u3a - u3a Friends

u3a Friends is an exciting new initiative to bring together stories and interests from across the u3a movement; to use our collective voice to change lives and to share exclusive member offers with our exclusive Friends Extra benefits program. All of these come together under the banner of u3a Friends. Signing up to the newsletter means you are up to date and in touch with all that's happening across the movement as it happens.

What does u3a friends offer?

The scheme includes

Regular and special issues of the online national u3a Friends Newsletter, filled with news from u3as across the country, plus fantastic offers and services.
Information about nationwide u3a events and national initiatives.
Access to learning opportunities via Interest Groups Online for a low fee.
Exclusive access to our u3a Friends Extra benefits program, featuring discounts, offers, and additional services across a range of areas:
- Health and wellbeing
- Shopping savings on major brands and retail discounts
- Travel and holidays
- Leisure offers, like family days out, trips to the cinema and theatre
- Insurance offers on car, travel and medical insurance
- Access to financial advice and a legal helpline.

Friends Extra FAQs

Who can join?

Anyone can become a u3a Friend if they support the principles of the u3a movement. You don’t have to be a member of a local u3a group to join, family and friends can also sign up to become a Friend.

How do I join?

Sign up to the u3a Friends newsletter using the form below. Member Val has created a tutorial on how to use the Friends Extra website.

u3a Friends

What does u3a friends offer?

Who can join?

How do I join?

Sign up to our u3a Friends newsletter