Our regular monthly meetings normally take place at Bowburn Community Centre at 1:15pm on the last Thursday of each month.
Guests and potential members are more than welcome to attend these talks.
Monthly meetings and other main events are listed below.
For dates of group meetings and what's on generally please use this link to our CALENDAR
Forthcoming events
30th May 2024
13:15
Meeting
"Sailing the Seven Seas" by Derek Potter
"Sailing the Seven Seas" by Derek Potter Derek Potter is a historian-travel writer with three university degrees, whose presentations, given to many learned societies in the UK and Southeast Asia, […]
Venue: Bowburn Community Centre
11th June 2024
Outing
Visit to Harrison & Harrison Organ Factory
A guided tour of the organ builders and restorers Harrison & Harrison (Meadowfield) has been organised for Durham & District u3a members. Members can sign up for one of two […]
Booking Required
27th June 2024
13:15
Meeting
"A Weaver Went to War" by Lynn Lamport
"A Weaver Went to War" by Lynn Lamport
Venue: Bowburn Community Centre
9th July 2024
10:30
Outing
Visit to Harrison & Harrison Organ Factory
Due to high demand a third visit to Harrison & Harrison has been organised
25th July 2024
13:15
Meeting
"The Great American Songbook" by Roger Browne
Roger Browne is a professional raconteur, writer, director and pianist. Roger presents several talks on various aspects of American popular music from the early part of the twentieth century. In […]
Venue: Bowburn Community Centre
8th August 2024
Outing
An outing to Raby Castle is arranged for Durham & District u3a members on 8th August 2024. The itinerary is shown below: - Itinerary 10.00 Pickup from Bowburn Community Centre. 11.00 Arrive […]
Cost: £35.00 (Includes coach travel, entry to Raby Estate and Castle tour) with a non-refundable deposit of £10 payable on booking.
Booking Required
29th August 2024
13:15
Meeting
"The History of Magic" by Stuart Bowie
How magic was brought from the middle east and developed from Victorian parlour games to the professional theatre and TV million dollar industry it is today.
Venue: Bowburn Community Centre
26th September 2024
13:15
Meeting
"From Barrow to Baghdad" by Philip Caine
Philip’s working life began in the hotel business. His career developed in the oil industry and 30 years were spent in places such as the North Sea and Algeria, running […]
Venue: Bowburn Community Centre
31st October 2024
13:15
Meeting
Zoe spent three years in France learning the art of a chocolatier before returning to the UK to start her own business. This talk is about that journey.
Venue: Bowburn Community Centre