Membership
Membership of Bedford u3a is open to anyone who is in their 'third age' - the time in peoples lives when they have the opportunity to explore new interests and learning, simply for the sake of it. There is no minimum age, but it is aimed at people who are no longer in full-time employment. It is a registered charity. Almost one thousand local people belong to it.
The benefits of membership of Bedford u3a include:
- Recreational and study groups (see Groups page) developing interests and learning in a friendly and relaxed environment.
- Open Meetings every month with an interesting talk (see Events page)
- Trips, outings and occasional holidays (see Travel Club page)
- The ability to start your own group if a specific interest isn’t covered, subject to reasonable demand and cost.
- Quarterly Bedford u3a Bulletin, monthly Enewsletter and the National Third Age Matters Magazine.
And above all:
- Meeting people, making friends and enjoying their company.
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Costs
To join as a new member or renew your membership for the full year from now until 30th September 2025 the cost is £18 per person.
There is also an attendance fee of:
- 50p for group meetings in free accommodation
- £1.50 for each Open Meeting and most group meetings in hired accommodation; and
- £1.50+ for a few more expensive meetings
There will be additional costs for outings and trips such as visiting a theatre, stately home or museum, and members will have to settle their own bills at cafes/restaurants, unless a pre-fixed charge has been agreed, for example, for cream teas.
Join us, using either:
- Online Membership Application - Complete and submit the online form, paying by Bank Transfer, or cash/cheque at an Open Meeting, or
- Download a Membership Application/Renewal Form print and complete it. You can post or email it, or bring to an Open Meeting, paying by cheque, bank transfer or cash (Open Meetings only)
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Members Portal: to inspect or change the information we hold about you, please click Membership Portal, You will need to register the first time you use it. Or if you prefer, you can contact the Membership Secretary with details of the change.