Working Less? Start Living More byJoining Newcastle u3a!
Eligibility
Thank you for your interest in finding out more about becoming a member of Newcastle u3a. We are a non-political, non-religious charity which is run by its members, for its members. Membership is open to anyone who is not in full-time employment, and who would like get more out of life by learning new things, keeping active, sharing their knowledge, and making new friends. If you fit this criteria, we would be delighted to welcome you, provided that you:
- Agree to abide by the Newcastle u3a Code of Conduct
- Have read and support the Guiding Principles of the u3a Movement
Please Note: There is no lower or upper age limit to becoming a member and you do not have to be a resident of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Free Trial
If you are interested in joining but would like to sample a few activities before committing, you may attend up to 4 “taster” sessions, namely:
- One Drop In Session. This is a meet and greet session, with refreshments, for new and potential new members. It is held on 1st Wednesday of every month, 14:00 - 15:00 (2-3pm) in Room A at Adamson House. It is the ideal way to find out more about Newcastle u3a.
- One Brunswick Hall monthly meeting with a guest speaker
- Two different Group meetings, (not two meetings of the same group) - either at Adamson House or another venue
Before beginning your free trial, please first register with the Membership Secretary, Val Ward by clicking this link: Membership Secretary (email contact)
Prices
Our membership year runs from 1 April to 31 March.
FULL MEMBER FEES
From 1 April to 30 September, membership costs £60 per person (the full-year rate)
From 1 October to 31 January, membership costs £32 per person (half-year rate)
From 1 February to 31 March, membership costs £60 per person (14 months rate)
Membership includes 5 editions of the 92-page "u3a Matters" full-colour magazine by post; plus a monthly Newcastle u3a update mailing by e-mail. If essential, arrangements can be made to receive the monthly mailing by post for an additional fee to cover postal charges.
Attendance at most group meetings carries a small additional charge. For example, there is a £2 attendance charge for all meetings at Adamson House, including refreshments. The attendance charge at our monthly meeting at Brunswick Hall is £3.
If you are already a member of another u3a you may join us at a reduced Affiliate member rate. In the joining process you will asked about which other u3a you are a member of, and this may be checked by our Membership Team. The current fees for Affiliate Members are:
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP FEES
From 1 April to 30 September, membership costs £51 per person (the full-year rate)
From 1 October to 31 January, membership costs £26 per person (half-year rate)
From 1 February to 31 March, membership costs £51 per person (14 months rate)
EXISTING MEMBERS
The membership fee for existing members who wish to renew is the same as for new members: £60 per person for full members and £51 for affiliate members. Members can pay for the year ahead from 1st February each year, and all fees are due before 1st April.