Home of the u3a covering Odiham, Hook and the surrounding villages
We run over 70 groups and monthly talks, fun trips and study days open to all of our over-700 members. Our members run:
- Creative groups like Creative Writing or Drawing and Painting.
- Activity-based groups like Pilates, Walking for Pleasure or Pickleball.
- Discovery-based groups like Science and Technology or Environment and Climate Change.
- Social groups like Bridge, Members on their Own or Wine Appreciation.
- Literature groups like Play Reading or Book Groups.
Our members are either retired or are no longer in full-time employment and there is no lower age limit for membership. Our annual membership fee is £20. There may be an extra charge to cover room hire, or if a group uses an external teacher, etc.
Renewals for 2025/2026 are now closed
The renewals system is now closed. If you need to renew, please contact the membership secretary.
Please note that you cannot attend u3a meetings (taster sessions excepted) unless you are a u3a member because you will not be covered by u3a's insurance.
Upcoming events
| When | Title / link to web page | Description |
| 7th January | Tales of the Unexpected by Christine & James Rowley | Based on Roald Dahl’s stories, the series was on ITV from 1979 to 1988 - Music clips, extracts and more! For more details click Here |
| 15th January | The Red shoes | Matthew Bourne’s double Olivier award-winning smash hit ‘The Red Shoes’ is returning to Sadler’s Wells! We are planning our annual visit to the ballet on Thursday 15th January at 2.30pm, 2026. For more details click Here |
| 23rd February | Snowdrops at Hever castle | Snowdrop trip to Hever castle. For more details click Here |
New groups, proposed groups and groups looking for new members
| Group | Status | More information / Contact |
| Jamming session group | New bass player needed. | If you have been a bass player in the past, we have a very enthusiastic group of musicians who get together on a Monday afternoon to play rock music at The Old School (Vine Church building). If you are interested, please contact the group leader via the group page. |
| Strollers | New group just formed. | Go to the group webpage if you have questions or want to join. |
| Table tennis 3 | Due to high demand, a third group is starting up. | Go to the group webpage if you'd like more information or to join the new group. |
| Walking for Pleasure 2 | Due to high demand a second group is starting up | Go to the group webpage if you'd like more information or to join the new group. |
| Gresham Discussion Group | (earlier called The World About Us) | Go to the group webpage if you'd like more information or to join the new group. |
Take advantage of the National u3a's talks and groups
Because you are member of u3a, you have access to whole range of internet-based resources created by the National u3a.
Included in these are talks and groups delivered over zoom.
There are three or four talks every week on a whole range of subjects.
And, as of December 2024, there were 101 online groups that you could join.
The National u3a website is here.