u3a

Garforth, Kippax & District

Our U3A Group has a lot to offer people no longer in full time employment or retired, who are looking to try new interests or develop their current ones with new friends. We have no lower age limit. Try any of our 35 varied, locally based interest groups. The full list is on the Groups Tab in the menu.

These are some of our Groups - The full List can be accessed from the GROUPS TAB

This is our Private FB Group Page. Joining Members will need their membership number

This is our Public Facebook Page which anyone can view

GARFORTH KIPPAX DISTRICT U3A

Prospective Members are welcome to attend these meetings

Forthcoming events

3rd December 2025
1:30 pm
Meeting
7th January 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
This will be a Social meeting with Picture Quiz
4th February 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
Speaker Mary Smith - Subject- Childhood Wartime Experiences.
4th March 2026
1:30 pm
Meeting
Speaker - Michael Astrop- Birth of Great British Food Brands

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Information Links

There are various links on this page to the u3a National site which identify some of the many features, topics, events and learning opportunities in which members can get involved. By following the links you will see the full reports.

The u3a Story

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.

u3a Website

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u3a Friends

u3a Friends is an exciting new initiative to bring together stories and interests from across the u3a movement; to use our collective voice to change lives and to share exclusive member offers with our exclusive Friends Extra benefits program.

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Learning Opportunities

National Learning Programme

u3a offers members learning opportunities both locally and nationally, in person and online. From online events, creative writing competitions and photography challenges to networking opportunities there is more on offer than you might realise. 

How to Guides

Please find below links to a number of useful guides written by u3a members and from around the web. Reference to these products/services do not constitute an endorsement or imply a recommendation by the Third Age Trust.

Interest Groups on Line IGO

Interest Groups Online (abbreviated as IGO) is an online u3a community that gives you the opportunity to join groups, talks and courses from the comfort of your home.

Like with a u3a, the activities are run by members and are a great way to meet people from all across the u3a movement.

Subject Advisers

Convenors may find this useful

We have over 80 advisers who are available to help you and your interest group.  

Events

National & Current Events

We have many different types of events on offer, including online, to enthuse and inform our members on a range of interesting subjects. We’re proud to offer high-quality, interactive events that engage our members. 

Online Learning Events

u3a members can join a wide range of online talks, workshops and courses for free with their membership!

u3a Pod Cast

Listen to our monthly radio series on u3a You Tube and other Podcast platforms. New episodes an 17th of each month

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