by Magna Science Adventure Centre | Mar 5, 2024 | Community facility, Education and Learning, Rother
South Yorkshire has become home to England’s first Newton Room, a permanent classroom with three tabletop flight simulators used to teach students various Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts – including aviation modules. The...
by Retford u3a | Mar 4, 2024 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Retford, Social Group, U3A
Retford u3a is well into a fascinating run of talks about villains and villainy at their meetings. Last month members heard about the poachers at Rufford in Victorian times. What a fascinating local history there is to find in north Nottinghamshire! On 28th February...
by Dukeries u3a | Feb 9, 2024 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Sherwood, Social Group, U3A
Having nicely settled into 2024, Dukeries u3a groups resumed their activities after the festivities. At the January members’ meeting Vince Eager, pop star of the 1950s and 60s, kept his audience well entertained with recollections from his television days on Six Five...
by Worksop and District u3a | Feb 8, 2024 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A, Worksop
Over 140 members attended the Christmas Social of Worksop and District u3a, which was held at the North Notts Arena. Members all enjoyed the entertainment by the in-house Swing Band, with a good mixture of Christmas music and dance given in the band’s unique style....
by Gainsborough and District u3a | Feb 5, 2024 | Education and Learning, Gainsborough, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A
The Christmas party at Gainsborough and District u3a saw the first public performance of their Singing Group – and it was a great success! There seemed to be several potential new members in the audience who were attracted by the thought of just singing for fun, which...
by Rotherham u3a | Feb 1, 2024 | Community Event, Education and Learning, Hobbies, Rotherham, Social Group, U3A
Christmas and New Year preparations tend to drive other matters out of mind. The result? ‘February amnesia’. For anyone suffering this affliction, here are some gentle reminders of what’s new in Rotherham u3a during February. If you love your holidays in Spain and its...
