Real Ale Group

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On January 26th ,we decided to stay in Hucknall, meeting in our local Wetherspoon’s ‘The Pilgrims Oak’, sampling several of their excellent ales all at the normal Wetherspoon’s modest prices, helped further by using Camra’s discount 50p vouchers, a pint of real ale for only £1.00p to £1,70p.

We ended the night by walking up Watnall Road, to visit ‘Baker and Bear’ for a nightcap, not as good a selection and a fair bit more costly.

On February 10th we again stopped in Hucknall, except on this occasion we visited the John Godber Centre which was hosting CAMRA’s ‘Hucknall Beer and Cider Festival’, purchasing our tickets (2 for a third & 3 for a half a pint) along with the loan of a festival glass or tankard. We were surprised at how busy it was, with very little standing room and all seats occupied.

However, upon seeing the 72 real ales of varying types we set about sampling our choices, as the evening wore on, we were able to get some seating for those of use with aging legs. Remembering to return our glasses at the end to receive our refunds. An excellent night out.

On March 16th we will be visiting the Canning Circus / Derby Road area in Nottingham, a very popular venue. If you would like to join us, please get in touch or turn up at the tram station at 6.30pm

Melvyn

Grumpies Visit to Cromford Mill

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Nine of our Grumpy Old Men have recently visited Cromford Mill, situated near the edge of Cromford village, and the northern end of the old Cromford canal.

We had booked a guide who showed us round the exhibition and buildings, and we also watched the virtual Sir Richard Arkwright telling us about how he started off in Lancashire as a barber/surgeon and wig-maker! Over 20 years or so, he built the mills at Cromford and developed the frame and spinning machines, which were powered by water.

The patents which he took out were a good money-earner in addition to the actual work output at the mills. He also built accommodation for the workers in Cromford and claimed that he was able to pay off the national debt due to his success. Workers arriving late at the start of the 12-hour shift were locked out for the day, but by the standards of the day and compared to the local alternative of lead mining, it could be argued that there were worse ways of earning a living in the late 1700s.

An interesting visit, and worth a short drive into Derbyshire. As is customary, the Grumpies then retired for lunch, to the Excavator pub near Ambergate.

Our next visit is to the Holocaust Visitor Centre at Laxton, on 24th March.

History Group

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The History Group always welcomes all U3A members especially new ones. Our indoor meeting place is Central Methodist Church on Baker Street: time 2pm – 4pm ish. 

The meeting on February 22nd when the speaker was Bob Massey telling us about the postal service was all inclusive with music and film. Never did I think I would be transported back to when I watched ‘Postman Pat and His Black and White Cat’ with my eldest grandson.

The next meeting is March 15th at Central when Tony Waldron is coming to give a presentation about ‘The History of Stained Glass and how it is done’.  I look forward to seeing you then.

Kathy and Sue will be at John Godber on March 15th to take your bookings for the visit to Bassetlaw Museum at Retford on April 19th where we will see the Pilgrims Gallery display. Leaving Hucknall Ogle Street at 11am – leave Retford at 4pm. Return to Hucknall 5pm ish. Cost is £10. There is no café at the museum but there is a Weatherspoons next door for food and drinks. I am told there are many other cafés in Retford as well.

Maureen

March 15th 2023

Tony Waldron, another new person to us, explaining the History of Stained Glass & how its done.

April 19th 2213

A visit to Bassetlaw Museum at Retford where there is a Pilgrims Gallery Display. No café but Weatherspoons next door. Leave Hucknall 11am – leave Retford 4pm Cost of visit £10

May 17th 2023

Mike Kelley, someone else who is new to us, telling us about The Fall of Saxon England. Christmas Day 1065 – Christmas Day 1066. The most traumatic year in English History

June 21st 2023

Visit to Ashby de la Zouch Museum where there is a Dolly Shepherd Display. Do you remember the talk we had about the lady parachutist? Plus visit to Ashby Castle if possible – still checking this one. Leave Hucknall 11am – leave Ashby 4pm Cost of visit £10

JULY & AUGUST – HOLIDAYS

September 20th 2023

Robert Mee, whom we have enjoyed listening to before, will talk about Nottinghamshire Castles. He says – Eleven sites and more besides

October 18th 2023

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Staffordshire Hoard on display. Leave Hucknall 10.30am – leave Stoke 4pm Cost of visit £12.50

November 15th 2023

Michael Cooke, is another of our previous speakers, who usually tells about European history, this time I think it might be around England.

December 21st No meeting – too close to Christmas

Medium Walks Group

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Continuing our winter theme of local walks, 21 of us set off recently from that well-known landmark the Nabb Inn.

We headed west towards Watnall, where the work to create a ‘solar farm’ was well under way, before crossing the site of the old brickworks where the original chimneys used to be a distinctive landmark before they were demolished some years ago.

Continuing along Narrow Lane, we then headed north through the Forestry Commission woods, crossing under the motorway before returning to Hucknall via Whyburn Lane and the Misk Hills.

This was an enjoyable walk of 6 miles in dry conditions, not necessarily to be expected in February.

Our next walk will be on Monday 20th March, starting from Southwell. New members are always welcome – if you would like to join this group, use the email tab below to get in touch.

John Tedstone

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Pub Quiz

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Many thanks to Pam Farrell for once again being the February Quizmaster in my absence. The March Pub Quiz will be on the second Monday, 13th March at 12 noon at The Nabb Inn.  All are welcome – we prefer a maximum of four to a team where possible as we can always add a person to another team if you would like to attend but haven’t got a team of your own.

And here are the answers to the February quiz:

  1. Cinnamon comes from which part of the tree?   Bark
  2. A White Lady cocktail consists of which main alcoholic ingredient?     Gin
  3. Brassica Rapa is the Latin name for which vegetable?     Turnip
  4. In Japan, what type of drink is “Matcha”?     Green Tea
  5. What flavour is the liqueur “Triple Sec”?       Orange
  6. What is another term for “Vitamin C”?    Ascorbic acid
  7. Plantain is the cooking variety of which fruit?     Banana
  8. Macaws, long-tailed colourful parrots, consist of how many species?      19
  9. Traditionally, Mozzarella cheese was made from which animal’s milk?     Water Buffalo
  10. Sharing its name with a percussion instrument, which relative of the antelope, native to Africa, has white vertical stripes on its body?    Bongo
  11. The French clothing company “Lacoste” features which type of animal in its logo?  Crocodile
  12. The Roadrunner is a member of which bird family?      Cuckoo
  13. The world’s largest frog and beetle are both named after which biblical character?  Goliath
  14. How many stars feature on the flag of New Zealand?     Four stars  
  15. What is the most fractured human bone?       Clavicle
  16. What is the most famous university of Paris?    Sorbonne   
  17. Which animal is on the golden Flemish flag?      Lion
  18. What is the name of the Indian holy river?      Ganges
  19. What is the Kabbalah?       A System of Jewish Mystical Beliefs                                           
  20. What is the meaning of the Arab word Habibi?      Sweetheart
  21. What does the abbreviation GPS mean?      Global Positioning System
  22. What is the most spoken language in the world?     Chinese
  23. What does the abbreviation SMS mean?    Short Message Service
  24. What is another word for wall painting or mural?       Fresco

And now for the March Quiz:

  1. Who rode his ‘Funky Moped’ to No 5 in the UK charts in 1975?   
  2. What are the surnames of the 3 tenors?  (1 point for each)    
  3. Who wrote and illustrated the children’s book, ‘The Snowman’?
  4. What was the name of A.A. Milnes’ son?                                          
  5. Who was the captain of ‘The Black Pig’?                             
  6. What nationality was the magician and escapologist, Harry Houdini?
  7. Which month in 1969 did Neil Armstrong first stand on the moon?             
  8. Which explorer discovered the Hawaiian Islands?                                        
  9. In which modern country are the ruins of Troy?                             
  10. What TV series was set on Craggy Island?                                                      
  11. Which river runs through Baghdad?                                                                
  12. On what street in London would you find The Bank of England? 
  13. The A1 road starts in London and finishes in which city?               
  14. What food would a Cockney be eating if he is going for a ruby? 
  15. What is the colour of the black box on commercial aircraft?                      
  16. How many old pennies were there in a guinea?                              
  17. In which film did Raquel Welch appear in a fur bikini as a cave girl? 
  18. What were the first two words in the film title where David Bowie plays Mr Lawrence?
  19. What is the motto of the boy scouts?                                                            
  20. What is the highest bid, without doubling, in the game of bridge?             
  21. In a game of bowls, what name is given to the target ball?                         
  22. Which team won the 2017 FA Cup?                                                                 
  23. Which sport is said to have been played for over 3,000 years?    
  24. What is Japan’s national sport?                                                          
  25. What is an ice hockey puck made of?