How to Join
Who can join?
The U3A is open to all persons who are no longer in full time employment. The sole mindset is a desire to learn.
Please read the Principles of the U3A Movement on the Management page before joining or renewing.
What does it cost?
Annual membership runs from 1 October to 30 September though you may join at any time. From 1st July we have a "Summer Special" rate - join now and your membership lasts until 30 September 2020.
The annual membership fee for an individual person is £55. For two people living at the same address it is £100. For those in receipt of Pension Credit, the annual fee is £12. Reduced rates apply for new members joining after January or May.
What does the fee cover?
Your fee covers you for attendance at any Study Groups or talks by guest speakers. Harrow U3A has almost 100 Study Groups – please use the Study Groups & Diary buttons at the top of the screen for details of those that are currently running.You may join as many groups as you wish - there is no limit on the number you can attend. For most groups, there is nothing more to pay, unless your group leader provides refreshments or produces hand-outs, or needs to undertake continued training and accreditation.
You are welcome to attend one Study Group or Speaker’s Meeting as a “taster session” before joining. Please contact the group leader before doing so, to make sure there is space available.
You will receive by mail three times a year the Harrow U3A Newsletter which gives reports on past activities and news about forthcoming events. You will also be able to reach the website version through the Newsletter tab above and opt in to receive the national U3A magazine with news and articles about the world of adult learning, other U3As, shared learning projects, etc.
How do you join?
By Post
You can download the Membership Application and/or Gift Aid forms by clicking on the button at the top of the screen. Please print out the forms, then complete and send with a cheque to the address shown. If you wish to speak to someone before joining, or are unable to print from the website, please telephone Sheilah Lowe, our Enquiries Officer, on 020 8861 3821.
Electronic payment
You can also pay your subscription by bank transfer (BACS) instead of by cheque. If you want to do this, please email the Membership Secretaries on membership.hu3a@yahoo.co.uk We will send you the bank account details and a link to an electronic form.
After joining
We will send you your membership card, the latest newsletter and other information. You will then be free to contact any of the Study Group leaders. You will also be invited to join our email news list, for breaking news about what’s on.
What is Gift Aid?
Harrow U3A is a registered charity (number 1009872). So, if you pay Income or Capital Gains Tax (which may be deducted at source) we are able to claim a refund from HMRC. It does not cost you anything, nor does it complicate your finances in any way, and it helps us keep our subscription rate as low as possible.
Any Queries?
If you are thinking of joining Harrow U3A and need further information, please telephone Sheilah Lowe, our Enquiries Officer, on 020 8861 3821.
Our Membership Secretaries deal with the actual registration of new members and queries from existing members. They also handle new member enquiries in the absence of the Enquiries Officer. You can email them at membership.hu3a@yahoo.co.uk or phone 020 8422 9895.
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The U3A is open to all persons who are no longer in full time employment. The sole mindset is a desire to learn.
Please read the Principles of the U3A Movement on the Management page before joining or renewing.
What does it cost?
Annual membership runs from 1 October to 30 September though you may join at any time. From 1st July we have a "Summer Special" rate - join now and your membership lasts until 30 September 2020.
The annual membership fee for an individual person is £55. For two people living at the same address it is £100. For those in receipt of Pension Credit, the annual fee is £12. Reduced rates apply for new members joining after January or May.
What does the fee cover?
Your fee covers you for attendance at any Study Groups or talks by guest speakers. Harrow U3A has almost 100 Study Groups – please use the Study Groups & Diary buttons at the top of the screen for details of those that are currently running.You may join as many groups as you wish - there is no limit on the number you can attend. For most groups, there is nothing more to pay, unless your group leader provides refreshments or produces hand-outs, or needs to undertake continued training and accreditation.
You are welcome to attend one Study Group or Speaker’s Meeting as a “taster session” before joining. Please contact the group leader before doing so, to make sure there is space available.
You will receive by mail three times a year the Harrow U3A Newsletter which gives reports on past activities and news about forthcoming events. You will also be able to reach the website version through the Newsletter tab above and opt in to receive the national U3A magazine with news and articles about the world of adult learning, other U3As, shared learning projects, etc.
How do you join?
By Post
You can download the Membership Application and/or Gift Aid forms by clicking on the button at the top of the screen. Please print out the forms, then complete and send with a cheque to the address shown. If you wish to speak to someone before joining, or are unable to print from the website, please telephone Sheilah Lowe, our Enquiries Officer, on 020 8861 3821.
Electronic payment
You can also pay your subscription by bank transfer (BACS) instead of by cheque. If you want to do this, please email the Membership Secretaries on membership.hu3a@yahoo.co.uk We will send you the bank account details and a link to an electronic form.
After joining
We will send you your membership card, the latest newsletter and other information. You will then be free to contact any of the Study Group leaders. You will also be invited to join our email news list, for breaking news about what’s on.
What is Gift Aid?
Harrow U3A is a registered charity (number 1009872). So, if you pay Income or Capital Gains Tax (which may be deducted at source) we are able to claim a refund from HMRC. It does not cost you anything, nor does it complicate your finances in any way, and it helps us keep our subscription rate as low as possible.
Any Queries?
If you are thinking of joining Harrow U3A and need further information, please telephone Sheilah Lowe, our Enquiries Officer, on 020 8861 3821.
Our Membership Secretaries deal with the actual registration of new members and queries from existing members. They also handle new member enquiries in the absence of the Enquiries Officer. You can email them at membership.hu3a@yahoo.co.uk or phone 020 8422 9895.
Return to the top of this page Return to the Home Page
PRG5.7.2018