u3a

Durham & District

Events

Our Monthly General meetings take place at Bowburn Community Centre at 1:15pm on the last Thursday of each month. These include tea/coffee and biscuits and are free of charge until at least the end of 2026. Details of these and other main events are listed below.

Potential members are more than welcome to attend events.

To find out what's on generally please use this link to our CALENDAR

Forthcoming events

28th May 2026
13:15
Meeting
Monthly Meeting - Talk on food waste by a member of the Durham County Council team
25th June 2026
13:15
Meeting
Monthly Meeting - The eventful story of the Suez canal by Derek Potter
30th July 2026
13:15
Meeting
Monthly Meeting - a talk by Paul Nash
11th August 2026
13:30 - 15:45
Social
Doors open 1315. Tickets are available from Maureen Craik or Cynthia Bolton, at the Quiz groups and at Monthly Meetings. The entrance fee includes light refreshments and everyone is welcome.
Cost: 2.50
Booking Required
27th August 2026
13:15
Meeting
Monthly Meeting - a talk by Bill Oxbury of Lancaster University
9th September 2026
10:00 - 16:45
Outing
An outing to Kiplin Hall is arranged for members of Durham & District u3a. The non-refundable deposit of £10 is payable on booking using the methods indicated below. Itinerary 10.00 […]
Cost: 45.00
Booking Required
24th September 2026
13:15
Meeting
Monthly Meeting - The history and Background of mainly traditional English songs with a slideshow and performance accompanied with a range of instruments including Northumbrian pipes with audience participation encouraged.
29th October 2026
13:15
Meeting
26th November 2026
13:15
Meeting
Monthly Meeting - a talk by Bernard Lockett
28th January 2027
13:15
Meeting
Monthly Meeting - a talk by Rick Smith