Welcome to Darlington u3a
Darlington u3a is part of a national organisation whose aim is to benefit those no longer in full time employment. We have enjoyable monthly meetings where there is always an interesting speaker and an opportunity to chat to friends, old and new.
Click here to take a look at our interest groups and see what is currently on offer. You could even consider starting a new group to share your interests or expertise with others. A major part of the ethos of u3a is that everything is run by members for members.
Scroll down this page to see forthcoming events.
If you enjoy visiting local places of interest - or you just like meeting up with like-minded people - click on the menu at the top of any page to find out more - or just scroll down to read about forthcoming outings and events.
If you would like to join us click here to go to the Membership page.
Forthcoming events
4th September 2026
10:15 am
The talk starts with a simple description of the structure of the brain and it explains how different parts of the brain are responsible for keeping us awake and making […]
Venue: Vineyard Church
Cost: £2
4th September 2026
12:30 pm
Please let us have your meal choices by Wednesday, 26th August. Please also note that service will be at 12:30 prompt to fit in with other bookings in the hotel […]
Booking Required
12th September 2026
5:20 pm - 10:15 pm
There are just a few places left! A £10 non-refundable deposit is payable on booking and the balance by 8th July Join us on a visit to the fabulous Kynren […]
Cost: Approximately £37 - £40
Booking Required
24th September 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Our One Hour Workshop in September will feature Martin Peagam who will explore the history of some of the dozen or so airfields that operated in the Tees Valley area, […]
Venue: Friends Meeting House
Cost: £2
Booking Required
30th September 2026
1:30 pm
Speaker: Sandra Knowles. Come early for tea and biscuits. Sandra will share her research on architect and playboy “Frank Lloyd Wright “
Cost: £2
2nd October 2026
10:15 am
Aphasia is a communication disability which occurs when the communication centres of the brain are damaged.
Venue: Vineyard Church
Cost: £2 plus £1 for tea/coffee
6th October 2026
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Come with us and visit Historic Stockton for a Talk and Walk led by Stockton u3a members Keith Pratt and Pat Marcus HISTORIC STOCKTON – THE OLD AND THE NEW […]
Cost: £12-£17 depending on numbers. 1pm from Dolphin Centre Layby, 4:30pm expected return to Darlington
Booking Required
28th October 2026
1:30 pm
Speaker: Bill Stuart. A must for all interested in the local history of Quaker Darlington.
Cost: £2
29th October 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
This One Hour Workshop will be on 29 October, and Alan Bradshaw will lead the session. NB these sessions will be a small, informal group rather than a lecture. The […]
Venue: Friends Meeting House
Cost: £2
Booking Required
29th October 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Who is it for? - Unrepresented members who might be going to court or who might be taken to court (typically the small claims section of the County Court) … […]
Venue: Friends Meeting House
Cost: £2. Booking essential
Booking Required
6th November 2026
10:15 am
Saxon kingdoms is one of the least documented, yet most examined, in our history. The stories of King Arthur have been central to literature and to national feeling for nearly […]
Venue: Vineyard Church
Cost: £2 plus £1 for tea/coffee
25th November 2026
1:30 pm
Speaker: Chris Forster. Chris returns with an appropriate talk for Remembrance month.
Cost: £2
26th November 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
A session on Christmas Wreath-making to be demonstrated by Sylvia Keeney in November. The views, opinions and recommendations expressed in this talk are solely those of the speaker and do […]
Venue: Friends Meeting House
Cost: £2
Booking Required
2nd December 2026
Booking: we have 20 places reserved at the discounted price untilAugust; please book as early as possible to secure your place. Fulldetails on the booking form. Click below for the […]
4th December 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
There is no Monthly Meeting in December so why not come along to a fun afternoon on Friday, 4th December instead? At 2pm we will have 60 minutes of the […]
Venue: Vineyard Church
Cost: £2
Booking Required
16th December 2026
16th June 2027
to 22nd June 2027
This is draft information to assess likely interest and allow us to plan in more detail. Click below to download a draft itinerary and an expression of interest form Loire […]
Cost: PLEASE NOTE: Plans are at an early stage. Any or all information, including the dates, may change.
Booking Required