Below you will find a list of Forthcoming Events arranged by our Speaker Secretary.
Please click on the individual event for more information.
OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY IN THE MONTH
MEETINGS COMMENCE AT 2.30. DOORS WILL OPEN AT 2.00.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DOORS ARE NOT OPEN UNTIL 2.00PM. Access to the hall is via the ground floor café so if you do arrive early stop and chat with friends over a cuppa in the café.
Meetings will usually start with notices and any items of group news, followed by a guest speaker. Refreshments are available afterwards so members can chat to friends or maybe the speaker.
There is no charge for attendance and not only that but you can get a cuppa at the end all free of charge; so pretty good value.
There are small pay-and-display car parks in Elm Road (at rear of Leigh Community Centre/Police Station) and off North Street (east of the Wesley Methodist Church) but these do fill quickly. Parking on nearby streets is limited so please check local parking restrictions.
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Members can also access a wide range of free online talks, workshops, and courses through the On-line Learning events which are organized by the National u3a, scroll down to see details.
Forthcoming events
Forthcoming National Events:
These events are organised by the national u3a and are open to all members. Click on the event title for more information and to book.
| no | Date | Description |
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| 1786456800 | 11th August 2026 2pm | Digital hobbies for the third age Join AbilityNet, in partnership with BT Group, for a friendly session designed for older people to help you to use technology to explore your interests and hobbies as well as learn new things.
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1786528800 | 12th August 2026 10am | Laughter yoga with Judith: August Laughter Yoga combines hearty laughter exercises with deep yoga-style breathing (pranayama). Hosted by Judith of Edinburgh u3a. Free - online via Zoom
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| 1786716000 | 14th August 2026 2pm | Deepfakes demystified: understanding the risks and staying safe We will cover what deepfakes are, how they are made, and the growing threat as the tools have become cheap and widely available.
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1787061600 | 18th August 2026 2pm | Cryptic crosswords in context Explore the history of cryptic crosswords, how they work, who does them and why, with u3a Cryptic Crosswords Subject Adviser, Henry Howarth Free - online via Zoom |
| 1787234400 | 20th August 2026 2pm | The Scottish colourists on Iona Dudley Clark takes us to the beautiful island of Iona to see how light and colour inspired the work of Scottish artists. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1788256800 | 1st September 2026 10am | Flight inspirations aviation group: September Reaching for the stars: NASA's early days. During the final years of the Cold War, the 48th Discover how NASA’s early years and the Space Race led to the Moon landing and transformed science and technology. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1788516000 | 4th September 2026 10am | Wild, edible autumn seeds Join Hedgewitch Kat to discover the fascinating world of wild edible autumn seeds, from identification and folklore to practical uses. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1788789600 | 7th September 2026 2pm | Triumph to trauma Triumph to Trauma (940 to 1042) – Danes before Normans: the Conquest before The Conquest! Discover how the Danish conquest, Cnut and Emma of Normandy shaped England before the Norman Conquest. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1788948000 | 9th September 2026 10am | Laughter yoga with Judith: September Laughter Yoga combines hearty laughter exercises with deep yoga-style breathing (pranayama). Hosted by Judith Anne Walker of Edinburgh u3a. Free - online via Zoom
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| 1789380000 | 14th September 2026 10am | Exploring world faiths: September Faith and gratitude Explore how three faith traditions understand gratitude and discover the enduring value of thankfulness in everyday life.
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1789480800 | 15th September 2026 2pm | Introduction to cryptic crosswords Try your hand at solving cryptic clues on this two-hour taster session with Henry Howarth, u3a Subject Adviser for Cryptic Crosswords. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1789552800 | 16th September 2026 10am | Life in your smallest rooms: the history of personal hygiene Learn about the history and science of washing, shaving and personal hygiene, with David of Wrekin u3a and Wolverhampton u3a. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1789552800 | 16th September 2026 10am | Mindfulness and meditation series We welcome back the six week course of Mindfulness and Meditation led by members of Sheffield u3a Mindful Ageing Group John, Mike and Ruth. Wednesdays at 10am for 6 weeks, starting Free - online via Zoom |
| 1789639200 | 17th September 2026 10am | “The Titanic Sails At Dawn” - punk in the 1970s Join Lee Wellbrook to explore the origins, growth and legacy of punk in the UK in the 1970s. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1789639200 | 17th September 2026 10am | Mindfulness and meditation continuation session: September Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1789999200 | 21st September 2026 2pm | Secrets of the human brain: sleep and dreams Dr. Bob Pullen explains how different parts of the brain are responsible for keeping us awake and making us go to sleep. Free - online via Zoom A u3a week event |
| 1790258400 | 24th September 2026 2pm | Future Lives - promoting brain health: from evidence to action Join our panel of researchers as they explore evidence-based ways to improve and maintain brain health. Free - online via Zoom A u3a week event |
| 1790330400 | 25th September 2026 10am | AI News September: four years of AI chatbots Join the u3a 'AI for everyone' team as we reflect on four years of AI chatbots and how AI has been embraced by many u3a members. Free - online via Zoom |