YOUTHFUL learners celebrated their achievements at Huddersfield Town Hall.
Huddersfield and District University of the Third Age staged a 20th anniversary exhibition and open day.
Its groups organises a range of recreational and educational classes for the over-50s, with the emphasis on fun rather than formal learning.
"We don't want people to be frightened off by the term university in our title," said chairman Philip Walton.
"We have 2,300 members who attend 110 classes in a variety of subjects. The emphasis is on recreation rather than education."
The U3A was founded in this area 1984 by Mrs Edith Bentley, who was guest of honour at the celebrations.
The day included displays and demonstrations on the large variety of classes and in which activities which people take part.
Anyone aged 50 or over or who is disabled can join the U3A.
Classes range from country dancing, computer studies and card games to psychology, history, local dialect and wood carving.
There are also music appreciation, painting, drama and literature discussions.
The U3A choirs and guests will be staging their annual concert in St Paul's Hall, Huddersfield, at 2.15pm on Tuesday April 20.
The U3A has an office in Huddersfield Public Library where people can find out more about the classes and activities it organises.
