Welcome to Matlock Area U3A! We offer older people, who are no longer in full-time paid employment, an opportunity to share their knowledge, experience and talents and also to learn from each other in friendly surroundings.

Matlock Area U3A was formed in 2007 and we now have over 600 members. Currently, there are more than 40 "interest groups" of varying disciplines ranging from Art Appreciation through Local History to Walking. Do come and join us!

News from Matlock Area U3A - last updated on 03 October

New Groups Seven new groups were established in 2015 and already three more have been added in 2016, Interested? Please click here for more information.

Coffee Mornings These are proving to be very popular with between 50 - 100 people attending each month. The next will be on Monday, 7 November - why not come along and join us? Please click here for more information.

Shakespeare This group will resume meetings during the winter months, focusing on two plays by the bard. Please click here for more information.

Boules 3 A third group for this popular game is now in action and would welcome new members. Please click here for more information.

Wine Appreciation Enjoy a tipple? This convivial group will resumed meetings in September. Please click here for more information.

Christmas Party The event of the year! Enjoy festive food, music and magic and friendship on Friday, 2 December. Please click here for more information.

News from the Groups - 15 September

Art Appreciation 2 Welcome new members to discuss wide-ranging artistic topics. Please click here for more information..

Chess Hope to resume meetings in the Autumn and would welcome new members. Please click here for more information.

Family History Have updated their 2016 programme. Please click here for more information.

Geography This new group are now developing their programme. Please click here for more information.

Jazz Appreciation Have updated their page and would welcome new members. Please click here for more information.

Science & Technology Have updated their programme. Please click here for more information.

Scrabble 1 have moved to a new venue and updated their page. Please click here for more information.

Table Tennis Would welcome new members. Please click here for more information.

Walking Have published their programme to the end of September. Please click here for more information.

More information about the Matlock Area U3A can be obtained by consulting the Frequently Asked Questions page, or directly from the Membership Secretary on 01629 583029 or by e-mail at membership@matlockareau3a.org.uk

Derbyshire U3A Network

The Derbyshire U3A Network is a means whereby all the U3As in Derbyshire can communicate with each other and arrange collaborative activities. More information can be found about the Network, including a list of all the interest groups in all the various individual U3As from its website by clicking here, or by using the link on the sub-menu on each page under the About the U3A heading.