Welcome to Totton South u3a
Totton South u3a (University of the Third Age) - Charity Number 1157901 - has about 200 members who live in Totton, Southampton and the surrounding areas.
- Totton South u3a was formed in 2008. We are one of over 1,000 different u3a groups in the UK, with a total of over 430,000 members nationally.
Our aim is the Advancement of Education of Older People and those Retired from Full-Time Work - including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.
- Please don't be put off by the name University - there are no exams or qualifications. The u3a gathers together those interested in enjoyable lifelong learning.
- People in their Third Age are enjoying their time after the Second Age (full-time employment and/or parental responsibility) and the First Age (childhood).
- The u3a movement in the UK has been learning, staying active and having fun for over 40 years. The u3a's motto is "Learn, Laugh, Live".
- Research shows that being a regular member of a social group after retirement can help you to live longer and to feel better.
- At Totton South u3a, we enjoy excellent company and fellowship – it’s a good reason for getting out, meeting people and learning something new!
- For our Constitution, the list of our Trustees, our Monthly Meeting Attendance figures and our Monthly Meeting Talk titles - see Links (above) for details.
We have over 20 different groups that meet to pursue common interests - from outdoor pursuits to indoor activities - see Groups (above) for a full list.
- Many activities are organised in small groups that meet in members’ homes. By sharing our knowledge, skills and experience, we all learn from each other.
- On every THIRD FRIDAY, our MONTHLY MEETING is held at Colbury Memorial Hall, 133 Main Road, Totton SO40 7EL - starting at 2pm, doors open at 1.30pm.
- On the SECOND and FOURTH WEDNESDAYS, we have a COFFEE MORNING at Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Aikman Lane, Totton SO40 8FT, from 10am to Noon.
- Our social programme has Theatre & Cinema Trips, Quizzes, Lunches, Afternoon Teas, Regular Walks, Holidays and more - see Events (above) for more details.
Membership is £16 for the year 2024-2025. Non-members may attend two monthly meetings at no charge, to find out more about us.
- We have an online 'List of Events' webpage - see Events (above) for details, and we email a Monthly Newsletter to members of Totton South u3a.
- Our national organisation, The Third Age Trust, provides support to all u3as and publishes the Third Age Matters magazine - mailed to all u3a members.
- If you would like more information about Totton South u3a, please use Contact (above) to send a message to us.