Fighting Words is a charity set up by the writer Roddy Doyle to use creative writing to strengthen children and teenagers to be resilient, resourceful and successful shapers of their own lives. http://fightingwords.co.uk/ Fighting Words NI is offers free online or in person creative writing workshops and mentoring to youth groups and school groups all …
In 2021 Newry, Mourne and Down secured funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund through the Shared History programme to deliver a project entitled ‘My Place: memories from 1921 to 2021’. Based in the three AONBs (Mournes, Ring of Gullion, and Strangford & Lecale) in Newry Mourne and Down and Ards and North Down Council …
Unfortunately all u3a indoor activities are suspended for the Month of January. We will update you at the end of the month when hopefully the Corvid situation may have improved. In the meantime keep safe.
Group Title: Film Group Group Description Our films are usually mainstream but lesser known works of acknowledged quality-film festival prizewinners/nominees or acclaimed by popularity. We usually have a range covering Foreign Language, From the Archives, Classics, The Irish Connection, Comedy and Drama. To get notice of information and information about the next film please ask …
The Sir Hans Sloane Centre 23 High Street, Killyleagh. https://sirhanssloanecentre.org/ Facebook @sirhanssloanecentre Rooms can be hired for meetings and events. There is a pleasant patio area to sit and pass some time, a Gallery and a Visitor Area of informative displays, and a small Gift Shop. Permanent Exhibitions are on Hans Sloane, The History of …
The Knit and Natter group meets in the Downpatrick library eveŕy Thursday morning 11.0 to 1pm. There is no charge made. The group was a set up at the invitation of the library for the charity MIND which is committed to improve mental health in the community The idea is to encourage people who are …
Group Title: Irish History and Culture Group Group Description The group will discuss any and all topics relating to our Island History and Culture. Discussions and presentations facilitaded by Aodhan Crealey (Amateur Historian) Group Leader: Hubert Curran Cost: £1.00 per session , you can also buy your own Tea/Coffee in the Cafe Venue: The St …
Free Stuff for u3a Members You are invited to post an item to our Noticeboard that you wish to donate to our members. This could be fruit,veg from your garden, household appliances, tools etc. Just about anything that you wish to pass on to a good home. Our members’ will be invited to keep an …
Group Title: Table Tennis 2 Group Description Table Tennis 2 Group is a new addition to Down u3a. This group was formed some years ago as Drumaness Table Tennis and recently came under the unmrella of Downe u3a. Group Leader: Pat Mulholland Cost: £2.00 including refeshments Venue: Dan Rice Hall Drumaness Frequency: Tuesdays 7.30-9.30 and …
Group Title: ZOOM Books Group Description TheGroup meets over ZOOM . Participants do not all read the same book but take turns in talking about what they have been reading Group Leader: Sheila Magee Cost: Mainly Free Venue: ZOOM Frequency: Last Thursday of each month Duration: Starts 10am last about one hour Start Date: Tuesday …