Groups
To find out more information about individual groups that are still being set up go to the Contact page and send a message to the Groups Coordinator.
MAKE NEW FRIENDS, LEARN NEW THINGS & ENJOY LIFE
There are approximately 20+ activity groups available to Blyth & District U3A members, although some groups close for August & during the winter. As we expand there will be a greater interest in other groups and this will be conveyed to members at our monthly meetings.
Most groups meet on a monthly basis. Please note that members may be disappointed if the groups are full, please contact the group coordinator to ascertain space. Also to join a group you MUST be a member of the Blyth and District U3A. The membership form can be downloaded on the Links page. Members of other U3A's can join but will pay a reduced members fee.
We are looking to start yet more groups very soon, if YOU have any ideas for new groups please let the Group Coordinator know via the Contact Page. You don't have to have any qualifications other than an interest or hobby to form a group and be a group leader.
Please check out below for relevant group for details of times and venues etc.
Read the group notes by clicking on the group name for extra info
Note that Groups with an asterisk *, will require a small cover charge to cover the cost of hall hire etc
THE ARTS APPRECIATION GROUP’S TRIP TO CHERRYBURN 19TH OCTOBER
The long-awaited trip to Cherryburn finally arrived!!
The trip provided an opportunity to see the birthplace of the renowned Northumbrian artist Thomas Bewick, wood engraver and naturalist, who revolutionised print art in Georgian England.
The team at Cherryburn were so helpful and welcoming. Norma’s talks to the groups were absolutely brilliant – she brought Bewick’s story to life. There were sketches of his very unpromising start at school to his hugely successful career in Newcastle. We also got an opportunity to visit the print room where a demonstration of Bewick’s craft was provided.
Brunch/lunch was provided by Buddie’s Tea Room where there was another warm welcome and a fabulous selection of home-made food.
The weather may not have been wonderful but the day certainly was!!
A huge thank you to Vanessa and Anne for all their help and a special mention to Elizabeth who provided the atmospheric photos of the day.
A further outing has been scheduled for December 4th when the Arts Appreciation and Theatre Groups have joined forces for a trip to the Phoenix Theatre.
There are further outings planned for Spring/Summer 2024 – look out for updates nearer the time.
Group List | |||
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Art Appreciation* Thursday p.m. 3rd Thurs @ 1.30pm | Thursday p.m. 3rd Thurs @ 1.30pm | Book Club Wednesday a.m. Blyth library 2nd Wed/mth | Wednesday a.m. Blyth library 2nd Wed/mth |
Bridge club Friday p.m. Blyth GC 1 & 3 Fri | Friday p.m. Blyth GC 1 & 3 Fri | Card Making Thursday a.m. Leaders home 2 & 4 Thurs | Thursday a.m. Leaders home 2 & 4 Thurs |
Creative writing Group Monday p.m. Blyth Library 1230-3pm 2nd Mon | Monday p.m. Blyth Library 1230-3pm 2nd Mon | Day Trips Group Thursday a.m. TBA as and when | Thursday a.m. TBA as and when |
Games* St Marys 1-3 pm 3rdMon,4thWed | St Marys 1-3 pm 3rdMon,4thWed | Genealogy* Wednesday a.m. Blyth Library 10-12 1We & 3Th | Wednesday a.m. Blyth Library 10-12 1We & 3Th |
German (for beginners am & pm) Tuesday a.m. At leaders home in S. Beach am | Tuesday a.m. At leaders home in S. Beach am | Knit & natter Tuesday a.m. Wallaw (Wetherspoons) 10-1230 | Tuesday a.m. Wallaw (Wetherspoons) 10-1230 |
Let's Paint group 1 Monday p.m. Leaders home 1330 to 1530 | Monday p.m. Leaders home 1330 to 1530 | Let's Paint group 2 Monday p.m. Leaders home 1330 to 1530 | Monday p.m. Leaders home 1330 to 1530 |
Line dancing* Tuesday p.m. Blyth Town FC 13.30-15.00. | Tuesday p.m. Blyth Town FC 13.30-15.00. | Local History Group* Wednesday p.m. St Marys hall 1300-1500 | Wednesday p.m. St Marys hall 1300-1500 |
Lunch club A Thursday p.m. Monthly (1st Thu@ 1pm) | Thursday p.m. Monthly (1st Thu@ 1pm) | Lunch Club B Wednesday p.m. 2nd Wed @12:30pm | Wednesday p.m. 2nd Wed @12:30pm |
Mahjong Friday a.m. Blyth Golf Club 10am | Friday a.m. Blyth Golf Club 10am | Quiz Group* Monday p.m. 1.30pm, 2nd Mon. St Marys hall | Monday p.m. 1.30pm, 2nd Mon. St Marys hall |
Tai Chi (beginners)* Thursday a.m. St Marys Hall 1030-1200 | Thursday a.m. St Marys Hall 1030-1200 | Tai Chi Class* Monday a.m. St Mary’s Hall 1030-1200 | Monday a.m. St Mary’s Hall 1030-1200 |
Theatre Group See events | See events | Walking | |
Walking Football* Tuesday p.m. Blyth Town FC | Tuesday p.m. Blyth Town FC |
Timetable Summary | ||
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Day | Morning | Afternoon |
Monday | Tai Chi Class* | Creative writing Group Let's Paint group 1 Let's Paint group 2 Quiz Group* |
Tuesday | German (for beginners am & pm) Knit & natter | Line dancing* Walking Football* |
Wednesday | Book Club Genealogy* | Local History Group* Lunch Club B |
Thursday | Card Making Day Trips Group Tai Chi (beginners)* | Art Appreciation* Lunch club A |
Friday | Mahjong | Bridge club |