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AGM Reminder
The Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 30th April 2024. Arrive from 10am, business starts at 10:30
North Biddick Social Club, Bonemill Lane, Washington, NE38 8AJ
There is a large carpark on the 'left' of the building and a public car park opposite.
Please compete the Google form to register:
AGM Registration
14/4/24
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Liz Thackray Visit and the QT Publication
An exclusive interview was published in edition 10 of The QT, released today (11/4/24).
Follow this link to view the whole edition FREE ...
The Liz Thackray interview is at the top of the page, titled "Lifelong learning in a myriad of ways".
This only remains available until the day before the release of edition 11 on Thursday 18 April. So, do not delay - do it today!
Liz joined a German class in Blyth, met crafters in Ashington, tested herself at a quiz in Newcastle, enjoyed poetry in Teesdale and finished off by visits to Saltburn and Guisborough to get an insight into earth studies and the opportunity to practise needlecraft."
Kelvin Rushworth
Former Public Relations Adviser, North East England.
11/4/24
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Memory Loss and Dementia - would you like to know more?
Wednesday, 15th May
Ceddesfeld Hall
Rectory Row, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2AE
Sedgefield u3a will be hosting a visit from the regional Alzheimer's Society on Wednesday, 15th May at 6 - 8pm in Ceddesfeld Hall when they will be sharing information, advice and support strategies to help us all to deal with this pernicious disease.
For more information click here: Alzheimer\'s Meeting
And/or email: Ray Manning
9/4/24
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Archaeology Workshop
There has been a surprisingly rapid response to this event such that the initial places have all been filled.
New registrations are being added to a wait list and we are trying to arrange a second event.
See Events page.
9/4/24
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Messenger - More Articles Needed
Please look at this file:
Messenger Notice
9/4/24
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Short Story Competition
All u3a members of Northumbria Region are invited to submit a short story, of no
more than 1,500 words, on the theme of the weather.
Your entry must be received by 12 noon on Monday 3rd June 2024.
The competition is free to enter.
More details, including Prizes and Rules and Regulations, can be found here:
Short Story Competition or contact Cecilia Coulson
7/4/24
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Little Theatre, Gateshead behind the scenes tour and talk
May 14th 2024 1pm – 3.30pm.
See Events page for details.
We now have 40 places booked and there are some left.
Contact Cecilia Coulson to register
7/4/24
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Fit for the Future
This is the latest from our Regional Trustee
Fit For the Future Update 6th April 2024
Jean Cubbin, 6/04/24
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Celebration of Music 6th June
Updated information click here: Regional Music Information
6/4/24
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Greek Language Group
Working towards a U3A Modern Greek Language group.
Tynedale is keen on setting up a Modern Greek group but has too few numbers alone. To make progress we will need to work with neighbouring groups or to reach out further across the region.
Before deciding what form the group should take and exactly how to proceed, the convenor would first love to hear from members anywhere in the Region to whom the idea appeals; and from any native greek speaker who could contribute.
Contact Dr Gavin Thoms, 07798 640456
31/3/24
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Turner Exhibition
The Northumbria Region u3a tours of the ‘Turner: Art, Industry and Nostalgia’ exhibition at the Laing Art Gallery are now fully booked. There will be more tours in the near future so keep looking at this website!
Catherine Stevenson, 31/3/24
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Fit for the Future Presentation
Click here to see the Fit for the Future presentation by Allan Walmsley. Then click the play icon in the centre of the screen and wait for the video to start. This might be a bit slow to start, depending on your internet connection.
Alternatively, and quicker, view on the National website (but you will need to log-in to view this area) and Allan's presentation is the first YouTube video on the page National Fit for the Future
The last slide welcomes thoughts and comments to be sent to governance@u3a.org.uk
17/2/24