What is Ilkley & District u3a?

The u3a enables people – usually in later life – to take part in a range of stimulating activities by getting together to develop old interests or discover new ones. It is about getting involved and having fun - not about qualifications. We now have about 1600 members and well over 100 interest groups (select here to see the full range). We also organise a Summer Programme, one-off Study Days and Saturday Talks.

Ilkley & District u3a was founded in 1997 as part of a UK-wide movement - our parent organisation is the Third Age Trust, a national charity. It is managed by a Committee of Trustees (select here for information and contact details).

If you would like any further information or have a query, please email info@ilkleyu3a.org

What is the cost of membership?

Our running costs are covered by an annual subscription (currently £15) payable on 1 August. Our local u3a has no paid staff and is run for the benefit of members, by its members.

The subscription includes a fee (currently £4) paid to our parent body, the Third Age Trust. This covers the cost of a quarterly magazine posted to your Home address, plus items such as insurance cover for u3a events.

Attendance at any of our regular talks, Summer programme events or activity groups will only incur charges to cover costs such as refreshments and venue hire.