Crawley

Welcome

Learn, Laugh, Live!

WELCOME TO CRAWLEY u3a

We are a local group of 600 adults no longer working full time who meet up regularly to share information, expertise and experiences in an informal but informative way.

We are part of the national u3a which provides informative, educational, recreational and social activities for adults with increased leisure time as they approach or are at “The Third Age” i.e. after childhood and working or raising a family. The u3a has local, national and international groups of members who draw upon their knowledge and experience to teach and learn from each other. There are no qualifications involved – it is just for pleasure.

Crawley u3a has over 40 interest groups which are run by the members for the members with everyone sharing their skills, knowledge and experience in an informal setting. These groups cover a wide range of interests including music, art, history, walking, outings, theatre, books, gardening, bridge, board games and many more. New groups are continually being added. Groups are held monthly, weekly or fortnightly. A copy of our current groups can be found under links on the right hand side of this page.

We also hold monthly meetings with a guest speaker and Coffee Mornings three times a year. Crawley u3a organises coach trips twice a year, normally in May and September, and there are opportunities to attend a Summer School with other u3a groups.

The annual subscription charge for 2023-2024 excluding the subscription to the Third Age Matters (TAM) magazine is £16.00 (individual) or £32.00 for two members at the same address. A subsciption to TAM costs £4.00 extra, unless you are a new member for 2023-24 in which case you receive it free of charge.

There is a minimum charge of £2.00 per group session for room-based group meetings to cover the cost of room hire.

Annual charges for outdoor activity groups vary.

Membership of the u3a is open to anyone who is no longer working full time. There are no joining requirements other than a zest for life, an enquiring mind and a willingness to be involved. The motto of the whole u3a is “Learn Laugh and Live.” Come and give us a try!

For more information please contact our Members Coordinator on this link, T: 01293 407060 or complete the form New Members Application Form 2023-24 and return it to the Membership Secretary.

Other useful links

The National u3a site is here: u3a Site

The latest edition of the National u3a newsletter can be found here u3a Newsletter

The National U3A Facebook page also has great suggestions and advice u3a Facebook

And our own Facebook page has posts and updates from several groups and individuals
Crawley u3a Facebook

If you wish to contact a member of our Committee please use the form on the CONTACT page.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Due to recent data protection legislation we are now obliged to remind members that you all have the choice to request the removal of your email address from our secure system. Email is the preferred means of contact as it is effective and immediate whilst the cost of paper and postage is continually rising. However, if you no longer wish to be contacted by, or receive any information via email please contact the Members Coordinator on this link.