LEARN, LAUGH, LIVE
Our u3a is based in Prudhoe, but draws members from a large area of the Tyne Valley including Stocksfield, Mickley, Ryton, Wylam, Crawcrook, Corbridge, as well as Prudhoe. All welcome.....come along and see what we can offer!
If you are not in full-time employment, are retired or semi retired and are looking to make new friends, learn a new skill, expand your knowledge, pass on your expertise .....
then Prudhoe and District might be just what you are looking for.
Latest
Ten Strollers and a dog enjoyed a lovely walk in warm weather yesterday from Heddon down through Close House golf course back to Wylam.
Many thanks to Ann for leading this walk.
Two teams from our u3a took part in the Regional Quiz.
One team, the Totally Bewildered, (John, Mary, Kay and Nicola) won the competition beating some serious competition and our other team, the Three Amigos (Pat, Sandra and Janice) came last ☹️ Better luck next time!
It was a great afternoon and Bob Pullen was a good quiz master.
Our next coffee morning is on Tuesday April 14th, at the Spetchells Centre, 10.00am -12.00pm. We will have a Board Games morning. Should be fun! All welcome.
Our next main Monday meeting is on Monday March 30th in the Parish Hall, 10.00am- 12.00pm, but come early for a cup of tea or coffee. Paul Nash is the speaker, and will be telling us about Jerusalem in 1965. All welcome.
Dates for your diary
A Regional Festival of Fun, Music and Learning for all our u3a members.
A special day at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens, DH7 7DW on Tuesday May 12th 2026. All welcome.
Several of our members are contributing events, and our small Prudhoe and District u3a choir - The Perfect Squares - will be singing at this event.
Further details under 'Regional News and Events' tab.
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The History Group are hosting a special presentation by Carol Soulsby in the Parish Hall on Thursday May 14th at 2.30pm. Topic - Exploration of the UK Temperance Social Movement in the 19th century.
All welcome. Cost £2.00, to cover refreshments and hire of hall. Payable at the door.
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We meet on the last Monday of the month in Prudhoe Parish Hall from 10am until noon. We usually have a speaker, refreshments, and a chance to socialise. There are about 170 members and we have been running since 2007.
Prudhoe and District u3a extends a warm welcome to all. We are based on Prudhoe Front Street in the Parish Hall (St. Mary Magdalene Hall, NE42 5HH) where we meet monthly on the last Monday at 10.00am with members from all walks of life, both retired and those working part time. There is no lower or upper age limit. Our u3a is about meeting up with others to share educational, creative and leisure activities.
What else do we offer?
- Monthly coffee mornings with IT help so bring along your phone, tablet, laptop. We also have a book swap. Do you have any books you’ve finished reading and would be happy to pass on to others?
- Interest Groups There are 30+ interest groups which meet up regularly and which members organise within their group. These offer a variety of opportunities to keep active, develop new skills, learning for fun and a chance to meet new people -see the Groups Page
- Various trips, visits, quizzes (see the Events page to get a taste), visits and social events throughout the year.
- Access to Northumbria Reginal events. Check their website here https://northumbria.u3asite.uk/
- Free access to online talks and Events through the National u3a website www.u3a.org.uk/events/educational-events
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER
- You are welcome to come along to a meeting or coffee morning free of charge to meet us to find out more about what we do.
- Membership fee is £20 per annum until 30th September, 2026.