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Who are we?
We’re a vibrant and welcoming community of local people who enjoy lifelong learning.
Chiltern u3a (Cu3a) is part of a national network of u3as founded more than 40 years ago. After 25 years of learning, laughing and living in and around the Amersham area, Cu3a is still going strong with a membership of over 1400 and 90+ interest groups.
What are the benefits of joining?
Our groups cover a huge range of interests including fun indoor and outdoor activities organised by our members for our members.
Our purpose is to offer a wide variety of physical, intellectual and artistic activities as well as opportunities to get out, meet new people and enjoy a varied social life. We don’t offer formal courses, or any degrees or diplomas.
To find out more about all the groups and activities available, from sport, board games and crafts, to computers, film, history and walking, click on Our groups. You can search our groups from an alphabetical list, by type of activity, or from a calendar.
Most groups meet once or twice a month, some more frequently, and programmes are decided by the members of the group. You may ask to join any of our groups whether you are an expert or a complete novice wishing to develop a new interest. You are welcome to come along to one or two meetings as a ‘taster’ before joining – please email the Convenors of the group/s you are curious about.
Is there something you would like to do that isn't yet available? We’ll help you set up a group and put you in touch with others who are interested.
[See below for photos and videos of Our Groups in Action]
As well as our Groups
Click on Events for information about our monthly General Meetings where we welcome excellent speakers on many varied topics; and the visits to the theatre, gardens and stately homes which delight our members.
Prospective members are welcome to attend two of our General Meetings.
These are diverse, interesting presentations from experts in their subject area and held on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:30. After the talk, tea and coffee are available and there’s a chance to meet fellow Cu3a members. If you are interested, u3atalks@chiltern-u3a.org.uk for details.
Why are we different?
Self-help is at u3a’s core – an organisation run for and by our members.
There are many opportunities for members to make their own contribution to its success. The organisation only survives if there are people who are prepared to use their own time, skills and aptitudes to make it work; making your own membership even more rewarding and enjoyable.
How do we keep in touch?
Quarterly Newsletter
This is distributed by email to all members giving full details of all of the groups' activities and other items of interest (a paper copy can be provided for those who need it – just let us know.)
Fortnightly eBulletin
This is distributed via email.
How do I join?
Joining Cu3a is easy.
As long as you are no longer in full-time employment and are willing to abide by our Code of Conduct you will be welcome. Click on the Join us button at the top of this page and complete the application form.
Already a member?
If you’re a logged in member, you’ll see an additional Members tab above with access to current and past issues of the Newsletter and eBulletin and many of our past General Meeting talks.
Want to get more involved?
Do you have questions? Are you wondering how you could get more involved with Cu3a? Or would you like to talk to a member of the committee? All of the contacts you might need are on the ‘Our committee’ page.
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