We have about 1,200 members and run about 80 varied subject groups or mini-clubs, from walking and swimming to online learning on Zoom. Explore our Groups and Calendar.

About u3a Dacorum

When you say it out loud, the first two syllables of U3A sound like ‘Youth’. So, think of it as the Youth Club of the Third Age!

We don’t do exams — it’s about participation, sharing, and enjoyment. Everyone contributes in some way, and everyone is a volunteer doing what they love.

We are active people from all walks of life, no longer in full-time employment, meeting like-minded friends to expand knowledge, share interests, and acquire new skills. There’s no lower age limit!

Our Community

Members fully involve themselves by organising their own activities. If you see a gap, contact the Groups Secretary — you might be the perfect person to fill it. Each group has a coordinator who manages admin and supports the members.

We meet in Dacorum — Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, and Tring — in members’ homes or local halls, helping to build community connections.

Dacorum Area Graphic — Dacorum (Click to enlarge)

U3A Dacorum began on 16 April 1990. The first groups — English Literature and Music — formed soon after. Today we have around 1,200 members who can join as many study groups as they wish for a modest subscription.

Membership and Meetings

Members receive a quarterly Digest (March, June, September, and December) by post, plus a programme of monthly meetings with guest speakers, held in Boxmoor Playhouse and Northchurch Community Hall.

U3A Dacorum is a registered charity (No. 1012612) and relies on member subscriptions:

- - £12.00 per year (single membership).
  - £22.00 per year (couple at same address).

Meeting Fees

A small fee is paid at every meeting:

- - Home study groups: £1.00.
  - Halls or lecture groups: £3.00 (some £2.00).
  - Visitors may attend two meetings before joining (meeting fee applies).
  - Refreshments vary by group — bring your own, small fee, or included.

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Last updated: 21 Oct 2025.