The main website for the National u3a can be found by the following link National u3a
The new u3a structure of a streamlined u3a Board and a u3a Council, consisting of regional u3a representatives began in April 2025.
Jean Jackson is the West Midlands Council representative. https://westmidlands.u3asite.uk/
u3a members can join a wide range of online talks, workshops and courses for free with their membership.
Most of these opportunities are presented by members themselves; sharing their knowledge or skills with others across the movement. We also have a wide range of talks on offer from well-known speakers and organisations.
All of these events can be booked below via Eventbrite. At the time of booking, please ensure that you can attend and if you later find that you’re unable to, please cancel your place through Eventbrite to avoid others missing out unnecessarily. All events are for u3a members only.
If you are considering offering a talk or workshop please get in touch at events@u3a.org.uk - we'd love to hear from you.
Our online events are hosted on Zoom. We have some 'How to Guides' for using Zoom if you are unfamiliar with the platform. Don't forget u3a also runs many projects, initiatives and competitions available for all members to get involved in too.
You can sign up to by clicking here On Line learning events
u3a Friends is an exciting new initiative to bring together stories and interests from across the u3a movement; to use our collective voice to change lives and to share exclusive member offers with our exclusive Friends Extra benefits program. All of these come together under the banner of u3a Friends. Signing up to the newsletter means you are up to date and in touch with all that's happening across the movement as it happens.
Why u3a friends?
Friendship and togetherness are at the heart of what we do at u3a.
It felt time to create a new look and feel for our ever popular u3a monthly newsletter. As we continue to promote the collective message of one movement of u3a members from across the u3a, the idea of u3a friends took shape. What started as a working title became the word that highlights the heart of what we do - that through the u3a, and it's unique style of member led learning, our members find friendship and connection.
How is this different to the existing community of newsletter subscribers?
In short, it is not. Being part of our newsletter community means that we can connect directly with u3a Friends across the country, enhancing the membership offer and broadening our services. u3a Friends will complement the activities of local u3a groups, and add value to both groups and individuals.
What does u3a friends offer?
The scheme includes
- Regular and special issues of the online national u3a Friends Newsletter, filled with news from u3as across the country, plus fantastic offers and services.
- Information about nationwide u3a events and national initiatives.
- Access to learning opportunities via Interest Groups Online for a low fee.
- Exclusive access to our u3a Friends Extra benefits program, featuring discounts, offers, and additional services across a range of areas:
- Health and wellbeing
- Shopping savings on major brands and retail discounts
- Travel and holidays
- Leisure offers, like family days out, trips to the cinema and theatre
- Insurance offers on car, travel and medical insurance
- Access to financial advice and a legal helpline.
Who can join?
Anyone can become a u3a Friend if they support the principles of the u3a movement. You don’t have to be a member of a local u3a group to join, family and friends can also sign up to become a Friend.