Convenor: Mary This is a new group for members interested in improving their German Language skills. Mary, the convenor, says “I was standing, shivering, at a bus stop in Berlin this Christmas, when I decided I really wanted to improve my confidence and understanding of basic conversational German." If you are also looking to develop… Read more

Convenor: Susan We meet at the Garden House Cafe. We are following an online course and meet to practice together. It is not essential to attend every session. Read more

Joint convenors: Alicia tel:608170 and Lynn tel: 682052 We meet weekly in members’ homes to practise our French through conversation, reading and vocabulary building activities. Using online learning resources and materials from the French media, we explore topics related to French culture and society, as well as world news and current affairs. Sometimes we read… Read more

Convenor: Cathy 01434 600097 This group meet up in each other’s homes every Monday morning from 10.30 am. We have moved onto to Cwrs Sylfaen. We have been meeting some time now and are making good progress. New members who have some Welsh would be welcomed. Read more

Convenor: Helen 01434 604628 for Latin Learners 1 Convenor: Pauline 07516 497656 for Latin Learners 2 and The Anthologists The Latin Learners is a small, friendly group which has evolved into three mini sets to accommodate differing language skills and interests. Latin Learners 1 is studying The Cambridge Latin Course Book 2 and Latin Learners… Read more

Convenor: Sue Tel: 01434 684475 Our group meets at members' houses for 2 hours on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month. We spend roughly an hour chatting in Spanish (as much as possible!) about what we have been up to; hobbies, holidays, local issues and plans for the future. Following a break for… Read more

Convenor: Sarah tel:01434 600375 We meet every Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:30 in Newcastle Building Society Italian is one of the most exciting and voluble languages in the world. Italians speak with their hands, their whole bodies as well as with their voice. Join our group to capture some of this excitement and stimulation in a… Read more

Convenor: Cathy We meet on Tuesdays, 10:45 - 12:15 in the Snug of the County Hotel. No charge but please buy a drink! Italian is one of the most exciting and voluble languages in the world. Italians speak with their hands, their whole bodies as well as with their voice. Join our group to capture… Read more

Convenors: Derek and Peter We are a small group who, for many and varied reasons have an interest in the German language. At an individual level, our knowledge of the German language covers a wide range, but, in the true spirit of u3a, we help each other to clarify/resolve problems as they arise. A specific… Read more