Welcome To Belfast u3a - the University of the Third Age
Titanic Centre->Slieve Corragh->CS Lewis Square-> Botanic Gardens->Bank Steet
New Members get-together Monday 9th November 2026 11:00am to 12:30pm
A new Members get-together meeting is to be held in the Rosetta Room , Saint Johns Church at Newtownbreda, Ormeau Road, Belfast on Monday 9th November 2026 at 11:00am to 12:30pm. As a new member you are invited and will have the chance to meet members of the Committee and other new Members
Our Address
Please: mark your envelope: For the attention of the intended contact person (e.g.. Treasurer, Membership Secretary, Secretary)
Please: Use the Full Address as given here for all post to
Belfast U3A,
Unit 136,
Mail Boxes Etc.,
38 Montgomery Business Park, Montgomery Road,
Belfast, BT6 9HL
Please do NOT use any previous addresses of Officers or personally deliver mail to any Officer’s home address.
Belfast u3a AbbeyCentre outreach on Sunday June 7th 2026
Belfast u3a is in receipt of a National Lottery award to support activities to tackle Inequalities through lifelong learning (2026-27)
Belfast u3a on the Road - Photo gallery
Latest News
Age Friendly Belfast
Positive Ageing Month October 2026
Belfast is an age-friendly city. For Positive Ageing Month in October, older adults can take part in a programme of free events and activities.
We want Belfast to be a great place to grow older. As an age-friendly city, we’re committed to helping our older residents live happier, healthier lives, with plenty of opportunities for connection.
Click Below for Programme of Events
Current Vacancies in Belfast u3a Members Only
click below for Descriptions of Roles
Click Button below to Contact the Chairperson
Volunteering Opportunities Now 2026-27
MEMBERS ONLY
Belfast u3a is often asked to publicise research studies and trials to our members. Where we do so it is because we believe it may be of interest to you although we are not endorsing or promoting the research study in any way (please read full liability statement on web page)
Belfast u3a Members ONLY Christmas Party 2026
Christmas Party
2026
15th December 2026 at the Balmoral Hotel
Pre-Lunch Entertainment will include a show based on a Variety/Musical Theatre theme
Further Details to follow
WEBSITE NEWS
We are pleased to announce a new How To Page on our website which provides access to pre recorded videos (Webinars) and Fact Sheets on a wide range of digital skills topics. These are provided in partnership with AbilityNet and the BT Group as a follow up to the recent Digital skills awareness sessions.
Getting Started
Everyday Tasks
Learning The Basics
Personal Interests
This new feature can be accessed via a new option 'How To' on the MAIN MENU bar above
Belfast u3a 25th Anniversary Web Page click below
GROUP NEWS
Would you like to try something new?
Musical Theatre
A New Musical Theatre Group is being formed to showcase the amazing talent emerging from our relevant groups.-Singing -dancing-Musical performances-Acting-Story telling -Poetry reading -and our screen presentations have reached a high level.
click here to acess the Musical Theatre Group page
CAFE HOPE.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon.-Take some time out and enjoy - company - chat and of course a 'cuppa'
For Members who have already registered interest in joining the group - you will receive date of first afternoon -soon -by email.
Or to share your existing skills with others? We invite you to join us and try one of our 65 interest Groups. Not only will you have the chance to share learning experiences on a wide range of topics and activities, but you will also have the opportunity to make new friends and have fun.
A Self-help Organisation...
With groups led by members for members. Our group activities include bridge, walking, cycling, languages, reading, creative writing, philosophy, bowling, photography, bat and chat table tennis and much else besides. See what we have to offer on our Groups page.
Monthly Meetings
We have a meeting that starts at 11 :00 am and is open to all members at the Balmoral Hotel, Dunmurry, usually on the last Thursday of every month with coffee being served at 10:15 am. We invite a different speaker and do our best to ensure the topics are diverse and interesting.
Coffee and a Chat?
Why not come along to a meeting? You will be made very welcome and we can tell you what we have to offer over a cup of coffee. Go to our Events page to find out about our forthcoming meetings
Magazine and News
With over 1000 members Belfast u3a...
All members receive a national magazine five times per year and local newsletter bi-monthly. The latter contains news of Group activities and monthly meetings.
is part of a wider University of the Third Age movement that exists across the world and is supported in the UK by the Third Age Trust.