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Burnley & District u3a runs 24 groups around Burnley.
Burnley and District u3a was formed in 2007 and had around 240 members and 23 interest groups in January 2026, drawn from Burnley and the surrounding townships including Nelson, Colne, Padiham and the Rossendale Valley. There is no formal tuition: the emphasis is on shared learning and participation, alongside groups for social and recreational activities. A monthly open meeting is held at the Unity Centre on Church Street in Padiham, with a talk followed by refreshments and the monthly newsletter. A varied programme of outings is arranged to theatres, exhibitions and places of interest, and the branch keeps links with neighbouring u3as. Limited parking is available behind the Unitarian Chapel with an overflow car park behind the pub across the road.
- Newcomers Membership is open to everyone in their third age regardless of background, and no qualifications are needed. Visitors can come to the monthly open meeting.
- Who it is for People who have finished working full time.
- Cost, as stated 25 Aug 2026 There is no charge for members at the monthly meeting, and visitors pay a small entry fee of £2
This week
- Mon 16 Nov, 10:00am Painting For Pleasure Padiham Road Methodist Church Members
- Mon 16 Nov, 10:00am Book Group The Unity Centre Members
- Tue 17 Nov, 10:30am Exercise for Wellbeing The Unity Centre Members
- Wed 18 Nov, 10:00am Craft Group The Unity Centre Members
- Fri 20 Nov, 10:00am Ukulele Padiham Road Methodist Church Members
- Fri 20 Nov, 10:30am Walking Members
All groups
- Book Group On Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm 3rd Monday of the month Members at The Unity Centre →
- Coffee Club Monthly on Wednesday mornings 11:00 am 2nd Thursday of the Month Members
- Craft Group Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm 3rd Wednesday of the month Members at The Unity Centre →
- Exercise for Wellbeing On Tuesday mornings 10:30 am 1st and 3rd Tuesday Members at The Unity Centre →
- Folk Dancing On Thursday afternoons First & third Thursday Members
- French Conversation On Thursday afternoons 1:45 pm Rhoda Gouldsbrough MembersWaiting list
- German pre-intermediate On Tuesday afternoons Second and fourth Tuesday Members
- Hand Bell Ringing On Wednesday afternoons First and third Wednesday Members
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- History Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:30 am-12:00 pm First Thursday Members at The Unity Centre →
- Indoor Bowls On Thursday mornings 1st and 3rd Thursdays MembersWaiting list at Padiham Road Methodist Church →
- Indoor Bowls 2 On Thursday afternoons 1:00 pm Members at Padiham Road Methodist Church →
- Knitting and Crochet On Monday mornings 10.00 on 2nd and 4th Mondays Members at The Unity Centre →
- Lunch Bunch A monthly get-together for lunch at different venues. Contact Anne on 07597 955474. Members
- Outings Status: Active, open to new members Coordinator: Howard Mitchell When: See events list Welcome to the Outings Group! We would love to have your company on our… Members
- Painting For Pleasure On Monday mornings 10:00 am First and third Monday Members at Padiham Road Methodist Church →
- Philosophy Group On Tuesday mornings 10:00 am 10.00 am on 2nd Tuesday Members at The Unity Centre →
- Photography On Friday afternoons 2:00 pm Second Friday of each month Members at The Unity Centre →
- Quiz On Monday afternoons Third Monday Members at Padiham Road Methodist Church →
- Scrabble On Wednesday afternoons 1:30 pm-3:30 pm Wednesday alternate weeks Members
- Singing for pleasure On Monday mornings Contact Ann Bullas Members at The Unity Centre →
- Spanish – Intermediate On Friday mornings Second and fourth Friday MembersWaiting list
- Spanish Beginners On Monday afternoons 2nd and 4th Monday Members at Padiham Road Methodist Church →
- Ukulele On Friday mornings 10:00 am First and third Friday Members at Padiham Road Methodist Church →
- Walking On Friday mornings 10:30 am First and third Friday Members
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