u3a

West Lakes

Events

Information about each group, including dates of future meetings, may be found on the individual group page. 

Indoor meetings and events often incur a small charge to cover refreshments, room rent and speaker fees where applicable. 

A monthly events bulletin will be emailed to all members who supply an email address.

You may contact the West Lakes U3A Cttee via: westlakesU3A@gmail.com.

Forthcoming events

1 May 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exercise
4 May 2026
10:00 AM
Exercise
Meet at Gosforth Hall at 10 am for a cycle ride followed by refreshments. NB: Bank Holiday Monday
4 May 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Exercise
Bank Holiday Monday - NO Tai Chi
5 May 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop
5 May 2026
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Meeting
This group will now take place on the first Tuesday of the month.
Venue: The Kellbank
Cost: Optional £4 for coffee
6 May 2026
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Meeting
The story of how a Carlisle factory made khaki dye for British Army uniforms in WWI.
Cost: £2
6 May 2026
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop
This Group is currently full. Michel Bussi - Code 612 - Qui a tué le Petit Prince? See the French Conversation Group page for further details
Venue: The Kellbank
Cost: £4
6 May 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Exercise
6 May 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exercise
7 May 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop
7 May 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exercise
Cost: £2
8 May 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop
8 May 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exercise
11 May 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Exercise
11 May 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exercise
12 May 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop
Theme: Woodlands. You may submit five photos on this theme to Nigel by Friday 8th May 2026
Cost: £2
13 May 2026
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop
This Group is currently full. Michel Bussi - Code 612 - Qui a tué le Petit Prince? See the French Conversation Group page for further details.
Venue: The Kellbank
Cost: £4
13 May 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Exercise
13 May 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exercise
14 May 2026
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Meeting
Showing a DVD of Simon Scharma's Bernini
Cost: £2
14 May 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exercise
Cost: £2
14 May 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop
18 May 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Exercise
19 May 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop
19 May 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop
20 May 2026
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop
This Group is currently full. Michel Bussi - Code 612 - Qui a tué le Petit Prince? See the French Conversation Group page for further details
Venue: The Kellbank
Cost: £4
20 May 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Exercise
20 May 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exercise
20 May 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop
21 May 2026
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Meeting
Boom - the history of explosives
Cost: £3
21 May 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exercise
Cost: £2
21 May 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Social
Cost: £1
Booking Required
22 May 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop
22 May 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exercise
25 May 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Exercise
Bank Holiday Monday - NO Tai Chi
26 May 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Outing
Places are strictly limited. Please apply to Ben for an LLWR Visitor Form if you wish to join in. Meet at LLWR Visitor Centre.You will not be admitted to the […]
Cost: £2
Booking Required
28 May 2026
9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Outing
Morning in the shops / museum at Ambleside, then enjoy lunch. Matinee performance at the Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness of Fourteen Again, a comedy. Book with Vera - limited […]
Cost: £30 - £40 according to seat choice
Booking Required
28 May 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop
This group is currently full.
Cost: £2
28 May 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exercise
Cost: £2
28 May 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop
30 June 2026
9:15 AM
to 30 June 2026
Outing
Visit to Leighton Hall, with soup and sandwiches on arrival. Coffee stop for one hour at Yew Tree Barn (antiques / gallery / cafe).
Cost: £35 including lunch (coffee extra)
Booking Required
28 July 2026
9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Outing
Enjoy a summer's day in Keswick for shopping or walking by the lake. In the afternoon, see a matinee performance of Nell Gwynn at the Theatre by the Lake. Book […]
Cost: To be confirmed
Booking Required