Our last Singalong was presented by Dave and Christine Vincent, the subject being “Love”.
Their choice of music was enjoyed by all, even Dave’s favourite “Doo Wop”!
Thanks for a good morning.
Our next theme will be One Hit Wonders.
History Group
For the benefit of new members let me explain that for our indoor meetings the History Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Central Methodist Church. It means the next one is on the 17th September starting at 2pm but please be there a little earlier. The cost is £2 per person. David Skillen is our speaker who is excellent at giving entertaining information of historical subjects and his topic this time is Belper in the Industrial Revolution with the talk called ‘Knitters, Nailers and Traitors’. We have seen him before when he entertained our main U3a meeting at John Godber Centre telling us about ‘The Gretna Girls and the Devils Porridge’ so I’m looking forward to hearing about Belper.
At this meeting members will be able to collect a flyer containing information about dates, speakers and visits for 2026.
Our next meeting is a visit to The National Justice Museum on 15th October. I was told that they have had major changes since lockdown which means that if anyone had been before they would find a great difference for the better especially because I booked us a guided tour this time. Travel arrangements will be making our own way by tram (alighting at Lace Market), train or Trent bus, meeting at the cross near Nottingham Contemporary building at 15 minutes to 2pm. Myself, Kathy and Sue will start taking names for booking the visit at our main meeting at John Godber on the 10th September.
See you all soon so bye for now,
Maureen Newton
Gardening Group
In August, members heard about flowers beginning with the letter A. These included Acacia, Abelia, Acanthus, Acer, Aconite, Agapanthus, Agave, Alchemilla, Allium, Alstroemeria, Amaryllis, Anemone to name just a few of the 70 that I found.
A good number attended despite the weather – it poured with rain just at our meeting time! – and the holiday season. But then we know that gardeners are intrepid and positive characters!
September’s meeting was a trip, this time to Harlow Carr, more details next month.
On 6th October we are back at the JGC for a talk by Camilla Anderson on Arts and Crafts and the Edwardian Garden. All are welcome as we are an open group.
Anne
Not So Grumpy Old Men
August saw the now combined groups of Grumpy Old Men and Not So Grumpy Old Men meet up together for the first time at Titchfield Park for a session of Lawn Bowls.
Meeting up at 1.00 pm the group had a session of instruction and practice helped by members of the bowls club. Breaking after an hour for refreshments the group then returned to the greens for a further session of bowling.
A big thank you to everybody at the bowls club for their support and tuition.
A meal at the Broomhill Restaurant followed to complete a lovely afternoon.
September takes the group on a visit to the Flight Museum at Rolls Royce and then on to visits to the Newark Air Museum and the Sherwood Observatory in Sutton.
Barrie
National Trust
Visit to Lyme Park in Cheshire on 19th August.
Departing at our usual time of 8.30 am from Hucknall Market we enjoyed a pleasant and very scenic journey through the Peak District up to Lyme Park. On arrival we were greeted by members of staff from Lyme Park who issued maps, tokens to enter the house and spent time explaining the facilities and tours on offer for the group.
The House, gardens and estate are very extensive and covering everything in a day presents a challenge.
The estate is very well staffed with volunteers who were both enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
Over the day members had the opportunity to go on a behind the scenes tour of the House, attend a series of talks concerning the history of the Estate, tour the superbly maintained gardens, walk around any of the pleasant walks around the estate and possibly catch sight of the deer who were roaming around. There was a choice of cafes available which baked many of the items on site also a selection of shops including a gift shop, plant shop and second hand book shop.
All this before entering Lyme House itself with its twenty four splendid rooms adorned with period furniture.
Arriving finally back at the coach for the journey home we all agreed that Lyme Park is one of the gems in the National Trust collection with an army of volunteers helping to make the visit one to remember.
Next month the group will be heading to Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire when due to the shorter journey time we will be departing at the later time of 9.30 am.
Barrie