Welcome
WEST LOTHIAN U3A
The U3A (formerly University of the Third Age) is a unique, lively, friendly and exciting self-help educational movement offering a wide range of creative and leisure activities for those whose days are no longer tied to earning a living.
It is a good way to meet people and to make new friends. Costs are minimal because our activities are organised by our members, who share their skills and expertise.
We have a monthly Open Meeting with a wide variety of speakers together with a growing number of smaller ‘Interest Groups’ focusing on different subjects. Examples of groups are Craft, Science, Art Appreciation, Music, Poetry, History, Scrabble and Mahjong. There is friendly support to get you started whatever your level of knowledge or educational background.
Some members have a great depth of experience in their own field and U3A gives them the opportunity to share their knowledge and enthusiasm to inspire and support others.
Our meetings are well organised, but also very informal to create an enjoyable atmosphere while e.g. learning to play the Ukulele. Knowledge is exchanged, and you go home having learned something new.
Some groups take trips to places of interest: the Art Appreciation Group visits museums, galleries and workshops in the Central Belt, the Cinema Group attends film performances at the Hippodrome Theatre in Bo’ness, and the Walking Group visits different locations each season.
If you are interested in one or more of our groups, why not come along and find out what we are about, and meet like-minded friendly people with no obligation to join.
We currently have over 100 members and 19 Interest Groups.
Eligibility: Anyone who is no longer in full time employment.
Everyone is welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings to find out more and decide whether U3A is for them; they are held on the third Wednesday of each month (except July) from 2 – 4pm at:
Uphall Community Education Centre, Strathbrock Place, Uphall, West Lothian, EH52 6BN
Tel: 01506 854451
The annual subscription is £18 for 2023-24 (academic year). Fees are reviewed annually.
There is usually an additional charge of £1 per member for attending the monthly Open Meeting at Uphall Community Education Centre, to cover speakers' fees and refreshments.
HOW DO I JOIN?
For more information about West Lothian U3A and enquiries regarding membership please contact our Membership Secretary, Anne: Tel: 01506 844274, e-mail: u3awestlothian@gmail.com
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West Lothian University of the Third Age is a member of the Third Age Trust, registered Scottish Charity No: SC038021
U3A Online
For people unable to join a physical U3A, or who are interested in subjects not available locally, there is also a U3A community online, with both courses and interest groups available. Check out the U3A UK link at the top of this page, and explore the site to find out more.
If you know of anyone who might benefit from online U3A, please pass on the information.