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.
Another rainy day for the Art Appreciation visit to the Laing Gallery in Newcastle. The visit was brought to life by the knowledgeable, passionate and humorous guided tour by Jean from the Gallery’s Friends Group. We saw some amazing artwork with many highlights including some world class pre-raphaelite paintings, a Reynolds lady, a Gaugin and … Continue reading
From the shores of Sicily to …… Venice in the North. Six great wines from Italy made for the most pleasurable event at our last Wine Tasting evening. I have never found learning so much fun! Fantastic company with laughter from start to finish accompanied by tasty antipasti. Big thanks to Chris and Sheila for … Continue reading
First outing of social group to BBC Newcastle. We were taken around studio by Mark. Great guide. Shown Radio Newcastle. Members took part in radio play and also presented news, sport and weather. Then we were taken to television studio where Look north, Sunday politics, late night football are produced. This was a great tour. … Continue reading
Another meeting, another poem and another great success. Our monthly meetings are very well attended – not surprising as we have had some great speakers. Today was a talk on the George Elmy Lifeboat. A presentation which was both interesting and emotional. The next speaker at the September meeting is to be Norman Kirtlan from … Continue reading
With our first visit under our belt here is what our group had to say about the Sunderland Canaletto! Continue reading
A group of thirteen Members attended an arranged visit to Sunderland Magistrates Court on Wednesday 12th of August. It was a glorious sunny day and we spent a few minutes outside enjoying the sun and looking around Keel Square with its spurting fountains. We chatted away happily until we were lead into the court building, … Continue reading
Bill Coates will give a talk on the “George Elmy” lifeboat during our general meeting on the 26th of August. Continue reading
