by Gainsborough and District u3a | Nov 15, 2023 | Education and Learning, Gainsborough, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A
Gainsborough and District u3a’s Buccaneer group has plenty planned during the autumn months. In September a group of over 20 went to the Wilderspin school museum at Barton upon Humber. They were all very enthusiastic about the museum and the classroom experience. One...
by Worksop u3a | Nov 9, 2023 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A, Worksop
One hundred members were held spellbound by well-known novelist, crime writer and ex-Worksop Guardian editor Stephen Booth at a recent meeting of Worksop . Stephen’s first novel Black Dog was published 20 years ago. He gave a fascinating talk about his characters,...
by Rotherham u3a | Nov 7, 2023 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Rother, Social Group, U3A
‘Learn, Laugh and Live’ – the strapline of the u3a. With almost 40 group activities to choose from in Rotherham, there are plenty of things to learn, and within each group you’ll find companions with whom to share ideas, news and laughter. Many members report that...
by Rotherham u3a | Nov 7, 2023 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Rotherham, Social Group, U3A
‘Learn, Laugh and Live’ – the strapline of the u3a. With almost 40 group activities to choose from in Rotherham, there are plenty of things to learn, and within each group you’ll find companions with whom to share ideas, news and laughter. Many members report that...
by Dukeries u3a | Nov 6, 2023 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Sherwood, Social Group, U3A
November’s guest speaker will be Glyn Brown, a Notts policeman who was selected from thousands of applicants to do a tour of duty in the Bahamas police force. He won an award for bravery when on constabulary duties there. Glyn promises audience participation with his...
by Lindsey u3a | Oct 31, 2023 | Education and Learning, Gainsborough, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A
U3a values older people for their wealth of experience and knowledge. Around the world, age is viewed differently from country to country. The Japanese, for example, accept age and celebrate the changing years of their lives. The age of 60 is known as kanreki, derived...
