u3a

London Region of u3as Network

What is the u3a?: have a look at this animation to understand what u3a offers everyone.

Principles of u3a: To understand the general ethos of u3a please have a look here: u3a Principles.

You can find out more about the forming of the u3a movement on the national website but you can also read about us here: LRU3A History

For an audible form of what the u3a Movement is all about, have a listen here: u3a Song

Val Girling, Chair of LRU3A:

Latest Notices

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Third Age Trust: to access the national u3a website, click on the 'u3a' logo at the top right of any of our pages.

Website Navigation: Please use the tabs above to explore the pages on our site. Click on the tab entitled 'Contacts' then the drop down page of 'Members' to find out more about individual u3as in the London area. If you want to join one of these u3as or contact them, use the links on that page.

The 'London Region of U3As' (LRU3A): is a Regional Network of independent u3as operating within the London area. We exist for the mutual benefit of London u3as and their members. There are currently 43 u3as in the London Region totalling nearly 26,000 members. Individuals become members of the 'London Region of U3As' by virtue of their membership of a constituent London u3a.

  • This presentation (click here: Introduction to LRU3A) puts the 'London Region of U3As' into a national context, as well as describing the activities and benefits of regional and local networking.
  • London Region Membership Statistics in Context: this presentation (click here: Membership Stats) puts into context latest and trend data for u3a membership in London and other regions.
  • The 'Affiliation' (start up) dates for all of London u3as can be seen here: Affiliation Dates.
Map of London u3as

u3as in the London area are invited to nominate two 'Delegates' to represent them at quarterly meetings of LRU3A. Click here: DELEGATES for further information.

Jenny Wilson having fun with a member

Our Aims & Objectives are:

  • To support all u3as in the London area in the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work
  • To support the exchange of experience and knowledge amongst u3as, and with the Third Age Trust.
  • To encourage and support u3a growth and development in the London Area,
  • To support the overall aims and objectives of the u3a movement and the Third Age Trust.
  • To promote the diversity of membership

What We Do:

  • Provide a forum in which all u3as in the London area have the opportunity to liaise with and support each other.
  • Initiate and support cross London organised activities that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of London u3as and enhance the u3a experience for their members.
  • Promote effective communications and act as a focal point of contact and information about u3a activities locally and nationally.
  • Provide strong representation of the u3a movement in the London Region; Facilitate the election of the London Region Council Representatives (CRs) and support the work of the CRs.
Summer School 2021

History of the London Region Summer School 2013-2023: This illustrated booklet celebrates the 10th Anniversary of our summer school. Held annually in July at the St. Bride Foundation Institute (off Fleet Street), this popular event has attracted many u3a members over the years from across London and further afield. Compiled by Jo Livingston, u3a Subject Advisor for Living History. Click on link to view the Summer School Booklet.

Policies: The full Constitution of the 'London Region of U3As' is available through this link: Constitution
Being a network we are also linked to the Third Age Trust through our Network Affiliation Agreement
You can also see a copy of our Privacy Policy here: LRU3A Privacy Policy and to view this site's 'Website Terms of Use' click on this link or the one in the footer below.

Committee Members and Other Representatives: To see who is currently on the Executive Committee, our sub-committees and other representatives, see: LRU3A Committee Members. For individual role descriptions click here: Role Description Register. You can use the CONTACT page to email any Committee member directly.

u3a Networks and Groupings: To learn more about other networks and groupings of u3as in the London area, click here: NETWORKS & OTHER GROUPINGS OF u3as

From the Web Editor: I would very much appreciate input by the users of this site. Don’t hesitate to send me comments and any ideas as to how improvements might be made. We hope this website is a useful communication tool. If you have activities in your own u3a which you believe might interest members of other London u3as please let me know. If you would like some information added to this site or wish to comment please use the link to the Web Editor on the CONTACT page or send to: webmaster.londonregionu3a@gmail.com I look forward to working with you all.
Derek Harwood, Website Manager. Our registered charity number is 1186441