by Retford U3A | May 19, 2020 | Education and Learning, U3A
Now in its ninth year, the Retford branch of the U3A has a membership of over 600 people. There are around 45 interest groups and new members often join the U3A specifically to join just one group; this is really encouraged, so if you have a friend who is thinking of...
by Rotherham U3A | May 16, 2020 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Rotherham, U3A
Humour is a typical human reaction to difficult times. Rotherham U3A Creative Writing Coordinator, Trev Gouldin’s answer to ‘Lockdown’ is to write a volume of verse describing his thoughts about this current, strange turn of events. Here’s one for...
by Rotherham U3A | Apr 25, 2020 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Rotherham, U3A
In common with all groups, the Rotherham U3A closed down all meetings from mid-March until the end of the Covid-19 crisis. Its members hunkered down into self-isolation in their respective homes, and to all intents and purposes, all seemed still and quiet. But as...
by Retford U3A | Mar 17, 2020 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Retford, U3A
Retford U3A members are looking forward to a great programme of speakers at their regular monthly meetings over the next few months. In March Phillip Cooper is giving a talk entitled ‘Travel and Holiday’. The timing seems just right as people are now looking at...
by Rotherham U3A | Mar 3, 2020 | Education and Learning, Exercise, Hobbies, Rotherham, U3A
Yorkshire has a long and distinguished cricketing history. Founded in 1863, Yorkshire County Cricket Club has contributed 183 players, including eight captains, to the national cricket squad. Similarly, the Yorkshire women’s team is six-times winner of the County...
by Retford U3A | Feb 20, 2020 | Education and Learning, U3A
‘Enthusiasm’ and ‘anticipation’ are the watchwords this month for Retford’s U3A. Enthusiasm for the coming year, with their 10th anniversary being commemorated with a ‘Pimms and Strawberry Tea’, later in the summer. They are also involved with the National U3A Day,...
