u3a

Middlesbrough

Group Category: General

  • Gardening

    Group Leader: Ann Arundale Venue: Various, details below Day & Time: Wednesday, monthly. Details below About the Group: We usually have trips to local garden centres (typically within a 20 mile radius) but sometimes we also have longer excursions. There are two meetings at the Group Leader's house to discuss the future programme. We meet… Read more

  • History

    Group Leader: Mike McCann Venue: The Group is currently meeting at St. Clare's Church, Low Lane with an option to join via Zoom. Day & Time: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10.00 – 12.00 About the Group: Members decide on an area of study and a programme is then drawn up to run term by term.… Read more

  • Jazz Appreciation

    Group Leader: Alistair Scott Day & Time: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 10.00am to 12.00 noon during school term only. Venue: We currently meet solely via Zoom. About the Group: There is a main theme for each session which might be the career of particular musician or a style of jazz. Most of the musical pieces… Read more

  • Poetry Reading

    Group Leader: Avrille McCann Venue: Group Leader's Home Day & Time: 3rd or 4th Friday, 2-4 pm (we try to avoid a clash with Steak Pie and Ale Group) About the Group: The group is currently full. There may be a waiting list. Please contact the group leader. We agree on a theme and spend… Read more

  • Reading

    Group Leader: Avrille McCann Venue: Group Leader's house Day & Time: 3rd Wednesday 10.00, - 11.45 About the Group: The group is currently full. There may be a waiting list. Please contact the group leader. We take turns to choose a novel from the Library's extensive list and a set of the chosen book is… Read more

  • Short, Slow Strolls

    There are two Middlesbrough U3A Walking Groups 1. "Under 5 Miles" Group. 2. "Short, Slow Strolls". Currently, no 'Under 5 miles' walks are scheduled Due to a lack of Walk Leaders this group is unable to offer a programme of walks at present. If anyone wishes to become a walks group leader please contact the… Read more

  • Social & Local History

    Group Leader: Carole Storey & Paulene Macdonald Day & Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 10.00am - 11.45. Venue: Hemlington Library About the Group: Within the theme being explored, individual members research a specific topic and return to the group on meeting day and relate their discoveries. Discussion of the research follows. There is no pressure… Read more

  • Walking group

    Due to a lack of Walk Leaders this group is unable to offer a programme of walks at present. If anyone wishes to become a walks group leader please contact the Groups Coordinator, Neil Cooke. Read more

  • Art

    Group Leader: Barbara Cooke Venue: Linthorpe Commumity Centre Day & Time: Alternate Tuesdays 10-12am About the Group: Members can watercolour paint or draw/sketch as they prefer. Usually an item of interest is provided as a 'model'. For further information, contact the group leader via the 'send message' link on the right. Read more

  • Cinema

    Group Leader: Derek Bennett Day & Time: 1st Monday, 1.15-3.15 pm Venue: Marton Library About the Group: We have a picture quiz and a written quiz, talks about film stars (male or female), directors, producers with a break for tea/coffee in the middle. The following Monday, we go to see a film at the cinema… Read more