Eastbourne Central u3a

Welcome to Eastbourne Central u3a

Welcome to Eastbourne Central u3a, especially if you're a new or prospective member!

For a list of our groups and leaders, click the button below:

We offer two talks a month at our meetings held at St Saviour's Church Hall in the centre of town and we have more than thirty groups that generally meet monthly in a variety of locations.

We look upon u3a as a learning cooperative. Everyone is a volunteer. One thing we pride ourselves on is our friendliness and sociability.

For documents and information regarding our AGN on Thursday 26th March at 2pm please go to the events page.

Before you attend a group, please contact the leader for further information. Some groups may be full and have reserve lists, to which you can be added so that the chance to attend a taster session can be offered when space becomes available.

How to join Eastbourne Central u3a

We are always pleased to welcome new members. To join us, simply click on the button and complete the online form.

Enrolment Form

Our membership year follows the academic year from 1st September to 31st August. For the year 2025-2026, full membership is £13, or £9 for associate membership (i.e. you are a full member of another u3a).

For the period from 1st March we offer a reduced fee of £8.50 (full membership) and £4.50 (associate membership). Then from September 2026 to August 2027, for renewals or people joining for the year the fee will be held at last year's rates - £13 (full membership) and £9 (associate membership).

You can contact the Membership Secretary or other committee members though our contacts page.

We hope you will be very happy with what Eastbourne Central u3a can offer you and that you will decide to give us a try. See the blue box below for just some of the many benefits of joining your local u3a.

Membership Renewals

Current members should have received an email during August containing the details we presently hold, and inviting you to pay your membership fee via BACs or by cheque. Please confirm that these contact details are correct. If they are not, you should let the Membership Secretary know. Thank you.

As a member of Eastbourne Central u3a you are entitled to the following benefits:
> Attend our twice monthly meetings at which we have a speaker on a wide range of topics at St. Saviour's church hall and other events like our Christmas quiz. > Attend any of our groups if places are available. Contact the group leader using the details in the membership pack to ask about availability and the opportunity to attend a taster session. > Cover under the u3a’s insurance policies while participating in u3a activities. > Attend, contribute and vote at our AGM. > Put yourself forward with the backing of two other members to stand for our committee or one of the roles in running our u3a. > Access to the national website members’ section and a digital version of the "u3a matters" magazine. If you want a hard copy posted to you, this is available by paying an additional membership charge to cover postage. > The right to join the activities of another local u3a group at a reduced fee called associate membership. > You will receive our regular newsletters during the year via email or by post if you do not have email. Normally there are announcements at the start of main meetings and key messages are passed on through group leaders.

As a member of Eastbourne Central u3a you are entitled to the following benefits:

> Attend our twice monthly meetings at which we have a speaker on a wide range of topics at St. Saviour's church hall and other events like our Christmas quiz.
> Attend any of our groups if places are available. Contact the group leader using the details in the membership pack to ask about availability and the opportunity to attend a taster session.
> Cover under the u3a’s insurance policies while participating in u3a activities.
> Attend, contribute and vote at our AGM.
> Put yourself forward with the backing of two other members to stand for our committee or one of the roles in running our u3a.
> Access to the national website members’ section and a digital version of the "u3a matters" magazine. If you want a hard copy posted to you, this is available by paying an additional membership charge to cover postage.
> The right to join the activities of another local u3a group at a reduced fee called associate membership.
> You will receive our regular newsletters during the year via email or by post if you do not have email. Normally there are announcements at the start of main meetings and key messages are passed on through group leaders.