McCarthy (Webmaster)

Managing the u3a Oliva website, membership management system and Facebook group
Reminding committee members of their passwords when they forget

Email webmaster@u3aoliva.org

If you're also interested in getting involved, please email president@u3aoliva.org

u3a Oliva really appreciates the support of our outgoing committee members.

Thank you to Julie Hayward, Belinda Allan, Angela McBride, Sandra Dunderdale, Carol-ann Nonino and Diana Jameson who all stepped down this year.