by Dukeries u3a | Dec 3, 2024 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Sherwood, Social Group, U3A
Winter is drawing in, but, with its usual defiance, Dukeries u3a simply puts a bigger coat on and carries on regardless. Their monthly meetings continue to attract the finest speakers. In October, Steve LeMottee, Trent Bridge’s Heritage Officer, gave a fascinating...
by Gainsborough and District u3a | Dec 3, 2024 | Education and Learning, Gainsborough, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A
The October meeting of Gainsborough and District u3a featured an engaging talk by Bernard Bale, who shared stories from his extensive career in the media, spanning from the 1960s to the present day. With a background covering various aspects of news, particularly...
by Rotherham u3a | Dec 1, 2024 | Community Event, Education and Learning, Hobbies, Rother, Social Group, U3A
In 1748, King George II decided to combine his birthday parade each November with the annual military march held in June, a royal tradition that continues to this day in the form of the monarch’s ‘official’ birthday. Rotherham u3a will celebrate its official birthday...
by Rotherham u3a | Dec 1, 2024 | Community Event, Education and Learning, Hobbies, Rotherham, Social Group, U3A
In 1748, King George II decided to combine his birthday parade each November with the annual military march held in June, a royal tradition that continues to this day in the form of the monarch’s ‘official’ birthday. Rotherham u3a will celebrate its official birthday...
by Lindsey u3a | Nov 27, 2024 | Education and Learning, Gainsborough, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A
Shops have been filled with Christmas items for months now. Singing penguins at a local garden centre delight both toddlers and grandparents alike. Whether one loves the glitz and excitement of Christmas or prefers a more reflective celebration, Lindsey u3a continues...
by Rotherham u3a | Nov 15, 2024 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Rother, Social Group, U3A
Receiving greetings for a special occasion is always appreciated, especially when the card is handmade by the sender. The oldest-known greeting card in existence is a Valentine, written in 1415 by the Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of...
