u3a

Heathfield & District

u3a is an exciting national membership organisation with over 1000 branches across the United Kingdom.
The aims of the organisation are identified in the logo - Learn, Laugh and Live!
The organisation aims to provide the opportunity to learn new skills and enhance existing skills within a warm and friendly group.
There is no minimum age to join however many members are 50+ and either retired or working towards retirement
The name refers to university of the third age - retirement. However there is no educational requirement to join.
u3a groups have two sections - monthly meetings with speakers and a range of interest groups.

Many people find that as they get older they have more time and may want to learn new skills or enhance existing skills.
u3a groups provide a pool of active, fun loving people who may want to learn the same skills as you.
Each u3a group has a range of interest groups which may cover subjects including walking, cooking, reading, games, pub lunches, writing and so much more.
There is also an opportunity to create new interest groups.
The groups provide a great opportunity to make new friends.
Membership fees are affordable for all

We are a thriving group with over 300 members.
Over 100 of our members regularly attend our monthly meetings which include interesting speakers.
We have over 40 interest groups which currently include : Cookery, Walking, Reading, Antiques, Creative Writing, Languages, Games, Garden Visits, Visiting Vineyards and so much more.
Our Group Co-ordinators can help to form new interest groups
Annual membership is currently £15 and £28 per couple. This includes our monthly meetings and interest groups based in peoples homes.
We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at the Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, TN21 0XG. The meeting doors open at 2pm. and the meeting starts at 2:30 until about 4.30. After the speaker tea and coffee is served and there is a chance to chat to other members.

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