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Wakefield u3a @ Pontefract
Welcome to our new partnership with Carleton Grange — bringing u3a activities to Pontefract.
Time on your hands? Want to follow a passion or a hobby? You would like to LEARN LAUGH LIVE? Make 100s of new friends?
Then come along on Saturday 25th July and find out what all the fuss is about!
Open Day at Carleton Grange – 25 July
10.30-3.30 Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ
What's happening on the day?
We are having an Open day where 4 our groups will be demonstrating some of the activities on offer. You will have the opportunity to talk to us and ask as many questions as you like. Some musical interludes will be provided by our sing and strum and guitar groups.
Creative writing, History, Craft and Chat, Gardening?
We would like to establish some groups at Carleton Grange for people who live in Pontefract Area.
What u3a offers:
We are a self-financing, self-governing registered charity. Wakefield and District u3a belongs to the national u3a charity. We bring people together to enjoy their interests, provide social opportunities to get together and enjoy each other’s company.
Try something new!
There are a wide range of activities on offer from jive, creative writing, walking cricket and gardening, there are too many to list here.
Come to the Grange on Saturday 25th July and find out what we have to offer. There is something for everybody - we look forward to welcoming you to Carleton Grange.
Paul Scott - Chair, Wakefield and District u3a
Come and meet us, learn about u3a and help shape new u3a groups for Pontefract:
Creative writing? History? Craft and Chat? Gardening? u3a members take part in a wide range of activities!
If you want to learn more about Wakefield and District u3a have a browse around this website, check out our wide range of Groups and other activities and if you want to join us, here's a special deal!
Our membership year starts in September but if you join in July and August you will get two extra months and won't have to pay again in September!
Inside Carleton Grange:
Spotlight: Carleton Grange
Tap the image to explore Carleton Grange — the home of our new Pontefract initiative.
The Pontefract initiative
We are developing a new partnership with Carleton Grange in Pontefract to bring u3a groups, activities and social opportunities to the area
A New Development Opportunity in Pontefract
We are developing a plan to extend Wakefield u3a into the Pontefract area through a new initiative based at The Grange, Carleton.
This project is still in its early stages, and we are assessing what support and interest may develop. As part of this work, we are looking for a member who could take on a new committee‑level role to help guide the process.
Pontefract Development Officer
The post holder would:
- Build a relationship with the team developing The Grange
- Liaise with the committee on emerging ideas and opportunities
- Help raise awareness of u3a locally through leaflets and community outreach
- Support a promotional event at The Grange to gauge interest
- Encourage new members and help spark new groups based on local interests
- Act as a Trustee
A full role description is available here: Committee Role: Pontefract Development Officer - Wakefield & District