Litter Picking Group

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At least 17 bags of litter have been collected by the group in January. One member identified an area where there is a particular problem with litter – the jitty running through the allotments between Beauvale Road and Garden Road, Hucknall. Consequently four members got together on a bright and sunny January day and cleared the area and the surrounding roads. Unfortunately some litter louts seem to take great pleasure in throwing their bottles, cans and used food receptacles etc over the hedges into the allotments making it impossible for us to collect. I won’t record what I think of these litter louts!

If anyone in Hucknall & District u3a is aware of an area which needs our attention please let me know and I will organise a group litter pick and of course if anyone wishes to join the group you will be made very welcome.

Val Gant

Not So Grumpy Old Men

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The NSGOM enjoyed their now customary start to the new year activities by visiting the Spot On club to occupy eight tables for two hours of snooker.

While the professional world of snooker is rife with fixing allegations there was little evidence of such activity at this event!! While the skills were often lacking, the event proved very enjoyable with most members playing three matches during the afternoon. A big thank you to Greg Umney for once again organising the day.

The group took the opportunity to plan future events for 2023 which include Indoor Cricket at the Leisure Centre in February, a visit to the Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington in March and a trip to Southwell Minster in April.

Later in the year the group hope to visit the Climbing Centre at Phoenix Park, The Headstocks at the former Clipstone Colliery, play Croquet at Highfields, play Crazy Golf at Ramsdale Golf Club in Calverton and of course also attend the latter venue for now annual Christmas meal in late November.

A busy year ahead!!!

History Group

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The History Group always welcomes all U3A members especially new ones. Our indoor meeting place is Central Methodist Church: time 2pm – 4pm ish – on the 4th Wednesday of the month for this month only. The date to remember is the 22nd of February. The change is due to the Beer Festival at John Godber Centre. Meetings are now in the Church Room which has proved much better for those members who have hearing problems. We have had some problems with visual images and sound but with special thanks to our member Greg they seem to have been overcome.

The next meeting is February 22nd at Central when Bob Massey is coming to give a presentation about “The Robins”. The history of the Post Office and our postal services. Look forward to seeing you then.

Kathy and Sue will be at John Godber on February 15th to take your bookings for the visit to Bassetlaw Museum at Retford on April 19th where we will see the Pilgrims Gallery display. Leaving Hucknall Ogle Street at 11am – leave Retford at 4pm. Return to Hucknall 5pm ish. Cost is £10. There is no café at the museum but there is a Wetherspoons next door for food and drinks.

Maureen

Singalong

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Our January Singalong was themed as “Happy Songs” and it certainly cheered up a good number of enthusiastic people in a lovely warm room despite the frost outside.

Our February theme is (back by request) Show Songs. All are welcome.

National Trust Visits 2023

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I can now confirm the dates and prices for the first three National Trust visits which were previously notified.

The first visit is to Calke Abbey on Monday 27th of March, 2023. We will be leaving from the bus stop on Hucknall Market Place at 9.30 am and returning from the venue at 4.00 pm. The cost of the coach is £10 per person. We are repeating this visit from 2022 due to many requests from group members.

Bookings will be taken by email at nationaltrust@hucknallu3a.org.uk from 27th February, 2023. Payment can be made at the March monthly meeting or by posting/dropping off a cheque to my address at 8 Hadley Close, Sherwood Gate, Linby, Nottingham. NG15 8LD. Please put cheques in an envelope with the names of all the people being paid for on the outside. Please note that as per u3a rules monies can only be refunded if I am able to resell your seat. We will again be travelling with JB Tours.

Tuesday, 25th April, 2023 a visit to Upton House in Oxfordshire. We will leave Hucknall Market Place at 9.00 am, with bookings being accepted from March 25th.

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 will see us visit Hanbury Hall in Warwickshire again leaving Hucknall Market at 9.00 am with bookings accepted from April 24th.

Both these visits cost £15 for coach travel.

National Trust members obviously gain free entry to the venues but non-National Trust members may pay for entry on the day with costs averaging out at about £10.

New members are always welcome so please get in touch if you wish to be added to the group list.

Barrie