Our National Initiatives showcase a wide range of learning activities for members to get involved in - from challenges and projects to competitions. Some are one-off events and others run over an ongoing period of time. If you have any ideas for future initiatives, please email
Please do also take a look at the many online talks & workshops which are available via Zoom for all members.
What's New
Write a Letter to Your Younger Self
Have a go at reflecting in this creative exercise for u3a members
u3a Walkers' Exchange
An initiative for u3a walking groups looking to exchange walking trips with other u3as
Ongoing Initiatives - Get Involved
Poetry Competition 2023-4
Entries to this competition closed on Friday 26 January.
Stay tuned for the results!
Paint or Draw
Themed monthly online art galleries
new pictures online now, submit for the latest theme!
Submit your photo
u3a Eye
Themed Photography Project
Next deadline: Thursday 28 March 2024
View Current Gallery - 'Space'
Hadrian's Wall Postcard Art Competition
The winners have been announced!
View the artwork submitted.
Previous Programmes - View Only
Though these are now closed, you can still find information on these programmes and the many wonderful contributions from across the u3a movement.
National Programmes Archive
