Networks
Groups
In addition to the Regional Networks (below) some Groups in individual u3as are open to members of other u3as in the region. These can be seen here: Groups
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Networks in Northumbria Region
| Subject Networks | Contact | Meetings |
| Art Appreciation/History (Zoom) | Catherine Stevenson | |
| Birdwatching | Colin Freeman | at least once a month |
| Creative Writing (Zoom) | Cecilia Coulson | monthly 4th Thurs |
| Geology (Zoom) | Elizabeth Devon | monthly 3rd Tues |
| iPad Users (Zoom) | Sue Willoughby | monthly 1st Thurs |
| IT (Information Technology) | Mo Brown | 10:30 am every Tues |
| Real Ale Appreciation | Nigel Collins | 2nd & 4th Thurs |
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| Role Networks | Contact | |
| Groups Co-ordinators | Kathy Clegg | |
| Membership Secretaries | Ann Carr | |
| N. Northumberland | Mo Brown | |
| N. Northumberland Treas. & Bus. Secs. | Pam Turner | |
| S. Durham Chairs | Gaye Batiz | |
| S. Durham & Border Treasurers & Bus. Secs. | Jane Mathieson | |
| SE N'land & the Coast Chairs & Bus. Secs. | Catherine Stevenson | |
| Treasurers | Catherine Stevenson |
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S. Durham & Border Treasurers & Bus. Secs.
At our last meeting one of the topics discussed was Gift Aid, the first
hurdle being setting up your account with Inland Revenue which can take
some time. At our next meeting we will continue discussing setting up
Gift Aid, & any other subjects ask for by the members.
Our next meeting will be on Monday 22nd April at 10.30 at
Blackwell Grange Hotel, Grange Road, Darlington.
New members welcome.
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Art Appreciation
A great opportunity to meet with other members who have an interest in all types of art as well as learning about various ways to deliver a talk, engage members, gain participation and ensure there is a lot of enjoyment.
Don’t know anything about art but would like to come along? You will be very welcome and you’ll be surprised at how much you do know!
It is open to all members in the region.
Meeting by Zoom.
Contact Catherine Stevenson
Geology
This Network is new for 2024. It meets by Zoom at 10:30 on Tuesday mornings, 3rd Tues in the month.
Elizabeth Devon
Information Technology (IT)
This is a regional network but it has a webpage hosted by Newcastle u3a: IT (Information Technology)
iPad User Group
Click here iPad Users
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In addition there is an arrangement involving these U3As:
| Wessington, Washington, Houghton, Cestria | and Washington Village |
These U3As occasionally cooperate with events and some groups are shared. However, there are no regular meetings. Recent advice suggest that these U3As are best described as a cluster rather than a network.
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If you know of a network not mentioned above then please let us know about it. To start with, send an email using this link website
See what is happening nationally by clicking this link National Website Network Link or copying this address into your browser
https://www.u3a.org.uk/advice/u3a-networks
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Networks have been part of the u3a for a long time but their number and significance has been increasing over the last few years. In some regions Networks are so big and important that they have separate constitutions and their own web-sites.
Northumbria, our Region, is a formal Network, and has within it several informal networks. This website is a place where our Networks can promote themselves and exchange information.