🌿 U3A Litter Picking Group – Join Us! 🌿Making a visible difference to our local area – one bag at a time! Last month, we were lucky with the weather and had a lovely morning out litter picking. Starting opposite Aldi, we worked our way down to behind Bells Fish Shop. There were just five … Continue reading →

CASTLE HOWARD The final Garden Outing for this year will be to Castle Howard on Wed 3rd September. We will be taking names and a £5 deposit at the monthly meeting on the 30th July. More information below… Wed 6th August – Dilston Physics Gardens plus visits to Corbridge/Heighley Gate Nursery. Taking payment at the Monthly … Continue reading →

This month’s outing for the Garden Group was a delightful visit to the stunning Fountains Abbey. Although the day began with a few showers, we were fortunate that the weather soon took a turn for the better. The sun broke through the clouds and graced us with its warmth for the rest of the day, … Continue reading →

The Next walk for the walking club will be this coming Thursday 3rd July Circular walk from Rainton Meadows. – approx. 5.5m – easy going – allow 2.5 hours. Meet at Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre ( DH4 YPU) for 0930 start. Continue reading →

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear u3a member, Joan Donkin. Joan was a much-loved member of our group, known for her warmth, kindness, and wonderful sense of humour. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with … Continue reading →

Welcome to our latest garden trip! Earlier this month, we headed off to Thornton Gardens and Eggleston Nursery and Gardens. The weather? Well… let’s just say it was windy, cold, and very, very wet — and with not much shelter, we got thoroughly soaked! But honestly, it didn’t matter — the gardens were absolutely beautiful, … Continue reading →

Correction… The deposit for The Copt Hill – Thursday 7th August is £10 and not £5 as previously stated. Continue reading →