The Easy Walkers enjoyed a pleasant stroll around the outskirts of Bulwell Hall Park, stopping off for refreshments at the golf club house.
The earlier start of 9.45am meant we missed the midday heat. How quickly the area has turned brown, let’s hope we have some rain soon! Who’d have thought we’d be saying that!
Thanks to all the walkers who attended.
With the theme of “Holiday Destinations and Sunshine” (Part 1) 28 Singalongers enjoyed some new sounds at July’s meeting. Part 2 continues in August!
A smaller than usual group of Strollers took part in our walk around Burntstump Country Park.
We all made sure that our car registration number was entered at the pub as we were aware of the fine should it not be done!
Refreshments followed at Brooke Farm, one of the favourite U3A haunts!
There was no meeting in July and this month we meet on Friday 21st August at JGC.
Bob’s recent presentation about the ‘Science of Golf’ gave me an idea to follow up on how the Laws of Motion affect another area of everyday life.
We also aim to complete a few inventions ‘3-minute talks.
If yours is outstanding and you wish to present at the meeting, please let me know.
David Rose
Our July walk was a semi-urban 4.5-mile stroll from Nottingham Train Station.
We followed the canal before crossing over Trent Bridge, continued past the rowing clubs and the Forest City Ground, passing under lady Bay Bridge to reach the new made in Hucknall ‘Briton’ bridge.
This new footbridge over the Trent adds a clean, modern sweep to the riverside, linking paths and communities on across the river. Its elegant curves frame the water beautifully, giving walkers and cyclists a safer, more scenic route. A simple structure, but a real boost to the areas character and accessibility.
We met a school group on the crossing who had made models of the structure support chains which they spread out along the bridge.
We crossed the bridge and returned on paths alongside Nottingham Racecourse and a footpath on an old railway line towards Sneinton reaching the station for a welcome coffee stop.
August Walk
On Thursday 20th August we follow the bridge theme to visit Bennerley Viaduct.
The Bennerley Viaduct café was opened on Saturday 18 July 2026, alongside the newvisitor centre. It serveslocally sourced refreshments and sits within a Corten‑clad building inspired by historic railway carriages. The centre includes toilets, exhibitions, and education space, completing the long‑awaited accessible route across the viaduct. Our walk will cross the viaduct and take the opportunity to visit the café.
Details will be sent out the weekend of the 15th of August.
David Rose