Category: History Group

The History Group always welcomes all U3A members especially new ones. Our usual indoor meeting place is Central Methodist Church: time 2pm – 4pm ish – on the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are now in the Church Room which it is hoped will be much better for those members who have hearing problems. I have asked for us to continue with this booking. We have had some problems with visual images and sound which I am attempting to overcome.

Our October meeting was a visit to The Derby Museum of Making which was absolutely fantastic despite the tours around Derby City centre trying to find the building. Most of us thoroughly enjoyed our time there which had interests for every age group including us. We pulled out drawers, slid racks along, marvelled at the exhibits hanging from the roof and tried our hands at puzzles. I have thanked the staff but also complained about the lack of direction signs to get there and missing notices about the café closing meaning quite a few of us were disappointed.

One more point. There was quite naturally so much information about Rolls Royce but why did we see nothing at all about the amazing work in Hucknall to develop the Harrier aeroplane via The Flying Bedstead?

November 16th 2022 Trevor Lee is coming to talk to us. He usually provides us with mind pictures of entertainers; sometimes even their voices. Lots of reminiscing at this meeting. Trevor has decided to call his talk “Radio Fun” to link in with the ‘100 years anniversary of the BBC’.

Bye for now – Maureen

The History Group always welcomes all U3A members especially new ones. Our usual indoor meeting place is Central Methodist Church: time 2pm – 4pm ish – on the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are now in the Church Room which it is hoped will be much better for those members who have hearing problems. I have asked for us to continue with this booking. We have had some problems with visual images and sound which I am attempting to overcome.

The autumn season commenced on September 21st, 2022 when Denis Hill who is a brilliant speaker told us about ‘Victorian Housing Conditions’ which is a century or so before most of the bureaucracy and health and safety rules came into being. It would no doubt cover the lifetimes of our great grandparents and even maybe some of our members who didn’t live in towns.

Kath Hurt was presented with a winter flower arrangement in a planter to say a sincere ‘thank you’ for all she has done for the group in the past.

Our October meeting is Wednesday 19th when we have a re-arranged visit to The Derby Museum of Making. We leave Hucknall at 1pm and leave derby at 5pm. If you have any queries about the visit please contact Kathy William or Sue Knight

November 16th, 2022 Trevor Lee is coming to talk to us. He usually provides us with mind pictures of entertainers; sometimes even their voices. Lots of reminiscing at this meeting.

Bye for now – Maureen

The History Group always welcomes all U3A members especially new ones. Our usual meeting place is Central Methodist Church: time 2pm – 4pm ish – on the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are now in the Church Room which it is hoped will be much better for those members who have hearing problems. I have asked for us to continue with this booking.

At the September main meeting at the John Godber Centre, we will taking bookings for the trip to Derby Museum on October 19th costing £10. First we get a talk about Joseph Wright of Derby (famous artist) and afterwards a self guided tour of the museum. (Don’t forget to look for the ancient dug out boats which were a special item for me) Kath has decided to retire from helping with visits but we say a grateful thank you for her expertise over the years. Kathy will continue with the help of Sue Knight.

The autumn season will commence on September 21st 2022. Denis Hill who is a brilliant speaker is coming to tell us about ‘Victorian Housing Conditions’ which is a century or so before most of the bureaucracy and health and safety rules came into being. It would no doubt cover the lifetimes of our great grandparents.

Kathy and Sue will again be taking bookings, just in case you missed the main meeting, for the trip to Derby Museum costing £10.

Bye for now – Maureen

The History Group always welcomes all U3A members especially new ones. Our usual meeting place is Central Methodist Church: Time 2pm – 4pm (ish) – on the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are now in the Church Room which it is hoped will be much better for those members who have hearing problems. I have asked for us to continue with this booking.

No History Group meeting in August

At the September main meeting, at the John Godber Centre, we will taking bookings for the trip to Derby Museum on October 19th costing £10. First we get a talk about Joseph Wright of Derby (famous artist) and afterwards a self guided tour of the museum. (Don’t forget to look for the ancient dug out boats which were a special item for me).

Kath has decided to retire from helping with visits but we say a grateful thank you for her expertise over the years. Kathy will continue with the help of Sue Knight.

The autumn season will commence on September 21st 2022 with Denis Hill who is a brilliant speaker. He is coming to tell us about ‘Victorian Housing Conditions’ which is a century or so before most of the bureaucracy and health and safety rules came into being. It would no doubt cover the lifetimes of our great grandparents.

Kathy and Sue will again be taking bookings, just in case you missed the main meeting, for the trip to Derby Museum costing £10.

Bye for now – Maureen

Meeting Dates – 2022

No meeting July or August – Holidays

September 21st 2022: Denis Hill – Victorian Housing Conditions.

October 19th 2022 Visit to Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Leave Hucknall 1pm. Leave Derby 5pm. Arrive Hucknall 5.45 pm (ish) Cost £10.

November 16th 2022 Trevor Lee is coming to talk to us. He usually provides us with mind pictures of entertainers; sometimes even their voices. Lots of reminiscing at this meeting.

The History Group always welcomes all U3A members. Our usual meeting place is Central Methodist Church: Time 2pm – 4pm ish. Meetings are now in the Church Room which it is hoped will be much better for those members who have hearing problems. I have asked for us to continue with this booking.

The visit to Doddington Hall worked perfectly from the start with a good outbound journey to the eventual return back to Hucknall. We were met by three guides who split us up and made sure we saw all the important rooms with the relevant information of the history of the building and families who lived in the hall. This meant we were able to enjoy a private viewing before the general public were allowed into the building. There were lots of interesting artifacts, pictures and china, etc. but I particularly liked the ‘Forgotten Room’. Perfect weather meant strolling around the gardens was a delightful experience; seeing the three sweet chestnut trees, older than the house itself, was amazing; as was the choice of a café, tea room and farm shop to buy picnics if we wanted to eat in the grounds.

The group now has a break for the summer and will commence the autumn season in September, 2022.

Also we will taking bookings for the trip to Derby Museum costing £10. Kath has decided to retire from helping with visits but Kathy will continue as usual.

Have a wonderful summer: Bye for now – Maureen

Meeting Dates 2022

No meeting July or August – Holidays
September 21st, 2022 – Denis Hill is coming to talk about Victorian Housing Conditions which is a century or so before most of the bureaucracy and health and safety rules came into being. It would cover the lifetimes of our great grandparents.
October 19th, 2022 – Visit to Derby Museum and Art Gallery. We will have a talk about Joseph Wright of Derby (Famous artist) then a self guided tour of the museum. Leave Hucknall 1 pm. Leave Derby 5 pm. Arrive Hucknall 5.45pm (ish) Cost £10
November 16th, 2022 Trevor Lee is coming to talk to us. He usually provides us with mind pictures of entertainers; sometimes even their voices. Lots of reminiscing at this meeting.