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Welcome to Upper Eden u3a

u3a is a UK-wide collection of 1000+ charities that provide the opportunity for those no longer in work full time to come together and learn for fun.

  • Living in the Upper Eden, retired or not fully employed?
  • And still want to learn and make new friends?
  • Have an interest you'd like to share with others?
  • Upper Eden u3a is here to help.
  • Check out our interest groups or help start a group for a subject that interests you.
  • Membership costs just a small annual fee.

Why Join Us

Meet local people who share your hobbies and interests.

We have an existing and growing portfolio of interest groups that meet locally.

We have people from all walks of life sharing interests as diverse as dry stone walling and poetry appreciation to Scottish dancing and Information Technology.

Protect your health and well being.

Research has shown the health benefits of hobbies.

People with hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress, low mood, and depression. Activities that get you out and about can make you feel happier and more relaxed. Group activities and social interaction help protect against feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Enjoy learning and sharing your experience with others.

Learn new things or show others.

Learning new things or improving existing skills stimulates the brain and can give a real sense of achievement. Or enjoy the satisfaction of passing on your skills and knowledge to others in a informal and relaxed atmosphere.

We can help you share your interests with others?

Got a hobby or interest that isn't part of our existing portfolio?

We're always keen to increase the range of interests we can offer. If you fancy helping to set up an interest group on a subject you enjoy maybe we can facilitate finding other local people to share your enthusiasm.

Take the opportunity to meet other local people.

We have a monthly get together of members from all interests groups.

Over tea, coffee and biscuits we meet once a month to catch up on the latest news and to hear guest speakers talk on subjects of interest. Topics presented can be as diverse as a behind the scenes look at the Paralympics, Mountain Rescue or Egyptology.

Our Interests

Bridge

Bridge the gap?

Creative Textiles

Bursting at the Seams with Material Pleasure.

Crochet

Get hooked on crochet.

Functions and Trips

Where to go? What to do?

Drystone Walling

Discover The Zen of Dry.

German Conversation

Sprechen Sie gerne Deutsch? Or would you like to?

Guitar Tuition

No strings attached!

Information Technology

IT is the IN thing!

Longer Walks

Take a step in the right direction.

Machine Quilting

A modern approach to an ancient craft.

Poetry Reading

Explore the pleasure of poetry.

Scottish Country Dancing

You'll be reeling with laughter!

Scrabble

Scrabbling to win.

Social Cycling

On your bike?

Vernacular Architecture

Building Excitement in Upper Eden!

Wood Carving

Find your cutting edge.

Interests Wanting Love

Interests groups we would like to launch

We are looking for people who would enjoy these subjects.

If that's you then why not get in touch?

Board games

Book group

Coffee and topical conversation

Dominoes

French conversation

Italian conversation

Sketching for beginners

Watercolour painting for beginners

Contact us today