Wednesday 14th October 2015 six ladies from our group and two visitors from the new Seaham U3A sewing group set off to York Quilting Museum. It was with some sadness as the museum is to close the present venue at the end of the month. We have enjoyed our [...]
Our October walk started from the Shepherd and Shepherdess at Beamish on a sunny morning, proceeding straight into the woods at the top of the bank. The tree canopy obliterating most of the sunshine but still very pleasant and importantly dry underfoot, after descending the quite steep steps we [...]
We were blessed with fine weather yet again, lovely blue sky and warm sunshine, not wishing to tempt fate for next year’s party. Sorry Mabel! There were about 80 at our party this year and I think everyone who attended enjoyed themselves, with or without a glass or two [...]
The 5th September was an important date in the U3A patchwork group diary; it was our annual trip to the Harrogate quilting show. We boarded the bus with excitement and anticipation of the delights that were to come and the goodies to buy for our next projects. We were [...]
We had a pitch at the 31.07.2011 Seaham Carnival, we were trying to sign up new members and of course sing the praises of Seaham Harbour U3A! Now we have a waiting list and another U3A in town! George F
The weather for our walk was overcast with sunny intervals. Off we set into the depths of Castle Eden Dene. All the trees with their magnificent leaf coverage, a bit like walking through the jungle (but we had a decent path) no wild animals spotted. A bit of an [...]
On Wednesday June 22nd members of Seaham Harbour U3A welcomed Consett U3A to Seaham. A group of 10 members met about 20 of their members at the Cenotaph at 10.30 and talked about Seaham Harbour, where to go for coffee, snacks, fish and chips etc. what to visit, what [...]
A happy bunch at Raby Castle. The terrible weather failed to spoil our day as we enjoyed the convivial company, the very interesting guided tour and the well served lunch. Many thanks to Jean Bradley for organising the bus ! Click any image to enlarge.
This photograph was taken by Gordon Ayre at Raby Castle.
Samples of our work were displayed at the Arts Exhibition of the July meeting of Seaham U3A. Members made a presentation to Jean in appreciation of all her hard work. Click on any image to enlarge