Southampton U3A first met in the autumn of 1992.  It is one of around 1000 u3as which are affiliated to the Third Age Trust and has around 500 members.

Our Groups

Groups are the main activity of a U3A. Groups are run by members for members. Most groups meet in members' homes. Learning groups are self-help - we do not run 'courses' or 'classes' - and the U3A does not provide tutors or venues (although it is possible for a group to pay for an external tutor or hire an external venue if its members wish). If you find the groups you want to join are full, our Groups Coordinators can help you start a new one. Click here to find out more about our groups.

Monthly Talks

Our monthly general meetings take place on the first Tuesday of each month at St James Methodist Church Hall, Shirley. We have a varied programme, with speakers on a wide range of subjects.

Costs

Our annual subscription includes the talks at the monthly general meetings and email newsletters every 2 months. For members of other U3As (please confirm details when joining us) there is a reduction. For printed newsletters we have to make an additional charge to cover the high cost of printing and postage. See the Rates page for full details. Click here

Most groups are free but some have to charge for additional costs such as room hire or external tuition. Social events are free but others may have costs such as transport or entrance fees - the details will be in the newsletter or on this website.

Contact us / Join us

If you wish you can first find out more at a monthly meeting or contact us at membership_secretary @ u3asouthampton.org 

If you are thinking of joining us, please read the U3A principles. You may also wish to see a copy of our Constitution . You will need an email address to join online or you can join in person at a monthly meeting.