Welcome to the website of Beverley & District u3a
About u3a
- u3a is a UK-wide collection of 1000+ charities that provide opportunities for those no longer in work to come together and learn for fun
- Offers people ways to join in exploring new ideas, skills and interests
- Open to anyone and everyone who is no longer in full time employment
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream - C S Lewis
About Beverley & District u3a
- Established in 2000 for people living in the picturesque market town of Beverley, East Yorkshire and in surrounding villages
- Lively, vibrant & friendly group, more than 700 members.
- Monthly meetings with a speaker, to which all members are invited
- 50 special interest groups
- Indoor activities embrace art, arts & crafts, current affairs, dining, history, board games, quizzes, languages, poetry & literature, and music.
- Outdoors activities include cycling, natural history, sport, and various walking groups
Benefits of Joining Us
- The opportunity to meet new people and make friends
- Develop new skills and interests
- Access to all our free monthly meetings
- Participation in our special interest groups
- Participation at other local u3a’s within the East Yorkshire Accord
- Regional and national events and courses.
- The national magazine Third Age Matters posted five times annually
- Benefit from the u3a Friends Discount Scheme
- A discount at all East Riding Council leisure centres and other local services
Monthly Meeting
News of the next monthly meeting will appear here
Other Social Events
See here for our upcoming ticket-based social events. Click on an image to find out more
u3a News and Events
u3a Festival 26. Following the success of the first national u3a festival held in 2024, the event will return to the University of York next year from 1st July to 3rd July. You can follow news about the festival here
Local Community Events
Beverley Male Voice Choir. Beverley & District u3a members can buy discounted tickets performances of the choir at our monthly meetings.