Teesdale u3a

Please see Calendar for upcoming activities. The aim of the Group would be to seek to gain a better understanding of classical music, initially by using educational material - videos etc. - from various sources. Examples of topics that could be included in group meetings are: Latest Group Reports Read more

This Group is open to all members who would like the theatre. Events are announced through the 'Events' on the Home page, in Forum or at the Monthly Meetings. Phone Elizabeth if you need more information. Read more

See Calendar for dates of meetings. We aim to read and discuss a variety of genres and literary forms. We have recently read short stories (Jane Gardam), biography (Leonora Carrington by Joanna Moorhead), as well as novels. We favour those works that make us think, give us good discussion, challenge our prejudices – about literature and more… Read more

This group is focussing on enjoyment and appreciation of poetry. Not a high brow approach, but delving into possible meaning for the poet and our own emotional reactions to the poem and it’s impact on us. Occasionally we will be joined by a “proper poet” to read and discuss some of their work. We agree… Read more

See Calendar for dates of meetings. The group is here to encourage and support existing or aspiring authors in the joy of writing and being together supporting each other without taking it too seriously. Whatever your genre or interest, if you write poetry or prose then this might be the group for you. Latest Group Reports Read more

See Calendar for dates of meetings. Book Group 2 started in the spring of 2009 with three members, and since then we have grown and shrunk, as is the norm for groups over the years. At present we are 5 and seek to encourage more members to join us. We meet in each other’s homes,… Read more

See Calendar for dates of meetings. We aim to explore art of all periods, in painting, sculpture and other media, through screened talks and visits to museums and galleries. The programme will evolve in response to members’ interests and enthusiasms, whether for individual masterpieces, favourite artists or the art of specific countries and regions. Meetings… Read more