Our membership magazine
u3a matters is the membership magazine of the u3a movement.
It is packed with stories about members and u3a activities, plus celebrity interviews and features on technology, recipes, travel, competitions, and a lively and popular letters section.
Published 5 times a year, in early February, April, June, September and November, there is also a screen reader–friendly version available for every issue.
Click the button below to access the screen reader editions or keep scrolling for highlights from the latest copy.
Inside the latest issue
Winter 2026
The latest edition includes a look back at u3a Week and all the recent activites and achievements of u3as across the country.
There's a feature on the joys of singing, in all its various forms, plus the usual inspiring member stories, like that of Dennis who explores a fascinating geological road trip.
In the physical magazine, explore a round-up of the loveliest market towns in the UK, learn how best to winter-proof your mood and make delicious, warming recipes. Ask a member of your u3a committee if you would like to subscribe to the full magazine.
Find highlights from the issue in the digital edition below.
Sing your heart out
Hear from four u3a singing groups who share the joys and benefits of singing together.
From choirs, to a cappella groups, with u3a there are singing groups for all levels discovering the benefits of singing in a group.
Read more on pages 26-27.
Warming winter recipes
Get cosy this winter with delicious warming dinners:
- Winter chickpea curry
- Chicken, butternut squash and red onion traybake.
Find out how to make these tasty puds on pages 34-35 of the magazine.
Market towns
Discover the best market towns for a spot of Christmas shopping.
Learn about Cirencester's Roman and Medieval past, and explore the prettiest market squares the UK has to offer. Read more on pages 55-57 of the physical magazine.
Image: Ethan Doyle White, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
