The first-ever u3a festival of learning, activity and fun will take place on the 18 - 20 July 2024 at the Exhibition Centre at the University of York.  It has been kindly sponsored by SAGA Holidays, experts in creating holidays for the older traveller, to destinations around the world.

u3a would like to invite their journalist friends to come along for the special press morning which will be taking place on Friday 19 July, when Diana Moran B.E.M, AKA 'The Green Goddess' will be officially opening the event.  Diana, who herself is a u3a member,  introduced the UK to fitness in the 80s and hasn't stopped since. Diana is a broadcaster, author and fitness expert and also  a regular commentator across all broadcast networks. Diana was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2019.

Festival 24 has a veritable treasure trove of superb events on the programme including jewellery making, sports, writing short stories, meditation, dance exercises, painting, life drawing, Pilates, Tai Chi and Qigong.  There will also be many talks given on subjects such as Astronomy, the History of Medicine, Environment and Climate and Minesweeping in WWII...just to name a few!

On Press Day, on Friday 19 July, there will be up to 900 members attending over 100 activities.  We would love you to come along and join us in a glass of bubbly and some cake, and see for yourself all the benefits that members can enjoy from activities at u3a.




Since it was started in 1982, more than one thousand u3as have been established throughout the United Kingdom, with over 400,000 members.  The aim is to encourage to learn together and enjoy a whole host of subjects, skills and activities.

If you are interested in joining u3a, contact info@u3a.org.uk