Litter Picking
The hot weather we experienced during June is not really conducive to spending a lot of time litter picking in the searing heat. Nevertheless 13 bags of litter have been collected by some hardy members of the group. It is a timely reminder not just to the litter pickers but to all u3a members during a heatwave to:
· Keep exposure to the sun to a minimum
· Wear light, airy clothing including a sun hat
· Use high-factor suncream
· Keep hydrated.
Val (Gant)
Our group had a fantastic visit to Lincoln on 18th June when Vallances Coaches did us proud again. (I have booked Vallances Coaches again for our outings next year). The weather was very nice, warm without being scorching for us to wander around the city. What everyone else did I’m not sure but I saw members enjoying the outdoor café culture for food and drinks whilst I decided to go to the Jail inside the castle grounds. The jail had a special room inside which was the Magna Carta parchment document dating back to 1215 and there were other charters of the forest dating back to 1217. This made me think of King John who signed Magna Carta at Runnymede and died at Newark Castle where the group went a few years ago. How did the scribes manage to write so much so small on these documents when you consider they were writing with quill pens – and no blots of ink?
At the next John Godber meeting I will be taking names for the visit to Nottingham University on 20th August where we will be going to the museum and have a ‘hands on’ look at some of the artifacts. It seems that the visit to the Flight Test Museum on 16th July is full but if there is enough interest we can ask for another date.
17th September is the date for our next indoor meeting at Central Methodist Church. David Skillen is coming to tell us about ‘Knitters, Nailors and Traitors’ which he says is about Belper in the Industrial Revolution. David is a good speaker who did an excellent job when he came to John Godber Centre and spoke to Hucknall u3a main meeting.
Maureen Newton
For our June walk we strolled round Papplewick Woods and made our way via the River Leen to the site of the old Papplewick Lido, it’s interesting to stay local and learn some interesting facts both from signage on the route and a member of our group who has a lot of local knowledge!
We called in at the Griffins Head for cool drinks on our way back to the car park.
Another lovely walk.
A walk from Titchfield Park over the bypass and through shady woodland to Bulwell Hall Golf Club for coffee was enjoyed by a good number of members.
It’s strange that some of us have lived in Hucknall for a while and still continue to find places we’ve never visited.
We live, learn and laugh!
Just what the U3A is all about!
Our group continues to flourish and we’re still finding new songs to sing!
At our June meeting we sang Motown and Beatles hits, featuring some from the Sgt Pepper LP.
Our next theme is Summer Songs and a tribute to Brian Wilson.
All are welcome!