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A Thank You.

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Both the Crochet and Sewing groups were visited recently by Sharon Smith from the charity Rise Above Cancer who work under the banner of Macmillan and provide help and support for cancer victims at Sunderland and South Tyneside hospitals. Sharon thanked the members for their donations of handmade items which help to raise funds, the … Continue reading →

Northumbria u3a Information

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1. Call for new u3a Council members Members are invited to apply to take up a role on the new Council and Board. To allow future elections to happen in a phased manner and avoid a cliff edge of all members stepping down at once, we would like some members to serve shortened terms of … Continue reading →

A Visit To Thorp Perrow

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Last month the Photography Group visited the beautiful Thorp Perrow Arboretum in Bedale. This is a favourite place for both the Garden and the Photography groups to visit because the Autumnal colours are breathtaking, there is also a fun Halloween trail which only adds to the interest, in fact it’s a lovely place to visit … Continue reading →

The Lunch Club

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The Lunch Club has had a successful year and members have dined out and enjoyed delicious lunches at the following venues.. Seaton Lane InnThe Mill Inn HoughtonHoughton Golf CourseValentinos PeterleeThe Royal George Peterlee Hardwicke Hall Manor The Lunch Club will close if no one steps up to run the group. We need one or more … Continue reading →

Volunteers Needed

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Shaw Trust in Seaham are looking for two or three new volunteers to help out for around four hours a week as well as someone happy to be a keyholder and act as a volunteer supervisor for around 8 hours a week. The shop is busy with a lovely team of volunteers but we do … Continue reading →