Title: U3A summer Picnic
Description: Upper Bann U3A had a summer picnic day in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. They had walks, horse and carriage rides and met with members of the Newry U3A for a bit of Networking.

Title: Taghnevan Summer trip
Description: Taghnevan Senior citizens had a summer trip kindly funded by SHSCT, Health and Well-being programme through Neighbourhood Renewal, facilitated by CNC's HOP project. The group members and volunteers went on the trip to Newcastle, and had a great day.

Title: Group members go North
Description: 42 members of the Ballyoran Over 50s group had a leisurly trip to the north coast thanks to SHSCT, Health and Well-being Programme facilitated by CNC's Helping Older People Project. Photo includes some members at Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne where the group stopped for tea and scones and a walk around their walled garden and maze.

Title: Kilicomaine group visit info morning
Description: The Kilicomaine older peoples group attended the HABIT info morning in the library on Thursday 22nd April, the photo shows Lottie Davy from Kilicomaine with Louise Stalker and Christine Stafford from the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland.

Title: Ballyoran Over 50s Dance the Day away
Description: The Community Development and Health Network funded a series of dance session for the Ballyoran Over 50s group. many of the group took part in salsa, set and line dancing sessions with several local dance tutors.

Title: U3A AGM
Description: The Upper Bann U3A celebrated their first annual general meeting in Lurgan library on 19th January 2010. There was a good attendance from members and interested parties. Upper Bann U3A used this opportunity to promote the wide variety of activities they offer in their programme from Bridge to Spanish sessions. A new committee was elected on the day. For more information please contact Norma 028 3882 0215 or Rose 07788965643

Title: Ashgrove Christmas Party
Description: John McKenna (pictured) and all at Ashgrove Senior Citizens were joined by older people from across Craigavon for a meal and party in Ashgrove Community Centre on Friday 4th December.
A great night was had by all!

Title: U3A Communication and Teambuilding Workshop
Description: The Upper Bann University of the Third Age (U3A) organised a ‘Communication and Team Building Workshop’ on Thursday 12th of November at the Lurgaboy Adventure Centre in Markethill. From the outset, this recently formed group recognised the importance of team work and effective communication in achieving its overall aims and worked with the staff of the Helping Older Peoples Project to develop a range of exercises and activities to challenge and develop its member’s skills in these areas. This workshop proved to be a rewarding experience for all concerned and feedback gathered during an evaluation can be best summarised by a quote from Betty who stated ‘I had my misgivings about coming but I now feel very inspired to think about some goals that I had been very hesitant about setting. All the activities were great fun.’

U3As are self-help, self-managed lifelong learning co-operatives for older people no longer in full time work, providing opportunities for their members to share learning experiences in a wide range of interest groups and to pursue learning not for qualifications, but for fun.

The Upper Bann U3A aims:
• To encourage and enable local older people to help each other to share their knowledge, skills, interests and experience.
• To demonstrate the benefits and enjoyment to be gained and the new horizons to be discovered in learning throughout life
• To celebrate the capabilities and potential of local older people and their value to society.

Title: Upper Bann U3A receives certificate.
Description: Chair of Upper Bann U3A, Rose McCann, receives the certificate of permanent status from Lila Jackson, regional representative of the U3A. Also pictured is Mayor of Craigavon, Councillor Meta Crozier.

Title: Upper Bann U3A secure permanent status
Description: Mayor of Craigavon Councillor Meta Crozier, hosted a reception at the Civic Centre on Tuesday 20th of October for the Upper Bann University of the Third Age, a local self-help, self-managed lifelong learning co-operative for older people no longer in full time work. At the reception Rose McCann (Chairperson), was presented with the certificate conferring permanent status from Lila Jackson, a regional representative of the Third Age Trust. After the formalities were completed members took the opportunity to tour the Civic Centre and network with representatives from other branches of the U3A in the region. If you are interested in discovering more about the Upper Bann U3A please email upperbannu3a@hotmail.com or contact Rose McCann on 07788965643.

Title: Edgarstown try IT
Description: The Neighbourhood Renewal project being delivered by the Helping Older People Project throughout the NR areas of Craigavon has helped members of Edgarstown's residents association to access a series of computer classes with BNL productions.

Title: CHS Group learn new skill
Description: The Chest Heart and Stroke group met in Carn on Thursday 1st October to learn felting with the HOP project worker. This group is made up of volunteers and stroke sufferers that have taken a stand at the upcoming craft fair to be held in the Jethro Centre, Lurgan. The group made felted pictures and corsages.