A selection of questions we are frequently asked by visitors and members
This page has links to some of the Frequently Asked Questions we have been asked.
These have been categorised as noted below. Each of the buttons will take you to that category's page.
If you cannot find the answer to your question here please, use the Contact emails on the Contacts page.
What does u3a mean?
u3a originally stood for University of the Third Age, but times change and now we just call ourselves u3a. The guiding principles are to promote non-formal learning through self-help interest groups covering a wide range of topics and activities as chosen by their members. There is no minimum age, but a focus on people who are no longer in full-time employment or raising a family. Our founders envisaged a collaborative approach with peers learning from each other. The u3a movement was to be self-funded, with members not working towards qualifications but learning purely for pleasure.
The First Age is when we are in full time education; the Second Age is when we are bringing up a family and/or working full time. The Third Age is when we are retired or semi retired. There is no age limit because people can retire at any age and sometimes go back after retirement to work part time.
Categories
General questions about the u3a and about our u3a.
Questions most often asked by members about who do I contact about...?
Questions most often asked by Group Leaders and potential Group leaders.
Questions about our members and their motor insurance in group events.
Useful Links
Members can find details of all groups and contacts here. (You will leave this website.)
Non-members can access a calendar of the meeting dates for all groups here. (You will leave this website.)
Need help on using the Public Calendar? Read this PDF document with screenshots.
Here is a YouTube video with help for members on how to log on to their Members Portal. This will open in a new tab.