Frequently Asked Questions


Camberley u3a was formed in the summer of 1998 and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2023

1. Who can join Camberley u3a?

Membership is not related to a specific age but a period in one’s life, the ‘Third Age’ after full-time employment, (this includes people who may still be working part-time). There is no lower age limit for membership.

2. How much does it cost to join?

For the year 2026 – 27 the Trustees have agreed that the Membership Fee will be £16 per member. On joining you will have the option of paying an additional £4.20 to receive the u3a Matters magazine, which is full of news and information from u3a’s around the country, national u3a news, information on courses and lots more.

3. Are there any other charges?

Yes, groups which meet in a hired venue have a term fee to cover venue costs and this fee is shown in the prospectus and timetable (accessible by members only).  There is no additional fee for groups which do not meet in a hired venue.  There is also no additional fee for Monthly Meetings, The Members’ Talk and Coffee mornings all of which are open to all members and are held monthly.

4. How do I join?

Use the Join tab in the main menu.
You can either join online or request a paper Application Form. You will need to be a member before you can join a group or put your name on a waiting list.  If you are already a member of another u3a you will need to join Camberley u3a before you can join a group.

5. How do I find out if a group I am interested in has vacancies?

If you click on the Prospectus menu item, under the All Groups tab, you will see all the groups and this shows if the group has vacancies.

6. Can I attend a group before deciding to join Camberley u3a?

Yes, you can attend a group you are interested in for a taster session. Please use our Contact Us tab with your request and we will contact the group leader to see if this can be arranged. Please remember that if there is a waiting list for the group you may have to wait to formally join that group.

7. How many groups can I join?

As many as you like, although you might want to leave some time for chores!!

8. If I join how do I find out what is happening or where to find information on groups/events?

When you join you will receive a New Members Leaflet which contains full information on Camberley u3a. Included will be your Membership Card and the login/password details for the Members Only section, where you will find all the current information on groups, timetables, regular events such as coffee mornings, monthly meetings, quizzes and much more.

9. What do I do if the answer to my question is not here?

Use the Contact Us tab to go to the enquiry form, fill in the form with your details and questions and press SUBMIT. One of the team will get back to you with an answer, or for further information/discussion.

10. How is Camberley u3a managed?

The overall management is the responsibility of an elected Trustee Board, supported by management support teams. The activities of Camberley u3a are carried out by individual interest groups.

11. Is the web page being displayed correctly?

Sometimes web-pages do not display correctly in all web-browsers. This is particularly true on phones with their small screens. We have found that the up-to-date Chrome, Firefox or Brave browser usually display reliably. Older browsers can be the source of occasional problems. Users may find changing the screen orientation from portrait to landscape will result in a better display of the web-page on a smartphone.

12. What is the password?

Some pages on this site are for members only and are protected by a password.  You will be given the password if you join.  If you are already a member and have forgotten the password, please click here to request an e-mail with the password.

We hope that we have covered all the questions you have.