No longer working full-time nor raising a family? Now’s the time to make the most of life. u3a gives you the chance to develop your interests, make new friends and enjoy yourself. We have over 500 members and nearly fifty interest groups. We are a friendly, self help organisation for those in the Great Glen, Oadby, Wigston and surrounding areas.
Latest Notices
New Members meeting Friday 20th November
Open to prospective members as well as all the 2026 new members. Afternoon tea with cake from 2 to 3pm at Wigston Liberal Club. Book a place with Janet our Membership Secretary
look at the video why join u3a
Join us at a Table Tennis group(video)
look at Marion a recent recruit in Notts
Why not come to Line Dancing (video) Currently meeting at Elliott Hall, South Wigston and restarting at Burton Overy
What do we do?
We provide continued learning, and the opportunity to make new friends, in a sociable environment. You can join a wide range of interest groups run by our members and attend our monthly meetings with a visiting speaker (See recent monthly meeting speakers). All members are emailed our newsletter monthly, or bimonthly if printed see a copy at Newsletter.
We have educational, physical and social activities, but above all it needs to be FUN. We have no formal tuition and no qualifications are required. Groups work on a self-help basis. Members decide the group activities. We all develop skills, perfect a hobby or just enjoy the company of companions. Whether one wants to enjoy music because it sounds nice, or wants to delve into the life of the composer is decided by group members.
Already a member of another u3a?
We welcome members of adjoining u3as. For £5 you join as an Associate Member.
When do we meet?
We meet mainly in the day-time.
What do we charge?
There is an annual membership fee (£10/£13) details on the Join page. Members and prospective members also donate a £2 fee for each meeting. It's more for Indoor Croquet.
Can I attend a Taster Session?
You can attend one group meeting and/or one monthly guest speaker meeting before deciding whether to join our u3a. Please pay the fee (if any) for the group you chose.
Please contact a Group leader if there is something of interest or just turn up at the Wigston monthly speaker meeting or Serendipity at Great Glen.
When do you have an Open Day?
Please attend the prospective new members meeting on Friday 20th November at Wigston Liberal Club
You may wish to attend the Speaker meeting or the New members meeting now as we are planning to have our Open day towards Easter 2027.
See details on our Events page.
What can you offer us?
Do you have a hobby you would like to share, let us know and we can help you share it with others as a one off or long-term series.
How can you help?
We encourage you to volunteer to help the u3a. We need new Committee members, also Group Leaders and help to set up and serve refreshments at the monthly Speaker meeting and Serendipity.
How to join?
Follow the details on the Join page.