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 140 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 talks


As well the monthly meetings we also have interest groups which meet on a weekly, monthly or occasional basis. These include walking, theatre, bridge and the book group. For details of all group activities see the groups page.
What's On
Museum of the Ulster Aviation Society
Wednesday 10th June - Travel Group
Campervanning in Europe by Beth Cairnduff
Friday 12th June - Walking Group
Murlough Nature Reserve
Tuesday 16th June - Monthly Meeting
A Celebration of the Summer Solstice through verse and song
Thursday 18th June - Book Group
The Woman on the Bridge by Sheila O'Flanagan
Friday 26th June - Walking Group
There are no longer any Bridge groups associated with Shimna u3a but bridge classes are still available. See Bridge Group for details.
Shimna u3a Monthly Newsletter
The May newsletter was emailed to all members on 26th April. If you did not receive a copy please email our Secretary on the Contacts page



