Leigh u3a Social

u3A are a group for retired and semi-retired people or anyone who is no longer in full time employment. They provide educational, recreational and leisure activities, and have around 420 members locally.

Leigh u3a is based in Leigh but has members from Atherton, Tyldesley, Astley, Lowton, Golborne, Culcheth, Westhoughton and other areas. There are no age limits or obstacles to joining, no qualifications are needed and there are no exams.

Their twice monthly u3a Socials take place on the first and third Fridays of the month at Leigh Miners Welfare, Kirby Road, Leigh. Doors open at 12.45pm. The events are open to u3a members and anyone looking to join Leigh u3a.

The events always have fascinating guest speakers with talks on various topics. (Check the u3a website to find out details of all their upcoming speakers). There’s also free tea, coffee, and biscuits and you’re guaranteed friendly conversation with the other u3a members.

Membership of Leigh & District u3a costs £15 a year and there’s a £1.50 charge for attendance at group functions – this covers venue hire.

They meet at Leigh Miners Welfare, Kirby Road, Leigh, WN7 4EF and Leigh Family Welfare Centre on Walmsley Road.

More information about the group can be found on their website.