Welcome to the u3a West Midlands Region
This site is for anyone who wants to join one of the 85 u3as in the West Midlands, or for members in the area who would like help and advice about anything u3a-related.
If you're thinking of joining u3a, click on the links in "find your local u3a", to go to the local website, and there's a link to a map of the u3as throughout the UK. You can visit a u3a before you decide to join, and you can subscribe to the national “Friends” e-news that gives you access to a range of useful discounts. There’s no age limit on u3a membership, although most people join when they retire from full-time work, to meet new people and pursue new interests – at low cost, locally. We're a non-profit organisation, run by members - so if you have a skill to share, let us know.
If you're already a member, then this site will direct you to useful information: you can join free national talks and courses, volunteer nationally, receive a free copy of the “u3a Matters” magazine, and receive useful discounts via the “friends” newsletter.
You can contact your Regional Trustee anytime for help and advice via our Contact page, while the Resources page links to information about the Third Age Trust and what's available for your u3a,
There are u3a communities on Facebook and the links to them are below. "Keeping in Touch" does what it suggests while "Fit for the Future" explores options for u3a's future. "Let's Talk Tech" runs technology talks on Wednesdays, answers technical questions & gives advice. You can also find u3a information on YouTube: just search on "u3a."
If you need help with u3a recruitment, the “Pathfinder” Toolkit is here: Introduction to the Recruitment and Retention Toolkit (u3a.org.uk). Jean Jackson, your Trustee can run a FREE recruitment workshop for your u3a, or network, or give advice and ideas on publicity and recruitment of new members.