Tynedale

What's On

IMPORTANT
!NEW VENUE FOR THE MONTHLEY MEETING As membership and attendance at the monthly meeting has increased we have outgrown the space at the Abbey and so from the April meeting we have moved to HEXHAM MART. We realise that this may cause problems for some members. If you will have difficulties please contact us.

OUR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS

These take place at HEXHAM MART at 2 pm on the first Tuesday of each month (except August). Guests and potential members are more than welcome to attend these talks. Please make yourself known when entering and a committee member will help you find your way around.

Next Meeting: 2.00 pm Tuesday 7th May at HEXHAM MART
Topic Beginners Guide to the Galaxy, Professor Pete Edwards, Durham University

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COFFEE MORNING for new and prospecive members
April 19th, at 10.30 in the Priors Hall at Hexham Abbey
There will be a series of brief presentations about what the u3a does, so if you’ve joined recently and not been to one of these before, please do come along.
Also, if you know of anybody who might be interested in joining, they will be made very welcome.
Please let John Dark, the membership secretary (tyneu3amemsec1@gmail.com) know you are coming

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u3a OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND TYNEDALE

We have a variety of Tynedale events and outings coming up in the next few months (listed below) but there are also lots of u3a opportunities further afield. To find out more check out u3a Beyond Tynedale
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ADDITIONAL OPEN TALK organised by the Environment Group
Cleaning the West Allen river of metals from the mining past in the North Pennines

WHERE - Priory room at the Abbey.
WHEN - 2.00pm on April 30th

A talk by Hugh Potter, the National WAMM (Water and Abandoned Metal Mines) programme lead from the Environment Agency and Janet Brand the Coal Authority project manager.

The talk will include:
1. Landscaping choices
2. Procurement
3. Surveys across the seasons
4. Landscapes – peat / National Landscapes
5. Architecture and aesthetics
6. Traffic and weather
7. 3rd party engagement
8. Dynamic rivers
9. Partnership working and aspirations

This talk is now full.

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GARDEN PARTY
Corbridge Cricet Club
1pm 10th July
Details to follow

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OUTINGS and EVENTS

Barton Grange and Lancashire Canal Cruise
15th May £34.50
Enjoy a scenic country cruise with stunning views of the Bowland Hills along with sightings of the resident canal bird life. Free time to explore the extensive Barton Grange Garden Centre.
Coach picks up Chollerford, Corbridge, Hexham, Haydon Bridge and Haltwhistle.
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Ushaw College
Wednesday June 5th
Ushaw college are putting together a house, library, garden and lunch package:
£20 for the admission to the house and library and £9.50 for a lunch of soup, sandwich and cake.
Total cost - £29.50 per person.
10.45 Arrival, 11.00 Guided tour of the grounds, house and chapels
1.00 Lunch in the refectory, 2.00 Tour of the "Old library".
3.00 Depart
Let Wendy Dale know by April 5th tel 01434 606215
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Blenheim Palace Flower Show
21 - 23 June 2024. (3 day visit with the Flower Show on the 22nd).
Cost £289, B & B plus dinner Single room supplement £70.
Hotel - 4 star, Courtyard Marriott Oxford South.

Auckland Castle
Wednesday 18th July
There are two types of ticket available plus an optional guided tour.
Ticket 1: Castle and Faith Museum, Gardens and Grounds - £33
Ticket 2: Castle and Faith Museum + Mining Art Gallery, Gardens and Grounds - £37.50
Guided Tour of the Castle + £2.50
All prices include return coach travel.
More about Auckland Castle

For more information, or to book any of these outings (except Ushaw) please email Margaret Earl or telephone on 01434 689123

We are also going to Wallington on a tour specially arranged for Tynedale u3a that includes the Attics and Cellars. There are two dates for this visit - 18th April and 27th June. Both may already be full but if you are interested please contact Wendy Dale

Closer to home we now have three visits to Egger in March/April. We have vacancies for our third visit on Thursday 25th April, 2-4pm.
Sturdy shoes are necessary as there is quite a bit of walking involved, inside and out, stairs and high places with varying temperatures.
This trip is not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker.

Planning is also underway for a trip to Marchmont House in the Scottish Borders and we hope to try some Newcastle City Walks, probably in late summer or autumn

To register an interest in any of these proposed outings (without committing yourself to anything at the moment) please email Margaret Earl or telephone on 01434 689123

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For events and excursions where there is a cost please read our Cancellation and Refund Policy