Filey and District are proud to be part of the U3A Organisation and to promote the Objectives and Principles of the Third Age Trust.
Filey and District U3A encompasses the surrounding villages of Hunmanby, Muston, Lebberston, Gristhorpe and Cayton all in the county of North Yorkshire.
Further background on Filey can be found by following the link Background to Filey.
U3A stands for a self help organisation for people not in full time employment. Who are able to take up educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly and informal setting.
The U3A approach to learning is learning for pleasure. There is no accreditation or validation and there are no assessments or qualifications. Local U3As are autonomous, self help organisations, bringing members with similar interests together to form common Interest Groups.
We are self-financing and nonprofit making with no political or religious influence or allegiance.
Filey and District U3A was formed in May 2011 and has, at present, in the region of 300 members, with 25+ Interest Groups covering singing, local history, crafts, table games and many more.
Physical activities include walking, golf, table tennis, water sports and there are numerous social groups.
A monthly meeting is held every 4th Thursday in the month (unless otherwise announced) commencing at 10.30am, when a visiting speaker will be invite to talk on a subject of their choice.
From April 2026 this will be held in the Filey Methodist Church in Union Street. The Church is open from 10.00 am for members to socialise, investigate new activity possibilities and maybe sign up for a different group.
The annual subscription (£10 for 2026-27) is renewable 31st March. This includes the facility to attend monthly meetings, listen to a speaker and membership of any group. Some groups may make a charge.
Anyone who is eligible, is welcome to attend one monthly meeting without obligation and speak to any group organiser or committee member.
For details of upcoming Monthly Meetings and their invited Speakers/Musicians please look at our EVENTS page
We look forward to welcoming you as a member
A copy of our current membership application form can be found in the LINKS Section.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF U3A MEMBERSHIP
Both the Membership Application Form and the new Members Information Booklet now contain a section headed "The Terms and Conditions of U3A Membership". This outlines the main principles that members must follow if we are to be a successful and enjoyable U3A.
ie All members must:
• Abide by the Principles of the U3A movement.
• Always act in the best interests of the U3A and never do anything to bring the U3A into disrepute or expose it to undue risk.
• Abide by Filey and District U3A's procedures and practices.
• Use Filey and District U3A's resources responsibly and only to further its stated charitable objects/purposes.
• Support the current organisational policy of Filey and District U3A' regardless of whether it conflicts with their personal views.
• 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.
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PLEASE NOTE: ALL U3A ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN ARE AT THE MEMBERS OWN RISK.
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