NOTICES for our members
MEMBERS' PORTAL on the Beacon System
We use the u3a Beacon System to administer our branch and a really useful feature of the system is the Members Portal.
This Portal allows current members to log in and carry out various tasks, including joining groups.
To find out more about what it can do, please click here:- About the Members Portal.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS - our membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December each year
Current members will be notified on 1st January 2026 by email (and post for those not on email) that their membership would need to be renewed from 1st January 2026. Details of how to renew will be contained in that notice. Reminder information can be found here
GIFT AID - for more information about Gift Aid and how this helps Belper & District u3a please click here
NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS
- If you have never been a member of Belper & District u3a and would like to join please see the information on the Join the u3a page.
- If you have previously been a member and would like to re-join, refer to the Join the u3a page and write on the application form that you were previously a member (include last year of membership if known please).
MONTHLY OPEN MEETINGS
- All members are invited to attend our monthly Open Meetings. Potential members are welcome to attend up to two of these meetings.
- The meetings provide an opportunity to discuss business, to meet other members, share information about group activities and hear talks by visiting speakers.
- They are normally held at Strutts Centre, Derby Rd, Belper, DE56 1UU on the 1st Friday of each month, from 10.00-12.00.
- There is no charge for attending the meeting but refreshments are available to purchase.
- For dates and details of future meetings, including speakers, please go to the Events page
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Belper & District u3a is a member of the National u3a movement and also a Registered Charity - No. 1168551.
It is managed by an Executive Committee in line with the principles and guidelines of the u3a movement and the Charity Commission.
The Executive Committee is made up of u3a members elected at the AGM - see the Contacts page for the list of current Committee members.
The Executive Committee meet every 2 months. A copy of approved Meeting Minutes can be requested from the Business Secretary at any time.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SURGERIES FOR MEMBERS
Need help with your mobile IT?
There have been a number of enquiries from Belper u3a members about help with their IT kit. This ranges from “How do I ?” to “Why has this stopped working?” or “My phone / tablet has received an upgrade and now I can’t find anything”
In response to this a few of our more IT literate members have agreed to hold IT surgeries to provide help to those u3a members suffering with frustrations around this area.
The surgeries will be held at Strutts in Belper and u3a members will be able to book an appointment where hopefully we will be able to resolve any issues.
The booking form -click here- will ask a few relevant questions so that we can match you with someone who should be able to help.
Unfortunately we cannot provide home visits, so assistance will be limited to mobile IT (Phones / Tablets / Laptops) which you can bring along to your appointment.
Can you help us to help others?
If you have a good working knowledge of Apple / IOS, Android or Windows and would like to join our group to help others please contact -Technical Support Team