Newcastle

Welcome to Newcastle u3a

Our motto: Learn, Laugh, Live 🎉
Where is Newcastle u3a?
* in canny Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, in bonny North East England
What is Newcastle u3a? Registered Charity No: 1078961
* An organisation for arranging social activities by our members for our members
* Part of a regional, national, and international network of similar organisations
* A place to learn, laugh, and live in good company
* Membership is by annual subscription
* Our members are valued
* Members learning and volunteering are very important to us in our Events, Groups and Management Committee
* Our meetings are in a social setting and fun
* Our minds and bodies are kept active
* Friends are made and loneliness is combatted
* New prospective members are most welcome to come and try us before joining
What facilities does Newcastle u3a have?
* An office, two meeting rooms, kitchen & toilet facilities. Computers, large screen, printer
* We are very fortunate as few u3a have their own facilities
* Most importantly our members!
Who can join us as a member at Newcastle u3A?
  • There is no upper or lower age limit so long as prospective members are no longer in full-time employment
  • Prospective members may join us even if they work part-time
  • Are you looking for new activities and friends?
  • Our members come from all over Tyneside including Newcastle and Gateshead.

Taster sessions for prospective members at Newcastle U3a:.

You are most welcome to try us out!

You may attend up to 5 of our sessions as taster sessions before joining us a member or not:-

  • 1 Group meeting in our Pink Lane meeting rooms e.g. Family History
  • 1 Group meeting in a venue other than in Pink Lane meeting rooms e.g. French Conversation
  • 1 Group zoom meeting e.g. Talking About Art. Some Groups do hybrid meetings, both in person and using Zoom.
  • 1 Drop In Session (a meet and greet with refreshments, 1st Thursday of the month in our Pink Lane meeting rooms)
  • 1 Brunswick Hall monthly meeting with a guest speaker, refreshments, and 'buddies' for newcomers (2nd Wednesday, Brunswick Methodist Church, Brunswick Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7BJ. Just off Northumberland Street beside Fenwicks Department Store)

We ask you, before you attend your very fist session, to Contact us to discuss your interests and needs. After this you will be asked to contact the Group Leader of each Group that you are interested in, to ensure that the Group has vacancies. See our Groups.

  • If you are coming on your own or with a friend as prospective member/s, you will be given a warm welcome.
  • Please look our Events and Groups to find out what we do which might interest you.
Regional, national, and international u3a
* See our page u3a (UK)