West Wolds u3a

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West Wolds u3a Mkt Rasen organisation committed to making the most of life once you’re no longer working full time What is the u3a (University of the Third Age) ?

Founded in 1982, u3a is a UK-wide movement of locally-run interest groups that provide a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn for fun. Members explore new ideas, skills and activities together. There are 1,057 u3as with over 450,000 members; membership costs less than £20 on average per year and is open to everyone who’s no longer in full-time work. The West Wolds u3a

It is a thriving organisation serving Market Rasen and the surrounding area. There is a wide range of interest groups ranging from activity groups for walking, cycling and dancing to artistic groups for creative writing, music making and photography to more educational such as foreign languages, local history and many more. Groups are run on a self-help basis and there are no formal academic attainment levels or exams. Once a month there is a get together in the Market Rasen Festival Hall where you can meet other members and find out what's going on. Also on the monthly meetings there is usually a guest speaker who will talk on a particular topic of interest. Cost

The u3a is an official non-profit making charity. Activities are organised and run by members for no fee. As such annual membership costs are very low (currently less than £20) which covers things such as room hire, consumables and guest expenses. Social

Having fun is part of the shared u3a vision. As well as the interest groups there are regular group visits and longer trips on offer as well as an annual Christmas dinner. The West Wolds u3a is a great place to make new friends and have fun. Covid-19

Since the summer 2021 our monthly meetings have recommenced and our groups are operating normally again. Please however be respectful of others and please do not attend any of our face to face gatherings if you are feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19

To find out more visit the West Wolds u3a website https://westwoldsu3a.org/
To find out more about the u3a watch the video https://youtu.be/HDrvORbqz3o

The September theme for the West Wolds u3a photography group was Colours. Here are the entries voted as the top five. De...
09/10/2026

The September theme for the West Wolds u3a photography group was Colours. Here are the entries voted as the top five. Details of the photography group and many others can be found at https://westwoldsu3a.org

01/10/2026
Nine West Wolds u3a cyclists enjoyed the sunshine yesterday and a gentle ride out for coffee and cake. Too energetic? We...
29/09/2026

Nine West Wolds u3a cyclists enjoyed the sunshine yesterday and a gentle ride out for coffee and cake. Too energetic? We also offer crafts, games, languages and much much more, check out our website at https://westwoldsu3a.org

25/09/2026

95% of u3a members say u3a has improved their life in some way.

That's one of the headline findings from the new u3a and me report, based on feedback from more than 10,000 members.

At West Wolds, we're proud to be part of a community where people can explore new interests, make friendships and enjoy learning together.

Whether you're looking to try something new or meet like-minded people, we'd love to welcome you.

👉 Find out more about joining us: https://westwoldsu3a.org/

Listen out for Sandra on Monday 28th September when she's out walking the Wolds with Richard Stead from BBC Radio Humber...
24/09/2026

Listen out for Sandra on Monday 28th September when she's out walking the Wolds with Richard Stead from BBC Radio Humberside and Lincs.

23/09/2026
20/09/2026

📢 We're proud to launch the new u3a and me report.

More than 10,000 members shared their experiences to help us better understand the impact of u3a on learning, friendship, wellbeing and purpose in later life. The findings show the remarkable difference u3a makes to people and communities across the UK.

As we approach u3a Week, we're sharing some of the headline findings and the stories behind them.

Take a look at the report and discover what members told us about the power of learning, connecting and staying active in later life.

🔗 Read the report: https://www.u3a.org.uk/what-we-do/our-impact/u3a-impact-reports/u3a-and-me

17/09/2026
The monthly meeting is almost here! New members very welcome.
06/09/2026

The monthly meeting is almost here! New members very welcome.

It was great to see the Tour of Britain passing through our area yesterday and well done to Lewis Askey who won the stag...
03/09/2026

It was great to see the Tour of Britain passing through our area yesterday and well done to Lewis Askey who won the stage. While the u3a riders don't ride at that amazing pace we can still offer you rides in in the same beautiful countryside. If it's inspired you to dust off your old bike from the shed, or polish up your new ebike and come and join us, check out our website at westwoldsu3a.org. We ride several times a week with rides from about 10 miles upwards and new members are always welcome.

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Caistor Road, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Market Rasen
LN8 3HT

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