Category: Events

On Saturday, 17th September, 2022, 124 members of our u3a gathered at the John Godber Centre to be entertained by a two-man group called Footloose, who sang songs from the 60’s through to the more modern era, resulting in many adventurous souls getting onto the dance floor.

The Hog Roast was served with pork filled cobs with stuffing, scratchings and apple sauce, plenty of seconds with over 160 servings being consumed.

After this we were entertained by our very own Hucknall Ukulele Band with a variety of songs, many having audience participation.

Followed by a second showing of the group Footloose, a very good evening, well done to the Social Sub Committee.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the u3a organisation in the UK and The Notts u3a Network are planning a week of events from Sat 18th to Sat 24th September 2022 and are looking for participants.

Unfortunately, the organisers couldn’t get the use of the Old Market Square in Nottingham, however, have managed to book an area at Highfields Park which is situated on University Boulevard at Lenton, NG7 2RD and is accessible via the NET tram service from Hucknall.

The days activities will be:-
12.00 noon Set up
13.00 Steelband
13.30 Beacons & Banners arrive
14.00 Flash Mob
14.30 Steel Band
15.30 Finish

We will be sent details of the actual Flash Mon dance so that we can practise. If you have already put down to participate, please confirm that you still want to take part, due to the change in venue.

Still time to participate if you are not already doing so.

Melvyn

A hundred members enjoyed a superb evening of music and laughter, including virtuoso solo performances by our very own, David Riley. The Choir’s repertoire was extraordinary, supported by another of our members, Roy Brown. The audience were also in full voice with flag waving and patriotic renditions of songs celebrating St George’s Day.