About Membership

Craven u3a has approximately 900 active members from Skipton and the surrounding area. It is open to new members seeking opportunities to meet like-minded people to share an interest, activity or learning experience. All groups are run by members for members.

Craven u3a membership and administration is managed by Beacon, an on-line database. Members can see full details of every group or activity, join groups and renew their membership.  Beacon also allows Group Leaders to contact members of their group.

Membership renewal starts in July when a programme for the coming year is published.  In August we have an Open Event where you can meet Group Leaders to hear more about their groups.  Members can use Beacon to apply to join groups after our Open Event.

We encourage on-line membership payment and Group enrolment. Although our payment system is powered by PayPal, you do not need to join PayPal but can pay as a PayPal guest. 

For Groups using a venue for which the Committee pay, there is an additional one-off small charge payable to the Group leader at your first meeting.

Craven u3a highlights

• Over 950 members
• 80 groups
• Regular groups typically meeting weekly
• Indoor venues in and around Skipton
• Learning courses typically run September to Easter
• Activity groups may be seasonal or meet all year round
• 2 day summer school in July

If you require more information please use the contact form.