Games Night

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On Friday 21st June we held a games night. This format was part of our aim to provide something different to previous social events and to vary the type of activities that we plan and organise. We have around 500 members and we understand that the music focused events do not appeal to everyone which is why the Games Evening came about.

Part 1 was competitive games in teams of 4.

The plan was that each team played every other team in a rotating circus of 9 activities.

There was much fun and laughter along the way and despite some teams going out of sequence it all worked out in the end. Scores were kept and added up to find the overall winning team.       

Following the team games there was an interval for a magnificent buffet

After the buffet to complete the evening we had 3 ‘Sticky 13’ card games and Quingo a 24 question Bingo style quiz.

Our thanks to the John Godber staff, to Cathy the caterer and all attendees.

Social Sub Committee – a date for your diary Friday 20th September Barn Dance.

National Trust

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Following last month’s very wet day at Gunby Estate, the weather Gods were on our side as we set out on a warm and bright sunny morning to visit Tatton Park.

There was a lovely moment, to start our day as a local duck followed by six of her young decided to jump out of the River Leen and head in convoy for the Market Place. Popping out to stop the traffic, we managed to herd the family back safely into the river before setting off on our journey.

After a pleasant journey we arrived at Tatton just after 10.30 am. One of the staff duly boarded the coach to hand out maps and give us all the information that we needed for the day ahead.

The Park was now bathed in bright and warm Cheshire sunshine. The first port of call for the majority of the group was a walk around the magnificent and extensive gardens which for many were highlighted by the stunning Japanese gardens.

Later the large courtyard at Tatton provided the ideal meeting place to have a drink and some lunch. This area also had some spacious gift shops as well as shops selling locally grown produce.

There was still time to research the Tatton Mansion and explore the extensive parkland with over 400 deer roaming freely.

As we returned to the coach at 4.00 pm for the journey back to Hucknall the majority agreed that it would be nice to return one day to complete our exploration of a wonderful site.

After a trouble-free journey, we were safely back in Hucknall by 6.15pm.

July sees the group take the shorter journey across to Belton House near Grantham. While the group are also planning to return to York in November to complete this years visits with a visit to the Christmas Market.

Bridge

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If anyone is interested in joining us, we do have vacancies. It would be an advantage if you had some knowledge of the game. We are a mixed ability group though and those that can play help those that can’t.

We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month (6:30-9:00 p.m.) in the Byron Bar at The John Godber Centre (this is downstairs).

If you are interested and would like more information, please email me on bridge@hucknallu3a.org.uk

Fun with Languages

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This month’s group continued in German. We did some audio work on places in a town and getting around using directions and meeting times. We looked at two maps and answered questions on the directions for finding various places. Some found the audio a little fast to cope with at times, but we got through more or less unscathed!!

Our last session for this schedule on German will be Thursday 11th July 10.30 till 12 noon in JGC in the Byron Suite. We shall also have a few drinks and nibbles as we shall not meet in August.

Hope to see as many of you as possible then.

Long Walks

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Our June walk was to Alderwasley, a very nice area of Ambergate, gently undulating and partially wooded.

A varied walk which everyone enjoyed, no complaints anyway. There was very little mud although we did have to walk down a trickle of water, which I think was a run off. It was a very scenic walk with dramatic views. When we stopped for lunch, we had a very panoramic view, including Crich Tower. The weather was largely kind to us although it was a bit ‘four seasons in one day’.

We had a very generous turn out, but always room for more if anyone wants to join us.