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.
Whilst out walking last week (4th August) at Causey Arch and surrounding area the walking group came across a little treasure called Birkheads Secret Garden. Where is it and what is there? Three acres of garden situated between Beamish Museum and Tanfield Railway. There is a coffee shop as well as a gift shop. How … Continue reading
As previously announced, we are offering a free U3A diary for 2017 to our members. In order for you to get your free diary you must give your name to Sheila Merchant so that the correct number of diaries can be ordered. Sheila will be taking names at the members meeting on Wednesday 31st August. … Continue reading
North York Railways “War Weekend” Day Trip to Pickering and Whitby Why not join us for a day trip to experience the war time festivities at PICKERING on Saturday the 15th of October 2016. The Cost is £14.50p.p Only a few places left We will leave SEAHAM at 8.30 am and journey straight to … Continue reading
VISIT TO ENERGY FROM WASTE CENTRE, TEESSIDE. A few places are still available for a trip to the Energy from Waste depot at Teesside which has been arranged for Friday, 5th August, 10 am to 1 pm. Whilst this follows on from the trip to the Recycling Depot at Gateshead, there is no need to … Continue reading
Another great meeting with excellent speakers. Today we had three ladies – one a current magistrate and the other two being retired magistrates. They started with an exercise which included participation from our members who had to decide from given offences which ones were more or less serious than the offence of ‘selling drugs’. This … Continue reading
There are still seats left for this trip to Pickering. 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 … Continue reading
There has been mention of a new ‘Walking with Dogs’ group for those members who have dogs but feel unable to join the Walking Group. The website “thisisdurham.com” has lots of ideas for dog friendly walks and cafes and pubs. Anyone interested in joining such a group please contact: k.shawlx@gmail.com or 07851396072 Continue reading
