by Rotherham U3A | Jun 6, 2021 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Rotherham, U3A
In 1994, Tim Berners-Lee invented the internet, paving the way for massive developments in technology. Words like connectivity, surfing, streaming, and Zooming gained new meanings; others such as Googling, podcast and download were coined to describe technology’s...
by Retford U3A | May 28, 2021 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Retford, U3A
Good news at last. The local authority are set to re-open their two community centres in Retford and Retford U3A’s interest group leaders who use either Westhill or Hallcroft have been advised by Bassetlaw Council that these centres will be available for hire, from...
by Retford U3A | May 19, 2021 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Retford, U3A
The U3A are going to hold a National U3A day on 2nd June. In Retford, they are commemorating this day by having a market stall on Thursday 3rd June and the group shall be giving away mementos to celebrate the occasion. Pop along and say hello. The new committee will...
by Dukeries u3a | May 14, 2021 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Sherwood, U3A
The relaxation in restrictions meant the Dukeries u3a Whatsapp Walking Group could meet again outside, with sunny walks around Vicar Water in Clipstone enjoyed. Meanwhile, the online Zoom programme continued with two or three events every week and members enjoyed...
by Rotherham U3A | May 3, 2021 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Rotherham, Sports Club, U3A
It’s been a long and winding road from that cold January day in 2020 when members of Rotherham u3a visited u3a Walking Cricket Adviser Mac McKechnie and his Barnsley team, and came away determined to set up their own team in Rotherham. Walking Cricket is a year-round...
by Retford U3A | Apr 24, 2021 | Education and Learning, U3A
Now about to enter their tenth year, the Retford branch of the U3A has a membership of over 600 people. There are around 45 interest groups and new members often go to the U3A specifically to join just one group; this is really encouraged, so if you have a friend who...
