Not So Grumpy Old Men

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The latest NSGOM activity saw its members return to Hucknall LC for another session involving leather and willow. Indoor Cricket in case you were wondering!

Twelve players plus scorer Dave Wormall (channelling his inner Bill Frindall) were ably tutored and guided by regular player John Beharall. Whilst it would be fair to say the standard was modest (except Alan “Six” Newton) there were definite signs of improvement since our last outing. Runs scored were greater and wides bowled were far fewer. Some spectacular sixes were hit, some great catches taken and even a few dollies dropped. However, the highlight for many was seeing the organiser clean bowled by WG Grace lookalike, our Chairman Melvyn.

Bob McEwen 

Scams

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Police Scam

It is someone phoning up and pretending to be a police officer and telling the person that they have caught someone who had a lot of money on them. They then go on to say that they believe that the person they have phoned has been subject to a fraud.  They are very convincing, giving out their police number and giving them a crime number etc. and then get their bank details.

PayPal ‘money request’ email scam

Scammers are exploiting PayPal’s ‘request money’ feature to scare customers into calling dodgy phone numbers and giving away their personal data.   

This scam involves fraudsters sending fake emails requesting payments for high-value items, or posing as HMRC to demand ‘overdue’ tax payments. If you call the number in the email, you’ll be ringing a scammer phishing for your personal information.

Microsoft impersonation scam 

Scammers are impersonating Microsoft in dodgy emails telling recipients they must update their Hotmail password. 

If you click the link in this email, you’ll ultimately be asked to enter your email address and password on a website that uses fake Hotmail branding. And if you enter your details, you’ll be giving scammers access to your emails. 

ALWAYS BEWARE, CRIMINALS  LURK EVERYWHERE.

Real Ale Group

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On January 26th ,we decided to stay in Hucknall, meeting in our local Wetherspoon’s ‘The Pilgrims Oak’, sampling several of their excellent ales all at the normal Wetherspoon’s modest prices, helped further by using Camra’s discount 50p vouchers, a pint of real ale for only £1.00p to £1,70p.

We ended the night by walking up Watnall Road, to visit ‘Baker and Bear’ for a nightcap, not as good a selection and a fair bit more costly.

On February 10th we again stopped in Hucknall, except on this occasion we visited the John Godber Centre which was hosting CAMRA’s ‘Hucknall Beer and Cider Festival’, purchasing our tickets (2 for a third & 3 for a half a pint) along with the loan of a festival glass or tankard. We were surprised at how busy it was, with very little standing room and all seats occupied.

However, upon seeing the 72 real ales of varying types we set about sampling our choices, as the evening wore on, we were able to get some seating for those of use with aging legs. Remembering to return our glasses at the end to receive our refunds. An excellent night out.

On March 16th we will be visiting the Canning Circus / Derby Road area in Nottingham, a very popular venue. If you would like to join us, please get in touch or turn up at the tram station at 6.30pm

Melvyn

Grumpies Visit to Cromford Mill

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Nine of our Grumpy Old Men have recently visited Cromford Mill, situated near the edge of Cromford village, and the northern end of the old Cromford canal.

We had booked a guide who showed us round the exhibition and buildings, and we also watched the virtual Sir Richard Arkwright telling us about how he started off in Lancashire as a barber/surgeon and wig-maker! Over 20 years or so, he built the mills at Cromford and developed the frame and spinning machines, which were powered by water.

The patents which he took out were a good money-earner in addition to the actual work output at the mills. He also built accommodation for the workers in Cromford and claimed that he was able to pay off the national debt due to his success. Workers arriving late at the start of the 12-hour shift were locked out for the day, but by the standards of the day and compared to the local alternative of lead mining, it could be argued that there were worse ways of earning a living in the late 1700s.

An interesting visit, and worth a short drive into Derbyshire. As is customary, the Grumpies then retired for lunch, to the Excavator pub near Ambergate.

Our next visit is to the Holocaust Visitor Centre at Laxton, on 24th March.

History Group

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The History Group always welcomes all U3A members especially new ones. Our indoor meeting place is Central Methodist Church on Baker Street: time 2pm – 4pm ish. 

The meeting on February 22nd when the speaker was Bob Massey telling us about the postal service was all inclusive with music and film. Never did I think I would be transported back to when I watched ‘Postman Pat and His Black and White Cat’ with my eldest grandson.

The next meeting is March 15th at Central when Tony Waldron is coming to give a presentation about ‘The History of Stained Glass and how it is done’.  I look forward to seeing you then.

Kathy and Sue will be at John Godber on March 15th to take your bookings for the visit to Bassetlaw Museum at Retford on April 19th where we will see the Pilgrims Gallery display. Leaving Hucknall Ogle Street at 11am – leave Retford at 4pm. Return to Hucknall 5pm ish. Cost is £10. There is no café at the museum but there is a Weatherspoons next door for food and drinks. I am told there are many other cafés in Retford as well.

Maureen

March 15th 2023

Tony Waldron, another new person to us, explaining the History of Stained Glass & how its done.

April 19th 2213

A visit to Bassetlaw Museum at Retford where there is a Pilgrims Gallery Display. No café but Weatherspoons next door. Leave Hucknall 11am – leave Retford 4pm Cost of visit £10

May 17th 2023

Mike Kelley, someone else who is new to us, telling us about The Fall of Saxon England. Christmas Day 1065 – Christmas Day 1066. The most traumatic year in English History

June 21st 2023

Visit to Ashby de la Zouch Museum where there is a Dolly Shepherd Display. Do you remember the talk we had about the lady parachutist? Plus visit to Ashby Castle if possible – still checking this one. Leave Hucknall 11am – leave Ashby 4pm Cost of visit £10

JULY & AUGUST – HOLIDAYS

September 20th 2023

Robert Mee, whom we have enjoyed listening to before, will talk about Nottinghamshire Castles. He says – Eleven sites and more besides

October 18th 2023

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Staffordshire Hoard on display. Leave Hucknall 10.30am – leave Stoke 4pm Cost of visit £12.50

November 15th 2023

Michael Cooke, is another of our previous speakers, who usually tells about European history, this time I think it might be around England.

December 21st No meeting – too close to Christmas