Welcome to Huntingdon u3a
Learn, Laugh & Live…..these three words sum up what Huntingdon u3a is all about. We believe in life-long learning and life-long fun and friendship. Keeping your mind and body active and maintaining a good social life is a well known route to a happy and healthy third age. The fun part of learning is central to all out activities - it’s all about you getting the most out of the time you spend with us.
If you’re a current member, this site will give you the information you need about your organization and the interest groups that are running. We currently have around 50 active groups, although there is always the opportunity to introduce new groups. We are always looking for Group Leaders – do you have the expertise or skill to lead a group?
If your thinking about joining us, our groups cover a wide range of activities so there’s bound to be something that catches your eye. The groups are all self-managed, so whether you’d like to go walking, trace your family history, discover geocaching or develop your artistic skills, there’ll be something for you!
For a lot of people, u3a is a good way to meet friends but it’s up to you how many groups you want to get involved with. We have a programme of speakers at our monthly Open Meetings and these are a great way of catching up with other members over a cup of tea and a biscuit. If you’re thinking of joining you can always enjoy 2 taster sessions at a group meeting before completing and submitting an application form. Or you can always drop into one of our Open Meetings - 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2.30 pm in the Methodist Church, Huntingdon). Just let the reception team know that you are interested in u3a and they will make sure someone from the New Members Team has a chat with you.
To join, please download and print an Application form (accessible via the link above right) and send it to the address on the form, along with your remittance. Alternatively, you can click on the carrier pigeon and send us a message requesting a form and we’ll send you one by post.
Please note that when you join Hu3a you are agreeing to adhere to the Hu3a Member Code of Conduct, which defines the standard of behaviour expected of all our members. A copy of the Code of Conduct can be viewed via the link to the right.
Our current fees as at the 1st April 2024:
| Individual Member | £21.00 |
| Individual Member joining between 1 October and 31 March | £10.50 |
| Joint Members (2 members at the same address) | £38.00 (£19.00 each) |
| Joint Members joining between 1 October and 3 March | £19.00 (£9.50 each) |
| Affiliated Members (already a member of another u3a) | £17.00 |
| Affiliated Members joining between 1 October and 31 March | £8.50 |
| Joint Affiliated Members (already a member of another u3a) | £34.00 (£17.00 each) |
| Joint Affiliated members joining between 1 October and 31 March | £17.00 (£8.50 each) |
The preferred method of payment is by bank transfer (BAC's) (Sort Code 40-25-22 Account Number 31313304) account Name (Huntingdon u3a) Please enter your Surname and the word Membership in the reference box. Please note when paying by this method you must also complete the Membership Application form and send it to the address shown on the form, WITHOUT THE COMPLETED FORM WE ARE UNABLE TO PROCESS YOUR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.
Alternatively we accept cash or cheque (made payable to Huntingdon u3a). Please enter your details on the reverse of the cheque.
Please post your form, with your remittance if applicable, to Dill Northwood, Membership Secretary Hu3a, 8 Hawkes Lane, Needingworth, St Ives PE27 4TH
Your membership card will be sent to you by post. Please ensure you carry it with you when you attend meetings and events. The membership card is a permanent membership card. Please take care of the card, to replace the card there will be a fee of £2.)
Note: Members receive a copy of our monthly magazine Upstream which gives details of our activities and lots of other interesting and helpful information. A limited edition of Upstream is available via the link on the right hand side of this page. To protect the safety and security of our members, all contact and personal information has been removed. A full copy (which is password protected) is accessible via the Organisation page of this website.
We look forward to you joining us!
Dill Northwood
Membership Secretary Hu3a