Registered Charity no. 1190748

Welcome to Ashbourne & District u3a

Have you stopped working
full-time?

Have you finished
raising your family?

NOW it is time to start the next stage in your life
Time to develop your own interests
Time to enjoy yourself
Time to meet new people
Find opportunities to make new friends

You can do all of these things when you join Ashbourne u3a
There is no age-limit for joining the u3a
Join Us when you are ready

Our Monthly Meetings feature a variety of speakers. They are held on the first Friday of each month at the Elim Church Waterside Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1DG - the only exception being August when we plan a special event. Doors are open at 2 pm for a 2.30 pm start, and the cost is £2. Committee members are present to answer queries.
We also have monthly Drop-in sessions where you can enjoy a coffee and talk to committee members at The Hug and Heave.

For full details of our Monthly Open Meetings and Drop-in Coffee Mornings click Events.

We have over 750 members and more than 55 Groups covering a wide range of interests. See right for some of our social, physical and educational activities.

Take a look at our Groups page.

Gardens

Wine Appreciation

Badminton

Chess

Creative Writing

Guitar

Ukelele

Table Top Games

Supper Club

Family History

Cycling

Recreational Painting

Travel

Choir

Golf

Yoga

Chatter Group

Natural History

Book Group

Pickleball

Walking

Hiking

Canasta

Science & Engineering

German

Craft

Line Dancing

French

Theatre Visits

Table Tennis

Current Affairs

Qigong

Painting for Pleasure

Disco & Social

Beginners Bridge

German Conversation

Weekend Lunch

Walking

Jigsaw

Landscape and Heritage

Strollers

Petanque

Photography

Quiz

Spanish

Art Appreciation

Cinebowl

Bridge for Improvers

Padel

Beer Appreciation

Woodcraft

Our centre is Ashbourne but our members come from far and wide, from villages and settlements on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border.

The u3a is open to all people in the 'third age'. This is not a particular age but rather a period in your life when you are no longer in full-time employment and have time to pursue interests for their own sake. No qualifications are needed or sought. Enjoyment is the prime motive.
The u3a is large, national organisation whose motto is LEARN, LAUGH, LIVE.
Click here to find out more about the u3a.

If you have retired, found yourself with leisure time or recently moved to the area why not Join Us?

It is an excellent way to explore the area, make new friends and extend your range of interests.