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.
To blow the cobwebs away after our General Meeting the Stroller Group donned their walking shoes and warm coats to explore Hawthorn Dene. Plenty of chat and frequent pauses to enjoy the autumnal beauty was the order of the day. Pictures provided by Pam Sharpe: Continue reading
The Black Truffle cafe and boutique on North Terrace in Seaham are holding a Ladies Night on Wednesday November 11th at 7 30pm. There will be a glass of wine/juice/ coffee on arrival and a buffet, with a mini fashion show to introduce the boutique’s new arrivals for the autumn/ winter with 10% off purchases. … Continue reading
At our Patchwork/Embroidery group Oct 27th we started a crocheting workshop as some of the group expressed an interest in learning a new crafting skill. Looking forward to seeing their homework on the 3rd of November – a double crochet swatch!! Sheila Merchant Here are some of the group hard at work. Continue reading
On Saturday the 24th of October seven members of the Local History Group attended the “Steam Day” at Ryhope Engine Museum. The museum is based on the Ryhope Pumping Station which was built in 1868 to supply water to the Sunderland area. The station ceased operation in 1967 – after 100 years of continuous use. … Continue reading
In 1132 thirteen monks came to Yorkshire to found an abbey that would be one of the richest in Europe. In 2015 ten members of Seaham and District U3A came to view the splendour of Fountains Abbey, the magnificence of the gardens and the newly installed modern sculptures that are the ‘Folly’. It was a … Continue reading
A few pics to remember the fab time we had strolling around Dalton le Dale Park. Ladies who …Park! Armless Autumn Smiles Pictures supplied by Pam Sharpe. Continue reading
The meeting held on Wednesday 30th September was great. I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did. Norman Kirtlan was the speaker and gave a wonderful, funny and very entertaining presentation on Victorian customs and forensics. He told of how people behaved and their beliefs when death occurred with questions thrown in around … Continue reading
