Fun with Languages

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Our meeting in March began Spanish from scratch and we were delighted to meet several new members, who all seemed to survive the fun and chaos so far! We hope to see you all at our next meeting on 14th April at the John Godber Centre, Byron Suite, 10.30 till 12 noon and subscriptions will be collected then, I am afraid.

We shall continue in our course looking at YouTube Ana and numbers, and other things. As Covid is on the increase, please do not come if you have a cold etc. and we shall ventilate the room so dress appropriately; also please wear a mask if you feel you want to, the John Godber Centre still encourage this. We all try to look out for each other.

There is still time to join us this April if you wish. Folks are welcome.

Wanted – Grumpy Old Men

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After the recent enforced period of grumpiness, our Grumpy Old Men group is looking for more members to join them. We take it in turns to organise a day out to a place or activity of interest within reasonable distance of Hucknall, usually once a month. Before lockdown, some of our recent visits had been to the Museum of Timekeeping at Upton (everyone arrived early), Nottingham Council House for a guided tour, and Nottingham Justice Centre (no-one was locked up). Our excursions usually include a meal afterwards as well.

We are about to resume our activities for 2022. At the moment, we have our first 3 visits organised as follows, and space is available for each visit if you would like to join us – just get in touch:

Derby Museum of Making – Tuesday 29th March
Nottingham Tram HQ & Depot – Friday 29th April
National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire – Wednesday 18th May

If you are a sufficiently grumpy old man, or you know somebody who is, you can get in touch by via the form below or have a chat with John Tedstone at the next monthly meeting on Wednesday 13th April.

    Message from the Chair

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    On Sunday February 13th the John Godber Centre held an open day and a group of us were there to represent Hucknall and District u3a. It was a wet and windy day which contributed to the low attendance.

    However it is good to have opportunities to spread the word about our u3a and several people came to talk to us.

    Councillor John Wilmott was in attendance and we spoke to him about how we contribute to the local community. Of particular interest was the Litter Picking Group and the outcome of this conversation was that we were able to submit a successful bid for £200.00 from the Ashfield Council community grants fund. The litter pickers, led by Val Gant, are very active and the funding will support buying the collecting bags and kit such as litter pick-up sticks, gloves and safety tabards for members.

    At the February monthly meeting we were royally entertained by the speaker, the Rev Alan Haydock, with his tales of life as a country vicar.

    This month our speaker is ex-journalist, Andy Smart, –details on this website on the Monthly Meetings page.

    Please remember next month on April 13th it is our AGM, our first live one since 2019.

    David Rose

    Crisp Packet Collection

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    Rumbletums have confirmed that from the end of the month they will no longer be collecting empty crisp packets.

    Recycling points are being set up in local supermarkets including Tesco.

    They wish to extend their thanks for all your donations which certainly helped them over a difficult period when closure was a possibility.

    This means that this month will be your last opportunity to eat as many crisps as possible and to bring your empties to the March monthly meeting.

    ‘Kynren’ – 5 August 2022

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    We are hoping to arrange another trip to see the spectacular ‘Kynren’. A mind blowing 90-minute romp through two millennia of British history, all taking place in front of the backdrop of Bishop Auckland castle in the North East.

    It will be a 3 day trip, 2 nights, leaving Hucknall on Friday 5 August, staying at the Jury’s Inn Hotel, Newcastle within easy walking distance of top city attractions, returning home on Sunday 7 August.

    The package will include coach travel, two nights dinner, bed and breakfast, ‘Deluxe’ Kynren tickets for the Saturday 6 August evening performance of the spectacular.

    Price is £269.00 per person sharing either a double or twin bedded room, single supplement will be £70. If you are interested, please register your interest at the March monthly meeting with Rose or by completing the form below stating which type of room you require.

    A deposit of £50.00 per person will be required to secure the booking – cheques made payable to ‘Skills Holidays’.

    Thank you
    Rose

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