Welcome
Welcome to the Isle of Sheppey U3A (IofS U3A). Having launched in July 2019, we achieved our full U3A National Membership in January 2020. Being a relatively new U3A we are keen to grow our membership, be truly inclusive and engage in all manner of activities that will stimulate the mind and keep us fit and active.
We currently have nearly 160 members enjoying over several widely varied group activities with more possible future starts. These range from Conversational French, Art, Drama to perhaps Wine Appreciation, occasional pop up groups like board games are also on offer, there could be something for everyone and new members are always welcome.
We continued to keep busy, even throughout the lockdowns and restrictions and have continued to attract many new members. With the help of a very committed, enthusiastic Committee and a very keen, lively membership we are hoping to continue to expand our activities further this year.
We wish to support and encourage all activities that will meet a whole host of needs by offering a diverse range of topics and activities. We hope to develop a variety of opportunities on all levels for people with differing abilities. To do this we need our members to join with us to help suggest and organise new activities, so if you have some spare time and would like to become a bit more involved on an ad hoc basis please come and speak to one of the committee members to offer your services.
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MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
Our membership year runs from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 and remains at £20. The subscription is great value and includes our monthly meetings, with refreshments, talks and/or entertainment, our interest groups, the national Third Age Matters’ magazine issued five times a year and access to the National u3a programmes and information. If you join on or after 1st November 2023 the membership fee is £10 for the remainder of the membership year. Non-members are charged £3 to visit including refreshments.
If you are interested in joining us or have any questions please contact us by clicking on the CONTACT button at the top of the page and complete the contact form or simply come along to see us at our next meeting. You can print off the membership form on the right if you would like to complete it before you visit or to join before the next meeting.
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Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Isle of Sheppey u3a recognises that everyone is different and aims to create an environment that values and treats all members fairly. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and to ensure that u3a membership is as accessible as possible to different groups within the community.
If you are interested in joining or would just like to visit to see what we are doing you are welcome to come along to our next meeting and meet our friendly group. Our Membership Secretary or other Committee member will be on hand to speak to you and give you further information.
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UK u3a
The u3a gives members the opportunity to enjoy taking part in activities and interests and to meet new and friendly people.
The u3a is aimed toward people who are no longer in full-time employment or raising a family. This is the time when you can pursue your interests, increase your fitness, broaden your social life and make the most of life.
It's all voluntary - members share their knowledge and experience with others via interest groups - rather than pay people to teach, our members share their skills and talents with other members.
There are well over 1000 local U3A’s across the United Kingdom offering local activities for enthusiastic members. Members can also join in with national workshops, summer schools, educational events plus much, much more.