MEMBERSHIP
Beacon is our online membership system. Click on the links below to access Beacon for joining or renewing your membership.
• Terms and Conditions of Membership
By joining Newbury u3a through this page either as a new member or as an existing member renewing, you are accepting our terms and conditions.
New members join the Newbury U3A here
- Online just follow the instructions by clicking the above link.
- Note that you do not need to be a PayPal customer – click on “Pay as a Guest” and use your Bank card as usual.
- For paper applications use our Application Form which you can download and print. Complete it and either scan/email it to our office. Alternatively send/deliver it to the office
- Membership cards can either be printed at home or on application to the office
Existing members renew online here here and follow the procedure (NB: If you don't have a Beacon members login, please Register first)
- For paper renewals use the Membership Renewal form.
- Update your own record on Beacon (NB: If you don't have a Beacon members login, please Register first)
- Beacon Administrators Login
- Administrators including office staff, group leaders, and others require a dedicated username and password.
We are members of the Thames Valley Network and National u3a - click on links to see their websites for details of events and information
DISCOUNTS
If you show a current Newbury u3a Membership Card, you will be given a discount at the following places:-
* Angelica’s in Camp Hopson
* The Tea Shop by the Canal
* The King’s Coffee House (next to Broadway House, where the u3a Office is located)
* The Ugly Duckling, Bartholomew Street - generous discount of 25% in Pottery Painting.
* The Yew Tree Garden Centre (On plants but not on merchandising items)
* Northway Climbing are offering 10% discount on day entry and hire equipment for a cardholder and up to 2 accompanying children (under 18). You need only present your u3a membership card at reception.
DOCUMENTS
Membership - Essential Information
- Renewal instructions for members who have registered access to the Members Portal
- Renewal instructions for members who have NOT registered access to the Members Portal
- Accident Form
- Terms and Conditions of Membership
- Expenses Claim Form
- Member Code of Conduct
- Terms and Conditions for Coach Trips
- Group Leaders Handbook - August 2025
- Group Leader Grant Claim Form 2026 (including guidance)
Constitution and AGM
Policies
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Reserves Policy
- Safeguarding Policy
- Website Terms of Use