Other Information - Northumbria Region

This page contains information about subjects that might be of interest to our members but which are not specifically about Northumbria u3a activities.

Newcastle University - Open Lectures

Newcastle University welcomes you to its INSIGHTS programme. Given by public figures and eminent scholars, our award-winning lecture series covers a wide range of topics and are held in the Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building.
Unless otherwise stated, lectures begin at 5.30pm and last for approximately one hour, including time for questions.
All our events are free and open to all, but pre-booking is required. Bookings for lectures will open at 10.00am one week before the event. To reserve your place visit www.ncl.ac.uk/events/public-lectures or telephone our booking voicemail line 0191 208 6136.
Recordings of some lectures will be available on our website.

Please click here: Insights Lectures

Get an Awareness Event at Asda

Here is how to get a Charity Awareness event at an Asda Superstore:

Contact your local Asda use the following email address:
community_store-name@asda.co.uk
For example: community_blackpool@asda.co.uk
If you are not sure what your local Asda is called check out the Asda Web site and search for "my nearest Asda" . Only superstores will be able to accommodate these requests.

Ask your local community champion if you could be considered for a space donation in store for an awareness event for your registered charity. Also put in your email a short description of what u3a is and how it helps your local community,
and the following details:

Your name, contact email and contact phone
Charity name, address and postcode, Charity number

Information from Cecilia Coulson, October 2024

Bob Pullen on Older Voices Radio

Here is the link to Bob Pullen's chat on Older Voices radio.
Check out Older Voices 303, Wednesday 9 October 2024: Adult education on Mixcloud at:

https://www.mixcloud.com/LLARC/older-voices-303-wednesday-9-october-2024-adult-education

School Readers

Schoolreaders is a national literacy charity. We find and match volunteers with local primary schools to support children in improving their reading and comprehension skills, as well as developing their confidence and social skills.