by Dukeries Third Age Group | Feb 10, 2020 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Sherwood, U3A
When my husband died in October 2011, the bottom fell out of my world. I was helped and supported by my very good neighbours, and one of them suggested that I join U3A. She was a member of Mansfield U3A, but the membership was full, so I was directed to Dukeries U3A...
by Retford Ladies Probus Club | Feb 10, 2020 | Probus, Social Group
Retford Ladies Probus Club ended the year on a high with a Christmas luncheon at Ye Olde Bell in November, enhanced by the singing of Jessica Brett. This was followed by carols, quizzes, sherry and mince pies at the December gathering. Dawn Cragg welcomed 66 members...
by Retford Ladies Probus Club | Feb 10, 2020 | Group meeting, Probus
On Wednesday 14th September Retford Ladies Probus welcomed Dulcie Lewis, who gave a hugely enjoyable and sometimes hilarious talk entitled ‘Powder, Paint and Corsets’. She began by telling members that we would all have been considered beautiful at some time in...
by The Harley Gallery | Feb 9, 2020 | Art, Hobbies, Retford, Sherwood, Worksop
A search for new or undiscovered art talent has begun as The Harley Gallery on Nottinghamshire’s Welbeck estate launches its biennial art exhibition. Artists, whether they are weekend painters or professional artists, are now invited to enter the Harley Open 2020...
by Rotherham U3A | Feb 8, 2020 | Education and Learning, Exercise, Hobbies, Rotherham, U3A
American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kelsee, who overcame severe asthma to win Olympic gold, silver and bronze in both heptathalon and high jump, said: “Age is no barrier (to sport), it’s the limitation you put on your mind”. There’s no doubt that advancing age limits...
