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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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Redefining Later Living

We are excited to announce our involvement in a news-style programme Redefining Later Living produced by ITN Business.

Redefining Later Living challenges the traditional connotations around ageing and explores ways to embrace later life.

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The u3a pocket diary 2025 has a soft cover in a classic dark green with rounded corners, elastic closure and matching ribbon bookmark.

Get yours while stocks last.

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With over 1000 local u3as across the country 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.

There are now 500 u3as migrated onto the new website builder for u3as, SiteWorks, which is being delivered by a team of Trust volunteers.

The Third Age Trust welcomed a new Chair, Vice Chair and CEO at the Third Age Trust 2024 AGM.

A new report has been published about the health and social benefits of non-formal learning, the style of learning embodied by the u3a movement.

Our member magazine is published five times a year.

It's packed full of stories, advice, 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