The March Reading Group will meet on Saturday, 4th March when the February choice “Lord of the Flies” – William Golding – will be discussed.
The choice for March is yet to be decided.
Weekenders
The Weekenders March Newsletter was sent out to its members at the end of February. Once again, many thanks to Margaret Whilde & Lindsay Smith for printing off copies for those members not on email and for delivering them on their morning walks.
We had a Broomhill Birthday Lunch for Christine Wheatley on 17th February which our depleted group very much enjoyed.
Plans are yet to be finalised for March events.
Lunch Group
On February 22nd we dined at Miller & Carter at Papplewick but with depleted numbers due to illness etc.
Then on 22nd March we will be visiting The Red Lion at Bagthorpe for which members’ pre-orders are required.
On 26th April we hope to visit The Countryman but this venue is not yet confirmed. Please email Sandra Green if you wish your name to go on the lists. I should be grateful to receive your venue suggestions as the menu prices for most places have gone up so much in recent months.
Science
The first part of our meeting was led by John Tedstone .
Last year John delivered a presentation on the proposed barrage across the Severn Estuary to produce electrical energy from the power of the tides. This was followed by lively small group discussions on the advantages and disadvantages of such a scheme.
This month he unveiled the ambitious plan to do similar across The Wash linking Hunstanton in Norfolk to the Costa del Skegness in Lincolnshire.
The last time we thought about this topic: There were good cases for and against building a barrage for energy supply and security
•BUT – we voted unanimously in favour, even though the natural environment and wildlife could be adversely affected
Our question today was – Do we still think the same? Overall we did as the tides are constant and reliable.
Part 2
In part 2 we looked at how we have contributed to some living things becoming extinct and how we can take steps to save some of our endangered species.
This was concluded with a short video of David Attenborough highlighting things we ought to do to protect habitats and the environment for living things including Homo sapiens.
Next Month Friday 17th March – 10am John Godber Centre
The life and work of: Leonhard Euler (1707–1783 He was a brilliant mathematician, physicist, astronomer, logician, engineer, and music theorist.
It will include a practical demonstration and a chance for you to try some algebra!
David Rose
Short Walks
On Thursday February 16th on a damp and dull day eight intrepid walkers completed a full circumnavigation of all the lakes in Annesley and Newstead Country. On leaving the park via Annesley Junction we entered Annesley Woods for about half a mile before returning through the village to the car park. The ongoing transformation from pit lagoons to conservation and fishing lakes is worth a look.
March Walk
On Thursday 16th March we are walking some less frequently visited areas from Bestwood Country Park visitor’s car park. (Near the winding house) Park Road Bestwood Village Nottingham NG6 8TQ Meet 9.45 for a 10.00am start. It includes a visit to a viewpoint in the park which is named after one of our current active u3a members
David Rose