The Rayleigh u3a will hold its first monthly meeting of the year on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, at The Mill Arts & Events Centre in Rayleigh, Essex. The meeting serves as the main hub for retired and semi‑retired residents to socialise and explore new hobbies together.
Attendees can hear from guest speakers and sign up for more than 30 different interest groups, ranging from local history to technology. Rayleigh u3a (the Rayleigh University of the Third Age) is run by volunteers and focuses on helping local people stay connected and continue learning after they have finished full‑time work. The organisation is a registered charity (no. 1134068).
The meeting is held at the Mill (historically known as Mill Hall), which was protected for community use following the local ‘Save Mill Hall’ campaign and was listed as an Asset of Community Value. Visitors can also make use of the recently reopened café inside the building during their visit.
Doors open at 1:30 PM for a 1:45 PM start, and the event usually wraps up by about 4:00 PM. There is typically a small £2 entry fee at the door to cover venue hire and refreshments.
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