u3a

Tiptree

Learn, Laugh, Live!

Welcome to Tiptree u3a, the village is best known for its production of jam and is among the contenders as 'the largest village in England' due to the development within the area. Tiptree u3a is an enjoyable way of bringing people together for learning, fitness, leisure, and fun, whilst enjoying the camaraderie and friendship of other similar minded people.

Retired, semi-retired, wanting to do things you may have always wanted to try or do more of, but previously did not have the time or opportunity to indulge? Welcome to the Tiptree u3a.

What is Tiptree u3a?
Tiptree u3a is registered charity, one of over 1,040 u3a groups in the country spread throughout cities, towns and villages. Nationally there are over 425,000 members and is for people who are no longer in full-time employment. Click on Origins of u3a if you would like to know more.

In addition to offering new interests and learning opportunities, the u3a approach can provide mutual support and companionship which many members value greatly.

Members share their knowledge and experience and learn together, deciding for themselves what groups or events they want to attend.

Click on Committee to see information about who does what in our u3a as well as having links to our Constitution, Policies and Procedures (including GDPR).

What do we offer?

  • Monthly Meeting

We have a Monthly Meeting every third Thursday of the month at the Tiptree Community Centre (1a Caxton Close, Tiptree CO5 0UP), doors open at 1:30 pm and the meeting starts at 1:45 pm. During the meeting there is a talk given by a guest speaker. Talks cover a wide range of themes of general interest and are well attended.

It is here that we meet old friends and make new ones in an informal, relaxed atmosphere over tea or coffee and a biscuit. Click on Programme 2023/24 (pdf) or Programme 2023/24 (flipbook) to see details of each month’s speaker. Other events such as quizzes take place during the year, more information about these are on Events.

  • Interest Groups

We currently have nearly 40 Interest Groups, with more planned, that cover a wide range of interests. The groups are led by one of the group’s members and take place in a variety of venues. Click on Groups to see information about all our Interest Groups including when and where they meet.

  • Newsletter

There is a quarterly Newsletter that keeps members informed, this is sent by e-mail, available on our website and paper copies are available at the monthly meeting. Click here for the latest Newsletter (pdf) OR Newsletter (flipbook)

  • Facebook

Join Tiptree U3A Facebook page.

  • Membership

Joining is simple, and only costs £15 a year. Click on Membership for all the information you need.

Please have a look around our website and see what we have to offer.

If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Tiptree u3a is a charity registered in England No: 1181013