Monthly Meeting
From May 2025, our Monthly Meetings have returned to being held at The Bangladeshi Centre (SBIC) on the Second Friday of the month.
We can arrive from 9:45 a.m. with the meeting starting at 10:30 a.m.
We usually start with a short business meeting when members are updated on National and Local U3A news and developments. Several of the Group Coordinators also report details of forthcoming events. This is followed by a talk from an invited speaker.
Potential members are always welcome and information about our U3A is available from committee members.
Thanks to Bede Tower who hosted our monthly meetings between October 2023 and April 2025 while BIC was being altered.
Forthcoming events
but keep taking photos for future subjects.***
No Wearside Wanderers meeting
Cost: Nil - No Meeting
ID needed to get Concession Prices which are 1 Game £5.50 2 Games £9
Cost: No Event so no cost
Mike and George hope you can have a holiday, take some photos and that you might be able to give a talk in the future.
Cancelled due to non availability of 1719 for this afternoon. was to be..... 1960s Gangland Newcastle - the Baffling Murder of Angus Sibbet Speaker - was to be Derek Potter […]
Cost: CANCELLED
On the first Thursday of the month. See Group page for more details. We have a room next door to the Quiz Group who also start at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments […]
Cost: £2
on the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. See Group page for more details. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We also need to leave […]
Cost: £2
Held on the first Monday of the month from 10:00 a.m. until noon. All welcome. Please join us complete with opinions! or just listen to others. Topics will be - […]
Cost: £2
Review of the book collected at the previous month's meeting. Have a chat, have a drink and collect another book.
Cost: Donation
The Canasta Group meets alongside the Kurling Group at the Holy Rosary Parish Centre. Refreshments will usually be available.
Cost: £2
Please arrive between 09:45 and 10:15 if you should want a drink of coffee or tea. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. Please bring your favourite pen […]
Cost: £2
Meeting at 1 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in Back on the Map (formerly Hendon Library), Villette Road. A drink of Tea or Coffee […]
Cost: £2
"Sea Change" is at The Museum, Library and Winter Gardens. 3rd Tuesday Morning.
Venue: Sea Change
Cost: Pay for your own refreshments
The subject will be: Andy V. will be giving a talk about Medical Imaging continuing from CT Scan. Sign up at the Monthly Meeting or come along anyway. Refreshments are […]
Cost: £2
Subject - TBC. See also the IT group on 3rd Thursdays in The Barnes Room at St. Gabriel's. Please bring your own drink if you might need one.
Venue: St. Nicholas' Church Hall
Cost: £2
Walk Leaders : Mike and Ann. Meet at:- Ryhope Village Green at 10:15 for 10:30. Route: Ryhope to Seaham via old railway lines and Lord Byron's Walk. Paved throughout, long […]
Cost: Pay for your own Lunch
The Photography group meets on the 4th Tuesday afternoon of the month. Refreshments will be available provided you bring a cup. We need to leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
Coach leaves Cowan Terrace at 9:30 a.m. and expected to arrive in Bishop Auckland approx. 10:30 a.m. to include Auckland Palace, Gardens, Faith Museum, Mining Art Gallery & Spanish Gallery […]
Cost: Coach £20 and Entrance Fees £27 = £47
Booking Required
ID needed to get Concession Prices which are 1 Game £5.50 2 Games £9
Venue: Sunderland Bowl (10 pin)
Cost: Pay at Venue - Concession 1 Game £5.50 or 2 Games £9
Start Time - 2 p.m. in The Underchurch at St. Gabriel's. Refreshments will probably be available provided you bring a cup.
Cost: £2
Board Games in The Barnes Room from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We must also leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
On the first Thursday of the Month. See Group page for more details. We have a room next door to the Quiz Group who also start at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments are usually available provided you […]
Cost: £2
Normally on the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We also need to leave the room tidy. See Group page for […]
Cost: £2
Held on the first Monday of the month from 10:00 a.m. until noon. All welcome. Please join us complete with opinions ! or just listen to others. Topics will be […]
Cost: £2
Speaker - Bill Wildish Starts at 1 p.m. for 1:30 p.m. Refreshments are available to be purchased including tea or coffee (or bring your own drink). Community Lectures are non […]
Cost: Free - Refreshments can be purchased and donations would be welcomed
The Canasta Group meets alongside the Kurling Group at the Holy Rosary Parish Centre. Refreshments will usually be available.
Cost: £2
Please arrive between 09:45 and 10:15 if you would want a drink of coffee or tea. Refreshments are usually available.
Cost: £2
Meeting at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in Back on the Map (formerly Hendon Library), Villette Road. A drink of tea or coffee […]
Cost: £2
Review of the book collected at the previous month's meeting. Have a chat, have a drink and collect another book.
Cost: Donation
Topic - tbc. Sign up at the Monthly Meeting or come along anyway. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We must also leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
Walk Leader : Doug. Meet at:- tbc Route: tbc Length: not exceeding 4.5 miles. Lunch: at around 12:30. To book a place if you haven't signed up at the Monthly […]
Cost: Pay for your own Lunch
"Sea Change" is at The Museum, Library and Winter Gardens. 3rd Tuesday Morning.
Venue: Sea Change
Cost: Buy your own refreshments
Start Time - 2 p.m. in The Underchurch at St. Gabriel's. Refreshments will probably be available provided you bring a cup.
Cost: £2
Board Games in The Barnes Room from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We must also leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
The Photography group meets on the 4th Tuesday afternoon of the month. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We must also leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
Coach leaves Cowan Terrace at ?:?? a.m. and expected to arrive at Brancepeth Castle at approx. ??:?? a.m. then move on at ??:?? to Durham for the afternoon visit to […]
Cost: Coach £?? and Entrance Fees £?? = £??
Booking Required
Held on the first Monday of the month from 10:00 a.m. until noon. All welcome. Please join us complete with opinions ! or just listen to others. Topics will be - […]
Cost: £2
Speaker - Jim Pace - Starts at 1:00 for 1:30. Refreshments are available to be Purchased including Tea or Coffee (or bring your own drink). Community Lectures are non u3a […]
Cost: Free - Refreshments can be purchased and Donations will be Welcomed
On the first Thursday of the Month. See Group page for more details. We have a Room next door to the Quiz Group who also start at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments […]
Cost: £2
On the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm. See Group page for more details. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup or mug. We also need to leave […]
Cost: £2
Meeting at 1 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in Back on the Map (formerly Hendon Library), Villette Road. Tea or Coffee and mugs are […]
Cost: £2
Review of the book collected at the previous month's meeting. Have a chat, have a drink and collect another book.
Cost: Donation
The Canasta Group meets alongside the Kurling Group at the Holy Rosary Parish Centre. Refreshments will usually be available.
Cost: £2
Please arrive between 09:45 and 10:15 if you would want a drink of coffee or tea. Refreshments are usually available.
Cost: £2
Walk Leader : Doug. Meet at:-tbc Length: not exceeding 4.5 miles. Lunch: at around 12:30. To book a place if you haven't signed up at the Monthly Meeting, please email or […]
Cost: Pay for your own Lunch
Subject:- TBC Sign up at the Monthly Meeting or come along anyway. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We must also leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
Board Games in The Barnes Room from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We must also leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
The Photography group meets on the 4th Tuesday afternoon of the month. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We must also leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
Start Time - 2 p.m. in The Underchurch at St. Gabriel's. Refreshments will probably be available provided you bring a cup.
Cost: £2
Speaker - Eileen Richardson - Starts at 1 p.m. for 1:30. Refreshments are available to be purchased including tea or coffee (or bring your own drink). Community Lectures are a […]
Cost: Free - Refreshments can be purchased - Donations would be welcomed
On the first Thursday of the month. See Group page for more details. We have a room next door to the Quiz Group who also start at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments […]
Cost: £2
Held on the first Monday of the month from 10:00 a.m until noon. All welcome. Please join us complete with opinions ! or just listen to others. Topics will be […]
Cost: £2
Probably need to buy a ticket in either October or November to indicate numbers for Catering. In order to have time to set up this event may not start until […]
Cost: Please buy a Ticket by November's Monthly Meeting (£2)
Booking Required
*** No Photography Group Meeting in December 2026 ***but keep taking photos for future subjects.
**** No Board Games this Month - Due to proximity to Holidays ***Winter Break.
Please arrive between 09:45 and 10:15 if you would want a drink of coffee or tea. Refreshments are usually available.
Cost: £2
Board Games in The Barnes Room from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We must also leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
The Photography group meets on the 4th Tuesday afternoon of the month. Refreshments will be available provided you bring a cup. We need to leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
Please arrive between 09:45 and 10:15 if you would want a drink of coffee or tea. Refreshments are usually available.
Cost: £2
Board Games in The Barnes Room from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We must also leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
The Photography group meets on the 4th Tuesday afternoon of the month. Refreshments will be available provided you bring a cup.
Cost: £2
Please arrive between 09:45 and 10:15 if you would want a drink of coffee or tea. Refreshments are usually available.
Cost: £2
Board Games in The Barnes Room from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We must also leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
The Photography group meets on the 4th Tuesday afternoon of the month. Refreshments will be available provided you bring a cup. We need to leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
Please arrive between 09:45 and 10:15 if you would want a drink of coffee or tea. Refreshments are usually available.
Cost: £2
Board Games in The Barnes Room from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Refreshments are usually available provided you bring a cup. We must also leave the room tidy.
Cost: £2
Please arrive between 09:45 and 10:15 if you would want a drink of coffee or tea. Refreshments are usually available. A.G.M. starts at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Nil for Members (A.G.M.), probably £2 for visitors.
Please arrive between 09:45 and 10:15 if you would want a drink of coffee or tea. Refreshments are usually available.
Cost: £2
Please arrive between 09:45 and 10:15 if you would want a drink of coffee or tea. Refreshments are usually available.
Cost: £2