This page describes how to join Canterbury u3a as a new member. To renew an existing membership, please go to our Renewals page. If you are already a member of another u3a, please refer to the note below.
I am a member of another u3a...
If you are a current member of another u3a, please complete the on line application form and payment, but also advise the Membership Secretary that you have applied to join us and give the name of the other u3a. Please note that we do not offer a reduced membership rate if you are a member of another u3a.
Membership and course fees
- Canterbury u3a membership year runs from 1st March to the end of February the following year. The current individual annual subscription is £20, or £40 for joint membership for two people living at the same address. If you join after 1st November, your membership is automatically extended to the end of February of the next membership year.
- Course fees for 2024-25 have been set at £1 per session. Course fees contribute towards u3a costs, such as room hire.
How to join Canterbury u3a
You can join online by clicking the Join Now link below. The link will take you to the u3a Beacon membership website.
What you need to know about completing the Beacon membership form...
- Select either Individual Membership or Joint Membership (both members living at the same address). If the second applicant is already a member of Canterbury u3a please also email our Membership Secretary directly with their membership number, so that we can update our records.
- Please enter your first name with an initial capital letter.
- Your SURNAME should be all in upper case.
- Optionally, you can enter a “Known as“ name.
- The emergency contact box may be left blank.
- Tick the box if you are a UK taxpayer and are happy for u3a to claim Gift Aid on your subscription.
- Please allow 24 hours before attempting to sign up for courses.
After completing the application form and clicking the “Make Payment” button you will be asked to pay the subscription via PayPal with a valid debit or credit card (you do not need a PayPal account to do this). On successful completion of payment you will receive a receipt from PayPal and on pressing the “Return to Merchant” button, you will also receive a receipt from our u3a showing the expiry date of your membership. The Membership Secretary will arrange for you to receive our Welcome Pack in due course.
In applying to join on-line you are deemed to comply with our terms and conditions and accept how we manage your personal data, as described below.
You can also join in person by coming to one of our Joining Sessions. This is a great way of meeting members of the u3a team and, if you need assistance with your application or have questions or concerns, someone will be on hand to help.
I am unable to join online or in person...
You can join by email or post
Please complete our Application Form 2024-25 (PDF). The form can be completed on-screen and saved as an email attachment or printed out and filled in by hand. You should also arrange to pay the membership fee by one of the methods shown below.
Return the completed form by email or by post to the membership email or postal address shown on the form.
Payment of membership fee
To help us keep our costs down we would prefer that you pay your membership directly into the Canterbury u3a bank account (bank details on form) giving your postcode as reference. If not you can pay by cheque made payable to “u3a Canterbury & District” and post it with a copy of your application form for attention of the Membership Secretary at the address shown on the form.
When receipt of your payment has been confirmed the Membership Secretary will acknowledge your application and advise you of your membership number. You will also receive a Welcome Pack.
If none of these methods work for you... please telephone our Orange Street office and leave a message for the Membership Secretary with your full contact details.
Use of members' personal data
We take great care to look after and use our members’ personal data, which is held in the u3a Beacon database. More information can be found on our Statement on Data Protection. In joining our u3a members are deemed to accept our Privacy Policy and to comply with our Terms and Conditions of Membership.
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