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Buxton & District u3a
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🚨 Important Announcement: Beacon System Temporarily Unavailable
Please be aware that Beacon (our member management and emailing system) is currently experiencing temporary downtime.
- For Members: You can still send messages directly to your Group Leaders through this website by using the contact forms on individual group pages.
- For Group Leaders: While you can still receive messages sent via the website, please note that you will not be able to send group emails or broadcast messages via Beacon until service is restored.
Latest Notices
23rd October - Bury Market, Churches, Museums (1) FULL
23rd October - Coffee and Chat
30th October - Bury Market, Museums, Churches and Railway (2)
8th November - Remembrance Wreath Laying
9th November - Monthly Meeting - Drive Safer
12th November - u3a Quiz FULL (waiting list)
27th November - Coffee and Chat
27th November - Thornbridge Hall and Gardens Christmas Market
u3a National Initiatives
We do not offer certified teaching and training. Group members support each other to learn new skills
What's new on our website?
A New Groups section has been added to alert you to new groups that are available.
Other News has been organised into current and general news
Information about bringing dogs to groups has been updated for members and group leaders
Venues and Small Payments Policy , Claim forms and 2026 PAT test have been added
30th Anniversary page has been added to capture the events throughout the year
Click here to view a promotional video from the national u3a - opens in a new window