u3a

Bishop Auckland & District

Science, Engineering & Technology

traction engine in a museum
Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Group email: Science, Engineering & Technology group
When: As announced and see Events for dates and times
Venue: See Events
Cost: £5 annual subscription 2024-25 due July 1st + events/activities at cost

The aims of our group are to understand science, to explore local industries, learn more about their history and development and to find out about new technologies and their applications.

In the past we have visited local factories, including NISSAN, a windfarm, Hartlepool Power Station, Northumbrian Water, Ribblehead Viaduct, the National Glass Centre at Sunderland, and local museums like Bowes Incline and the Discovery Museum in Newcastle.  On occasion we also arrange joint visits with other groups, for example, a trip to Scotland to see the Kelpies and Glasgow Transport Museum.

Visits are interspersed with talks given by knowledgeable speakers on related topics

Forthcoming events

15th October 2026
9:00 am
Outing
Hawes Creamery and Gayle Mill
The outing to Hawes Creamery and Gayle Mill on 15th October is now confirmed but will be a car share instead of a coach trip to keep the costs down. […]
Cost: £5.95 for Creamery, £5 for mill. This will be a car share.
Booking Required
17th March 2027
10:00 am
Talk
Brain Drugs and Medicine
Another brain-related talk by Dr Bob Pullen. Please see Linda at the SET table at Town Hall if you would like to put your name down to attend.
Cost: Free to members
Booking Required

Previous visits and activities of the S.E.T. Group

Below is you will find memories of things we have done and places we have been with this group. There are lots ofphotos to jog your memory.

  • National Glass Centre, Sunderland

    The morning that we spent at the National Glass Centre was very quiet, meaning our members could wander at will around the exhibitions, some showcasing contemporary art glass.  The permanent display of glass making in Sunderland covered the early emergence of an industrial centre, its development and the range of companies based there, including the…

    Read more: National Glass Centre, Sunderland

  • Visit to EBAC Ltd

    A large group of 21 U3A members met in Newton Aycliffe for the visit to EBAC Ltd.  We were lucky to be shown around by the company founder, John Elliott MBE, DL, who provided a short history of the company’s development and then, together with Amanda Hird, gave us an informative and interesting tour of…

    Read more: Visit to EBAC Ltd

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