Welcome to Purbeck U3A
U3A is an organisation which seeks to promote active learning, research, community services and social activities to those no longer in full time employment.
From this concept it has grown since 1972 to an International Organisation, now with over 1,000 independent groups within the UK alone.
Why not watch the video made by the u3a to show typical activities? 
Purbeck U3A is based in the Purbeck area of South Dorset and its groups meet regularly in Swanage, Wareham and surrounding villages.
Purbeck U3A is affiliated to the International Organisation and actively supports a wide programme of activities and social events locally.
The programme is fully motivated and supported from within using the skills, resources, and backgrounds of individual members. The annual subscription is just £20, with membership open to all who share the aims of U3A as set out in our constitution.
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then click here for an application form...
or why not come along as a guest to one of monthly talks / get togethers ? click here to find out more
or to simply ask us a question click here
U3A learn, laugh, live.
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Meeting Points
Our next meeting is on Thursday 25th April 2024 -
This session will include a talk from Planet Purbeck entitled: Climate Change is now an emergency...what this means for our planet and how it will impact Purbeck.
This will be a live presentation in Harman's Cross Village Hall. We look forward to seeing you all there.
FREE Online Learning Events + U3A Podcast
These are available on the National U3A website, are free to all members and cover a wide range of topics and activities.
There may be something of interest to you so click and take a look.
Read MoreDorset Museum and Art Gallery
Take a look at upcoming interesting exhibitions
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Lots of interesting things happening with Dorset Arts and Crafts with Showcase 2nd -6th August
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Group News
Read all about new groups, changes to groups etc.
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Science and Technology
Interested in Science & Technology?
Check out the interesting program of forthcoming S&T group talks (meetings are held monthly in Harman's Cross Village Hall 10.00am 3rd Wednesday (+ live-streamed on Zoom). Entrance fee £1.50
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Archaeology group (new programme for 2023-2024)
Interested in Archaeology? Then check out the forthcoming talks ...
Fri 26 Apr - Worth Matravers & the post Roman cemetery - Lilian Ladle
Fri 24 May - China the 3 x earliest dynasties - Neil Meldrum
Walking Group programme
The programme for the rest of the year is now available.
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Don't forget to visit the 'gallery' for pictures from various groups.
See Changes to the HIghway Code