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u3a is a UK-wide collection of 1000+ charities that provide the opportunity for those no longer in work to come together and learn for fun.

Make the most of life and join around 400,000 members exploring new ideas, skills and interests with your local u3a.

u3a is a UK-wide collection of 1000+ charities that provide the opportunity for those no longer in work to come together and learn for fun.

Make the most of life and join more than 430,000 members exploring new ideas, skills and interests with your local u3a.

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Join the u3a Friends newsletter and enjoy an extra 5% off all HX Hurtigruten Expeditions cruises.

HX, the leading name in expedition cruising, has explored the world's most pristine regions for nearly 130 years.

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With over 1000 local u3as across the UK you will never be too far from a group of like-minded learners.

Our exciting schedule of online learning activities complements the local offer and connects members across the UK.

This online only u3a community has an eclectic selection of groups you can join, all from the comfort of your own home.

Meeting face-to-face, the new Council came together to discuss how they'll work to amplify member voices within the u3a movement.

Members of Wyre Forest u3a were shortlisted at the Community Rail Partnership Awards for their work on Kidderminster Station.

In our latest u3a film, Croydon u3a members talk about the positive impact u3a, and their Tai Chi group in particular, has had on them.

Our member magazine is published five times a year.

It's packed full of stories, advice, travel, recipes and features with regular contributions from guest writers and, of course, our members!

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"Suddenly on my own after many years, my u3a membership made me 'brave' enough to venture out and meet new people. Such a friendly group, I love it!"

Barbara, Daventry & District u3a

"It's about having fun and socialising. You meet new people with a common interest and you will find many other interests that you share with them."

Prabhat, Croydon u3a