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The ancient Kingdom of Northumbria included part of Southern Scotland and Northern England bounded by the Pennines in the west. The boundaries varied over the years but roughly encompassed the 6th century Anglo Saxon Kingdoms of Bernica (Forth to the River Tees) and Deira (River Tees to the Humber) which were united in the 7th century. It accepted the supremacy of Wessex in 872AD and was conquered by the Danes in the late 9th century.

The Northumbria Region of U3A is part of the national and international University of the Third Age which exists to fulfil the needs and aspirations of its members who have retired from working life, but are still active. The wide-ranging activities of the groups reflect the principal aim of U3A which is to encourage the sharing and exchange of skills, knowledge and interests amongst its members. There are 40 local groups in the Northumbria Region which includes Northumberland, County Durham and part of North Yorkshire. The groups are small (with usually fewer than 250 members), but inter group co-operation is good, sharing some activities, and reciprocal visits are regular and frequent.

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