Can I come to a meeting without joining the u3a?

You can attend one meeting at Bexleyheath CIU Club at the main monthly meeting, at 1.30pm for 2.00pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except the Noveember AGM and August and December Socials which are for members only).

Are the main monthly meetings always held on a Thursday?

Yes, always on the 2nd Thursday of the month. (See the events page for the latest information). However, subject group meetings are held throughout the week. Most of them are morning or afternoon, Monday to Friday. A very small number of groups meet in the evening or at the weekend.

We shall return to the Robert's Hall for our Christmas social on 18th December 2025.

New Meeting Venue 2026 Bexleyheath CIU Club

From 8th January 2026 the meetings will be held in the Bexleyheath CIU club. The capacity is limited to 200.

Can I attend a group without being a member?

No, groups are only for members of Bexley u3a.

How do I become a member?

Please use the membership application form on the website.

Can I attend a New Members meeting before I join the u3a?

No. These meetings are for people who have joined over the previous few months – they are held on the first Wednesday of each month.

How do I join a group?

Once you are a member of Bexley u3a you will get more information by attending the new members meeting – Alternatively you can contact the group leader yourself to see if there are vacancies by emailing them through the groups part of the website.

What can I do if I can’t find a group to join?

If the group you want to join has no vacancies you may like to start a parallel group with others who are in the same position. The existing group would be willing to offer help to get it started. You could also start a group on a new subject.

Is there an age restriction on joining?

There’s no formal age restriction but to take part in the activities you need to be free during some part of the week, in normal working hours. Most members are retired but there are some who are still working part-time.

Does the u3a run classes?

No, we meet in self help groups and learn from each other.

Is the tutor qualified?

We don’t use tutors – the group leader may have some qualification in the subject, e.g. in the case of a language they might be a native speaker, or they may just have an interest in the subject.

Do I need any qualification to join a group?

No, unless the level is indicated in the title, e.g. Beginners French, Advanced Genealogy.

Do I get a certificate for taking a course?

No, there are no certificates and no formal courses – you belong to the group for as long as you are interested.

If I am already a member, can I use this website to contact members of the committee?

It would be much simpler for us if you send an email direct to the person you want to speak to. Email addresses are no longer listed in the printed version of the monthly newsletter. Please use the link on the contact page to contact the committee. Your email will be directed to the appropriate person who can hep you with your enquiry.