You are invited to a talk on ‘The Elusive and Dangerous Northwest Passage’
Litter Picking
Once again the litter picking group have been busy in September, clearing 12 bags of rubbish from our area. If anyone is interested in joining the group please contact me as per group details at the end of the newsletter. Equipment and tabards will be provided.
Social Sub-committee
We held a lively Barn Dance on 20th September as part of our annual programme of events.
Over 70 members enjoyed trying to follow the instructions for the dance sequences helpfully provided by Emma who was our music provider and dance caller for the evening.
Under Starters Orders
and off they go.
It was an active evening and the dancers enjoyed a deserved mid way break for top quality pie, peas, mash and gravy provided and served by Barlow’s Butchers.
Our appreciation and thanks to Emma , Barlows and to the duty staff at JGC.
Coming Events:
Please also see the information posters in this newsletter.
Wednesday 23rd October – The Elusive and Dangerous North West Passage with guest speaker Mr Ralph Lloyd Jones
Wednesday 20th November –The Hucknall u3a Silver Screen Entertainment Afternoon
Monday 2nd December – The Christmas Lunch with professional entertainment
Short Walks
Our walk on 19th September started from the car park in Newstead Village which is near the Annesley and Newstead Country Park.
We walked between the lakes in the park to eventually reach the point where the River Leen flows into the Newstead Abbey top lake. We paused by the Folly Fort which is midway down the lake.
Several intrepid walkers climbed the stone steps onto the ramparts to gain excellent views of the Abbey grounds and buildings.
The next stop was the café for a short drinks break before we returned by the minor road, pausing by the waterfall for a group photo on our way back to the car park.
17th October Walk
We are starting from the public car park opposite the Ferry Boat in Stoke Bardolph.
The walk is along the River Trent to the weir and then onto Netherfield Lagoons.
It is an easy route with no stiles. Details will be sent out to group members.
Science Group
At the September meeting we started with a presentation about the very early days of coal mining with its hard physical labour and long working hours.
Bob Gow was on hand to explain about the difference mechanisation made to productivity and associated improvements in safety.
We then considered how coal and oil were formed and how both products were not only used as fuel but as the starting point for a range of fuel types and products e.g. plastics.
After the break we revisited the theme of ‘fast fashion waste.’
Discarded material and clothing can be recycled or reformed as something else.
Science member Sue Naylor recycles and remakes with discarded material, using it to make ‘drain bags’. She showed some examples of the ‘drain bags’ she makes for both Kings Mill and the City Hospital. The bags help with patient dignity as the actual drain bag they are attached to fits into Sue’s cloth bag. She would welcome any surplus material you may have – it must be washable and cotton/polycotton is ideal. Old duvet covers, curtains, sheets etc are ideal.
Sue amazingly has made 3500 since 2017 – and her husband David has ironed 3500 since 2017.
If you have any suitable material to spare please contact Sue and Dave at:
To end the meeting members selected a named scientist from a list of 41 scientists who have made valuable contributions to science and society. Their homework is to prepare a short presentation about what they achieved.