Welcome to the Leyburn and District u3a
Meet people, learn new skills and have fun, 'Learn, Laugh and Live'!
If you are no longer in full-time employment now's the time to make the most of your life.
The u3a gives you the chance to explore the activities you have always wanted to do and to make new friends.
u3a is a nationwide organisation based on local groups providing opportunities for retired and semi-retired people to come together and develop their interests.
Anyone in the Third Age can join u3a and this includes people who are working part time. No qualifications are required, and none are given. There is no lower age limit for membership. Join an exciting self-help learning organisation!
For more information on The Third Age Trust use the Link at the top of the page.
The Trust is the national representative body for the u3a movement in the UK (Reg Charity No 288007) providing a wide range of support services to the individual u3a branches and members, for example: insurance, copyright licensing, legal advice, resources for group activities, on-line tutored courses. Their website is worth a visit: www.u3a.org.uk.
We are not a University in the traditional sense. We don't study for qualifications. We just enjoy taking part and meeting people.
It's all voluntary - members share their knowledge and experience with others in interest groups, running informal activity sessions covering a wide range of subjects and activities.
There are learning opportunities, outdoor pursuits, social events and outings on offer. Leyburn and District u3a was formed in October 2015 following many months, indeed years of discussion and planning.
At the 1st AGM more than 120 members had signed up, many of whom live in the villages around Leyburn, and upwards of 20 interest groups are now up and running.
Membership fees are set at £12 per annum for an individual and £20 for joint membership.
Contact the Membership Secretary for more details of Joint Membership and Associate Membership. Please use the 'Contact' link at the top of the page.
For information on our many Interest Groups please click on 'Groups' at the top of the page.
Leyburn is a busy Market Town set in the heart of Wensleydale. At present the u3a branch meets at The Old Schoolhouse [Leyburn Arts and Community Centre] in Leyburn, which has onsite parking
Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Friday of every month at Leyburn Arts and Community Centre (LACC). The doors open at 10.00am for coffee and a chance to catch up. The speaker meeting starts at 10.30am. For details about the talks and Speakers please see the 'Events' page.