Learn, laugh, live - with Ledbury u3a
If you are new to the area, looking for a new interest, or just keen to get back to doing what you enjoyed before, then do please join (or rejoin) us. Look on our Groups page to see all the varied group activities we offer, there may be a new one you did not know about. Come to our monthly meetings to make new friends and hopefully learn something new. Maybe join an outing. Our Events page has news of our Monthly Meetings and future events.
What is u3a?
u3a provides opportunities for
- Companionship
- Learning activities
- Practical activities
- Fun activities
- Outings
for people who are no longer in full time employment.
u3a is part of the Third Age Trust (a registered charity) and comprises 1035 locally organised u3a bodies who operate under the guidance of a Central Office in London. To read more about the u3a story, click on About u3a
Membership of Ledbury & District u3a, and Benefits
To become a member please contact our Membership Secretary , who will answer any queries and send you the forms and instructions.
Ledbury and District u3a was formed in 2003 and currently has over 600 members. It is run by a Committee elected from the membership that exercises general oversight of the 'Interest Groups' in which the majority of activities take place. We are a registered charity, No.1104465.
Members pay an annual fee. In return they become entitled to:
- Join as many of the Interest Groups as you wish - currently we have over 45 groups ranging from an ambling group to a walking group, from dancing to science and technology
- Attend the Monthly General Meeting in Ledbury
- Receive our own newsletter
- Choose to receive the 'u3a Matters' national magazine (at extra cost)
- Join in our organised outings
- Attend courses run by National u3a or undertake online learning provided by them or through their alliance with Open University
(There is a (nominal) charge levied for attendance at our Monthly General Meetings and Interest Group meetings, to cover incidental costs.)
What one of our members has said: "I should like to express my appreciation of this organisation, and the many and varied interest groups it contains. I find the newsletter, as only one of its functions, a very useful aide memoire and I often use the website. But most of all I must mention the kindness and friendship given by the members and their assistance in making the most of the opportunities available. Thank you."
