Who are we?
Established in 1986, Tamworth u3a is an organisation which welcomes both retired and semi-retired people to join together to socialise , learn from each other most importantly have some fun whilst doing so.
We currently have in excess of 400 members who come from Tamworth and the surrounding areas.
The group is managed through an elected Committee
We are a registered charity and an independent member of the Third Age Trust which supplies educational and administrative support to all the u3as in the UK.
We adhere to the Principles and Vision of the u3a .
Information about the Third Age Trust can be found on the Third Age Trust web site, where you can also sign up to receive copies of the u3a national newsletters or view copies from the archive.
What to we do?
Once a month, usually on Second Wednesday at 14:00, a general meetings is held at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms . We have an interesting program of entertainers and speakers that cover a wide variety of topics, preceded by a chance for a cup of tea or coffee and to chat with fellow members.
A monthly Newsletter is produced which shows details of upcoming events. To keep costs as low as possible this is e-mailed to all members with access to e-mail.
The latest Newsletter can be viewed by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page but please note that contact details are excluded from this version to protect the privacy of personal data on this public website. Please use our Contact page if you wish to get in touch.
We currently have in excess of 400 members who come from both Tamworth and the surrounding areas. that have a selection of some 30 active Groups to enjoy.
We also arrange a variety of trips and holidays for those interested, the most recent being to Llandudno on the North Wales coast.
What it costs
Current subscription rates are as follows:
| Membership | Full Year | Half Year |
| Type | 1 March 2025 - 28 February 2026 | 1 September 2025 - 28 February 2026 |
| Individual | £10.00 | £5.00 |
Membership entitles you to:
- attend the monthly meetings
- receive the Tamworth u3a Newsletter
- join as many of our interest groups as you wish as long as there is space available
- access the Newsletter and other resources of the Third Age Trust
For full members, to receive a copy of the national U3A’s magazine “Third Age Matters” there is an additional charge of £4 p.a. which has to be paid by 1st April 2025. The magazine is issued five times a year, and is mailed directly to your home address.
Associate Members
Tamworth has a reciprocal agreement with other u3a branches. This means that
- There is no second membership fee to pay.
- Any group session fee or monthly meeting fee will still apply
- You can attend any group and outings organised by Tamworth u3a.
- You must be able to show your membership card for your "home u3a", if asked
How do I join
Please download and complete the Members Application form and bring to the monthly meeting.
More about the u3a
The original u3a concept was proposed by Pierre Vellas in Toulouse in 1973. Variations on this then rapidly spreading around the world.
In 1981 the U3a was established in the UK U3a, which is loosely based on the French model, Today there are now around 1,200 instances of u3a in the UK providing an opportunity for members to come together to share their skills and learn for fun.
The u3a movement has almost half a million UK members and is non-religious and non-political. We believe in Life Long Learning. No qualifications are sought or offered. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime motive, not qualifications or awards.
To learn more about the West Midland Region 's activities by visiting https://u3asites.org.uk/west-midlands/home
Similarly for National activities and information visit https://www.u3a.org.uk/