u3a

St Helens

Events

General Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, starting at 10.30 a.m., unless otherwise stated. There will usually be a speaker of general interest, and then an opportunity for members to sign up to groups, renew their membership, or just chat with friends. Meetings are held in the Sanctuary at the United Reformed Church.

 

Drop In Sessions are on the 4th Wednesday of every month, in the Lower Hall at the United Reformed Church, from 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon, which is another opportunity to join and to sign up for groups or events and to meet up with other members. Refreshments available. There is limited parking at the venue.

PLEASE NOTE IF YOU PARK AT THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR CAR IN THE CHURCH BEFORE ATTENDING YOUR GROUP OR EVENT - there is no charge for parking but a failure to register will result in a large fine!!

SOCIAL EVENTS

Our Social team have been busy planning a program of events for 2025/6. As soon as venues and timings are confirmed the events will show in the Events diary below. Meanwhile here are provisonal dates and events.

  • Tenpin Bowling - 6th May
  • Quiz - 15th May
  • Historic Pub Walk - 5th June
  • Family Fun Day - 25th July
  • Ceilidh - 18th September
  • Race Night - 23rd October

Forthcoming events

27th May 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Drop- in Event
Drop-in mornings are an opportunity to find out more about our u3a and the u3a movement, pay for any interesting building trips, theatre visits and social events or renew your […]
Cost: donation for refreshments
5th June 2026
Social
Join us for our upcoming Historic Pub Walk on Friday, 5th May. It is a great chance to enjoy some historic and interesting pubs (some could say eccentric), good conversation […]
18th June 2026
Gardening Group Visit
The Gardening Club are having a trip to Harlow Carr in Harrogate on Thursday, 18th June. Entry is free as St Helens u3a are members of the RHS. The cost […]
Cost: £18 - payment needed by end of April
Booking Required
18th June 2026
2:00 pm
Theatre Visit
 London,1666 The theatres are alive, the monarchy, in the shape of Charles II, is restored and women are finally allowed to be on stage.    Orange seller, wit and trailblazer […]
Cost: £26.00 no transport provided .Pay before 28th May
Booking Required
23rd June 2026
Interesting Buildings Visit
The Park consists of 70 acres of woodland encompassing the agricultural, social and industrial heritage of the area. Also on the site is the ancient Basingwerk Abbey which was founded […]
Cost: Coach and admission is £29.
Booking Required
14th July 2026
Interesting Buildings Visit
Lyme Park is a vast estate in Disley, Cheshire, managed by the National Trust. It is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It has a grand […]
Cost: £37 for non-National Trust members and £18.50 for members
Booking Required
25th July 2026
Social
This is a first for St Helens u3a and we hope you, your family and friends will all come along to support the event. It is both a celebration of […]
12th August 2026
2:30 pm
Theatre Visit
The matinee starts at 2.30 p.m. and the coach leaves Birchley Street at 9.30a.m. We have booked 40 tickets and we have a 53-seater coach which gives members who wish […]
Cost: Ticket and coach £49 Coach (return) only £13
Booking Required
7th September 2026
to 11th September 2026
Holiday
This holiday for our members has been organised by the Interesting Buildings Group working withthe 'just for groups' travel company. Further details can be found on the flyer (click HERE)and […]
Cost: See flyer for details
Booking Required
8th October 2026
1:30 pm
Theatre Visit
This was written by Arthur Miller and is one of the greatest plays of the 20th century. It is a powerful story and is contemporary as well as timeless. It […]
Cost: £31 no transport provided. payment due by end of June.
Booking Required
28th October 2026
2:00 pm
Theatre Visit
David Threlfall plays King Lear in this Shakespeare play which is part of the 50TH Anniversary of the ROYAL EXCHANGE MANCHESTER.
Cost: £49 No transport provided, limited number of ticters
Booking Required

Social Events

Our 60s/70s night in April and the winners of the Annual Quiz in May. Social events enjoyed by all.