This page is for non-u3a information and links that our members might find of interest.
Posted 08/07/2025: Volunteering Opportunity
Posted 25/04/25 "In Conversation with Eirinie Lapidaki"
A "meet the author" event on Thursday 5 June 2025 at 6:30PM, Houghton Library
Culture House Sunderland is delighted to welcome author Eirinie Lapidaki for a talk on her fantastic debut novel, The Wives of Halcyon, a powerful story of coercive control, motherhood and extraordinary women living under the laws of a charismatic cult leader in the remote Scottish settlement of Halcyon. But cracks have begun to form in the community’s idyllic façade which will test the loyalty of the women and force them to come together as danger mounts within their isolated community.
Born in the north-east of England and currently living in Gateshead, Eirinie studied English Literature at St Andrews and completed her MLitt at Newcastle University. She began writing her debut novel, The Wives of Halcyon, while working as a bookseller at Waterstones, and won a Northern Writers Award from New Writing North with this novel. Eirinie is currently working on her next novel, about the wellness industry and its impact on women's bodies.
Tickets and further information from this link: Sunderland Library Events
Posted 16/02/25 Over 55's Archery Club
Starting on Friday 7th March, Eagle Archery are offering an over 55's only archery beginner's course. Archery is an accessible to all sport and they get a lot of attendance from retired individuals who have enjoyed taking up archery as a hobby. With that in mind, this course will be at a pace suitable for the attendees and hopefully create a group of people who will continue to enjoy shooting together.
If this is something you would like to be part of, taking up a new hobby and creating new friends, please get in touch them on 01914155111 or email at eaglearchery@hotmail.co.uk. The cost is £80 for a 4 week course. All equipment is included and the time of the course is 9:30am to 11:00am on Friday mornings.
10/02/25 Public Film Screenings at The Media Centre Cinema, University of Sunderland
You're invited to see some fantastic films on the big screen at The Media Centre Cinema! Screenings are open to the public and are free. More information is available from this link
10/02/25
February 2025: Heart Month
The BHF is offering free online 15-minute CPR and defib training using the Revivr app. Further information is at this BHF link.
Posted 29/05/24. Activities for the Over 55s in Washington
Helix Arts have a free programme at the Arts Centre Washington for people over 55.
"Here to There" is Helix Arts' inclusive creative and wellbeing programme for people over 55, led by local artists and creatives.
Don't miss the chance to delve into a world of creativity. There are workshops, where you can explore various art forms such as visual arts, music writing, and journaling. In addition to creative walks and visits to galleries, parks, beaches.
To view the programme and/or register use this link: Helix Arts - here to there
Posted 04/0/23. Craft Group at Our Blessed Lady Immaculate Church, Washington Village
One of the founding members of our u3a, Chris O’Neill, runs a craft group in the Emmaus room at Our Blessed Immaculate Lady Church, Village Lane, Washington.
- This is on Tuesdays from 9.00 to 11.30am during school term time.
- It primarily operates to support the Manzini Youth Care charity (in Eswatini).
- A number of our u3a members are involved, but it is not one of our u3a groups as it is not restricted to our membership.
- However Chris is happy for anyone who is interested to join them at their weekly sessions.
- Chris O'Neill (email)
Posted 16/01/23. St Peter's Sculpture Trail (Revisited)
The Sculpture Trail, which runs along the final part of the C2C (Coast to Coast) cycle route was created over a decade from 1991 to 2001 by sculptor Colin Wilbourn and writer Chaz Brenchley. One of our u3a members, Dorothy Stewart, has written a guide to the trail.