Normally on one day of each month the group has an "Open Day", when a speaker is invited to talk on a subject of interest. These talks are often supplemented with audio-visual material. At the end of the talk there is an opportunity to have a 'cuppie', catch up with friends and win a raffle prize.
A regular fun quiz is held generally once or twice per term, where teams compete against eachother on a wide variety of subjects. The result is often very close.
In addition to the ‘Open Days’ a number of social events are held throughout the year. Some are listed. These provide members with the opportunity to meet as a complete group on a variety of occasions. Further details of the following events will become available in due course and will be posted to the Events page:-
A Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning in September.
A Christmas meal at a local hotel
POP-UP - Wednesday 21st January
Fun and Games, Mince Pies and Silent Auction A light-hearted afternoon of bingo, silent auction of quality goods and tea with mince pies. Join in all the activites or just some.
OPEN DAY - Wednesday 18th February
Local Fire Officer, Kenny Petrie will give us a talk about fire saefty within our homes, the kind of equipment that the Fire Service can offer and the various referral routes that there are to refer people into partner agencies. We will also discuss about how to request a Home Fire Safety Visit from your local station.
QUIZ - Wednesday 25th February
a fun afternoon of quizzing to keep your brain active. Informal groups of 2, 3 or 4 people take part to answer as many questions on anything! It is only difficult if you don't know the answer.
OPEN DAY - Wednesday 18th March
Local wildlife photographer and u3a member, Wattie Barnes, will open our eyes to the wildlife that is all around us with some stunning photographs taken by his son Steven.
AGM Wednesday 13th May
Our very short AGM is followed by music to sing along with provided by a local musican or band
QUIZ - Wednesday 20th May
On our final afternoon of the syllabus join in a fun afternoon of quizzing to keep your brain active. Informal groups of 2, 3 or 4 people take part to answer as many questions on anything! It is only difficult if you don't know the answer.