Teesdale u3a

Workshops are convened on a monthly basis to cover a wide range of interests. The Convenors are always open to new ideas from members about subjects, crafts, skills and interests that they want to learn about, develop or practise.

We started in September 2021 with a Poetry session led by local published poet, Meg Peacocke. Subsequently we have been meeting as a monthly Poetry Group. In October we held an Embroidery workshop, and in November a visit to the Observatory at Grassholme was arranged for those interested in the night sky.

Additionally, social events open to all members, and others where indicated, have been organised.

We have a number of workshops and social events this year which are listed below.

Latest Reports

• September 2026 - Artificial Intelligence Briefing
  Artificial Intelligence is featuring heavily in the news. Firstly, this is due to the unprecedented level of investment in computing capacity by the AI companies. This investment is in processing chips especially from companies like… Read more: September 2026 - Artificial Intelligence Briefing
• September 2026 - Fabric Recycling
  Fabric recycling, being Creative with Textile remnants  We met at the Guide HQ and met our tutor Joan, a member of the Upper Eden u3a. Joan has been an enthusiastic collector and 'stitcher' of fabric… Read more: September 2026 - Fabric Recycling
• August 2026 - First detailed map of Barnard Castle
  Next year marks the two hundredth anniversary of the first detailed map of Barnard Castle. Our August workshop assembled to enjoy an informative and entertaining talk on Georgian Barnard Castle by Dr. Richard Witham. In… Read more: August 2026 - First detailed map of Barnard Castle
• June 2026 - Move it or Lose it!
  We met at the Guide HQ, in curiosity rather than massive enthusiasm, to discover in what ways our largely sedentary bodies could improve their potential to serve us well. The class was taken by Simon… Read more: June 2026 - Move it or Lose it!
• July 2026 - Dry Stone Wall Workshop
  A few days before the workshop the country was sweltering under the heat dome. No such concerns bothered our hardy group who made our way across the tussocks in drizzle to our fallen-down stretch of… Read more: July 2026 - Dry Stone Wall Workshop
• May 2026 - Glass Workshop
  Fifteen keen crafty folks met on Saturday 9th May in the Guide HQ for our second Glass Workshop led by Helen Wearmouth, the Crafty Cumbrian Lass. Following instructions for cutting the coloured glass into different… Read more: May 2026 - Glass Workshop