Here you will find answers to some frequently asked questions - click on the question to reveal the answer. If you don't find the answer to your questions here, please visit our Contacts page and send an email to the relevant person.
What is u3a?
u3a is a UK-wide movement of 1000+ charities that create the opportunity for members to come together to share skills and learn for fun. Each local u3a is run independently by and for its members, including ours, Worcester u3a.
Who can join?
Anyone no longer in full-time employment can join u3a. There is no age restriction in either direction!
How often do you meet?
Most of our Interest Groups meet fortnightly. We also have a range of events for members to attend, irrespective of which interest/activity groups they belong to, from September to July, open to all members, with visiting speakers and a chance to meet other members socially.
Where do you meet?
Main meetings are normally held at the Green Centre, Dines Green, or Warndon Hub, Shap Drive, Warndon, and Interest Groups use a variety of Worcester venues, including church halls, community centres, libraries and members’ own houses.
When does the membership year start and finish?
Our membership year runs from 1 August to the end of the following July. The main Groups programme ends in April or May, but we usually have a number of activities carrying on through the summer.
How do I join and how much does it cost?
Click on Membership for more information. Applications can be made online or by printed application form. Click for Current subscription rates
What else do members get?
Members receive our own regular updates and newsletters, and have the option to receive Third Age Matters (a magazine produced nationally by the Third Age Trust); invitations to a number of trips, visits and lunches; open meetings, online talks, social events and the chance to join one group in a neighbouring u3a, via our reciprocal agreements.
Are there other ways to get involved?
Most certainly! There are many ways to help – co-ordinating an interest group, volunteering for the committee, organising a talk or visit, preparing refreshments, being a ‘new member’ buddy etc. We ask all members to consider how they, personally, can contribute to Worcester u3a – not necessarily as soon as they join, but over time.
Can I come to an event before making up my mind?
Non-members may attend one meeting, either a main meeting or a Group meeting, as a 'taster', but must join Worcester u3a before attending any more. Please contact Membership or Chairman to enquire about attending a main meeting, and Groups Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator about attending a Group meeting.
I'm a member - what is Beacon and how do I access it?
You can find a full guide to how to access Beacon and what you might need it for, here.