Woodley & District u3a
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WOODLEY & DISTRICT U3A: MEMBERSHIP
Woodley & District U3A warmly welcomes any person:-
Woodley & District U3A is one of over 1,000 UK-wide U3As and is part of the Thames Valley Network of U3As. As of January 2024, we currently have some 320 members and 60+ interest and activity groups that members can join, subject to space availability. (See Groups page for the full list of our groups).
BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR U3A
All members are eligible to take part in our core activities as well as attend events and be involved in projects throughout the Thames Valley, i.e.
BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR U3A
All members are eligible to take part in our core activities as well as attend events and be involved in projects throughout the Thames Valley, i.e.
HOW TO JOIN
Come along to one of our Wednesday monthly meetings or social afternoons (see Diary page), fill out a membership form and pay our annual membership fee. Before joining, Paula Dove, our Membership Secretary, or one of our committee members, will be happy to answer any questions and to provide additional information where required.
A membership form is also available on this website which can be printed from the form webpage (click on link below). Please send the completed form to:
Paula Dove, Membership Secretary, at the email address provided below or post it to the address ptovided on the form.
Payment of the membership fee is by BACS transfer (details provided on the membership form). Please note that cheques can only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.
MEMBERSHIP FEE
The Annual Membership fee is £12.00 which covers the period 1 April 2023 - 31 March, 2024. From 1 April 2024-31 March 2025, the annual fee will be £12.
Your membership fee includes a fee paid to our national organisation - the Third Age Trust, which provides a wide range of services and benefits for members, including liability insurance cover.
RENEWALS
In February/March each year, all members will receive a written reminder to pay their annual membership fee by 31 March.
Where membership fees have not been received by 31 March, membership will be deemed as lapsed.
Please note, only members are able to join groups and will be required to provide their membership number when applying to join a group.
For further enquiries, contact: Paula Dove
membershipsecretary@woodleyu3a.org.uk
Come along to one of our Wednesday monthly meetings or social afternoons (see Diary page), fill out a membership form and pay our annual membership fee. Before joining, Paula Dove, our Membership Secretary, or one of our committee members, will be happy to answer any questions and to provide additional information where required.
A membership form is also available on this website which can be printed from the form webpage (click on link below). Please send the completed form to:
Paula Dove, Membership Secretary, at the email address provided below or post it to the address ptovided on the form.
Payment of the membership fee is by BACS transfer (details provided on the membership form). Please note that cheques can only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.
MEMBERSHIP FEE
The Annual Membership fee is £12.00 which covers the period 1 April 2023 - 31 March, 2024. From 1 April 2024-31 March 2025, the annual fee will be £12.
Your membership fee includes a fee paid to our national organisation - the Third Age Trust, which provides a wide range of services and benefits for members, including liability insurance cover.
RENEWALS
In February/March each year, all members will receive a written reminder to pay their annual membership fee by 31 March.
Where membership fees have not been received by 31 March, membership will be deemed as lapsed.
Please note, only members are able to join groups and will be required to provide their membership number when applying to join a group.
For further enquiries, contact: Paula Dove
membershipsecretary@woodleyu3a.org.uk
| • | Iattend our Monthly Meetings at Woodley Baptist Church and listen to guest speakers talking on a range of topics. |
| • | run or join any Interest or Activity Group, where space is available. See our Groups page. |
| • | attend our Social Events (some events will have limited spaces). See our Diary page. |
| • | receive, if required, copies of the Third Age National Magazine each year and have access to the online Educational Journal of the U3A |
| • | attend Thames Valley Network U3A summer schools, organised study days and 'Shared Learning' Projects with focus on such topics as History, Drama, Music and Photography (click on Thames Valley Network Link below for further information). |
We encourage and support any members who would like to start their own group to share their interests, skills and knowledge.
Some 60+ interest & activity groups meeting in the Woodley area
Thames Valley Network Meetings and Study Days, Various Venues in the Thames Valley Region. Click on Link below.
OUR COMMITMENT TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Monthly Meetings at Woodley Baptist Church, Hurricane Way, Woodley
Quiz Nights at Sonning Golf Club, Duffield Road, North Woodley
Social Lunches and Afternoons at The Waterside or other locations
| • | who is retired, semi-retired or no longer in full-time employment |
| • | from any ethnic, cultural, religious or political background |
| • | who may already belong to another U3A (membership payable) |
| • | who is looking to join interest groups and/or take part in a variety of social events |
Diary of Speakers Meetings & Social Events : 2024
DATE
GROUP
EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
| Weds 7 Feb 2024 |
Monthly Meeting |
SEEDS & BULBS - THE SUTTONS STORY THe History id Suttons Seeds from 1906 to the presemt day. |
2.00-4.00 |
WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH |
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Weds 24 Apr 2024 |
Social Event |
QUIZ NIGHT AT SONNING GOLF CLUB Set Meal with Raffle |
7.15-10.45 | SONNING GOLF CLUB |
KEEPING UP WITH NEWS & EVENTS
Our website Diary Page provides an overview of all of our meetings and social events for 2024. (Example extracts provided)
Upcoming Events and latest News are also posted on the website News page - accessed from the Menu Bar.
Members also receive:-
- a two-monthly email providing an overview of important news and upcoming events.
- a reminder email/booking form in the month prior to a social event inviting booking applications.
Our website Diary Page provides an overview of all of our meetings and social events for 2024. (Example extracts provided)
Upcoming Events and latest News are also posted on the website News page - accessed from the Menu Bar.
Members also receive:-
- a two-monthly email providing an overview of important news and upcoming events.
- a reminder email/booking form in the month prior to a social event inviting booking applications.