The u3a is for people who are no longer in full time employment to come together and learn together, not for qualifications but for its own reward. There are over 900 U3As throughout the UK, find out more about this chapter based in the Seaham and District area.
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
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
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
Seaham and District Area U3A 