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Gresham College Lectures

Downe U3A members may be interested in Gresham College’s free public lectures which have been available online since the start of the pandemic. Lectures are offered by experts on a great range of topics. You can book in for forthcoming lectures and you can watch past lectures. Lectures usually are about 50 minutes long with […]

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Carer Support Information

Caring comes in many shapes and forms whether that is looking after a child or young person with a disability, an adult with a physical, sensory or learning disability, someone with mental health difficulties or an older person with multiple problems in any of these areas. Many of our members are carers even though they […]

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On Line Scamming Support

Online scam and fraud awareness and avoidance Have you been targeted by scammers and/or fraudsters? Have you received a nasty scam e-mail trying to extort a large ransom? Do you want to review and improve your online security and privacy? John Moore was the subject of a nasty attempted scam last year which was very […]

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Sir Hans Sloane Centre Killyleagh

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 […]

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Knit and Natter Group

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 […]

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Free Stuff for u3a members

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 […]

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Technical Support from Paddy

Technical Support is available for all u3a members and delivered by Paddy Killen. Anyone needing assistance with operating Mobile Phones, Laptops, PC’C, Printers, Ipads. Cameras. ect. Paddy can deliver support to you on using these equipment’s and can help with  any technical queries you may have. This is an informal arrangement and anyone seeking support […]

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Glebe House Kilclief

Glebe House, run by Harmony Community Trust, works towards a society that is fair, peaceful, inclusive and welcoming. The Adult Programme promotes positive relations, health and well-being though our own activities and those of other user groups including: Themed Activity days and Seminars, e.g. Seasonal celebrations, Burns Night, International Women’s Day, Chinese New Year. Cross […]

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The Repair Workshop Downpatrick

The Repair workshop running well at Saul Road Downpatrick, over 50 items repaired this year so far. Most items can be repaired/refurbished a bit like on TV but no where near as slick more like a keen amateur. I am most interest in that items that are close to you but not exclusively so. Phone […]

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