John Ellis
The Hucknall and District U3A held it’s first meeting in March 2008. It was formed by a dedicated group of people who recognised the need in Hucknall for an organisation that caters for the large number of individuals who were over 50 and not in full time employment.
I like to think of it as a Youth Club for our age group where individuals or couples can gather and take part in a large variety of activities and most important of all, meet new friends.
The Group hold an informal monthly meeting where members are able to digest information on the numerous activities available and be entertained by a variety of speakers.
This monthly meeting gives an opportunity for members to mingle, chat and see what is happening in the Interest Groups that have been formed or are in the process of being formed. It is the Interest Groups that provide the underlying success of the U3A and create a forum for members to strike up new friendships, particularly important for those who have lost their loved ones and who are looking for ways to meet other people.
The groups are run by the members with a Co-ordinator in charge of each group. Some groups have a finite number eg. Wine Tasting Group, but if full a second group can be created. Others can take a larger number of members.
They can meet where and when the members decide, there is no restriction and if a member has a particular interest then a new group is proposed, advertised, names collected and off we go! It’s great!
My key word is friendship, we need it, we have worked for it and we deserve it. So come and join us! If you would like more information please contact me on the form below.
John Ellis
Chairman of Hucknall U3A