Activities

Group Title: Books Group 4 Group Description This Book Group is new from March 2017 and is ideal for any member who enjoys reading but is unable to attend other groups.A range of titles will be considered by members and chosen 2-3 months in advance. The Librarian will try to obtain copies to borrow. We […]

Group Title: Books Group 2 Group Description We are a book Reading Group who meet in a relaxed atmosphere,usually over coffee to discuss a book we have all read, you dont need to be a Literary Genius or an Intellectual Giant…just have a love of reading. Each member selects a book so its a perfect

Group Title: Photography Group Group Description The Photography Group has been suspended. We are hopeful of restarting in in 2024. Alan Chowney from Ballynahinch Camera Club has volunteered to support our members, initially this will be small steps in using your camera or Mobile Phone to take photographs. Anyone with an interest in the prospective

Group Title: Days Away Group Description Trips away by bus to a place of interest usually with lunch Group Leader: Carrie Teggart Cost: Each trip will be a different cost depending on where we are going Venue: Could be anywhere sometimes it s somewhere where members have suggested Frequency: From time to time throughout the

Group Title: Wine Tasting Zoom Group Description Informal wine tasting sessions on ZOOM Fantastic opportunity to enjoy four favourite grape without worrying about driving home. A genuine wine theme eg count, region or grape type. Each member picks a bottle to taste and introduces it to the others . No experience necessary for this really

Group Title: Strollers Group Group Description The aim of the walk is to provide a get together where u3a members can enjoy the company of others and a walk that shield not be too taxing-just a pleasure. It is essential that members were suitable clothing and footwear for our changeable weather. Group Leader: Audrey Douglas

Group Title: Book Group 3 Group Description We are an informal reading group of wide tastes. We talk a lot about books. We tend to avoid new publications which can be expensiveand and are not always immediately available through libraries. We select one book a month and discuss it at the next meeting. We try

Group Title: Art Group (Love Art) Group Description A Social Group for members of all abilities in their chosen medium, whether watercolours, oils,acrylics or mixed media.Novices welcome. No formal teaching but lots of mutual support. The emphasis will be on supporting each other, relaxation and enjoyment.The usual u3a spirit of “All for one and One

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. A film is selected usually once a month and screened at the Omniplex Cinema in Downpatrick @ 10.30am at a cost of £3.00 per person. Group Leader: Maeve McGinley Cost: Usually

Group Title: Irish History and Culture Group Group Description The group will discuss any and all topics relating to our Island History and Culture. Occassional trips to various places of interest arranged. Group Leader: Hubert Curran Cost: £1.00 per session , you can also buy your own Tea/Coffee in the Cafe Venue: The Down County