Thinking of joining?
If you’re new to u3a, our New Members page explains what to expect at your first Coffee Morning, how we welcome newcomers, and how we help you find groups that match your interests.

Members at a recent Coffee Morning with Bob Dourado and his singers

Membership Types

We offer three types of membership:

• Standard membership
• Enhanced membership
• Associate membership

Details below under 'Annual Fees and membership Year'

Please note: many groups meet in hired venues and will collect an additional contribution to cover room‑rent. Full details are explained further down this page.

Enhanced membership includes 5 issues of u3a matters magazine per year

How to join or renew

There are several easy ways to join us. Choose whichever option suits you best:

Attend a Coffee Morning

Visit a Group Meeting

You can also join by attending one of our groups.

Please contact the Group Leader first to check availability (some Groups have no current vacancies). If you choose to join, they will provide the membership form

Download and return Membership Form

Download the form and return it by post or email to the Treasurer.

Payment can be made by cheque or BACS.

However payment is made please send the completed membership form to the Treasurer, Michael Manders, as soon as possible so that you can be added to our membership database, otherwise you will not receive emails and notifications from our u3a.
The address is shown below:

Use our Enquiry Form

If you’d like help or have questions before joining, you can contact us using our online enquiry form

Membership Day (September)

Every September we hold a Membership Day where you can join in person, meet group leaders, and explore our activities. The date for the next event will be announced nearer the time.You can also join by attending one of our groups.

Membership Queries

If you have any questions about joining or renewing, please contact us using the links below.

Annual Fees and Membership Year

• Standard membership - £15
• Enhanced membership - £19
• Associate membership - £11

Enhanced membership includes 5 issues of u3a matters magazine per year.

(Associate membership is applicable if you are already a member of a different u3a)

Please note: many groups meet in hired venues and will collect an additional contribution to cover room‑rent. Full details are explained further down this page.

The Wakefield u3a year runs from 1 September to 31 August
If you join in July or August, your membership is automatically extended until the end of the following August -- giving you 14 months for the price of 12.

Membership fees are non-refundable

Venue Hire and Group Costs

The Group year consists of blocks of 10 sessions which may be weekly, two-weekly, monthly or whatever interval the Group prefers.

Many of our groups meet in venues that charge for room hire.
Where this applies, there is a standard member's contribution of £12 per person per block of 10 sessions 
If a group chooses to run extra sessions, the Group is responsible for paying the venue for those additional meetings.
Sports‑based groups share the cost of hiring pitches or courts and do not pay the £12 room‑rent contribution.

• £12 per person per block of 10 sessions
• No reductions for absence
• Extra sessions paid by the Group
• Sports Groups share facility hire charges and do not pay the £12 block fee.

More Information and FAQs

For a full explanation about room rent, block lengths and sports groups please click the button:

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