Shimna u3a is based in Newcastle, County Down, at the foot of the Mourne Mountains. The group was formed on 23rd February 2011 with 24 members. We now have over 130 members from Newcastle and the surrounding area.
We meet at 2.00pm on the third Tuesday of each month at Newcastle Community Cinema.
Visitors are most welcome to join us for our monthly meetings with an invited speaker, refreshments and socialising.
As well the monthly meetings we also have interest groups which meet on a weekly, monthly or occasional basis. These include walking, theatre, photography, culinary and the book group. For details of all group activities see the groups page.
You must be a current Shimna u3a member in order to take part in any groups. This is essential to ensure that your participation in our activities is covered by u3a’s insurance.
What's On
The Shimna U3A annual Photography Exhibition in Newcastle Library is now open. Everyone is welcome to attend the opening on Tuesday 15th September at 6pm. Please come along and bring a guest.
Tuesday 15th September - Monthly Meeting
The speaker will be Jeremy Maxwell who will talk about the disappearance of the Irish-bred thoroughbred stallion, Shergar, in 1983.
Thursday 17th September - Book Group
The book group will meet at the Lighthouse Lounge in the Slieve Donard Hotel at 11.00am. This month's book is "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans. Please contact Meta Warrin for further information.
The September walks will be on Friday 11th and Friday 25th. The walk on 11th will start from the Overflow Car Park in Donard Park Newcastle and walk along the forest tracks.
The walk on 25th September will be in Belfast along the Titanic Trail, also known as the Yardmen Trail. It is suggested that members catch the 0940 520 bus from Newcastle. Good walking shoes and a coat are recommended for both walks. Please contact Beth Cairnduff for further information.
The next theatre trip is to see the Brian Friel play, "Faith Healer" at the Lyric on Tuesday, 13th October. There are a couple of tickets left. Contact Kathy Coulter for further information.
The group will be holding their annual exhibition of their work in the Newcastle Library between 7th-26th September. Everyone is wilcome to attend an Opening Event at 6pm on Tuesday 15th. Please contact Robin McCaren for further information.
The next meeting will be in the Parish Centre at 1030 on Wednesday 14th October
The next Culinary event, a Pizza evening, will be held on Tuesday 3rd November. For further information please contact Gerri McKeever.
Shimna u3a Monthly Newsletter
The September newsletter was emailed to all members on 26th August. If you did not receive a copy please email our Secretary on the Contacts page
