laugh out loud

meet new friends

live large

out in our beautiful countryside

relax and unwind

enjoy good company

in the heart of Stroud

have fun together

in the five valleys and on the hills around

Join Us to meet hundreds of friendly retired or semi-retired people in and around Stroud.

Find out more from our short video here: Stroud u3a Video

  • Stroud u3a is a self-governing local charitable trust
  • We facilitate a wide variety of group and social activities which help stimulate and sustain positive physical and mental health
  • Come and meet with other enthusiasts for your existing interests, help one another learn and/or practice, try out and learn new things
  • Stay younger for longer, by exploring and helping to create dozens of new ways to enhance yours and others' lives
  • No upper or lower age limits - you just need to not be no longer in full-time employment and the time to take part

Established in 1989, Stroud u3a is one of hundreds of similar, local, self-governing groups operating under the national umbrella of "The Third Age Trust" (https://www.u3a.org.uk). We share a common philosophy, aims and objectives with the whole u3a movement.

Stroud and District University of the Third Age (Registered Charity No. 1030673)

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