Summer 2024 

The 2024 Regional Quiz was held in Ballymena on Thursday 9 May. This was the first regional quiz to be held since before Covid. The Ballymena team didn't win, but performed well. 

The annual Picnic/Coffee Morning was held on Thursday 6 June at Ballymena Rugby Club. Unfortunately, last year's sunshine was not repeated, but there was an excellent turnout and a good time was had by all!

The Garden Group continued its busy programme with a fourth summer visit, following trips to Mossley Mill, Glenarm Castle and Brockagh Wood.  This time it was to Garden Show Ireland at Antrim Castle Gardens.  Organiser Hilary Flockhart says:

"The group enjoyed a great day out, in sunshine after early rain. There was a variety of craft, food and plant stalls that were very popular with all concerned. There was even an opportunity to try a fly fishing lesson."

A coach trip to Hillsborough Castle on 3 July was well attended and enjoyed by all. It was a busy day which included tours of the castle and extensive gardens, a special exhibition of royal photos not commonly on show, tea/coffee at the nearby Plough restaurant and lunch at Lisburn Golf Club. There was so much to explore in the gardens that some members said they would enjoy another visit. A great day out. 

Spring 2024

The Places of Interest series of lectures were well attended with 30 members present.  Our speakers are often U3A members and occasionally we visit places of interest in the province.  In September we visited Lissan House where we had a great tour around the house.

Links

You can get more information about U3A from these websites.

University of the 3rd Age UK:  https://www.u3a.org.uk. All you need to know about the U3A organisation and the activities in U3A groups around the country.

University of the 3rd Age Northern Ireland:  https://www.u3ani.info.  Regional news and links to local U3A groups