Membership
ELIGIBILITY
The u3a is open to anyone who is retired or semi-retired. There are no age limits and we welcome men and women, couples and singles. We are non-political and non-religious. The u3a welcomes everyone, is non-discriminatory, and we will always do our best to ensure we meet people’s individual needs as far as is practicable. The main activities of the u3a are meetings (either face-to-face or online) and members are expected to be able to look after themselves during meetings, or to be accompanied by someone to assist them, if necessary.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION RATES, OCTOBER 2023
| Individual | £14.00 (£7.00 from 1st April 2024) | Single member |
| Individual + TAM | £17.50 (£10.50 from 1st April 2024) | Single member + Third Age Matters magazine |
| Joint | £25.00 (£12.50 from 1st April 2024) | 2 members at same address |
| Joint + TAM | £28.50 (£16.00 from 1st April 2024) | 2 members at same address + Third Age Matters magazine |
| Dual | £7.00 (£3.50 from 1st April 2024) | Full member of another u3a |
| Dual Joint | £13.00 (£6.50 from 1st April 2024) | 2 full members of another u3a at same address |
Third Age Matters magazine is published several times a year by the Third Age Trust who charge £3.50 per annum (included as above).
RENEWAL OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Our new membership year commences on 1st October 2023. You should have received either an email or a letter inviting you to renew.
Online renewal
This is the easiest way for both you and us. Please Log In to our Beacon system using the link on the right hand side and then follow the link for renewals. Joint members may include both subscriptions in a single payment.
1. If you wish to change your membership type (for instance by adding or deleting your TAM magazine subscription) then please email us beforehand to amend this. Unfortunately you are not able to change this yourself.
2. You will first need to create a password for this (a new U3A process, sorry!). Please click on the blue Member Login link. Then follow the instructions to set a password to access the Beacon system and you’ll receive an email containing a link to log in. The attached instructions and screen-shots may be of help. If you are unsure of your membership number please email us on Membership Secretary
3. Once you have created your password you will be returned to the Member Login page where you can enter your email address and new password in order to gain access to the Beacon system from where you can now check/update your personal details and renew your membership.
4. Please can you check all your personal data to ensure that they are up to date – in particular the Emergency Contact Information.
5. Follow the instructions through to making the payment where you will be transfered to the PayPal system, (you do not need a PayPal account – you can pay via debit or credit card if you wish by using the Guest option in PayPal). Once you have paid your subscription, you will receive a receipt from PayPal and a new membership card to print out and retain.
6. Gift Aid can make a valuable contribution to the Club’s finances. If you are a tax-payer and therefore qualify then please tick the relevant box
By post
If you do not wish/are unable to renew online, please download the Membership Renewal Form to complete and send with a cheque. Please send completed form, cheque (payable to Bourton & District U3A) and a stamped self-addressed envelope (if you wish to receive a membership card) to the address on the form, or bring it to our Renewals morning in September.
If you have any queries about renewal or membership generally please send an email to Membership Secretary (membership@banddu3a.org.uk) or leave a voicemail on our B&D U3A mobile 07783 235320.
Previously a member and wish to rejoin?
We’d love to see you again. Please download the renewal form using the link above and send it to us.
JOINING AS A NEW MEMBER
The easiest way to join us is online where you can also make you payment.
1. Click Join Online and complete the form on our Beacon system, including the Emergency Contact Information.
2. Click on Make Payment. Although this utilises the PayPal system you do not need a PayPal account - you can pay via debit/credit card if you wish (just click on the Guest option in PayPal).
3. Once you have paid your subscription, you will receive a receipt from PayPal and a new membership card to print out and retain.
If you would prefer to send us a cheque then please click on the New Membership Application and download the form for completion. Then send it with your cheque (made payable to Bourton and District U3A) and a stamped self-addressed envelope (if you wish to receive a membership card) to the address on the form.
If you have any queries about membership please email us at Membership Secretary or leave a voicemail message on our B&D U3A mobile 07783 235320.
ATTENDING MEETINGS OF OTHER u3as
Members may attend one interest group in another u3a, within the Cotswold Link, without joining that u3a. Members wishing to attend two or more interest groups of another u3a must join as members. Similarly, a member of another u3a, within the Cotswold Link, may attend one of our interest groups without joining this U3A but must take up membership if they wish to do so.
COTSWOLD LINK
Bourton & District u3a is part of the South West Region of the National u3a organisation and a member of the Cotswold Link, one of 25 based mainly in Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Further information about any of the Members Of The Cotswold Link is available from their website by clicking on the name of the one which interests you.
OTHER MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Click any of the links listed below to get further information as required:
ICE - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
#WHO TO CONTACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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