Chorley

Welcome to Chorley U3A

Chorley u3a is a member of the Third Age Trust. The 'Third Age' begins when we have finished full time employment.

WHO ARE WE?
Chorley u3a is a member of the Third Age Trust. The 'Third Age' begins when we have finished
full time employment.
The u3a brings together retired and semi-retired (third age) people to pursue educational,
social and creative interests on a self-help basis in a friendly environment. The u3a is a UK-wide
voluntary movement providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly and
information environment for members of the community no longer in full-time employment.
The u3a model is low-cost, member-led and self financing. The emphasis on inclusion,
enjoyment and pursuing interests together. Our present membership is over 360 and new members are most welcome.

If you would like assistance to enable you to participate, please click on the Contact tab and
send us your request. A member of our team will get in touch to discuss what assistance we can offer.
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WHAT DO WE DO?
GENERAL MEETINGS Chorley u3a holds monthly meetings, with speakers and refreshments, in
St George’s Church Hall on the fourth Monday of the months, starting at 1.30pm. The format is
usually news, speaker and then informal chat over a cup of tea or coffee. Click on the Events
tab for this year's programme.
There is limited parking available at the Church Hall, accessed via Halliwell Street. The
postcode is PR7 2AA. There is plenty of parking nearby in Chorley. Union Street car park costs
£1 for 2 hours (maximum stay), and free parking for 3 hours can be accessed from the A6 via
the road to McDonalds (timed ticket must be obtained from the machine). This carpark can also
be accessed via Friday Street.
We issue a quarterly Newsletter, available on our website and sent to all members, with articles
on our various activities, and details of upcoming events.
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GROUPS:
Chorley u3a also has many interest groups. These meet once or twice a month and members
can join as many or as few as they wish. Groups use a variety of venues in the Chorley area. To
find out more, click on the Groups tab at the top of the page.
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WHO CAN BE MEMBERS?
Anyone who is retired or semi-retired can be a member, regardless of age. We draw members
mainly from the Chorley area, but some are from further afield such as Horwich, Leyland and
the boundaries of Preston. You can have dual membership. This means you can hold a second
membership of another u3a group at half price. We share cars or use coaches for trips so
having no car will not prevent you from participating.
Please click on the HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER link at the top right hand side.

WHAT DOES IT COST?
The annual subscription runs from December to January. In 2024 the cost is £10.00, or £5 if you
are a full member of another u3a (the dual membership mentioned above) or if you join half
way through the year. Individual groups may make a small charge to cover running costs such
as room hire and equipment. Please contact the Group Leader for more information. Their
contact details can be found within each Group’s information page.

NORTH WEST REGION OF U3As: You can keep up to date with what is happening in the region by clicking on the link in the top
RH corner.