u3a

Leigh and District

Welcome to Leigh and District u3a - formed in 2013 and expanding all the time!

Our u3a is centred in Leigh, Lancashire (or Greater Manchester if you prefer) and includes Atherton, Tyldesley, Astley, Lowton, Golborne, Culcheth, Westhoughton and other areas. We provide Educational, Recreational and Leisure Activities for retired and semi-retired people or indeed anyone who is no longer in full time employment and we now have over 500 members. There are no age limits or obstacles to joining.

More about Leigh and District u3a...

Membership of Leigh and District u3a costs £18 a year and there's a £1.00 charge for attendance at group functions - this covers venue hire. Most of our meetings are held at Leigh Miners Welfare Institute, Family Welfare Centre, Kingsleigh Methodist Church Community Centre or Holiday Inn Express. Please see our Membership page for more details.


Latest News

  • What's On This Week

    What's on at Leigh and District u3a this week. For further details please take a look at the Groups pages…

  • Latest u3a Newsletter

    The latest Third Age Trust (u3a friends) Newsletter is available here. Also, the latest edition of the North West Region…

  • Blue Plaque Unveiled in Atherton

    Brian Joyce and Maree Houghton were recently invited to attend the unveiling of a blue plaque for Atherton born Cinematographer,…


Forthcoming trips

16th July 2026
1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Rhythm of the Dance Musical Show at New Brighton Floral PavilionThursday 16th July 2026 - evening performance at 7.30pm I have provisionally booked 49 tickets for the Rhythm of the […]
Cost: £48.00
Booking Required
16th August 2026
9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Lytham Forties Festival on Sunday 16th August 2026.  As it proved a very popular trip last year, I have booked a coach for 53 people to go to Lytham Forties […]
Cost: £13.00
Booking Required

Forthcoming events

19th June 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
The meeting will start with our 2026 AGM, followed by the usual social, quiz, coffee & chat. Everyone welcome though only full members of Leigh & District u3a are eligible […]
3rd July 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Matt and Yvonne Pinder, "An Adventure on Wheels Part IV". Everyone welcome. This is the fourth part of Matt and Yvonne’s road trip in the USA and covers the journey […]
17th July 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Summer Afternoon Tea Party. Tea, Sandwiches, Cakes, Bar. Live entertainment from the OGs. Free raffle. Admission £3.00 per ticket, available at Friday socials. Members only.
Cost: £3.00
Booking Required