About u3a
u3a* is a UK-wide movement which brings together people no longer in full-time work to develop their interests and continue their learning in a friendly and informal environment. And to have fun.
u3a members draw upon their knowledge and experience to teach and learn from each other but there are no qualifications to pass – it is just for pleasure. Learning is its own reward.
It's all voluntary; a typical u3a will be home to many activity groups covering hundreds of different subjects - from art to zoology and everything in between.
Formed over 30 years ago, there are now over 1,000 u3as across the UK, with thousands of interest groups between them and more than 400,000 members nationally - plus we’re growing every day.
The u3a national body – the Third Age Trust - looks after all the u3as in the UK, providing educational and administrative support.
* Formerly known as the University of the Third Age.
Haywards Heath & District u3a
The Haywards Heath & District branch of the u3a was formed back in 1991. At the original meeting, just 17 people attended to discuss the concept and put together the first Committee. The first meeting of the HHU3A was on the 29th March 1991. By January 1992 there were 122 members and 20 groups.
Today we have about 1,000 members and run some 80+ groups – some groups have survived since inception back in 1991 moving through numerous members and convenors, transformations and, in some cases, branching out into Groups 1, 2 and 3 because of increasing demand from members.
We have a very diverse selection of Groups for our members to attend which reflect current interests and these continue to evolve – two of our most recent new group concepts are An Introduction to Lace Making and our Ukulele Group!
About HH u3a Committee
Your committee of 12 currently consists of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. Plus the Membership Secretary, Groups' Co-ordinator, Venue, Equipment, Webmaster, Speakers Secretary and Publicity Officer. We also have two ex-officio members. Per our constitution, the Committee can have up to 15 members. We are always ready to welcome anyone who thinks they may like to join the Committee. Please contact the Chairman to arrange a one-to-one chat or come along to a Committee Meeting to see what we do.