Events
This page shows our future u3a dated Events. For details of each type of Event click on the link for further information.
Saturday Talks are usually held on the second Saturday of a month, and are open to all members, we are using Zoom at present, the code is sent to all members in the week before the talk.
Travel covers Day Trips or Short Breaks in the UK. If you are interested in Overseas Trips, see the Travel Abroad Group on our Groups List, where members can register to be keep up to date with planned trips.
New Members Meetings are organised to provide information for new members, recently joined.
Other events may also be listed under the category of 'Other'.
| Dates for your Diary | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 2021 | ||
| Wed Oct 6th | Travel |
Beamish, The Living Museum Of The NorthWednesday 6th October 2021- £21.50 per person. Today we will be visiting Beamish, The Living Museum Of The North, located in the heart of the Durham countryside near the small town of Stanley. Beamish Museum is an open-air museum whose guiding principle is to preserve an example of everyday life in urban and rural North East England at the climax of industrialisation in the early 20th century. https://www.beamish.org.uk We will aim to leave by 4pm. Please note the following may apply depending on the Covid situation at the time. RISK ASSESSMENT FOR TRAVEL GROUP TRIPS. |
| Sat Oct 9th | Saturday Talks | Neil Moran: Flowing through York- the history of York’s rivers and their bridges Talk begins at 10.30am This is an account of the influence the rivers of York have had on the city’s siting and development. The talk describes the bridges in order of their construction and will discuss the floods that have affected the city throughout its history. Neil is a retired doctor who has worked for many years in York. Many will know Neil from his excellent historical walking tours given to the Haxby and Wigginton u3a. He also runs one of their birding groups. |
| November 2021 | ||
| Sat Nov 13th | Saturday Talks | Paul Rogers: Global Security in an Uncertain World (tbc) Talk begins at 10.30am |
| Tue Nov 30th | Travel | A tour of the Royal Hall in Harrogate and some time for Christmas shopping More details about times, prices and how to book will be in the October newsmail |
| December 2021 | ||
| Thu Dec 9th | Travel | Christmas Lunch at Hawkhills Please note that this event is open to ALL members of York u3a. More details about times, prices and how to book will be in the October newsmail |
| Sat Dec 11th | Saturday Talks | The annual Christmas Concert (tbc) Begins at 10.30am |
| January 2022 | ||
| Sat Jan 8th | Saturday Talks | Martin Birley: Safeguarding communities from the health risks of international development Begins at 10.30am |
| February 2022 | ||
| Sat Feb 12th | Saturday Talks | Rob Wyke: Shandy Hall, Fact and Fiction Begins at 10.30am |
| March 2022 | ||
| Sat Mar 12th | Saturday Talks | Mark Pearson: Bird Migration Begins at 10.30am |
| April 2022 | ||
| Sat Apr 9th | Saturday Talks | Carol and Steve Robson of Fools Gold: Bang up the Elephant - Songs accompanied by Flute and Guitar Begins at 10.30am |