There's LOTS going on at Leigh and District u3a but...
... this page only lists social meetings, talks and any other special events. It does NOT list trips or group meetings, and there are plenty of them.
SOCIAL EVENTS are usually on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, starting at 1pm.
For details of GROUPS you need to click on the Groups menu item above, then look at the Groups List. If necessary, contact the Facilitator for a Group to check details of next meeting etc. Please do NOT contact the venue directly expecting them to know the details - they don't.
All Leigh & District u3a SOCIAL EVENTS take place at Leigh Miners Welfare Institute, with a room hire fee of £1.00 per person, unless otherwise stated.
Forthcoming events
2nd October 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Majors Alan and Linda Taberner, "Military Medical Services in World War II". Everyone welcome. Our presenters are retired military medical personnel. They will talk about the work of medical personnel […]
16th October 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Free refreshments and entertainment. Bring your friends. Everyone welcome!
6th November 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Ashleigh Nugent, "Racial Identity in a Post-Colonial Era". Everyone welcome. Ashleigh will talk about his personal experiences of marginalisation and finding his place in the world. He will tell his […]
20th November 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
As usual for our second Friday meeting of the month, we will meet for a social, quiz, coffee & chat. Everyone welcome.
4th December 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
There will be entertainment with vocal artiste Peter May. We will have hot food, the bar will be open and there will be a raffle. Tickets will be available to […]
Cost: £7.00
Booking Required
18th December 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
1st January 2027
Social
15th January 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Bernard Lockett, "The Music & Sature of Gilbert & Sullivan". Everyone welcome. This talk provides an assessment and overview of Gilbert & Sullivan illustrated by videos of show excerpts
5th February 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Kevin Fitzpatrick, "The Life of a BBC Reporter". Everyone welcome. Kevin works as a reporter for BBC North West Tonight and Radio Manchester and will tell stories about his career […]
19th February 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
As usual for our second Friday meeting of the month, we will meet for a social, quiz, coffee & chat. Everyone welcome.
5th March 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Gary Conley, "My Life at the Manor - Mining Memories". Everyone welcome. Gary will tell his story of growing up in a mining family and then working at Sutton Manor […]
19th March 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
As usual for our second Friday meeting of the month, we will meet for a social, quiz, coffee & chat. Everyone welcome.
2nd April 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Marilyn Shalks, "The History of Manchester Theatres". Everyone welcome. The history of Manchester theatres and some interesting facts connected to the theatres and some of the artists who appeared there.
16th April 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
As usual for our second Friday meeting of the month, we will meet for a social, quiz, coffee & chat. Everyone welcome.
7th May 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
David Payne, "They Don’t Write ‘em Like This Anymore". Everyone welcome. This is a look back at the great songs of the 60s, 70s and 80s, and a reminder of […]
21st May 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
As usual for our second Friday meeting of the month, we will meet for a social, quiz, coffee & chat. Everyone welcome.
4th June 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Michael Astrop, "Royal Mistresses". Everyone welcome. This talk looks at the mistresses of English Monarchs. It considers their attempts to keep their liaisons secret, as well as the consequences of […]
18th June 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
As usual for our second Friday meeting of the month, we will meet for a social, quiz, coffee & chat. Everyone welcome.
2nd July 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Tony Richards, Photographer, Collector and Experimeter.
16th July 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
As usual for our second Friday meeting of the month, we will meet for a social, quiz, coffee & chat. Everyone welcome.
6th August 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Joy & Kevin Siddall, "A Musical Meander around Britain II". Everyone welcome. Joy and Kevin will present a new set of songs from around the British Isles.
20th August 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
As usual for our second Friday meeting of the month, we will meet for a social, quiz, coffee & chat. Everyone welcome.
3rd September 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
Cate Brassington, "The Joy of Spinning". A talk about how spinning has progressed through the ages, the tools required and who would carry out which task. Cate will explain how […]
17th September 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
As usual for our second Friday meeting of the month, we will meet for a social, quiz, coffee & chat. Everyone welcome.
1st October 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
By Matthew McAllister. Matthew is one of the leading classical guitarists in the world and frequently tours in Europe and the Americas. He teaches guitar at the Royal Scottish Academy […]
15th October 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Social
As usual for our second Friday meeting of the month, we will meet for a social, quiz, coffee & chat. Everyone welcome.