by Rotherham u3a | Nov 15, 2024 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Rotherham, 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...
by Worksop and District u3a | Nov 14, 2024 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A, Worksop
Last month’s speaker at Worksop and District u3a was Ruth Massey, a member of the Southwell Minster staff. Her talk focused on the life and work of Southwell Minster, a historic Nottinghamshire building with a history spanning over 1,000 years. Ruth provided valuable...
by Dukeries u3a | Nov 12, 2024 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Sherwood, Social Group, U3A
Every month, Dukeries u3a hosts a visiting speaker and Cathy McAteer’s talk on Russia at September’s General Meeting was inspirational. Her deep, insightful, knowledge of the country, its history, and its many and varied cultures showed a passion and enthusiasm for...
by Gainsborough and District u3a | Nov 5, 2024 | Education and Learning, Gainsborough, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A
One of Gainsborough and District u3a’s groups has recently visited the Energy from Waste Centre in Lincoln and members were most impressed by the arrangements not only laid on for visits, but also the high-tech operations which are carried out there. It is a very...
by Lindsey u3a (Welton) | Nov 5, 2024 | Education and Learning, Gainsborough, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A
As winter approaches Lindsey u3a groups are busy making plans for the coming months well into 2025. Look at the ‘Interests Guide’ on their website to see what’s in store. Already, plans are in place for a holiday in July to Newcastle and Northumbria. The Visits Group...
by Retford u3a | Oct 19, 2024 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Retford, Social Group, U3A
What a month has just passed for Retford u3a! Did you see their stall at the Market on the morning of their September General Meeting? It was part of their ongoing efforts to make friends and neighbours aware of everything Retford u3a offers local seniors: new...
