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
Jordan Jammers, Feb 28th at Desborough Library
Sat 28th February 2026 : 7:30 pm Tickets are £5 each (cash only, please, at either venue) and can be purchased from Desborough Library and Community Hub from early January during normal opening hours. Alternatively, come along to the Methodist Church, Northampton Road, Market…
December Meeting – Christmas Season Celebration
In case you missed it – this was a joyful occasion – and all the entertainment was supplied by HWu3a talent – Truly a case of BY THE MEMBERS FOR THE MEMBERS!There were many longtime favourites along with a few…
Online Quiz Report. 13/12/2025
The quizmaster was delighted to admit nearly 20 teams into the Zoom session on Friday evening. He was even more pleased that there were no major disasters or gremlins to mar proceedings. It has been nearly three years since the…
National u3a week success
“We’ve had 26 new members join in the past month, double the norm for this time of year,“ reports Louise Elsome, Chair, HWu3a. “I’m sure there’s a direct link to all the events HWu3a has taken part in, including the…
A 25th Anniversary Celebration
The regular monthly Get Together of Harborough Welland u3a (HWu3a) on 22nd September 2025 marked the start of u3a week but, more importantly, also a 25th anniversary celebration. The showing of a special film was the culmination of two very…
Upcoming Events
Stella Renwick, Charity Manager of Home-Start South Leicestershire
Mon 9th February: 10:30 am – 11:45 amHWu3a Get Together – Refreshments, meet new and existing members and find out about group activities
Mon 23rd February: 10:00 am – 11:45 amJordan Jammers – Live music at Desborough Library
Sat 28th February: 7:30 pm‘’My Amazing Journey to Antarctica’ by Dave Pinion
Mon 9th March: 10:30 am – 11:45 amHWu3a Get Together – Refreshments, meet new and existing members and find out about group activities
Mon 23rd March: 10:00 am – 11:45 amAGM followed by Colin Cohen, – ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’
Mon 13th April: 10:30 am – 11:45 amHWu3a Get Together – Refreshments, meet new and existing members and find out about group activities
Mon 27th April: 10:00 am – 11:45 am‘Barrow to Baghdad and Back’ by Philip Caine
Mon 11th May: 10:30 am – 11:45 amSpring bank holiday – no meeting
Mon 25th May: 12:00 am – 12:00 pm‘A Solo Walk across Africa’ by Fran Sandham
Mon 8th June: 10:30 am – 11:45 am