North West Region u3a Summer School

Venue : Manchester Metropolitan University, M15 6GX

Dates : Tues 11th August – Friday 14th August

The 8 courses on offer are:-

- Archaeology Explorers (now full)
- Making sense of everyday Mathematics
- An introduction to Geology
- Photography - Beyond the Snapshot
- Art challenges - the history of colour
- The UK and USA Political Scenes
- Operatunity – opera appreciation
- Intermediary Ukulele

An Application form and further details are available online at the link below

- NW u3a Summer School

Holiday Group Trip to Northern Ireland

Tuesday 1st September 2026 x 4 nights (5 days)

Staying at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, a unique hotel nestled in the picturesque countryside
of County Down. The hotel has a lift, restaurant, bar and leisure club with swimming pool, jacuzzi,
sauna steam room and gym en suite bedrooms feature TV, hairdryer. Tea/coffee making facilities.

Proposed Itinerary:-

Day 1. Pick-up from home and transfer to coach, travel to Cairnryan for afternoon ferry to Belfast,
making suitable stops on the way. Arriving at La Mon Hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2. Hillsborough Castle & Ulster Folk Park
Day 3. Causeway Cast, Giant’s Causeway & Bushmills Distillery
Day 4. Titanic &Belfast.
Day 5 Homeward bound.

More details are in the attached pdf

Cost £699 per person sharing a twin or double room. £158 per person single room supplement

Book via Ellen Smith Coach Holidays
By Telephone 01706 648 126

Once booked place your details on the u3a website in Special Events

The 32nd International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival

We have pleasure to advise you our main theatre programme and seat prices for our 32nd International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival at Buxton Opera House. Hopefully, this will be of interest for your members, also for a group visit with the benefit of group discount on tickets.

Dates from 1st - 15th August.

All the programme details are available in the link below.

Contact : Bernard Lockett, Telephone: 0777-6174895

- G&S website

The Silhouette Band - Sunday 22nd February 2026

For those of you who enjoyed The Silhouette Band when they played for us at The Met earlier in the year, the band has asked me to let you know that they will be playing at Dobbies Sports & Social Club in Radcliffe, on the afternoon of 22nd February 2026. Please note that this is not a u3a event, but a private show organised by the Band. Bev from the band warned me that tickets may sell quickly as they have sold out in the past. If you wish to buy tickets or ask any questions, please contact Bev directly using the details on the flyer attached to this messgage. Please do not contact anyone at Bury u3a as this is not an event organised by us. Kind regards, Ian.

Tribute to the Music of Harry Potter

The sensational International Film Orchestra performs a spellbinding tribute to the magnificent music from the Harry Potter films.

From the iconic themes that first welcomed us to Hogwarts, to the soaring scores that brought spells, adventures, and battles to life — this concert will transport you straight into the heart of the magic.

Performed by this magnificent orchestra, this enchanting concert is perfect for fans of all ages. Whether you’re a lifelong Potter fan or simply love powerful, cinematic music, prepare to be swept away.

✨ A truly fabulous concert for the whole family – and one not to be missed!

Sunday 1 Mar 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Victoria Hall, Bolton, BL1 2AS

- Ticket Information

Mamma Mia

Mamma Mia is headed straight from Broadway to the Palace Theatre Manchester next year from Tuesday 3rd of March to Saturday 21st March, and tickets are available from as low as £19.50 from ATG Tickets. The show is described as having 'the ultimate feel-good factor' everyone needs.