Christmas Film Show

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 CHRISTMAS FILM SHOW – FRIDAY DECEMBER 17TH

Doors Open 12.45pm

1.15pm to 2.45pm         A Christmas Story

2.45pm to 3.15pm           Refreshment Break

3.15pm to 3.45pm        ‘The Disappearing Husband’

  “A Christmas Story,”

A Christmas Story is a nostalgic holiday comedy set in 1940s Indiana, following young Ralphie Parker’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun. Blending humour and warmth, it captures childhood dreams, family quirks, and festive traditions. Iconic moments include the leg lamp, the tongue-on-a-pole dare, and Ralphie’s relentless wish despite warnings he’ll “shoot his eye out.” Its timeless charm and relatable family chaos have made it a perennial Christmas classic cherished across generations.

 and the premiere of a supporting short film, “The Disappearing Husband.”

Following from a chance meeting with an old friend a recent retiree begins to wander off at random. Where to? Nobody knows. A case for shady private detective Vince and his equally dodgy assistant. (They are not that good, but they are cheap)

Holmes and Watson they are not.

Hucknall Food Bank Donations

At the film show there will be a voluntary collection of non-perishable food and cash.

David Rose

Edinburgh Tattoo

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Edinburgh Tattoo

5 day holiday

5th – 9th August 2026

Staying at the Waverley Castle Hotel, Melrose

with Breakfast and Evening Meals

(apart from the Tattoo day when we are in Edinburgh for the full day)

Included excursions:

Full day in Edinburgh and Tickets for the Tattoo

Visit to the Kelpies

Visit to the Falkirk Wheel

Cost: £585

A non-refundable deposit of £140 is required with your choice of room type. No single supplement.

For further details, please contact Chris West on

0771 2255397 or 0115 9636224 to book your place

Ashfield and Hucknall u3a Spring Break 2024

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Caroline Rhoades is organising another holiday for Hucknall and Ashfield u3a members, these breaks are always good and very popular, details are below

Spring Break – 15/3/24. 
7 days Half board at the Cavendish Hotel Exmouth, an Alfa Leisureplex hotel situated on the sea front. All rooms warm and cosy with full central heating and private facilities. The hotel has a lift to all rooms and has an extensive menu to suit all.  There is entertainment each evening.

The Three full day excursions includes:-
* Exeter and Exe estuary cruise
*Sidmouth, Bicton Park and gardens
* Torquay and Brixham

Coach will pick up all u3a members from Ogle St, Newstead Abbey Gates, Kirkby Ellis St and travel directly to our hotel
£345. 00 sharing twin or double.  Sea view £35. pp extra.  Deposits £60. pp made out to Alfa Travel

Contact Caroline Rhoades for information and to secure your holiday. crhoades159@gmail.com  07724210563

Severn Trent and Age UK – Help with water bills

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Here are two ways that it is possible to get help with the ever increasing cost of living, don’t be afraid to ask.

Severn Trent Water – Big Difference Scheme

I was recently given information from an Ashfield Council stall in Hucknall on market day, giving details of a possible discount of up to 90% of your water bill for eligible houses.

The two main criteria are:-

a) Live alone and/or

b) Have an annual household income of less than £20,048.

For more details either visit www.bigdiff.co.uk, or phone 0121 355 7766 option 6.

One of our members has contacted them and had her water bill reduced from £50 pm to £11 pm. Cannot guarantee anything, but worth a try – good luck.

Age UK

If you are aged 50+ and would like to be warmer and wiser about energy, they are here to help.

They can:      Fit FREE energy saving measures such as draught excluders, timers and light                    bulbs.

                     Advise on how to reduce your energy usage and bills.

                     Advise on how to maintain a healthy temperature at home.

                     Maximise your income through energy checks.

                     Provide energy saving tips, information and signposting.

Support is available through home visits or via telephone. Contact by phone on 0115 8599 205 or email warmandwise@ageuknotts.org.uk

Melvyn