We have regular monthly general meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, starting a 2pm finishing about 4pm. A variety of speakers give presentations on various talks. Occasional social events also take place.
Whickham and District u3a members are always invited to all Regional Events. Please see the Northumbria Region u3a website for more information.
There are many 'one off events' that have been arranged by the members of Whickham and District u3a but also working in connection with other u3a's in our area. We also work with other agencies in the area.
An Events Team, Several members have joined together to organise social/learning events for all members. If you would like to join the team please contact Cecilia Coulson on 07881768301 or email Events
Monthly Meetings are held at Sunniside Club starting at 2.00pm
Monthly Meeting Programme
March 11th Egypt-Temples. Tombs and Pyramids by Paul Newby
April 8th AGM and Fools Gold
May 13th T. Dan Smith by Anthony Atkinson
June 9th Summer Celebration
July 8th The fascinating reasons why birds are ringed highlighting all the data which is collected by Dan Nesbit
August No Meeting
September 9th The History of Comedy by Linda Davidson
October 14th Caped Crusaders by Anthea Lang
November 11th Subject to be Added by Robin Down
December 9th Christmas Party
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January 13th The History of Grey Street by Gordon Hull
February 10th Queen Coal by Dave Griffiths
March 10th Bibliography by Sheelagh Aston
April 14th AGM
Visit to Raby Castle
The Regional Events team recently arranged a trip to Raby Castle
4 members of Whickham and District attended the event which was very enjoyable.
Local Community Groups Exhibition
An event organised by local Councillors representing Sunniside was held on Saturday 6th September at Sunniside Social Club at which local community groups took part. The event was opened by the Mayor of Gateshead Councillor Freda Geddes.
Visit to Devil's Porridge
Visit to the Mayors Parlour
Whickham and District visited the Mayors Parlour at Gateshead Civic Centre and were welcomed by the Mayor, Councillor Freda Geddes and Consort, Alec Geddes. The Mayor provided cakes and refreshments and we were given a talk by the Mayor and the Mace Bearer, Ken and a tour of the various display cabinets in the Civic Centre.
100th Birthday
Eva Harris, a long time member of Whickham and District u3a celebrated her 100th birthday and was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Chair, Cecilia Coulson and Committee Member Shirley Fall
Ladies of Whickham u3a at our Christmas Coffee Morning
The Boys at the Coffee Morning Christmas Jumper Competition
Our members at one of the First Aid courses which our u3a organise.
