🥁 Drumming Group – Saturday 6 March 🥁

Come along and experience the benefits of drumming in a friendly and supportive social group.

Drumming is a fun, low-impact activity that can help improve upper body strength, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost overall wellbeing. The session is adaptable to individual ability levels, making it suitable for everyone.

📅 Saturday 6 March
⏰ 1:00pm – 4:00pm (approx.)
📍 Gilroyd Social Club, S75 1PX
💷 £5.00 per person
👥 Maximum 35 participants

Bank: Co-operative Bank
👤 Account Name: Barnsley and District U3A
🔢 Sort Code: 08-92-99
🔢 Account Number: 67232785
📌 Reference: NUMBER 14, surname & initial ONLY

Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. 🥁😊

Settle into a cosy room and enjoy seasonal stories—some familiar, some new—that will spark your imagination and create unique pictures in every listener’s mind.

Imagine a cold winter’s night, snow swirling outside, while you relax by candlelight with a blanket, a pillow, something to cuddle, and a hot chocolate (other drinks are available!). Then sit back and enjoy festive, wintry ghost stories in the warm company of fellow BU3A members.

Storytelling is rooted in the Norse tradition of hygge (hoo-gah)—a feeling of warmth, comfort and togetherness. Come along and experience it for yourself.

Dates: 21 January and 18 February
Venue: Monk Bretton Methodist Church, High Street, Monk Bretton, Barnsley S71 2EL
First session: 17 December, 2.00–3.30pm

Places are limited to 15 to keep things cosy, so book early for this unique winter activity.

Hamper Donation.

Hamper Donations: The social committee is seeking donations of quality seasonal food and drinks for our raffle prizes. If you can help, please let us know via the dropdown box

Donations can be handed in at the monthly meeting or dropped off at the Ibis Hotel pop-in session.

In addition, we have two special event sessions planned for 28th January 7pm to 9pm and 11th February, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Gilroyd Club.

To register your interest, please complete and submit the form.

💷 PAYMENT DETAILS

🏦 Bank: Co-operative Bank
👤 Account Name: Barnsley and District U3A
🔢 Sort Code: 08-92-99
🔢 Account Number: 67232785
📌 Reference: NUMBER 13, surname & initial ONLY

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎶

Closing Date 25th November.

🎄🎅 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH 🎅🎄

📅 Thursday 10th December
📍 Hotel 19 – The Bluebell Suite
🏠 Elmhirst Lane, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 4LS
🎟️ Tickets: £25

Come and join us for a wonderful festive afternoon as we celebrate Christmas together with friends and fellow members. Enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch, great entertainment and dancing, plus a FREE raffle ticket with the chance to win some fantastic prizes! 🎶💃🎁 Tea or coffee is also included. ☕

💷 PAYMENT DETAILS

🏦 Bank: Co-operative Bank
👤 Account Name: Barnsley and District U3A
🔢 Sort Code: 08-92-99
🔢 Account Number: 67232785
📌 Reference: NUMBER 12, surname & initial ONLY

🤝 Payment can also be made in person at the monthly meeting.

🎄✨ Come along, enjoy the festive atmosphere, good food and great company, and help us make it a Christmas afternoon to remember! ❤️🎅

We look forward to celebrating with you! 🎄✨

Please indicate your payment method in the seating preference box.

This workshop is FULL and operating a waiting list.

Silver Shimmy Workshop

Date: 14 December 2026
Time: 10:45am to 11:45am
Venue: Mapplewell & Staincross Village Hall
Cost: £1.50
Places: Maximum 10 participants

Join us for a fun, friendly and gentle workshop introducing the benefits of belly dance. No previous dance experience is required. Enjoy a warm-up, learn basic belly dance moves, join in with fun dances, and watch demonstrations from our regular Silver Shimmy dancers.

What to wear: Loose, comfortable clothing and soft, non-slip shoes.
What to bring: A bottle of water.

Booking is essential. You will be contacted by the coordinator on receipt of your completed booking form. Please note that places are limited. Once the workshop is full, a waiting list will operate.

Come along, have fun, get moving and enjoy yourself! 💃