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News - 2011 Archive22 Dec 2011The next meeting of the discussion group “Putting the World to Rights” will take place on Monday, January 9th, 2012 at 2pm in the Parochial Church Hall, Keyworth.
The topic for this meeting will be “What is Prison for? Crime and Punishment – simple words, complex issues.”
Come and have your say! Stan Miller.
The Winter 2011 Newsletter is now available for online viewing in the Documents section. Sheila Kingdom.
The New Horizons Events List has been updated with
all the latest event
information. The updated list is in the What's On section. Sue O'Donoghue.
16 Dec 2011 Photographs taken by Keith Barton during the Christmas Party can be seen in the Recent Events section.
14 Dec 2011The following U3A Summer Schools are available to all members.
• Harper Adams College, Telford Mon 16th to Thurs 19th July 2012
• Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester Mon 20th to Thurs 23rd August 2012
Each Summer School covers several different courses. For more information see the What's On section.
07 Dec 2011The Philosophy
group meet every 2nd and 4th Monday from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. The
venue is now Sue Brittain's home. Sue can be contacted on
0115 9374751. Previous knowledge is not essential and all are welcome.
Sue is keen to stress that this is a genuine group initiative where all
members work together.
21 Nov 2011The last meeting in 2011 of the Good Food and Fine Wine Group will be on 1st December. The meetings will re-commence on 2nd February from 2 to 3.30pm in the Bar area of the Village Hall for a further 6 fortnightly sessions and there is room to accommodate new members. We are a very happy group (specially at the end of the session!) so if you would like to come come along phone Kath on 937 4296.
17 Nov 2011All the Open Meetings for 2012 have been arranged, well done and thank you to speaker finder Jackie Robinson. You can see the programme in the What's On section.
09 Nov 2011New Group - Jackie Fisher (0115 9372898) and Jackie Mullins (0115 9376176) are jointly leading a Lunch Club. Affordable lunches will be organised on the first Thursday of the month.
The first lunch will be at The Salutation on Main Street,
Keyworth. Meet at the venue at 12 noon for 12.30pm. On Thursday
2nd February 2012. Members of the group will agree the next venue
at this inaugural get together. Membership of the group will be
limited to 22.
The group will be launched at November's Open Meeting where Jackie Fisher will take names and contact information.
01 Nov 2011Read about the recent Heraldry group visit to Thrumpton Hall on the Heraldry group webpage.
Following the successful use of the video link for the Carol Hinds open meeting, the committee has decided to remove the membership cap.
27 Oct 2011From November the Craft meetings on the fourth Monday will change from 10.00am to 1.30pm. No meeting in December. Jackie Fisher.
24 Oct 2011The New Horizons Events List has been updated with
all the latest event
information. The updated list is in the What's On section. Sue O'Donoghue.
12 Oct 2011Following the success of the first get together of the "Putting the World to Rights" group the next meeting will be held at the Parochial Hall, Selby Lane on Monday 14th November from 2 to 4pm.
Meetings are monthly on the 2nd Monday, do come along and share your opinion!
 27 Sep 2011
The September newsletter is available for online viewing in the Documents section.
The
newsletter includes a survey form. Forms returned to the
Newsletter Editor by the next Open Meeting on 25th October will be
entered into a £25 M&S gift voucher prize draw. You can
return the form via
your group leader.
Click on the image to print a copy.
25 Sep 2011The New Horizons Events List has been updated with
all the latest event
information. The updated list is in the What's On section.
Illustrated Talks - All members are invited to sign up at the Open Meeting for
Les Robson's "The History of Nottinghamshire".
Depending on numbers the talks will be held in the Methodist Hall and
there are five in all. Les delivered a very interesting series about
National Parks so we look forward to hearing all about our own county.
Christmas Party - Please note that vouchers for the Christmas party
will be on sale at October and November Open Meetings and that the cost
will be £7.50. This event is limited to 150 members and will take place
on December 14th.
Groups information:
Humour
- the 2011 dates for the Humour group run by Roy Ainscough are:
Tuesday 18th October , Tuesday 8th November, Tuesday 13th December, all
at 1.00pm in the Methodist Hall.
Yoga
is cancelled for 30th September and 7th October. Back to normal 14th
October. Unfortunately this group is heavily subscribed and we have
been compelled to maintain a waiting list.
Philosophy
- For those who attended the sessions earlier in the year this is a
follow up and Alan Morris has advised that only those with a knowledge
of Philosophy would benefit from the group. Alan will be on hand at the
first meeting. The first meeting will be on Monday 3rd October in
the BAR AREA at the Village Hall and will start at 2pm and finish at
approximately 4pm. Sue Brittain will assist in facilitating the
meetings and can be contacted on 0115 9374751.
Computer Groups
- With effect from September 28th the groups will meet at the Main
Entrance to South Wolds school every Wednesday at 3.45pm in order to
sign in. When all the group is assembled you will be escorted to the
computer area with Peter and SW's I.T. person, either Mike or Ben.
Beginners and Intermediate computer group members will attend on
alternate Wednesdays.Please contact Peter Tomlinson, the group leader
for further guidance.0115 9372707.
Languages
- Regardless of the language you wish to learn all will be available on
Mondays, term time only with effect from Septeber 3rd. The process is
interactive and the languages available should meet everyone's needs.
Anyone wishing to take advantage of this opportunity should go to the
Main Entrance of South Wolds School between 3.45 and 4pm to sign in and
when everyone is gathered you will be escorted to the language lab
where Mike or Ben will show you the ropes.The sessions must finish by
5.30pm. Please ring Sue O'Donoghue on 0115 9372989 if you have a query.
20 Sep 2011Singing for Fun - autumn dates added to the Singing interest group page.
18 Sep 2011Heraldry - A new session started on Friday 16th September. Interested? For more information see the Heraldry interest group page.
Keyworth Methodist Church have put up a For Sale and Wanted Board in the Schoolroom. They are very happy for (and would encourage) U3A members to use it.
Recent Events - Photographs of the August New Horizons Trent River Cruise are now in the Recent Events section.
07 Sep 2011Short Walks - the programme for 2011 has been updated, see the Walking group page.
06 Aug 2011New Group - Putting the World to Rights
Stan
Miller launched this discussion group at the last Open Meeting.
The group will meet monthly, initially at Stan's home. For
more information call Stan on 915 7981.
26 Jul 2011Tour the St. Pancras Hotel with the Architecture Group
The
tour on Friday 23rd September 2011 is now fully booked. It may be
possible to arrange another tour date, more news when more information
is available.
25 Jul 2011Tour the St. Pancras Hotel with the Architecture Group
 This
iconic building was erected when the Midland Railway built its London
terminus at St Pancras, was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott and partially
opened in 1873 and fully opened in 1876. For many recent years it
has been unoccupied until Marriott Renaissance Hotels acquired the
building and has renovated it to become one of theis international
hotel chain’s flagship hotels.
For a short time guided
tours of the hotel are being offered and we have managed to book one at
1 pm on Friday 23 September 2011. The cost is £5 for the tour and
we are leaving participants to make their own travel arrangements
because some of us will be staying over in London for the weekend.
For full information and booking form go to the Architecture Group page.
24 Jul 2011New Group - Good Food & Fine Wine - to enjoy!
This
group will run fortnightly from 22nd Sept on Thursday afternoons
2pm-4pm, in the Bar area of the Village Hall. The sessions
will be along the lines of a tasting of one or two dishes and a
tasting of a couple of wines. The cost will be modest
and the numbers limited, due to space. So if you think you
might like to join or if you want more information give Kath Oakley a
call on 937 4296.
17 Jul 2011
Humour Group - This well attended new group had their first meeting on
the 12th July. Roy Ainscough has planned the next two meetings for Tuesday 9th August and
Tuesday 6th September, both in the Methodist Church Hall starting at 1pm.
Please contact Roy on 937 3419.
08 Jul 2011There are a few seats available on the bus for the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park
on Thursday, 21st July. Contact Jackie Fisher on 0115 937 2898.
06 Jul 2011The New Horizons Events List has been updated with
all the latest event
information. The updated list is in the What's On section. Sue O'Donoghue.
12 Jun 2011Heraldry
- The group will meet on the third Friday of every month starting
September 2011 in the Feignies Room at the village hall and will run
from 10.00am until midday. "Site" outings will be notified to the group
as appropriate. More information on Heraldry webpage. Please contact Vic Taylor on 0115 9375459.
10 Jun 2011Humour Group
- Leader Roy Ainscough with technical support from Barry Hull. First
meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 July 2011 at the Church hall, Selby
Lane at 1pm. Roy can be contacted on 0115 937 3419.
Italian for beginners
- If you are interested in learning Italian please contact Sue
O'Donoghue on 0115 937 2989. This is a toe in the water test to
establish if there is sufficient interest to take things forward.
08 Jun 2011Members of East Midlands U3As are invited to the East Midlands U3As
Conference 2011 to be held at Holywell Park (Loughborough University) on
Friday 22nd July. For details see:
Conference Invitation
Conference Programme
Conference Registration
Conference Catering
If you plan to attend please let our secretary, Larraine Donovan know.
30 May 2011Short Walks - The Short Walks Programme for 2011
is now available on the Walking webpage. Short Walks continue as
usual every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10.30am and we meet at the
Village Hall Cark Park unless otherwise stated.
I will try to keep the Short Walks information on the website up-to-date. Gloria Wright
26 May 2011Craft Group - The next meeting is on Monday 27 June
from 10-12 in the morning in the Methodist Hall. We shall be
making flower broaches using squares of fabric, cotton or cotton
polyester are the easiest to use. Details of what to bring are
on the Craft webpage. Jackie Fisher.
The New Horizons Events List has been updated with
all the latest event
information. The updated list is in the What's On section. Sue O'Donoghue.
13 May 2011Short Walks - Gloria Wright has taken over as group leader from Barbara Wallace. The
walk on Tues 17th May has been moved forward to Monday 16th and will be
at Cotgrave Country Park. Meet at 10.00am at the Village Hall Car Park
for cars to Cotgrave Country Park Car Park. Refreshments at
Granny's Kitchen afterwards.
On
April 19th the Short Walks group rambled in the Prestwold area of
Leicestershire. This was the last walk led by Barbara Wallace
before she and John head off to their new home in Yorkshire.
To see an enlarged photograph go to the Walking webpage.
10 May 2011Drawing group - This
lively, friendly and enthusiastic group are looking for new members to
join their sessions. It would also be great if there is a member out
there with an aptitude for showing those less skilled the various
techniques needed to develop their potential. You do not have to be an
art teacher! Ability levels do vary and this adds to the group’s
attraction especially for those who simply want to try their hand at
drawing for fun. Come along to the Feignies room on any second or
fourth Tuesday between 10.00am and 12 noon or come along to meet Gill
and Malcolm at the open meeting.
28 Apr 2011The following interest groups were launched at the April Open Meeting:
Humour group
To start late May/early June. Leader Roy Ainscough: 9373419.
Heraldry group
To start in September. Leader Vic Taylor: 9375459.
For more information on the Heraldry group and how to join, please visit the Heraldry Group webpage.
21 Apr 2011West Bridgford U3A have organised a visit to The Holocaust Centre , Laxton,
on Saturday 30th April with a coach leaving from West Bridgford
Library car park at 9.15am. There are 6 places left if any
Keyworth members would like to join them.
The
cost is £13 to include
the coach travel and entrance to the Museum and to The Journey
Exhibition. They have also booked a speaker and plan to leave at
4pm. There is a cafe on site that will make up sandwiches if
pre-ordered at £2.50 per sandwich (with garnish egg, cheese
or tuna). Coffee/tea is available at £1. Visitors are welcome to bring
their own sandwiches.
They advise travelling to West Bridgford by bus to avoid parking problems.
Please contact Jacky Arnold
on 0115 933 2905 who will allocate places on a first come first served
basis.
The New Horizons Events List has been updated with
all the latest event
information. The updated list is in the What's On section.
26 Mar 2011The March 2011 newsletter is available in the Documents section, use it to see the photographs in colour.
Newsletter information and guidance have been added to the Membership section.
22 Mar 2011Craft
- Our changed day for the April meeting to Wednesday 27 April has a
change of venue. There will not be a meeting in the Methodist
Church Hall but members are to travel to Long Eaton to visit the
‘Living Threads’ group’s annual exhibition of work.
Anyone wishing to go on the visit should contact Jackie as soon as possible so that car sharing can be arranged.
21 Mar 2011New group launching at Tuesday's Open Meeting - 'Home Brewing', Group Leader Chris Mason. Sign up on 22nd March.
New Horizons
The Events List has been updated with
all the latest event
information. The updated list is in the What's On section.
Vouchers are still available for the trip to Renishaw Hall
on 5th May. Voucher price is £21.50, which includes coach travel to and
from the destination, a guided tour of the Hall and plenty of time to
see the famous bluebells. If you would like a ticket, please phone
Larraine on 937 2804.
Vouchers are still available for the trip to the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park
on Thursday, 21st July. The price of a voucher is £ 34, which includes
coach travel to and from Tatton Park and your entry fee to this
wonderful event. Please phone Jackie 937 2898.
17 Mar 2011A New U3A in Beeston
- There will be a first meeting on Thursday 7th April at 10.30am in the
Methodist Church Hall, Chillwell Road, Beeston. If you know
anyone who might be interested please spread the word.
News Flash!
New Horizons is now able to offer a complete package of delights for all our members…..for one day only!
For
the bargain price of £21.50 you can absorb 400 hundred years of
history, the arts, the architecture, the vineyard, the gardens with its
beautiful display of blue bells and all the first signs of spring by
joining us on Thursday May 5th. We travel by coach to Renishaw Hall in
Derbyshire and will be leaving Keyworth at 9.30am and returning by 5pm.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity; come to the New Horizons table
on Tuesday and pick up your voucher.
09 Mar 2011Information about the U3A National Summer Schools 2011 and the U3A National Conference and AGM have been added to the What's On section.
07 Mar 2011Short Walk on Tuesday, 15th March
- This month's short walk will be to Cotgrave Country Park and will be led by
Ken Doyle. Please meet in the village hall car park at 10.30 for car
sharing to Cotgrave.
27 Feb 2011New Horizons - Visit to the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park,
Cheshire on Thursday, 21 July 2011. The coach departs Keyworth at
08.00 and leaves Tatton at 16.00. The cost is £34 per person to
include coach fare and show entrance. Vouchers are available from
Jackie Fisher (0115-937-2898) or the New Horizons' booking table at
Open Meetings. Tatton’s RHS Show is the Northern equivalent of
the Chelsea Flower Show and is seen on TV.
Craft Group - The next meeting is 28th March 2.00pm to 4.00 – Silk Painting. The April meeting will be on Wed 27th April 10.00am to 12.00 (i.e. not Easter Monday).
26 Feb 2011Wine Tasting - The programme for 2011 has been added to the group's webpage.
21 Feb 2011
New Horizons -The New Horizons Events List has been updated with
all the latest event
information. The updated list is in the What's On section.
12 Feb 2011Keyworth Quiz
- There was a good turnout on the 7th February to support the U3A
Village Quiz team when they competed against BGS, last year's
winners. The first set of questions was on 'Transport' and the
all-male BGS team took an early lead. The U3A team fought hard
over the remaining three sets but were eventually defeated, with a very
respectable 43 to 56 scoreline.
07 Feb 2011Cycling - The 2011 programme is now available on the Cycling webpage.
Walking - The 2011 longer walks programme is now available on the Walking webpage.
01 Feb 2011The Monday morning Relaxercise class
is proving very popular and and we now have a waiting list! If
anyone would like their name on the list would they please
contact me on 0115 846 9407. Thanks. Penny Kimmins
31 Jan 2011New Horizons - Visit to the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park
on 21st July 2011. Vouchers, priced at £34 will now be on sale from the
February Open Meeting, not the March meeting as previously stated.
Enquiries to Jackie Fisher 937 2898
French
- Attendance at the weekly K&D U3A French Group Meeting held at
South Wolds School has diminished and I am afraid this may be one of
those 'use it or lose it' scenarios. If you would like to join this
Group, please contact me as soon as possible. Barbara Wallace 937 6266
26 Jan 2011Craft Group
- The next meeting is on 28th February. Fran Turnbull will show
us how to make paper lace: a craft knife, cutting board and
scissors are needed, paper and card will be available at the class.
Future
activities will be wool-wrapping, card making, tealeaf folding, silk
painting and ribbon embroidery; the dates will be fixed for when tutors
are available.
 20 Jan 2011
Keyworth Quiz
- The U3A quiz team comprising Chris Close, Pat Murfit, Jean Allton and
Paul Harris is to meet the BGS in the first round of the Village Quiz
at 9.10 pm on Monday 7th February in the Village Hall.
COME AND SUPPORT YOUR TEAM
13 Jan 2011
New Horizons -The New Horizons Events List has been updated with
all the latest event
information. The updated list is in the What's On section (where a copy can be printed).
08 Jan 2011Walking - Our next Short Walk will take place on Tuesday, 18th January.
Please meet in the Village Hall car park at 10.30am for car sharing to
Wollaton Park. The circular walk of approximately three miles will be
in the Wollaton Park grounds. The Leader will be Ken Doyle (974 3612).
Both regulars and newcomers are welcome.
05 Jan 2011Photographs of the Christmas Party are now in the Recent Events section.
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