Joining North Down and Ards U3A gives you access to more than 100 activity groups, as well as opportunities for expanding your social circle and attending the entertaining and informative monthly meetings.
U3A is open to people who are retired or semi-retired (i.e. not in full-time employment) and there are no upper or lower age limits.
If you are interested in joining, then the easiest way is to join online by following this link, and pay the annual subscription (£15 per person) by credit/debit card or by PayPal (if you have a PayPal account).
By joining North Down & Ards u3a, you agree to the Membership Terms and Conditions and the Data Privacy Notice below:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP
All members must:
• Abide by the principles of the u3a Movement – promote the values of lifelong learning, self-help and mutual aid, in a non-religious, non political organisation, in which members teach and learn from each other (by the members, for the members) and have fun.
• Always act in the best interests of the u3a and never do anything to bring the u3a into disrepute.
• Treat fellow members with respect and courtesy at all times.
• Advise the MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY of any change to your personal details.
DATA PRIVACY The NDau3a stores and uses the information provided by members to run the u3a and its activities. The data is held on a GDPR-compliant database. The data is not used for any other purpose. We will not release your details to any outside organisation without your consent.
I apply for membership of North Down & Ards u3a and confirm that I will abide by the terms and conditions of membership as stated above.
If you need help then you can see general instructions for online joining at this Beacon Help Page (Beacon is the main system used by the wider U3A organisation), and you can also watch the video at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively you can download an APPLICATION FORM and follow the instructions on it by clicking HERE.
The initial subscription can then be paid by cheque, cash or BACS/Bank transfer.
Payment details can be found on the Application Form.
Annual Subscription
The annual membership subscription, usually due on 1 April, is £15.00 per person.
Gift Aid
As North Down & Ards U3A is a registered charity, it can recover tax on membership subscriptions paid by tax-paying members. If you are a taxpayer, you can complete a Gift Aid form to allow the U3A to recover tax on your annual subscription. A Gift Aid form is available with the downloaded application form.