Ashtead

Welcome

ASHTEAD U3A – MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN.

Welcome to Ashtead University of The Third Age.

We are part of a national and international movement of people, retired or no longer in full-time employment, who wish to keep active, mentally and physically. It’s a sociable way to learn together and from each other, not a question of studying for qualifications. One of more than 950 U3As in the UK, we were founded in 2006 and now have over 500 members.

We are a lively and friendly group enjoying a wide range of creative, study, physical and leisure activities. All our activities are organised and run by members who freely give their time, experience and expertise. With nearly 70 groups so far, you should find something to suit your interests. However, if you are keen to pursue some other subject/activity, just mention it to our Groups Co-ordinator and we’ll put the idea to our members – many current groups began that way.

In addition to group activities we hold a sociable monthly meeting in the Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, usually on the first Thursday of the month. With time for a cup of tea and a chat, there is also an outside speaker on a wide range of topics and the chance to buy tickets for one of the interesting outings/events run by our Social Committee. Further afield, the Surrey U3A Network runs Study Days eight times a year, on a variety of subjects, in the Menuhin Hall, Stoke d’Abernon.

We were able to resume meeting in person in September 2021 after holding our monthly gatherings on Zoom during the pandemic restrictions. We celebrated with refreshments and a visit from our local MP, Chris Grayling who gave an enthusiastic talk on current issues within the Constituency.

A browse through the following pages of this website will give you some more ideas of who we are and what we do. If you would like to find out more our Membership Secretary will be pleased to help you. She can be contacted by email on Membership or phone 01372 273690

Our current membership fee, 1st October to 30th September, is only £12.

We look forward to meeting you.

Tim Collett
Ashtead u3a Chairman

Executive Committee
Chairman Tim Collett
Vice-Chairman Vacant
Minutes Secretary Megan Adey
Secretary Judith Mansell
Treasurer Anne Letheren
Membership Secretary Anthea Parker
Speakers Secretary Eileen Merchant
Groups Coordinator Barbara Hiley

Ashtead U3A: Registered Charity Number 1128291