Events
Information about upcoming activities, outings, and notices from Wakefield u3a and partner organisations.
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Upcoming events
Visit to Eden Camp Thursday 20th August
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Recent events
Twelve members of Wakefield U3A played walking cricket at the U3A Festival in York on 3rd July - on a warm day they played and won games against Rotherham & Todmorden before beating Sandbach in the Final by one run!
Fish and Chips Lunch - June 2026
Our annual fish & chip lunch at Queens Drive Fish Restaurant in Ossett.
A lovely social afternoon at this restaurant, with great food and even better company. Our photographer captured everyone who attended (Thanks Jill!) — here’s a selection from the day.
May 2026 - two u3a Art Groups and our Creative Writing Group worked with the Friends of Waterton's Wall to create an exhibition to celebrate 200 years since the completion of Waterton's famous wall around the World's first nature reserve.
Our Events page is currently being refreshed.
While we rebuild it, we’ll continue to post key notices and upcoming activities here — so please check back regularly.
Wakefield u3a Events & Activities
Details of our own events, activities and opportunities for members.
Community Notices & External Events
Short‑term notices, posters and opportunities shared with us by local organisations.
u3a National & Regional Events
Information from the Third Age Trust, Interest Groups Online and the Yorkshire & Humber Region.
Monthly Coffee Morning
We hold a very popular Coffee Morning at Brook House Club, on the third Friday of every month. Coffee and biscuits are served at 10am and there is the opportunity to meet, greet and chat until our monthly guest speaker takes to the stage
All members are invited and a charge of £2 is made for room-rent and refreshments. Non-members who are interested in joining may also attend and will not be charged. There will be an opportunity for them to join Wakefield u3a at this event.
u3a Online runs many events throughout the year - check out this link to see what is available this month!
YAHR (Yorkshire and Humberside Region) hold a very popular Summer School at the Hawkhills, Easingwold.
This is a wonderful venue with great food and good company!
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u3a Online has some events and discussions lined up for November!
u3a Online Talks & Events - November 2025
EVENTS - Outings and Visits
Events, Outings and Visits are open to every member of Wakefield and District u3a whether or not they are a member of any Group.
Outings and Visits - Every year we arrange a schedule of days out and visits. These run primarily between March and October and they are open to all members subject to availability
Previous events have included theatre visits, afternoon tea, gin tasting, a visit to the Astoria Centre, fish & chip lunch and many more.
Watch this page for upcoming events as they are arranged on a rolling basis...
Over the past year or so the cost of hiring transport has rocketed and such excursions have become uneconomical to run. Instead we are arranging events where we meet up at the venue. Obviously we have to bear in mind accessibility by public transport and we will be looking at different sorts of events in future and suggestions include group bus-rides to a destination.
Recent Event:
u3a Online Learning Events
Our national organisation, the Third Age Trust u3a runs a series of Zoom-based
'National Learning' Events.
u3a members can access a wide range of free online talks, workshops, and courses through their membership. Most sessions are led by fellow members, sharing their expertise, with additional talks from notable speakers and organizations.
A few of the March and April events include; Sustainable Travel in Europe; Penguins – Icons of Antarctica; LEO, The World’s First Business Computer; How Many Letters In The Alphabet? Robotics and Automation; A Sustainable Wardrobe; How to get published with Writers and Artists, and many more.
For a full list of events click this link
Interest Groups Online (IGO)
In addition to talks as mentioned above, the Third Age Trust hosts Interest Groups Online. They have this to say:
“Learn online with IGO
Are you looking for a friendly community where you can explore new interests? Interest Groups Online (IGO) offers over 120 different learning groups, all run by our enthusiastic members. For £12 a year, you can join our community and dive into a wide range of topics.
All this and more is available on the Third Age Trust u3a website page which can be accessed from our own website – look for the page tab ‘u3a Trust’ at the top of the page
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EVENT DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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EDEN CAMP visit Thursday 20th August 2026
An event has been planned for a day out to Eden Camp. Last years day out to Tennants in Leyburn was very successful so we decided to organise another day out.
Thursday 20th August 2026 Eden Camp
We will be going by coach there will be 2 pick up points the bus station in Wakefield then Carr Gate near the garden centre
The journey will be approx 75 mins. Arrive approx 10.45 for a comfort break. Then at 11.00 we will have refreshments tea coffee and a scone. The centre will give the group a talk and an overview of the camp. To ensure you get the best out of your visit.
The rest of the day at your own pace. There are places to eat or just take a sandwich.
Working on the assumption we fill the coach 30 places the full cost including coach admission talk refreshments and a little tip for Ian our driver will be approx £42. For this we need to fill the coach.
If this of interest to you please let me know and I will forward the clubs details onto you for payment
You only need to contact me if you are intending to participate . Please do not message me to let me know you’re not going.
Can I bring your attention to insurance as a member you are covered under the clubs policy.
But if you bring a friend partner who is not a member they are not covered by the clubs insurance.
This should be a very interesting day out so let me know of your intention to attend as soon as.
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