A good session today with 2 bullseyes. Denise with the first after only starting last month.
Mine after 8 years of trying. It’s the old proverb of, it comes to those that wait.
Curling
Short Walks
On a bright sunny day our August walk was led by Kevin Varey
We set off from the Parfitt Lane Playground car park in Farnsfield onto undulating footpaths across several acres of scenic agricultural land.
Towards the end of the route we were met by some friendly rare breed sheep.
Once back at the car park, anxious to keep up a u3a tradition, some of us made a visit to the nearby Woodberry Teahouse and Café.
Thanks to Kevin and all the walkers.
September 19th Walk
This month we are starting from the Newstead Village car park on a circular route across the country park towards the Abbey top lake, with an opportunity to climb up the steps on the ‘fort’ as we walk along the lakeside towards the toilets and café before returning.
There are no stiles or steep ascents or descents en route.
Details will be sent to all group members nearer the 19th
Science Group – Dementia Event
*An opportunity for all members:*
A presentation about aspects of Dementia
Dementia is a syndrome of brain decline that affects memory, thinking, language, mood and behaviour.
Different types of dementia can affect people differently, and everyone will experience symptoms in their own way.
Many of us have experienced it to some degree through its effect on family and friends.
This is an open invitation to come along to the Science group meeting on
Friday 20th September from 10am to approx 11.15am in the main hall at JGC.
We are delighted to host a presentation from Dr Alison Cowley and Dr Collins about their current research and clinical work around aspects of Dementia.
If you are not a science group member and wish to join this meeting please send a brief email to:
davidrose98835@gmail.com
Science Group
There was no meeting in August.
Our September meeting is on Friday 20th September from 10am.
We are delighted to host a presentation from Dr Alison Cowley and Dr Collins about their current research and clinical work around aspects of Dementia.
For more details please see the additional information in this newsletter.
Not So Grumpy Old Men
August saw us visiting the Dropworks Rum Distillery on the Welbeck Estate. Opening only a year ago, it is Europe’s largest rum distillery, yet is an artisan operation by people who completely understand the processes and the product.
We were greeted with a rum cocktail before being showed the production process by Darren, our knowledgeable and entertaining guide. We learned about the molasses and sugar cane honey and the different yeasts together with the pot and column stills and the double retort (thumper), where the magic is created using an intimate understanding of the science to make flavoured rum without the flavouring!
Samples were enjoyed throughout the process and the heroic designated drivers were rewarded with a bumper sample pack to take home with them.
Refreshments at the Greendale Oak completed an interesting day out.