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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| 1794218400 | 9th November 2026 10am | Exploring world faiths: November Faith and interfaith Explore how interfaith encounters can shape our beliefs, deepen understanding and change the way we see other faiths.
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1795006800 | 18th November 2026 1pm | Auracast: an audio streaming technology that could help the hard of hearing Mike Field and David Martin from the u3a Let's Talk Tech team discuss Auracast, a feature of Bluetooth allowing one device to broadcast audio to many receivers. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1795082400 | 19th November 2026 10am | Mindfulness and meditation continuation session: November Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones. This month will focus on Four Quartets by T. S. Eliot. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1795518000 | 24th November 2026 11am | Screening to prevent stroke: do we do too much or too little? In this Science Network talk, Professor Jonathan Mant explores the pros and cons of earlier identification of risk factors for stroke such as atrial fibrillation. Free - online via Zoom
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| 1795615200 | 25th November 2026 2pm | Future Lives - thinking ahead: housing, care and support options in later life This presentation provides a factual and practical overview of housing, care and support options
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1795687200 | 26th November 2026 10am | The ultimate guide to editing your creative writing Sara Grant discusses her systematic approach to editing and shares practical tips and simple exercises to help you improve your short story. A u3a Short Story Competition event. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1795701600 | 26th November 2026 2pm | Learn about the Lords Join us to discover more about the House of Lords and its members. You will get an insight into their backgrounds, and find out about the work and impact of the House. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1795773600 | 27th November 2026 10am | AI News: November Ethical aspects of AI in public services: the need for a code of ethics Based on her real world and academic experience Dr. Carla Bonina will explore approaches to providing ethical government. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796047200 | 30th November 2026 2pm | Learn bridge with u3a Discover the joy of playing Bridge in this introduction to the game, and find out how to play online, with u3a Bridge Adviser, Steve Carter. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796119200 | 1st December 2026 10am | Flight inspirations aviation group: December Personal Memories of Pocklington Bomber Base During WWII Discover the wartime history of RAF Pocklington, the challenges faced by its bomber crews and the human stories behind their sacrifices. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796292000 | 3rd December 2026 10am | Capturing your youth: memoir writing in 12 easy steps Learn how to write the stories of your youth in 12 easy steps in this event with Lynne, u3a Creative Writing Subject Adviser, as part of u3a Rewind Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796306400 | 3rd December 2026 2pm | "It's All in the Poems!": The Life and Work of Charles Causley (1917-2003) Some say "the best Poet Laureate we never had", but there's no doubting the popularity of Charles Causley's 50 years of wide-ranging poetic output. This talk explores the insights, skill, power, and attraction of the work of this working-class, largely self-educated, much-loved Cornish writer and broadcaster.
Free - online via Zoom Portrait of Charles Causley, by John Lyne Photography |
| 1796378400 | 4th December 2026 10am | The Bayeux tapestry: embroidery or fabrication? How much of the Bayeux Tapestry can we believe? Charles Boundy uncovers the intrigue, rival claims and hidden messages behind the Norman Conquest of 1066. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796652000 | 7th December 2026 2pm | A personal journey through the music in my life - from the 50s to the 80s Take a nostalgic musical journey from the 1950s to the 1980s, as Dave Tyas shares the songs, memories and musical discoveries that shaped his life.
Free - online via Zoom u3a Rewind Photo: Fanclub_-_The_Kinks_2.png: VARA. Photographer: W. Veenmanderivative work: I.M.S., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons |
| 1796724000 | 8th December 2026 10am | What does AI know about me? Don Mobley's experiment reveals how AI builds a persuasive but imperfect portrait of us, and how to use it wisely while protecting privacy. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796738400 | 8th December 2026 2pm | Your guide to staying safer online: practical tips for everyday life. Join Lucy from AbilityNet, in partnership with BT Group, for a friendly session designed to help older people feel more confident and more empowered to stay safer online.
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796810400 | 9th December 2026 10am | The science and history of common medications for heartburn Mike Trevethick describes how over-the-counter medications for heartburn were discovered and how they work in the body. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1797242400 | 14th December 2026 10am | Adapting to man-made climate change Ian Hawker explores how we can adapt to the challenges of climate change, from heatwaves and floods to droughts and storms. Discover practical solutions, including improved infrastructure, new technologies and community planning, that can help us prepare for a changing climate. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1797415200 | 16th December 2026 10am | Laughter yoga with Judith: December 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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| 1797501600 | 17th December 2026 10am | Mindfulness and meditation continuation session: December Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1797588000 | 18th December 2026 10am | AI news: December AI and Ethical Choices for Consumers A short talk followed by an extended Q&A with Rob Harrison, Co-editor and Founder of Ethical Consumer. Free - online via Zoom |