Bearsden & Milngavie

Membership of BaM u3a

Membership
Our u3a is open to people from Bearsden, Milngavie and the surrounding area. There is no age limit, but activities are aimed at people no longer in full-time work who want to get involved in learning and creative activities, and make new friends.

As a member you can join as many of the interest groups as you want to, so long as there are places available, and you can also attend the Monthly Meetings.

How much does it cost?
Annual membership of BaM u3a from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 costs:

  • £10 for individual membership
  • £18 for joint membership (two people living at the same address)
  • £4 for associate membership if you are already a full member of another u3a

How to join

1. Download the membership application form by clicking the "Application form" link at top right. The form is a pdf document and can be completed in two ways:

  • on screen (Adobe Reader works best)
  • by printing and writing by hand

2. Pay the subscription in one of two ways:

  • bank transfer - greatly preferred
  • cheque

Details are given in Methods of payment, which can be downloaded from the link at top right. We cannot accept cash.

3. Send your completed form to the membership secretary using the email and/or postal addresses in the application form.

  • You can send the form by email if you completed it on screen (remember to save the file) or have taken a photo / scan of the completed paper form.
  • Cheques must be posted to the address in the application form.

FAQs

What does the cost include?

  • Attendance at Monthly Meetings and at interest groups. For some groups there may be small extra costs to cover room hire and/or provision of tea and coffee.
  • A monthly Newsletter.
  • Membership of the Third Age Trust, which provides insurance cover, online advice and a national newsletter.
  • Five Third Age Matters magazines a year posted to your address.
  • Membership of u3a in Scotland.

Can I try u3a out before joining?
You can come along to two monthly meetings or attend a group meeting before deciding whether you want to join the U3A (but check with the group Convenor that there are places available - use the Message Bird on the group’s website page).
If a group you are interested in has a waiting list you need to be a member of the u3a to be able to put your name on it.

I’m already a member. How do I renew?
Complete the Renewal Form (not the Application form) by clicking on the Renewal Form link at top right. This provides details of how to renew by bank transfer or cheque.

If you have any questions, please click Membership Enquiry to send a message to the Membership Secretary.