The meeting today went really well. We are continuing to welcome several visitors and new members which is great. To help the new members we have introduced an induction pack and a ‘buddy’ system which we hope will make them feel immediately at home and part of the group. The speaker today was Linda King … Continue reading →

Friday 17th June 2016 was party night, and what a night we had. Members of Seaham and District U3A, along with family and friends, celebrated the group’s first birthday with a party held in Seaham Town Hall. There was a quiz, a raffle, a buffet and even a birthday cake followed by great music and … Continue reading →

Despite the bad weather 7 members went to Crook Hall today. The tour included a visit to the Hall. What a beautiful view from the house with Durham cathedral centre stage. We then had lunch in the cafe and following this we were taken around the gardens by the present owner of the hall. The … Continue reading →

The meeting today was a little unusual in that the speaker, Ron Lawson, did not really speak much but instead showed pictures of Seaham and District pubs and then Sunderland in the Swinging Sixties. The pictures of Seaham and District included pubs, restaurants and off licenses in Seaham, Murton, Hawthorn, Dalton-le-Dale and Seaton. The pictures … Continue reading →

Sunny Afternoon tells the captivating take of how the Kinks rose to stardom and features all their iconic hits. It is to be performed at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland and we have managed to book 20 seats for the matinee performance on 6th October. The tickets are £25 each. Anyone interested in reserving a … Continue reading →

Today’s meeting included our first Annual General Meeting – and what a great meeting we had! It started with the Chairman and the Treasurer each giving their annual report, the new committee for the year 2016/2017 were introduced to the members and then there was the opportunity for everyone to ask questions. With the business … Continue reading →

It is Seaham and District U3A first birthday and to celebrate we are having a party on Friday 17th June 2016. The event is to be held in Seaham Town Hall from 7pm till late. There will be a disco, buffet, raffle, quiz and a licensed bar all for £10 per person. Tickets are now … Continue reading →