Other events
Dave Stevens’ Quiz Afternoons
Come along for a fun afternoon to test the grey matter. You do not need to have a team as you form teams on arrival. No individual questions, there will be various rounds including a General Knowledge, Picture and a Music Round.
There will be an interval for refreshments.
Venue - St Cuthbert's Church Centre, Northumbria Hall
Time - 2.00 - 4.00 pm Admission - £3.00
Dave Stevens’ Quiz Dates | Tuesday 29th April 2025 | Thursday 12th June 2025 | Thursday 11th Sept 2025 | Thursday 13th Nov 2025
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Thursday 20th March 2025 at 1.45 pm Annual General Meeting
Fulwood Free Methodist Church, Lightfoot Lane, Preston, PR2 3LT.
This will be followed by a talk given by Marjorie Taylor entitled "A Norwegian Odyssey".
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Tuesday 25th March 2025 Visit to Lakeland Motor Museum, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge.
Details in weekly newsletter.
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Thursday 27th March 2025 DESERT ISLAND DISCS Hosted by Ken Youde
"Desert Island Discs" started during lockdown on Zoom and we now have "live" sessions.
Guests: Albert Risely and Sheila Melrose.
Venue - Northumbria Hall, St Cuthberts Church Centre
Time - 2pm to 4.30pm Admission - £3.00 Refreshments will be provided
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Thursday 10th April 2025 Evita the musical - the story of the life of controversial figure Eva Peron, told through words and music.
Time: 2pm
Venue: Northumbria Hall, St. Cuthbert's Church Centre
Admission: £3
Presenter: Ken Youde
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Thursday 8th May VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebration
Time: 2pm.
Venue: Northumbria Hall, St. Cuthbert's Church Centre.
Admission: £5 by ticket (tickets on sale at monthly meetings from February).
Dress code: 1940s (optional but it would be good to dress up!)
Come along and join in our celebration as part of the national one on this important day. Enjoy a 1940s sing along with Pink Vintage (vocal duo), period fun quiz etc. Refreshments included.
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Thursday May 29th 2025 A Performance by The Silhouette Band
The band are a Manchester-based group of senior citizens (some u3a members) who came together to share their love of music. In a two part event they will talk about how they got together, helping each other through music.
After the tea/coffee break they will get the party going with some '60's music!
Venue - Northumbria Hall, St Cuthberts Church Centre
Date - Thursday 29th May, 2025
Time - 2PM
Admission - £3
Refreshments will be served
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Friday 11th July 2025 Music Through The Ages - an evening of music, wine and cheese.
Time 6.30pm
Venue - Northumbria Hall, St Cuthberts Church Centre
Admission £7
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Thursday 21st August 2025 Great Pianists
Following his previously well received talks on the Music of Beethoven and the Origins of Modern Jazz, Preston u3a member Colin Galbraith, himself a classical and jazz pianist, will look at some of the great pianists of the past 100 years encompassing the worlds of Classical, Jazz and Latin American music. Little known facts about the artists will be revealed.
Colin will also offer some tips on record buying - what to look out for and what to avoid!
Time - 2pm
Venue - Northumbria Hall, St Cuthberts Church Centre
Admission - £3