New Mills and District U3A are affiliated to the national University of the Third Age.  The word 'university' is used in its original sense of people getting together to share learning.

We offer members the opportunity to share knowledge, experiences, interests and enthusiasms with others and learn from each other in friendly surroundings. We are entirely run by volunteers who organise and provide interest groups. No qualifications are needed to join and there are no exams, it simply involves learning for pleasure. Costs are low because our activities are organised by our members who share their skills and expertise.

New Mills and District U3A has around 460 members involved in a wide variety of activities. New members are always welcome.