Members Meeting

What another great meeting we had on Wednesday 30th March. The speaker was from the Friends of the Red Kites. The talk he gave was informative, interesting and in parts funny. This is what he spoke about: The Red Kite The red kite is one of Britain’s rarest and most spectacular birds, especially at close quarters. … Continue reading

Quiz Hosted by Durham U3A

Want to show off your general knowledge and take the opportunity to meet people from another U3A group? Then read on: Durham U3A are having a quiz and buffet at Bowburn Community centre on Monday 23rd May between 12:00 – 4:00pm. The cost of the outing is £8:50 per person. All Seaham and District members … Continue reading

The Pickering 1940s Wartime Weekend

Why not join us for a fantastic day out in Pickering for the 1940s Wartime Weekend? The trip is open to all members and will take place on Saturday 15th October 2016. The cost will be £14.50p which covers the cost of the return journey to Pickering by bus and also includes the tip! Anyone … Continue reading

BBC Tour Review

Another visit to the BBC studio in Newcastle, by some of our U3A members took place last week. This is a very popular outing and was in fact trip number 4! It was an excellent visit and another good day was had by all. Unfortunately, for now, this will be the last trip until the … Continue reading

KYNREN

Kynren an Epic Tale of England The visually stunning night show is an epic tale of 2000 years of English history. Imagine sitting in a massive open air amphitheatre, in the dark, with surround sound of some of the most evocative film music you have ever heard, a stage that is large enough to have … Continue reading

February Members Meeting

Today’s meeting was informative as well as very entertaining. We were told about the group’s first Annual General Meeting which will be held on Wednesday 27th April, as usual, at Seaham Town Hall. The meeting will start with the chairman’s report and the treasurers report before the election of the new committee whose term will … Continue reading

River Tyne Cruise with the Red Hatters

The Red Hatters are going on a Tyne cruise on Tuesday 7th June. The boat departs from the quayside at Newcastle at 11am, returning at 3pm. The cost of the cruise is £11.00 There are 12 places available so anyone wishing to go should pass their information onto: hutchinson.marie@ymail.com or by telephone to Kathryn Shaw … Continue reading