On the 28th September we enjoyed lunch at Ego At The Ashfields. Then on October 26th we are going to The Little John at Ravenshead, followed on 23rd November by a visit to The Nuthall for our lunch. A £5 deposit is required for these events.
The Christmas Lunch looks to be a very enjoyable one with more diners than last year. As usual we shall be going to the Albert Hall on Wednesday, 21st December. We are always made so welcome there and our regulars always look forward to this event, so please come and join us. I now have the menu which is a three-course meal for £21.50. Deposit £10 in October please.
A performance by nine members of the Group was well received at September’s Hog Roast, audience participation was excellent especially the additional percussion (table banging).
The group performed the Hucknall Ukulele Band (best band in the land) and the u3a Anthem followed by a few familiar sings and a redition of ‘When You Walk in the Room’, one of the new songs the Group have introduced to their repertoire which was enhanced with instrumental inclusions by Richard.
The Group has nineteen members but would welcome anyone who would like to have a go. If you enjoy singing the popular songs on the past 70 years, yes 70, then contact Vivian, on the form below, to arrange a visit:-
Our theme for the September meeting was based around energy. The question being could we in the United Kingdom (where we are well endowed with wind, wave, and tidal resources) live on our own renewable forms of energy? It is generally agreed that there is a need to move away from unsustainable fossil fuels by generating more power from renewable sources. One currently untapped potential resource is harnessing the power of the tides at the Severn estuary by building the Severn Barrage.
Member, John Tedstone, presented the history and background of numerous proposed projects over the years, initially to provide a safe harbour and more recently to generate electricity.
The group was split into four teams, two to discuss reasons why the barrage should be built and two to give reasons to oppose it. This led to some lively discussion followed by feedback presented by a spokesperson from each team.
At the end a vote was taken which was unanimously in favour of building the barrage providing that the environmental impact especially on migratory and overwintering birds was addressed.
Next Meeting: Friday 21st October 10.00 am to 11.45 am, John Godber Centre, Portland Room.
As we cover many aspects of science this time Bob McKewen will be telling us about ‘Animal Design’ and from me ‘Animals saved from the brink of extinction’.
On the 15th September 16 members enjoyed a 4.2 miles woodland meander through Sansome Woods starting and finishing at Burnt Stump Country Park.
This country park is a favourite of families in the area. It consists mainly of deciduous woodland, with an area of grassland and a cricket pitch, all conveniently close to the Burntstump public house.Some of the group are pictured outside the Burnt Stump Pub at the end of the walk.
October Walk: Thursday 20th, 2022: once finalised the details will be circulated to the group
