On December 20th we did a 4 mile local walk starting and finishing at Brooke Farm, Linby.
Some of the route followed the River Leen and the group photograph is in front of Papplewick Dam.
We had been forewarned by Brooke Farm to arrive by 11.30am as it was the day of their staff party with an early closing time of 12.30pm.
However most of the group managed to find seats and enjoyed a welcome warm drink after the walk.
Thanks to all the hardy souls who braved the mud and the rain for our latest walk, which was around the Felley Mill area. It was a nice walk and we managed to miss most of the mud by sticking to Forestry roads. It is a very picturesque walk in the right weather, with a good chance of seeing deer, but sadly it was showery and overcast. We had a shorter walk due to the conditions, 7.45 miles.
Thanks to everyone who went to the Nabb Inn for a pint after the walk, very enjoyable, by way of thanks to Emma who kindly lets us park in her car park whenever we are walking in that area.
Some good news to report – firstly with regard to the missing litter bins which I mentioned in last month’s newsletter. Some of them have now been replaced.
The second piece of good news is that, for over a year now, we have been campaigning for a litter bin to be sited in the last layby on the left going down the bypass towards Bulwell and at last a nice new shiny litter bin has been positioned there. Hurray! Its an area that gathers a lot of litter so let’s hope that people use the new bin. I know that litter pickers will make good use of it.
Finally may I wish all Hucknall & District u3a members a very happy Christmas and a healthy and happy 2024.
Val Gant
The National Trust group completed their visits for 2023 with a visit to the city of York on Tuesday, 28th November. Leaving behind the heavy rain of the previous day the group set out in beautiful bright sunshine. Leaving promptly at 8.30 am from Hucknall Market we arrived in York for 10.30 am.
The day’s programme choice was broad and made for a very busy day in York. Many members headed to visit the National Trust Treasurer’s House which was situated next to the famous York Minster.
Over the rest of the day members had the opportunity to visit many of the following attractions, The York Christmas Market, The Minster, The Jorvik Centre, The Shambles, The Clifford Tower, The Castle Museum and other attractions in York.
It was a busy day but one enjoyed by the group who returned under the night skies to arrive safely back in Hucknall by early evening.
The group visits for 2024 will resume in March and continue each month through to October. A planning meeting in the New Year will produce dates and venues which will be emailed out to the group members.
Barrie
At November’s meeting we watched Apple and Elderflower stars being made. When finished these are drizzled with elderflower icing.
The main recipe was a Vegetarian Wreath, which is both tasty and colourful as a Christmas dish. Members also tasted mince pies with different toppings, as an alternative to the usual pastry topping.
We have spaces in the group if anyone would like to join us, please contact me.
The next meeting will be on Monday, 22nd January 2024 , at 10.30 am at St Peter and St Paul’s church Hall on Ruffs Drive.
Anne Wilkinson
