by Retford u3a | Aug 15, 2022 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Retford, Social Group, U3A
For Retford u3a the August speaker is past Hucknall u3a Chair, David Rose, to tell members about Walking the Camino. The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St James, is a pilgrimage of medieval origin to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, in the...
by Dukeries u3a | Aug 5, 2022 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Sherwood, Social Group, U3A
Make the most of life by exploring new ideas, skills and interests with Dukeries u3a. July’s speaker was Chris Vasper, who told members about his adventures raising money for the charity ‘Walking with the Wounded’ by taking part in the Marathon Des Sables, across one...
by Retford u3a | Jul 21, 2022 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Retford, U3A
The Retford u3a committee is pleased to confirm that two of the vacant roles were filled at the AGM in April. The new Secretary is Pamela Mann, who also leads the Poetry Group, and the role of Group Co-ordinator will be carried out by two new members, who will work it...
by Rotherham u3a | Jul 15, 2022 | Education and Learning, Exercise, Hobbies, Rotherham, Sports Club, U3A
In 1891, two days after the first ever men’s basketball match, a revised version of the sport was adopted by women. This version was renamed ‘netball’ in 1895. Netball’s popularity spread around the world, and it is now played in almost 80 countries by over 20 million...
by Worksop and District u3a | Jul 14, 2022 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, U3A, Worksop
Worksop and District u3a had a busy month in June. You may have visited their stall at the Carlton in Lindrick fun day, or been to the Jubilee Race Night in the Civic Centre. The speakers at the next meeting on Thursday 21st July are Sophie and Rob Snell. Sophie is a...
by Dukeries u3a | Jul 11, 2022 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Sherwood, Social Group, U3A
Dukeries u3a continues with its celebratory birthday and anniversary events this year. A once in a lifetime event was the street party in Jubilee Hall to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on 4th June. This was organised by the All Sorts and Gardening Group who...
