Ukulele Group

by WebmasterUkulele for FunPosted on Comments are Disabled

A performance by nine members of the Group was well received at September’s Hog Roast, audience participation was excellent especially the additional percussion (table banging).

The group performed the Hucknall Ukulele Band (best band in the land) and the u3a Anthem followed by a few familiar sings and a redition of ‘When You Walk in the Room’, one of the new songs the Group have introduced to their repertoire which was enhanced with instrumental inclusions by Richard.

The Group has nineteen members but would welcome anyone who would like to have a go. If you enjoy singing the popular songs on the past 70 years, yes 70, then contact Vivian, on the form below, to arrange a visit:-

    Science

    by WebmasterScience GroupPosted on Comments are Disabled

    Our theme for the September meeting was based around energy. The question being could we in the United Kingdom (where we are well endowed with wind, wave, and tidal resources) live on our own renewable forms of energy? It is generally agreed that there is a need to move away from unsustainable fossil fuels by generating more power from renewable sources. One currently untapped potential resource is harnessing the power of the tides at the Severn estuary by building the Severn Barrage.

    Member, John Tedstone, presented the history and background of numerous proposed projects over the years, initially to provide a safe harbour and more recently to generate electricity.

    The group was split into four teams, two to discuss reasons why the barrage should be built and two to give reasons to oppose it. This led to some lively discussion followed by feedback presented by a spokesperson from each team.

    At the end a vote was taken which was unanimously in favour of building the barrage providing that the environmental impact especially on migratory and overwintering birds was addressed.

    Next Meeting: Friday 21st October 10.00 am to 11.45 am, John Godber Centre, Portland Room.

    As we cover many aspects of science this time Bob McKewen will be telling us about ‘Animal Design’ and from me ‘Animals saved from the brink of extinction’.

    David Rose

    Short Walks

    by WebmasterShort WalksPosted on Comments are Disabled

    On the 15th September 16 members enjoyed a 4.2 miles woodland meander through Sansome Woods starting and finishing at Burnt Stump Country Park.

    This country park is a favourite of families in the area. It consists mainly of deciduous woodland, with an area of grassland and a cricket pitch, all conveniently close to the Burntstump public house.Some of the group are pictured outside the Burnt Stump Pub at the end of the walk.

    October Walk: Thursday 20th, 2022: once finalised the details will be circulated to the group

    David Rose

    National Trust – Hardwick Hall

    by WebmasterNational TrustPosted on Comments are Disabled

    A bright and sunny morning greeted the group as we met up on Hucknall Market place at the slightly later time of ten o’clock for the short journey to Hardwick Hall.

    We were met by a volunteer from the National Trust on our arrival and given directions and hints for the day. Although the Hall was partly covered by scaffolding both floors of this special building were open and provided a magnificent setting for the day.

    Inside the Hall there were plenty of volunteers to answer any questions and give out valuable information. The various walks around the Hardwick Estate ponds proved very popular over the day especially as the sun continued to shine down. For the less energetic there were walks around the beautiful gardens. Along with visits to the shops, some members took advantage to enjoy the weather in the deckchairs provided. The short journey home saw us arrive back in Hucknall before five o’clock after a lovely day.

    Visit to Quarry Bank Mill on Monday 10th of October.
    Our final visit of the year provides a slightly different visit with a trip to an old working mill in Cheshire. Here we will have an opportunity to see parts of the mill still working and also visit other parts of the site including the former apprentices’ homes. This visit will leave Hucknall Market at 9.00 am and return from Quarry Bank at 4,00pm. There are a few places left which can be booked by emailing me at nationaltrust@hucknallu3a.org.uk

    2023
    As already confirmed the group will continue next year with visits each month from March to October. Exact dates for these visits will be sent out in the near future

    Long Walks

    by WebmasterLong WalksPosted on Comments are Disabled

    The September walk: The River Idle, Wetlands and Chesterfield Canal went well, we had good weather and enjoyed walking along the steady moving River and the beautiful countryside along the canal and then back to the visitors’ centre through the wetlands of the nature reserve.

    Hi everyone!

    We had a coffee break in the park at Retford and a dinner break at the lock called Whitsunday Pie, oddly enough, where we had just started our sandwiches when it poured with rain for about ten minutes then the Sun came out for the rest of the afternoon. A good day was had by all and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.

    I look forward to seeing you all again on the next walk

    Mark