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The Public Health Agency for Northern Ireland has awarded Downe u3a £5,000 to spend on specified activities which “MAKE LIFE BETTER” This money must be spent before the end of February The activities are: Irish History – 2 trips plus talks Social Dining – 2 events plus talks Foraging – 2 events plus talks Strollers […]

“The Film Group is now functioning smoothly under the leadership of Maeve McGinley. A film is selected usually once a month and shown at the Omniplex in Downpatrick at 10.30am at a cost of £3 per person. There may be opportunities to see some special events at a later stage. anyone interested in joining the […]

DOWNE U3A MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM PHA SUPPORT Downe u3a is organising a wide ranging programme of activities funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA) through the Clear Project which aims to improve emotional wellbeing by targeting the concepts of Connect, Be active, Keep learning, Give to others and Take notice. Downe u3a are delighted to […]

We are delighted to announce a newly formed Arts Group under the leadership of Geraldine Perkes. This is aimed at existing or aspiring artists using any medium and will meet in the St Patricks Centre on Thursdays from 2pm until 4pm starting on Thursday Oct13th 2022. No teaching will be provided but the usual u3a […]

 GO LOCAL GROUP  The Go Local Group organises visits to local places.  In some cases these are visits which are available only for groups of people and not individuals.  In other cases u3a members or local people take walks round their area, telling stories as they go.  See Gallery for photographs. GO LOCAL 2023 PROVISIONAL […]