Seaford

Groups

For Data Protection reasons this site does not show members' email addresses. You are able to contact any committee member or organiser by sending an e-mail using the Committee page. Some contact details are on the monthly newsletter emailed to our members.

The full updated 2023/2024 Programme is on the Programme page above.

Seaford U3A runs three types of group: Home/Residence , Hall and Downs (D) How these groups work is detailed on the programme page above. (Language courses may be Home/Residence or Hall (H)

TO START FILLING YOUR DIARIES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

Rabbit Each spring we begin to compile a new programme of groups and activities to run from September into the following year.
A growing membership means a greater demand for groups and so we always need to expand the number available.

WHY YOU ARE NEEDED

Our range of interest groups depends entirely upon the input of members.
We can offer only what members volunteer. There is a wealth of creative talent and knowledge amongst members - please share your experience, your interests or hobbies for the benefit and enjoyment of others.
If you can't find a group that interests you, consider starting one yourself.
Advice and encouragement are always available, so if you're uncertain or have questions, please get in touch using the committee page above, and we can discuss the way forward.

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

Contact Tanya, the Group Coordinator, using the Committee page if:

  • you can suggest any new ideas or topics for groups
  • you are willing to run a group either on your own or with others
  • you and an existing group member and willing to run another one

There is always a demand for literary groups, creative writing, book groups, history, art history, music appreciation, languages, science. More unusual topics include varieties of collecting, armchair travellers, cryptic crosswords, genealogy, map reading, and learning sign language, to name but a few.

The idea behind a current popular group Exploring Artists could be expanded to include Exploring Authors, Notable Historical Figures, Inspiring Famous Women/Men, Inspiring Ancestors, Exploring Famous Buildings/Landmarks/Places - the possibilities are endless.

For those with dogs - perhaps Dog Walk Meet-ups? Craft groups such as patchwork, crotchet, scrapbooks and embroidery are also popular, as well as cookery and gardening.

We have had requests for help with IT skills - could someone offer a Brush-up your Computer Skills group?

Whatever your idea, get in touch and be part of an enjoyable year ahead as we pursue the u3a motto learn, laugh, live

DOWNS TALKS coming up are...

18 April Ref: D11: Leonardo de Vinci, a well subscribed talk by Kay Blackburn

23rd May Ref: D12: The Pubs and Inns of Seaford by Chris Conil.
Chris is a local film maker. This dramatized documentary talk is being premiered at the Downs and focuses on smuggling in the Seaford area with emphasis on the role of ale houses. Music and contributions by two u3a members.

27 June Ref: D13 Seaford Artist Eric Slater by James Trollope.
James is a TV producer, reporter and newspaper columnist.

PLEASE NOTE: 4 AND 11 April sessions by Kay Blackburn CANCELLED

TALKS ARE HELD AT THE DOWNS LEISURE CENTRE, Sutton Road, BN25 4QW from 2pm to about 4pm. The charge is £2 per person per talk. Please see How to Pay page above. You do not need to contact the organiser.

TEA PARTIES coming up are...

tea pict TEA PARTY TALKS ARE HELD AT THE CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB from 2pm to about 4pm. Snacks and refreshments are provided and you should book your place in advance with the organiser Rosemary Leech. The How to Pay page above gives details. The Cost is £4 per person us can use an Activities Payment Form, or the correct cash can be paid to Rosemary at the monthly Coffee Morning held at THE VIEW. It may be possible to pay at the door if the talk is not over subscribed.

8th April: EVA BRAUN. A German photographer who was the long time companion and briefly the wife of Adolf Hitler. by Melanie Gibson-Barton

NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS
These are the last Down Talks and Tea Parties for this season.
A new programme for 2024/25 will be sent to you by email. Paper copies will be available at coffee mornings.

BOOKING OTHER EVENTS OR OUTINGS
To join in events or outings please first contact the organiser by phone or email using the Committee page above or, sign up at our coffee morning at
The View, Southdown Road between 10am and 12pm. The How to Pay page above gives details.

The next coffee morning date: Wed 17 April at The View

NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE

Please send items to be included in the newsletter by the 12th of the month to Karen via the Committee page.

For details of all ongoing events or groups, please see the Programme Page above.

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Group List
Art Club
Friday p.m.
H1: Clare Craig
Friday p.m.
H1: Clare Craig
Book Group - Thursday's
Thursday p.m.
R15: Maggie McLean
Thursday p.m.
R15: Maggie McLean
Bridge
Thursday p.m.
H6: Sheila Ogden
Thursday p.m.
H6: Sheila Ogden
Canasta-Learn to play
Monday a.m.
R7: Pauline Steele
Monday a.m.
R7: Pauline Steele
Climate Change
Friday a.m.
R17: Robert Plank
Friday a.m.
R17: Robert Plank
Coffee Morning The View
Wednesday a.m.
10am to 12 noon
Wednesday a.m.
10am to 12 noon
Continuing Italian
Thursday a.m.
R10: Rosemary Leech
Thursday a.m.
R10: Rosemary Leech
Creative Writing(waiting list)
Tuesday p.m.
R12: Shirley Wallas
Tuesday p.m.
R12: Shirley Wallas
Current Affairs
Thursday a.m.
H3: Ralph Wood
Thursday a.m.
H3: Ralph Wood
Delight in Words
Tuesday p.m.
R13: Eleanor-Ann Jury
Tuesday p.m.
R13: Eleanor-Ann Jury
East European Soups -full
Friday a.m.
R6: Ewa Fothergill
Friday a.m.
R6: Ewa Fothergill
Economics/Politics Discussion
Wednesday p.m.
R0: Roger Oliver
Wednesday p.m.
R0: Roger Oliver
Exploring Artists (1) full
Monday p.m.
R2: Margaret Westwood
Monday p.m.
R2: Margaret Westwood
Exploring Artists (2) full
Monday p.m.
R3: Maggie Westwood
Monday p.m.
R3: Maggie Westwood
French Conversation
Friday p.m.
H10 Ursula Brunet
Friday p.m.
H10 Ursula Brunet
Games Club
Tuesday p.m.
(H) Karen Watts
Tuesday p.m.
(H) Karen Watts
Islamic Art (1)
Monday p.m.
R4: Maggie Westwood
Monday p.m.
R4: Maggie Westwood
Islamic Art (2)
Monday p.m.
R5: Maggie Westwood
Monday p.m.
R5: Maggie Westwood
Italian Conversation
Tuesday a.m.
R11: Elizabeth Kaye
Tuesday a.m.
R11: Elizabeth Kaye
Last Years of Charles 1
Thursday p.m.
R9: Mike Allen
Thursday p.m.
R9: Mike Allen
Mah Jong
Wednesday p.m.
H8: Heather Johnson/Rosie Eng
Wednesday p.m.
H8: Heather Johnson/Rosie Eng
Masterpieces British POSTPONED
Monday a.m.
H2: Kay Blackburn
Monday a.m.
H2: Kay Blackburn
Opera Appreciation
Monday a.m.
H11: John Cremona
Monday a.m.
H11: John Cremona
POSTPONED-War of the Roses
 R8: Beth Green
 R8: Beth Green
Recorder Group
Wednesday p.m.
H12: Nigel Goss
Wednesday p.m.
H12: Nigel Goss
Scrabble Group
Friday p.m.
H9: Rowena Auger
Friday p.m.
H9: Rowena Auger
Shakespeare's Othello
Monday p.m.
R14: Pat Foster
Monday p.m.
R14: Pat Foster
Table Tennis at the Downs
Wednesday a.m.
11am to 12 noon
Wednesday a.m.
11am to 12 noon
Ukulele - First Steps
Monday a.m.
R16: Anne Burrowes
Monday a.m.
R16: Anne Burrowes
Walking Group
Tuesday 
S1: Pauline Steele
Tuesday 
S1: Pauline Steele
Timetable Summary
Day MorningAfternoon
MondayCanasta-Learn to play   Masterpieces British POSTPONED   Opera Appreciation   Ukulele - First Steps   Exploring Artists (1) full   Exploring Artists (2) full   Islamic Art (1)   Islamic Art (2)   Shakespeare's Othello  
TuesdayItalian Conversation   Creative Writing(waiting list)   Delight in Words   Games Club  
WednesdayCoffee Morning The View   Table Tennis at the Downs   Economics/Politics Discussion   Mah Jong   Recorder Group  
ThursdayContinuing Italian   Current Affairs   Book Group - Thursday's   Bridge   Last Years of Charles 1  
FridayClimate Change   East European Soups -full   Art Club   French Conversation   Scrabble Group