Joining the Four Border Abbeys u3a
Although centred in Kelso, our u3a covers surrounding districts. From Coldstream to Hawick, Melrose to Jedburgh and numerous areas between.
If you wish to join us, you will be most welcome.
There is an annual subscription due each September, which will remain at £10 per individual for the year 2026-2027. We now have an option to Gift Aid your subscription if you wish (click here for more information). Please note that we will no longer offer the option of Associate memberships as of September 2026.
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If you want to join our u3a as a new member, you can do so by clicking the NEW MEMBER ONLINE JOINING FORM link below.
OR you may join by downloading and printing the PAPER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM below and sending it to our Membership Secretary.
If you are renewing an existing membership, you will need still to fill out a Paper Membership Application Form along with your payment.
Please feel free to enquire with the Membership Secretary via the CONTACT US page if you have and questions about either process.
NOTE : Every individual member must complete either the on-line application or a paper form. We do not offer joint memberships.
Online Joining Temporarily Suspended
Interest Groups
At present we have a large number of groups established. Each is run entirely by its members on an informal basis, with a leader/co-ordinator to manage the activities.
Every group must have one or more members to be the group co-ordinator(s) or it cannot run.
Suggestions for new groups are always welcome and support is available to get you started.
Members may join as many groups as they wish, subject to each group's capacity. If a group is full, then you can request to be placed on its' waiting list. There is no additional cost to join a group. But there may be a shared fee to cover venue hire, coach hire, refreshments or an entrance fee.
Groups meet at a variety of locations: local venues, members' homes or further afield depending on the group activity. More information is available on each group's individual page. Go to the GROUPS page.
Conditions of Membership
All members must:
1. Abide by the principles of the u3a movement.
2. Always act in the best interests of the u3a and never do anything to bring the u3a in to disrepute. 3. Abide by the terms and conditions of the Four Border Abbeys constitution.
4. Treat fellow members with respect and courtesy at all times.
5. Comply with and support the decisions of the elected committee.
6. Advise the Membership Secretary of any changes in your personal details.
Photographs
Photographs of group activities are often taken by members and uploaded on to this website. If you do NOT WISH YOUR PHOTOGRAPH TO APPEAR, please either avoid the photograph or make your preference known. You can do this when filling out the Membership Application form, or by informing the Membership Secretary using the Contact Us page. (Click here)
© Copyright Notice - all Photographs contained in this website are copyrighted to Four Border Abbeys u3a, or to individual members thereof. Please do not use images from this site without permission.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
If you wish to see the Four Border Abbeys u3a's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please click here.
We are proud to display our certificate to mark our 20 years membership of the Third Age Trust as of 2022.
To celebrate our anniversary, we contributed to the planting of the hedge in the Kelso Community Orchard across the road from the Mayfield Garden Centre. When you visit, look out for our plaque.
