About Us
WELCOME TO CROYDON u3a
If you are no longer working full time come and join us.
Now is the time to make the most of your life. The u3a will give you the chance to develop your interests, learn new things and make new friends. The opportunities are here. Be creative, learn a new skill, get fit, teach others something you are good at, help to organise an activity, become involved. For a modest annual fee, you can join as many groups as you want. You can attend the monthly talks, the outings, the study days, the lectures or meet up with others for coffee and a chat.
From Walking to Talking, Spanish to Singing, Dance Exercise to Writing for Pleasure, Table Tennis to Science & Technology – there’s so much on offer. There are no entry qualifications. You won’t get a certificate either. Learning is for the love of it.
Extend your horizons. Feel stimulated. Make new friends.
Share your knowledge and experience with others.
Look at the Diary and Groups Pages to see what else is on offer.
WHAT ABOUT CROYDON u3a?
Q: How old is Croydon u3a?
A: It was founded in April 1987. We recently celebrated our 37th anniversary. We were one of the first established u3as in the UK.
Q: How does it work?
A: Members pay a very affordable annual fee, which pays the low running costs which include insurance, affiliation to the umbrella organisation The Third Age Trust, providing regular Bulletins and the Magazine and booking speakers.
Q: What does the membership fee cover?
A: Attendance at any of the Monthly Meetings, the Bulletins, Magazines, the Third Age Trust Periodical (5 p.a.) and access to the groups and activities.
Q: What about the Groups?
A: Being a member allows you to join groups where there are vacancies. Depending on where a group meets there might be a small venue charge. If a group has organised a visit, the travel and entrance fee will be paid by the participating members. Day Trips are paid for separately. Everything is done to keep the costs as low as possible.
Q: How do I join?
A: We have 2 main types of membership. Decide whether you want to receive communications by email or post. Postal membership is a little more expensive to cover printing and postage. If you prefer to be a postal member and have an email address you can also opt-in to receive the extra information that is emailed out to members in between the regular bi-monthly Bulletins. We recommend this so you don’t miss out on anything.
Q: How do I pay?
A: You can pay by Bank Transfer or cheque – the details are on the form.
Q: What if I’m not sure?
A: You can join a Monthly Meeting or a Group meeting as a taster to see if it is going to suit you before you take the plunge – but please note that visitors to Interest Groups may be asked to make a small contribution to costs. Or do email us if you have any questions.