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
Summer 2026
The latest edition includes a special behind-the-scenes feature on our event of the summer, Festival 26. We catch up with some of the volunteers working hard to make the event a huge success, and share an interview with celebrity guest Johnny Ball.
Summer is the perfect time to make the most of the great outdoors. We share delicious member recipes to enjoy al fresco and you can meet the inspiring members who relish adventurous outdoor activities.
Find these and toher highlights from the issue in the digital edition below.
Get outdoors
Meet the u3a members making a splash outside!
Hear from cycling and kayaking groups and get inspired to pick up some new outdoor pursuits.
Explore historic seaside towns
Enjoy a round-up of the beloved historic towns that make our coastline so special - and discover some you might not have heard of!
Daytime disco joy
Read about Peter, who rediscovered the joy of the disco by starting a disco dancing group at his u3a.
What songs are guaranteed to get you on the dancefloor?