Welcome to Cockermouth u3a

Meet, make friends and try something new, whilst helping to share knowledge, skills, interests and experience

Click on 'Groups' under the 'Activities' tab to see the approximately 50 interest groups we have available for YOU

Next Events: 13th April 2026 - Philip Caine - Barrow to Baghdad and back again, 24 April 2026 2pm to 3.45 - Friendly Friday Drop In

Monthly Meetings
Open to all members
Held at Lorton St Methodist Church Rooms on the second Monday of the month starting at 2pm.
Meetings are followed by tea and coffee and biscuits.
Admission is currently FREE
Doors will open at around 1.30, but as always help is welcome earlier to arrange chairs etc.
Our next meeting is on 13 April 2026:
Philip Caine - Barrow to Baghdad and back again
Having worked for many years in the oil industry, Philip is now a writer and public speaker. As well as his time in Iraq, the talk will cover spells in North Africa, Kazakhstan and Russia. He will bring it up-to-date by also telling us about his ongoing career writing detective novels.
Friendly Fridays Drop In:
Monthly at the Kirkgate Centre

Friday 24 April, 2pm to 3.45

Drop In to ask any question you may have about Cockermouth u3a and have a chat over a FREE cup of Tea or Coffee.

Open to all members and potential new members, so come along and find out what we are all about!,  a chat and a free cuppa.

Future Monthly Speaker Meeting Programme

All Meetings are held in Lorton St Methodist Church Hall starting at 2pm. Limited parking is available, but do collect a ticket when you sign in!

Visitors are very welcome to attend one meeting to have a look at us before joining.

13th April 2026 - Philip Caine - Barrow to Baghdad and back again

Having worked for many years in the oil industry, Philip is now a writer and public speaker. As well as his time in Iraq, the talk will cover spells in North Africa, Kazakhstan and Russia. He will bring it up-to-date by also telling us about his ongoing career writing detective novels.

11th May 2026 - Anthony Hope - Uzbekistan, The Golden Road to Samarkand

8th June 2026 - James Gough - The David Nott Foundation

13th July 2026 - Strawberry Tea with the Drama Group

14th September 2026 - Brian Topping - Tales of a Customs Officer - Part 2

12th October 2026 - David Felton - Cumbria 1000 years of maps

9th November 2026 - Ann Lingard - The Solway Coast

14 December 2026 - Mingle & Jingle

What is u3a?

This video gives you an idea: What is u3a

The u3a is a self-help organisation for people who are retired, semi-retired or no longer in full-time employment. It provides opportunities for members to share learning experiences and to pursue educational, creative and leisure activities in a friendly environment.

In Cockermouth we have nearly 50 groups - look in the group list under the Activities tab to see what we have to offer.

Here is a video of some of our current activities

Thinking about Joining?

Thinking about joining Cockermouth U3A?

 

Cockermouth U3A welcomes new members. To find out what we are like, look to the group activities, get in touch with the Group Leader.  If you find that we don't bite then we offer the following types  of membership.

Our Membership year starts on the 1st October and membership is for 1 year.  Anybody joining in August or September is automatically a member for the following subscription year.  People are eligible to join in their Third Age (retired from full time employment).

Join from June to end of July Pay half price fees.

Join August or September and your fees cover 2024/25 or in other words those are Free Months. 

Membership types and subscription rates (2024/25)

Full membership £10 per year

Family Membership(P) £20 per year (Both members will need to share the same address)

Member of another U3A £7 per year (Will need name of U3A and membership number) (This will give full membership of Cockermouth u3a)

Full Membership + Newsletters printed and delivered by post £17 per year

Family Membership + Newsletter/post  £27 per year

Other U3A + Newsletter/post £14 per year

And you can also subscribe to TAM (Third Age Matters) £4.00 surcharge 

If you have still have any questions you can contact a group leader or a member of the committee or you can contact the membership secretary at membership@cockermouthu3a.org.uk

If you do wish to join click on Join under the U3A MENU and follow the guidance given there.

Those of you who are already Cockermouth U3A members simply follow the guidance once the renewal process has started in late September.