Who can join ?

Anyone in their ‘Third Age’ – no longer in full-time employment who is ready for something new can join. Perhaps there’s a hobby or interest you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t as yet. Our groups are run by our members for our members and we are always looking for members to open new groups. We currently have over 70 groups.

Hastings & Rother U3A is an inclusive, volunteer-led organisation which offers group activities, coffee mornings and a diverse program of speakers. We aim to help people stay physically and mentally active, make new friends and just have some fun with like-minded individuals. We offer an opportunity to pursue a diverse range of activities at very little cost in a sociable and friendly environment. No qualifications are required and none are given.

We alternate monthly Speakers meetings venues between Hastings and Bexhill and hold monthly Coffee mornings in Hastings and Bexhill (for details of our 2026 Speaker program please see the Events tab above).

You are welcome to attend our Coffee Mornings at any time and one Speaker meeting free before deciding to join us.

There is a quarterly newsletter and a national magazine as well.

Click on the video “Do Something Brilliant Today” to see national U3A groups in action or look at the local publicity leaflet.

HOW TO JOIN HASTINGS & ROTHER u3a

Please use the Online Form button below or use the link below.

https://hastings-rother.u3asite.uk/online-new-membership-form

Alternatively you can print an Application form here (where you will also find our New Members Application Pack, which includes our Terms and Conditions) and then fill it in and post it to Mrs E. Goulding (address on form). If you haven't got access to a printer you can request a membership pack to be sent to you, please email the Membership Secretary at Membership Secretary stating your NAME and POSTAL ADDRESS.

Application packs are also available at monthly meetings.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE A MEMBER BEFORE ENQUIRING ABOUT OR ATTENDING A GROUP.

We advocate that members pay by BACS whenever possible. We do not accept cash or cheques. Here are our account details. Please ensure that you use your surname as a reference when making a payment.

Lloyds Bank
Account name: Hastings and Rother u3a
Sort code: 30-90-89
Account number: 55086960

RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP

You do not need to fill in a form. Just make a bank transfer for £17 to Hastings and Rother u3a (see details below) with your surname and membership number as a reference. You may also pay at one of our monthly speaker meetings but no cash is accepted.
When paying for your renewal, please state in the reference section of your banks payment app 'Surname + Initial and/or Membership number'.

If you need to change your details please complete a Change of Details form here: https://forms.office.com/r/gnVjNkkYWL

WHAT DOES IT COST

The annual membership is £17, which runs from 1st May 2026 to the 30th April 2027

There is now an additional charge of £4.50 if you wish to receive the quarterly Third Age Magazine, which is published by the 'Third Age Trust'.

If joining between 1st November 2026 to 1st April 2027 there is a reduced fee of £10.

WHAT DOES MY SUBSCRIPTION COVER?

Interest Groups	Once you have joined we will send you a list of our 70+ interest groups with full contact details of the convenors who lead the groups. You may enrol in as many groups as you like as long as there are vacancies, once you are a member.
Speaker Meetings	Once a month alternating between Bexhill and Hastings. Full details and schedule on the Events page.
Coffee Mornings	Two per month one at the White Rock Hotel in Hastings and the other at the De la Warr Pavilion in Bexhill. Attend either or both. Details in Events page.
H&R Newsletter	Quarterly, delivered digitally to your in box.
H&R Facebook page	Sign up and follow our news on Hastings & Rother u3a
Save money	You can save money on your purchases through the U3a. Once you have joined you can join U3a Friends. The link to the u3a Friends page is on the Members Centre tab.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY MY SUBSCRIPTION?

Most interest groups meet in members' homes, there is no fee for attendance but group members may be asked to contribute to the cost of refreshments.

Where venues are hired, such as for sports activities, the cost is shared amongst group members. You will also need to pay for your own travel and admissions to any activities for trips and visits.