Craven u3a provides opportunities for personal development through educational, social, sporting and outdoor activities for people who are retired from full-time employment in Skipton and the surrounding area – a perfect way to make new friends.

This is what we believe:

Craven u3a believes that there is no age limit to learning and creative activity and that keeping a lively mind and healthy body is essential to mental and physical well-being. 

This is what we offer:

Craven u3a provides over 80 groups giving members the opportunity to expand their knowledge in specialist areas, learn new crafts or skills, or participate in indoor or outdoor activities to enhance or maintain their fitness and stamina.

Ad Hoc Walking, Adventure into classical music, Aerobics, Allotment, Arts Forum, Aspects of  Art and Architecture, Astronomy, Basic Meteorology, Birdwatching, Bridge – Supervised Play, Bridge Play, Byzantium, Calligraphy, Craven u3a Orchestra, Creative writing, Croquet, Crown Green Bowls…