by Dukeries u3a | Dec 31, 2022 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Sherwood, Social Group, U3A
Dukeries u3a members send their very best wishes to all readers for a happy and healthy New Year. 2022 was the 30th anniversary for Dukeries u3a and the 40th anniversary of the u3a in the UK. Looking back over 2022, it has been a time of growth for Dukeries u3a, with...
by Rotherham u3a | Dec 31, 2022 | Education and Learning, Exercise, Hobbies, Rotherham, Social Group, U3A
As Henry Ford said, “Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” Subject to demand, Rotherham u3a is planning to offer two new youth-preserving activities, one supporting physical fitness, the other exercising brain power. Rock’n’roll was a mid-fifties American...
by Worksop u3a | Dec 6, 2022 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A, Worksop
Worksop u3a’s new gardening group is now up and running. Their latest speaker entertained them with fascinating images and facts about bees, confirming their importance to our food production. Did you know there are around 270 species of bee in Britain? The gardening...
by Gainsborough and District u3a | Nov 30, 2022 | Education and Learning, Gainsborough, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A
At Gainsborough and District u3a’s last meeting there was an excellent talk from Kenneth Moore on the Dicken Medal, which is the V.C. for animals. Naturally, Kenneth had an interested audience from the outset as everyone loves stories about animals. His delivery was...
by Dukeries u3a | Nov 29, 2022 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Sherwood, Social Group, U3A
At their monthly meeting in November, Dukeries u3a members were interested to hear from Ellen Slater of Age UK about their Digital Inclusion programme, which provides support to those who are less technologically proficient. Afterwards, Helen Hall and Sharon Pinkett...
by Retford u3a | Nov 18, 2022 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Retford, Social Group, U3A
Retford u3a’s first ‘u3a Night Out’ on Friday 7th October was a real success. 60 members descended on Retford Golf Club, where they ate and drank the night away. The club did them proud with two full courses followed by coffee and tea. Throughout the evening, eight...
