Welcome
The u3a is a national organisation for mutual learning among its members; adults of the “third age”, i.e those persons past full time employment and/or parental responsibilities.
The Three Brethren u3a is based in Galashiels. Membership is drawn from all around - Clovenfords, Earlston, Galashiels, Hawick, Jedburgh, Melrose, Newtown St Boswells, Peebles, Selkirk, St Boswells, Stow and Tweedbank.
The Three Brethren u3a was founded in March 2007 and from modest beginnings it has grown steadily to a current membership of around 300. It offers a choice of more than 25 flourishing activity and interest groups. If you are retired, part-retired or about to retire you are welcome to join us. All you need is interest and enthusiasm! Our annual membership is £10 per member, payable as of 1st April each year.
We hold monthly meetings through the year (apart from July & August), on the third Monday of the month at 2 pm. At most of these we have a guest-speaker, followed by tea and biscuits, for which there is a charge of £2 per member (cash only please). There is a programme of upcoming speakers to be seen on the EVENTS page. These monthly meetings are held at the Galashiels Rugby Club where there is free parking in the public car park by the Borders College opposite.
Most of The Three Brethren u3a activity is carried out within numerous interest groups, run by our members.
Interest Groups are an integral feature of our u3a. They comprise groups of members who meet together regularly (usually weekly or monthly), to study or participate in a subject of mutual interest. Each group has a Facilitator who takes on the responsibility for organising and bringing it all together.
Groups reflect the members' interests and aim to satisfy the widest possible range of interests: educational, cultural, recreational and social. All this apart, you are going to meet new and interesting people.
For more information check the GROUPS page.
If you want to know more about joining The Three Brethren u3a, go to the JOIN US page.
The Three Brethren u3a is registered Scottish Charity Number SC 039266.
NOTE The u3a National Monthly Newsletter keeps everyone up to date, monthly with news and events as they happen. Most of all, it is a conversation between all u3a members, which will continue to evolve with your input and feedback. Currently there are around 15,000 members receiving this newsletter directly by email but they would love to welcome many more to join them.