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Who we are

We are a non-profit organisation that provides activities and friendship for retired and semi-retired people. We are run by our members for our members, with everyone playing a part if they can. Hutton u3a currently has 505 members and supports a diverse range of topics involving a wealth of educational, recreational and social activities. Our aim is to help our members to make new friends and live life to the full by providing low-cost opportunities to become involved with like-minded enthusiastic individuals.

How we operate

1 - Groups

We currently have 57 Interest Groups where people share their passions and knowledge and join in activities. Our groups cover reading, walking, eating and drinking, crafts, sports, languages, and many others. There is more information on them here. Members may join as many or as few groups as they wish. Each of these is self-financing with the costs covered by its group members. Members are encouraged to apply to join all the groups they are interested in.

2 - Monthly Meeting

We meet every fourth Tuesday of the month (except August and December). We have a speaker, then we have time to mingle and catch up. This is a really good time to find out more about us and get to know some of our members. We have a welcome desk where you can ask any questions. You are welcome to attend up to two meetings as a guest. A guest fee of £3 will be charged but this fee will be refunded to you if you decide to join on the day.

3 - Trips

We run trips throughout the year (typically around twenty per annum). Click here for details of some of our previous trips.

4 - Events

We also run Activities Days and social events. Click here for details of some of these.

5 - Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter is distributed to members via email. It is our main way of updating everyone on recent activities and future plans. The current newsletter is available to all on our website, click here to view this now.

6 - How we are run

Hutton u3a is run by a Committee elected from the membership. All members are encouraged to help run the u3a, whether by joining the committee, leading a group, or by helping out at meetings in any way that they can. We are very grateful to everyone who contributes.

Want to find out more?

The u3a movement in the United Kingdom is supported by The Third Age Trust, the umbrella body (a registered charity and limited company) which represents all u3as in the UK at national and international level. Hutton u3a is a member of this trust and as such we must abide by its Objects and Principles, although we remain operationally independent. More information on the Trust is here.

The current subscription rate for new members covering the period from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027 is £16.50.

If you wish to join us please visit the Join Us page on this website and complete the membership form.

Our terms and conditions of membership are shown here (opens in a new window)