Short Walks

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During our walk on May 16th we experienced some rain but it did not dampen the spirits of the ten hardy walkers. Our oldest walker is Ken Carlin who at the age of 95 is testimony to an active lifestyle.

It was a 4 mile route with a few undulations starting from Blidworth Bottoms with an immediate ascent to get the heart and lungs pumping.

June 20th Walk

This is a local walk of about 4 miles on gentle terrain with no stiles.

Most of our local walks have been in autumn and winter and it is interesting to see how the landscape changes in the warmer months.

Meet outside the Horse and Groom in Linby village at 9.45am for a 10.00am start.

Parking is available in front of the pub, on Church Lane or at Brook Farm if you intend visiting the cafe after the walk.

Litter Picking

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Once again members of the litter picking group have been out in force in May and collected a total of at least 27 bags of rubbish.

Two members spent some time collecting litter from Nabbs Lane, Hucknall and have noted that from the junction with Polperro Way to Watnall Road, a distance of approximately 722 metres, there are at least 11 litter bins of varying descriptions. This doesn’t include the bin at the football pitch where there is a particular problem with litter after matches. Why on earth don’t people use them?!

National Trust

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The group set out at 8.30am on Wednesday 22nd May to visit Gunby Estate. We left Hucknall Market in heavy rain which sadly remained with us for much of the day. Despite the rain the group set out to make the most of the day.

On arrival at Gunby we were met by a member of staff who scanned membership tickets and briefed the group about the Estate.

The small cafe area was soon popular with the group. Following that interlude there was an artist in residence who was very happy to engage with the group in his gallery. Many of the group then braved the rain to explore the sizeable gardens and second-hand book shop. Some members ventured further over the Estate to explore the ancient church and other features of the area.

Members visited the House with timed tickets during the afternoon session observing the library, the drawing room, the below stairs kitchen and domestic areas and on the upper floor the bedrooms and other family rooms.

In view of the inclement weather the group assembled on the coach a few minutes early and arrived back in Hucknall for 6.00 pm.

The June visit takes us to Tatton Park in Cheshire.

History Group

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Despite the problems at the beginning of the meeting when our own Greg did amazing work getting everything sorted out; we had a marvellous afternoon.

David Amos presented ‘Part 1’ of the History of Annesley and the village, explaining that he had far too much to tell us in one hour.  Didn’t we all enjoy the images and the words that went with them?  There were comments saying it was one of the best talks we had ever had.  I will try to book David again next year for ‘Part 2’.  

Sue, Kathy and I were left checking all was well after the meeting when an assistant from the Sue Ryder shop fetched us outside.  Maureen Beresford had fallen badly hurting her hand and arm. Luckily Sue Ryder staff and Kathy’s husband David saw her fall and came to help. David and Kathy tried to get an ambulance but in the end, they took her up to Kings Mill in the car.  Sometimes we can feel so lucky to live in Hucknall – quite a few people that day should be listed as good Samaritans.

There is no indoor meeting next month as we are off to visit Wellow – meet on Ogle Street 11am: there are a few places left – see Kathy, Sue or myself if you would like to go.

 If you are not on the trip, remember there are no meetings in July or August so I will see you all at Central Methodist on 18th September when Robert Mee will tell us all about the ‘History Along the Erewash Valley Trail’.

Maureen

Change of speaker for July

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Unfortunately, the speaker booked for July has had to cancel, at short notice a new speaker has been found. Bert Flitcroft is a member of Madeley & District u3a in Staffordshire. Bert runs poetry/art/writing events and will share a few poems with us. He will tell us their origins and why they were written, with an emphasis on how they should be read for best effect. He does encourage the audience to take part.