Welcome to the website of the Harborough Welland u3a
You can use this website to find out about and participate in the wide range of programmes and activities that we offer to people no longer in full-time employment in and around Market Harborough.
Our mission is to make lifelong learning and the enjoyment of leisure time and recreational activities a reality for all members.
Latest News
Jonathan Chappell
Jonathan died peacefully at home on 1st September 2025, aged 73 years. Jonathan was a long term U3A member and ran a number of groups, including the ‘Songs of Leonard Cohen’. A Service to celebrate his life will be held…
Conversation between Liz Thackray and Eric Midwinter.
Liz Thackray, Chair of the Third Age Trust, and Eric Midwinter, one of u3a’s co-founders, talk about the origins of the u3a movement and how it has developed. Click here to see Liz and Eric’s interview
u3a Friends Newsletter
View the latest u3a Friends Newsletter here. In particular see the Friends Impact section.
HWu3a SPECIAL EVENTS WEEK – ALL ACTIVITIES FREE!
National u3a Week will be celebrated by HWu3a from Monday 22nd – Saturday 27th September with 5 days’ worth of events – and they’re all free! This is a great opportunity to show what HWu3a is all about and also…
Come and watch
HWu3a’s Strictly Ukuleles Busking Bring your friends Saturday 30th August 2025, 11.15 am – 1.00 pm Under the Old Grammar School, Market Harborough Another first! HWu3a’s Strictly Ukuleles will be performing in the centre of Market Harborough. So bring your…
Speaker Secretary Vacancy
Are you a good communicator and organiser? Do you enjoy meeting people and hearing about their lives, experiences and adventures? If so, then this position may be ideal for you. Our current Speaker Secretary, Tessa Thompson, is reluctantly standing down…
Upcoming Events
Special Events Week: Parkrun or Parkwalk
Sat 20th September: 8:45 amGet Together
Mon 22nd September: 10:30 am – 12:00 pmSpecial Events Week: Croquet comes to Harborough
Tue 23rd September: 11:00 am – 3:40 pmSpecial Events Week: ‘Petanque in the Park Afternoon’
Wed 24th September: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmSpecial Events Week: Walks Day
Thu 25th September: 10:00 am – 4:00 pmMarket Harborough Fairtrade
Mon 13th October: 10:30 am – 12:00 pmGet Together
Mon 27th October: 10:30 am – 12:00 pmFrom Mozart to Metallica – a Journey through Musical Genres
Mon 10th November: 10:30 am – 12:00 pmGet Together
Mon 24th November: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm