Broxbourne U3A is an organisation for "third-agers" - men and women who are no longer engaged in full-time employment or child care. Members get together to share knowledge, skills and experiences with other like-minded people. Broxbourne U3A serves the area covered by the Broxbourne Borough Council in Hertfordshire and was founded at the start of the new millennium in 2000. We currently have approximately 600+ members, with an annual membership fee of £15.
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Our u3a normally holds a full meeting once a month on the 3rd Thursday, at the Spotlight (formerly the Broxbourne Civic Hall) where a speaker will entertain us. Please see the events page for a list of the main speakers subject matter. If the venue changes it will; be listed here. Attendance has often exceeded 300, and the opportunity is available to find out more about our interest groups, which meet throughout the month at various local venues or members' homes.
There are more than 50 interest groups ranging from Art to Astronomy, Craft to T'ai Chi, French for Beginners to French Boules, Line Dancing to London Walks, Reading for Pleasure to Rummikub, and Walking to Wine Appreciation. There's something for everyone. See our GROUPS page for a full list of active groups.
A warm welcome is guaranteed and you can be sure to make new friends. Please see our EVENTS page which lists the major activities for the whole of Broxbourne u3a, and our GROUPS pages, which lists activities associated with each of our specific interest groups. If you are not yet a member, and would like to join Broxbourne U3A and take part in our activities, please come along to our next Monthly Meeting, use the CONTACT page to send a message to our Membership Secretary or perhaps even print, fill out the MEMBERSHIP form and POST your application together with a STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE (for return of new card) to: the address on the form.
Broxbourne u3a ran a display on Hoddesdon market in September 2022 and again in 2023 to promote national u3a day and to recruit additional members for our U3A. It showcased the wide and varied range of activities that our organisation offers with a view to obtaining new members. A selection of our group's exhibits were on show together with promotional leaflets and programmes to gain the interest of the passing public on a busy market day. The stall was manned throughout the day by members of the committee, group leaders, and members of our u3a. A number of membership forms were handed out throughout the day together with our next monthly meeting date in October when we will hopefully welcome and recruit a several new members. Some of our members can be seen on this page, waiting to welcome you!
On the 'LINKS' page you will find links to other websites which may be of interest, such as Broxbourne Borough Council, Herts County Council, Other Local U3A's as well as the National site, Broxbourne Arts (BArts), the Open University and many other local organisations and interest groups that provide online learning opportunities.
If you would like to contact us to find out more, or if you have further questions then please send us an email by clicking here and selecting the appropriate committee member but for membership queries please choose the Membership Secretary, from the contact page, however all committee members will be happy to assist. If you would like to understand the Policies of Broxbourne u3a please click on Policies . To see documents from the immediate past AGM and this years documents see: AGM
If you wish to know more about the Borough of Broxbourne and the town please see Broxbourne History