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 26 years of learning, laughing and living in and around the Amersham area, Cu3a is still going strong with around 1550 members and over 100 interest groups.

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. Run for our members by our members, as long as you no longer work fulltime, Cu3a is for you.

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Find out more about all the groups and activities available, from sport, board games and crafts, to computers, film, history and walking.

As well as our Groups

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.

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 and complete the application form.

Already a member?

Logged in members, will 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.

Our Groups in Action

Click here for a gallery of photos by members of the photography group and the links below for videos of u3a members and their activities. All of these are "snapshots" and over time groups change, some merge, others fold and new groups take their place.

Video of photos organised by group and category
"All our yesterdays" (2012-23) photo collection
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And there’s more

In addition to the activities of Chiltern u3a, members are eligible to attend events organised by the Thames Valley Network (TVN) and Third Age Trust (the national u3a organisation).

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