The u3a movement is aimed at people who are no longer in full-time employment.

Members join u3a groups for all sorts of reasons. Some want company, others want to make new friends – perhaps having moved from somewhere else. Many people look for new activities when they retire and other simply want to try something new.

Whilst the focus of many groups is on learning or physical activities, some are organised for social interaction. A common thread through most, if not all though, is enjoyment, fun and laughter.

What can you do as a member?

• Attend monthly meetings where you can meet fellow members and hear speakers on a wide variety of topics.
• Join some of the one hundred activity and social groups – or even set up your own.
• Enjoy social trips to a wide selection of local events and attractions.
• Join local ‘hub’ groups where you can meet for a chat over tea or coffee in your neighbourhood.
• Join our weekly Coffee & Chat Group on Zoom.
• Receive a bi-monthly newsletter with details of what’s going on and coming up across our u3a.
• Get a regular magazine from national u3a with ideas and interesting articles about other u3as and activities around the country.
• Access our own u3a YouTube channel where there are dozens of our videos to watch at any time.
• Access our own u3a Connect & Learn website, which has a host of interesting topics to learn about on your own or with other members.
• Benefit from 10% discount for certain categories of membership of the LED Exmouth Leisure Centre.
• Benefit also from 10% discount on membership of Cranford Sports & Fitness Club .