A journey on the Tram to Highfields University Park began our November walk.
A stroll around the lake where we saw Heron and Cormorants plus the inevitable Geese was enjoyed by us all. We even met the Easy Walkers Group en route but declined their offer to join them and went to the café by the lake instead where some of us visited an exhibition of Feather Sculptures.
Hopefully we will revisit the Park next year before the River Leen exhibition finishes.
We had a journey out to Highfields University Park in November where we enjoyed a pleasant walk around the lake and campus, followed by coffee in the Students Refectory.
Our proposed visit to The River Leen exhibition however, was foiled due to a heating failure. Hopefully we will revisit in the New Year.
Thanks to our walkers for your continued support.
One word song titles was the last subject choice at Novembers singalong.
There were lots to choose from so we may revisit that subject some other time.
Our theme for December is Christmas!
All the old favourites, not many new ones to choose from unfortunately!
At the meeting on 19th November Trevor Lee came to tell us about entertainers who had been born in Nottinghamshire. We discovered that some favourite people we hadn’t realised were born locally. Lesley Crowther was among them with Cavan O’Connor; Constance Shacklock (Who had sung in so many of Hucknall’s Churches) and of course Eric Coates. How good it was as well to hear their voices or music so thank you Trevor (whom else could we think of who would have the technology to allow us to hear these performers)?
On 21st January, at 2pm, Central Methodist Church, Alex Rose, who was recommended by Anne Wilkinson, is coming to talk to us about ‘A Literary Ramble Around Nottingham’. Instead of counting sheep what about trying to name local authors or artists and see if Alex agrees?
Happy New Year to history buffs,
Maureen Newton
On 14 November, we visited Cambridge for a day of exploring its historic architecture, cultural landmarks, and unique academic atmosphere, except it was atrocious weather and threw it down with rain all day, our exploring was somewhat curtailed. However the first stop was King’s College, where the magnificent chapel dominated the scene with its soaring fan vaults and centuries-old stained glass. Standing in the courtyard, we gained a strong sense of the university’s long intellectual heritage.
From there, we walked to the Corpus Clock, an eye-catching and somewhat unsettling installation. Its grasshopper-like “Chronophage” creature dramatically marked the passage of time, drawing crowds of intrigued onlookers. A short walk further brought me to the Round Church, one of the oldest buildings in Cambridge. Its circular Norman design provided a stark contrast to the surrounding Gothic and modern structures.
Crossing the river, we paused at the Mathematical Bridge, famous for its elegant wooden engineering and the persistent myths surrounding its construction. The nearby Fitzwilliam Museum offered a rich cultural experience, with exhibits ranging from classical antiquities to European paintings, allowing for a brief but rewarding immersion in art and history.
We ended the day hurrying along the Backs to the bus, where we were able to get warm and dry off a little.
Mark Thornley