Newcastle

Group Category: Outdoors activities

  • Architecture 2

    Group name: Architecture 2 Group aims: The format is to meet at a specific building/monument, where the Group Leader or other member will introduce you to the history, style, features, etc and then encourage comments, ideas, questions and discussion about the architecture. Each meeting will end around midday in a convenient coffee shop …. where… Read more

  • Architecture 1

    Group name: Architecture 1 Group aims: The format is to meet at a specific building/monument, where the Group Leader or other member will introduce you to the history, style, features, etc and then encourage comments, ideas, questions and discussion about the architecture. Each meeting will end around midday in a convenient coffee shop …. where… Read more

  • Model Railways.

    Group name: Model Railways. Group aims: To meet together and enjoy the fascination and creativity of model railways and their real-world counterparts. All welcome from beginner to expert. No previous knowledge or experience needed, just an interest or curiosity in understanding our train network and creating and enjoying model train layouts and tracks. We are… Read more

  • Geology.

    Group name: Geology. Group aims: to meet and enjoy researching, presenting and discussing many different aspects of Geology. All welcome, no previous knowledge required, just an interest in learning and understanding more about our planet. Group meetings: usually monthly in-person meetings in our u3a meeting rooms. More information: Please contact our Groups Leader, Annie Nicholson,… Read more

  • Walking: Best Foot Forward

    Group name: Walking: Best Food Forward. Group aims: To enjoy the local area both town and country. To improve fitness. Walking regularly brings great benefits to our health; and our programme of walks aims to enhance this with visits to a great variety of places across the area, whether the coast, the countryside or the… Read more

  • Industrial History.

    Group name: Industrial History. Group aims: To meet, socialise, learn about our rich British industrial heritage - once world leaders in the first industrial revolution.  We explore a variety of topics, from the industries which drove the industrial development of the North East to tide mills and the development of windmills, the history of spectacles,… Read more

  • Local History.

    Group name: Local History Walking Through Time.  Group aim: in summer, to meet and enjoy walking our streets, buildings, and sites around Tyneside to understand their historical development and significance; in winter, to explore aspects of local history, chosen by group members, or to visit indoor venues of interest. All welcome. No prior knowledge, skills,… Read more

  • Gardening

    Group name: Gardening. Group aims: To meet, share and enjoy gardening experiences together.  All welcome. No prior knowledge, skills, or experience needed. Whether you have a small garden, an allotment, a small back yard or simply a window box -  everyone is welcome - you just need an interest in plants and the outdoor. We… Read more