Welcome
What is the u3a?
The u3a is a non-religious and non-political self-help organisation providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment for people no longer in full time employment. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime motive. There are over 1000 u3as across the UK, all overseen by the charity u3a UK (the Third Age Trust).
About Wheathampstead u3a – and what membership offers you
Wheathampstead u3a has over 300 members who have set up and run 30+ groups covering a wide variety of interests. The groups meet regularly, often in members’ homes – making U3A an excellent way to meet and make new friends.
In addition to enjoying our many and varied interest groups, we offer members:
- informative and entertaining monthly meetings with a guest speaker,
- outings
- workshops covering a variety of fun and useful activities
- regular coffee mornings - see our coffee mngs page
- the opportunity to join in regional and national events (see News & Info)
- plus a monthly newsletter and the Trust’s own magazine.
Please make full use of Beacon
Beacon is Wheathampstead u3a's database of groups, members and activities. Its purpose is to make administrative tasks easier, such as sending group emails, collecting data for audits etc. Be assured that only committee members have access to your full personal details and are bound by the Data Protection Act (2018).
As a member, you can add or update your personal details on Beacon by logging on with your user name and password. The link below takes you there.
https://u3abeacon.org.uk/password.php
After you’ve chosen Wheathampstead u3a, click on Members and then on your own name.
We urge you to check from time to time to make sure that your details are correct, especially your contact details.
You can also see which groups are available and link to this website.
If you are a group convenor, you have enhanced access to Beacon and can add new members, delete old ones and send group emails. There is no obligation to use Beacon for this purpose, but it might make lifer easier if you do. If you do not know how to access Beacon as a group convenor, please click on this link: Beacon Officer
Wheathampstead u3a was founded in 2014.
Registered Charity No. 1184014