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
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. After 15th […]
Venue: Various
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.
Venue: Bowburn Community Centre
29th October 2026
13:15
Meeting
Monthly Meeting - a talk by Xerxes Setna. Xerxes speaks about the development and establishment of his food based business, Mazzeh Spice, that he and his wife set up in […]
Venue: Bowburn Community Centre
26th November 2026
13:15
Meeting
Monthly Meeting - a talk by Bernard Lockett. Bernard looks at the works of Gilbert and Sullivan which will be illustrated with videos of show excerpts
Venue: Bowburn Community Centre
28th January 2027
13:15
Meeting
19th May 2027
Summer School
A North East region event. More information will follow in due course. In the meantime here is a link to the flyer about the event - Flyer-for-Ushaw-2027-North-East-Region-i.pdf
Booking Required