Welcome
Welcome to Scunthorpe and District u3a (registered charity number 1191994)
- Are you retired from full time work?
- Do you want to meet other people with the similar interests?
- Do you want to keep your body and mind active?
- Do you want to make new friends?
If you answer ‘yes’ to any of the above, then come and join us. Scunthorpe and District u3a is a great way to meet people, make new friends and maybe try something new. All you need to do is take the first step and an enthusiasm and willingness to join in at the monthly meeting or one of the many interest groups on offer.
What is the u3a?
Some say its a youth club for recycled teenagers. Others that it is a life line for the lonely or bored. many of us agree it’s the best thing since retirement! The u3a is a national self-help group with the motto is ‘Learn, Laugh, Live’ and we try and live up to that.
Annual Membership
Membership runs from 1st April every year. The membership fee for 2024/25 is £16 which includes £4 ‘capitation’ we pay the Third Age Trust. If you are a member of another u3a, the fee is just £12. This gives free attendance at all monthly meetings as well as the ability to join interest groups. (There
may be a small additional charge for some groups if they need to hire a room.) You can join at a monthly meeting or by contacting the Membership Secretary using the contact form on the website
Monthly Meetings
We meet on the fourth Friday of the month in St Paul’s Church Hall, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe DN16 2JR.
Doors open at 1.30pm for setting up & a welcome drink and biscuit and chance to catch up with friends old and new The meeting starts at 2.15pm with some general information followed by a speaker. (Future speakers are listed under events.) Come along for a ‘taster’ session (£2) and find out more.
Interest Groups
We have many different groups covering everything from Art Appreciation to Woodland Wandering. We have links with North Lindsey u3a and our members are also able to attend some of their groups too. Meetings are informal and friendly. You don’t need to be an expert in the subject and can join as many or as few groups as you want. Contact the group leader of any group you are interested in using the blue bird icon on the relevant group page.
Keeping in touch
We produce a monthly newsletter which is sent out by email and is also put on the website. This has up to date information about monthly meetings, interest groups and other activities. Our website is the other main source of information. The committee have lanyards so do come and talk to any of us at a monthly meeting.