The TAM magazine is distributed to u3a members across the UK and is offered as an opt-in addition to our membership fee.  It costs £4.20 per annum for 5 issues delivered to your home address.  The magazine features u3a member stories and interviews, travel, and a popular letters section. There is also a free on-line screen reader version - accessed from our Newsletter page.

Fees for joining or renewing from 1st April 2026 are shown below:

Without Third Age Trust magazine
Individual without Third Age Trust magazine £17.00 

With Third Age Trust Magazine
Individual with Third Age Trust Magazine £21.20

Concessionary Fee
In view of the cost of living crisis, if you have difficulty with the payment please email the Treasurer from the contact page, who will telephone you in confidence. We can arrange a discretionary rate.

Membership allows you to attend the monthly meetings and as many interest groups (subject to space) as you like.

To join, please select the New Member Application button below.

When you join we will ask you to complete an on-line form agreeing to our Terms & Conditions of membership as listed below:

All Members must:

• Abide by the Principles of the u3a Movement.
• Always act in the best interest of the u3a and never do anything to bring the u3a into disrepute.
• Abide by the Terms and Conditions of the Constitution.
• Treat fellow members with respect and courtesy at all times.
• Comply with and support the decisions of the elected Committee
• Advise the Committee of any change in your personal details.

We no longer have a paper application form.

If you have any queries or require further information about membership the Membership Secretary can be contacted from the contact page.