🎄🎅 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.
Halloween Dance
31 October 2026 3pm to 5pm
Join us for a delightful afternoon of dancing, where a vibrant mix of styles awaits you! Experience the joy of movement in a lovely social atmosphere, proving once again that dancing is not only fun but also great for your health.
Come and show off your moves to a diverse selection of music, catering to all tastes. The dance floor is yours from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, so get dressed to impress—feel free to embrace the Halloween theme when picking out your outfit! Just keep in mind, there are no prizes for costumes!
Tea dances have a rich history, dating back to when afternoon tea was a cherished tradition. What better way to burn off those calories than by honing your dance skills and perhaps even picking up a new style or two? Known as “Thé dansant” in France, these early afternoon events often featured a glass of champagne—typical of the French flair!
While no alcohol is permitted on the Chapel premises, a warm cup of tea paired with cake will surely satisfy your cravings. To secure your spot, book your ticket the easy way by making a payment of £5 via BAC or in person at the October monthly meeting. Here are the payment details for BAC:
Monk Bretton Methodist Church, High Street, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2EL
- Bank: Co-operative Bank
- Account Name: Barnsley and District u3a
- Sort Code: 08-92-99
- Account Number: 67232785
- Reference: NUMBER 10, surname and initial ONLY
Please note that space is limited to 40 participants to ensure everyone has room to dance. Come join us for an afternoon filled with rhythm and fun!
Seated Yoga
🧘 SEATED YOGA / CHAIR YOGA
A gentle 1.5-hour session to help maintain and improve balance, strength, flexibility and mobility.
👥 Maximum numbers: 16
All exercises are performed either in a sturdy chair or using the chair for support — no floor exercises required! Movements are slow and controlled and designed to improve strength and flexibility.
👕 What to Wear & Bring
• Loose, comfortable clothing
• Comfortable footwear. If removed, please wear socks to reduce slipping
• 💧 Water
• 🧣 A blanket for relaxation at the end of the session, if required
📝 Health Questionnaire
Before the session, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire. This helps the session leader assess the needs of the group and adapt the session accordingly.
📍 Location: Round House, Laithes Crescent, Athersley, Barnsley, S71 3AE,
💷 PAYMENT DETAILS
🏦 Bank: Co-operative Bank
👤 Account Name: Barnsley and District U3A
🔢 Sort Code: 08-92-99
🔢 Account Number: 67232785
📌 Reference: NUMBER 11, surname & initial ONLY
⚠️ Places are limited to 16, so early booking is recommended
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! 💃
Posh Puds
Posh Puds is now full. You can add your name to the waiting list by filling in the form and submitting it.
🍮 Posh Puds 🍮
Join Chrissie White for a unique hands-on baking experience and learn how to make a delicious winter pudding from scratch.
All ingredients are provided, and while your pudding bakes, you can enjoy a pre-prepared pudding with tea or coffee and chat with fellow bakers. Then take your homemade pudding home to enjoy!
💷 £5 per person
📅 Monday 9 November 2026
🕑 2.00pm - 4.00pm
⚠️ Limited places available.
A coordinator will contact you on receipt of your completed booking form. Venue details will be provided after booking.
#BarnsleyU3A #PoshPuds #BakingWorkshop #WinterPudding 🍰☕
Walk Through Nature
Now full. You can add your name to the waiting list by filling in the form and submitting it.
Saturday 10th October
Join one of our members for a gentle, informative walk exploring the nature around us. Learn more about local wildlife and plants while enjoying the benefits of being outdoors.
Meet: St Peter's Church, Black Lane, Tankersley S74 0DU
Arrival: 10.00am to 10.30am (tea, coffee and biscuits available)
Walk starts: 11.00am
Duration: Approximately 1½ hours
The walk is mainly on easy paths with some grassed areas. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear.
Limited to 15 places. The walk is free, although donations to the church are welcome.
A coordinator will contact you on receipt of your booking form to confirm your place and provide further details. 🍃