This page is for existing members.
This page is where existing members can renew their membership for the 2026-27 year. Members may renew from 14th February 2026. Should you no longer wish to continue as a member, please contact the Membership Secretary.
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS
We would ask that you please check and update your personal details by logging on to our new Beacon membership management system using the link to the Members Portal. You will require your membership number, email address and postcode to log on. Details were provided in the email sent to members in February 2026 but can be obtained by sending an email to the Membership Secretary . When you log on, you will be asked to provide a password which you will be able to use in future to access the members portal.
If you have a disability or health issue which is likely to affect your continued involvement in any Groups, we would appreciate that you inform the Membership Secretary who will try to accommodate your needs.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Membership rates for the year April 2026 to March 2027 are
Standard membership £15
Associate membership £11 (if you are already a member of another u3a)
You can renew and pay online or you can post the renewal form and pay by bank transfer or cheque.
Renew online and pay using a credit/debit card through PayPal - For instructions go to
Option 1 Renew and Pay online
Renew by post and pay by cheque or bank transfer – For instructions go to
Option 2 Renew by post and pay by cheque
Important Shipston on Stour u3a information can be found on the Policy Documents page.
This includes:
Code of Conduct for Members
Complaints Procedure
Our Constitution
Details of our Insurance cover
Safeguarding Policy
Privacy Policy
As a continuing member, we are assuming that you will continue to agree to the General Consent and Privacy Statement which form part of the annual membership consent. These are available here. If you have any problems with this please contact the membership Secretary with your concerns.
General Notes for all members
• • If you want to subscribe to the Third Age Matters magazine, would you please let the Membership Secretary know and either send a cheque for £3.60 so that payment for the magazine can be made, or ask the Membership Secretary for details so that you can make a bank transfer.
• New and lapsed members will have to pay the full annual fee as normal and can do so using the form attached to the Join Us Page
• A Membership Card WILL NOT BE ISSUED. If asked, you should quote your membership number.
Your membership entitles you to join as many interest groups as you wish providing there are spaces. There is also an opportunity to join one group in a neighbouring u3a, via our reciprocal agreements. From April 2023, there is no fee for those attending Monthly Meetings but Interest Groups may require a small contribution to running costs – refreshments, materials, sheet music etc.
Associate Membership for those who are already a paid-up member of another u3a costs £11.00. This allows the person to be involved in all our activities. Keep Us Updated
Privacy and Data Protection
Your personal details will be held on a secure database and will be used solely for the purpose of administration and the distribution of u3a communications. They will never be supplied to an outside agency or party other than for you to receive Third Age Matters Magazine by direct mail and to claim Gift Aid entitlement from HMRC.