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News - 2014 Archive17 Dec 2014The Listening to Music programme for January to April 2015 is now available on the Listening to Music webpage. Bill Cooper.We have a volunteer willing to lead a male singing group. Would anyone interested in joining please contact the Groups Co-ordinator Jenny Greaves on 914 1257, it only needs four people to get started! The Cycling Group Programme for 2015 can be viewed on the Cycling webpage. Roy Turnbull. 11 Dec 2014The 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. 1960s Themed Party A big thank you to News Horizons for organising a very successful event. The 'Ready Steady 60s' band were fantastic, this is what they 'tweeted' after the event: 03 Dec 2014Short Walk - 16.12.14: As we will not be walking this month Sheila and Bill have kindly invited group members to their home for Coffee and Mince Pies at 10.30am on the day. Can members telephone(8787060) them regarding attendance, directions and for catering purposes. Many thanks to Sheila and Bill from all of us.Short Walk - 20.1.15: Please note there is 'No Walk' in January. We will be back in earnest on 17.1.15. For more information about the walks please visit the Walking webpage. Gloria Wright. 21 Nov 2014STAR Group has had a variety of interesting sessions over the Summer and Autumn Period with some very pleasant visits to various scientific locations. Read more in the STAR Group Newsletter No. 5 on the STAR Group webpage. Chris Mason.18 Nov 2014The 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.09 Nov 2014Please note that New Horizons has had to cancel the Masonic Hall visit on 13th November because of the illness of Bill Lawrenson who was to lead the tour, hopefully NH will rearrange in 2015. Refunds will be available to members at the next Open Meeting.06 Nov 2014Paul Roebuck is to lead a NEW MAHJONG GROUP which will be held on the 4th Thursday of the month at his home at 2.00pm starting on the 27th of November. You don’t need to know how to play. Please contact Paul on 0115 937 6636.The Cinema Club arrangement was suspended during the alterations to the Broadway Cinema. It has now restarted with a new start time of 1.00pm and an increase in price to £3.50. We have only been given one film date so far: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on Monday 8th December. More information on the Cinema Club webpage. Brenda Parsons. 04 Nov 2014We have received publicity information from Nottingham Trent University - Active Citizenship in an Ageing Society and Nottingham City Council - A Heritage Christmas - see details in the Notices section.30 Oct 2014On Tuesday 19th August, a party from the STAR Group paid a visit to the BGS Facility in Keyworth and were conducted on a tour of the site. There is a comprehensive BGS Visit Report on the STAR webpage where details of the STAR Group Programme through to February 2014 also can be found. Chris Mason.29 Oct 2014Short Walk - 18th November 2014: Embankment and West Bridgford Circular Walk . We meet at the Village Hall
Car Park at 10.20am for car share, but please bring bus pass. Suitable walking shoes required. For more
information about the walks
please visit the Walking
webpage. Gloria Wright. 28 Oct 2014To mark the centenary of the start of WW1, the World War I History Group gathered at the Memorial Gates to the Rectory Field on the 4th August this year and members recited poems or contributed readings, some of which were dedicated to relatives or local residents who gave their lives in this “War to end all wars”. An anthology has been compiled which can be read on the WW1 History webpage. Chris Close.23 Oct 2014The 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.02 Oct 2014Short Walk - 21st October 2014: Embankment and West Bridgford Circular Walk . We meet at the Village Hall
Car Park at 10.30am for car share. Suitable walking shoes required. For more
information about the walks
please visit the Walking
webpage. Gloria Wright.29 Sep 2014 U3A Family History Conference - Another Outstanding Success.On Saturday 13th September 2014, 230 delegates travelled to the beautiful Dome building in Buxton for this event and were treated to a very professional mix of lectures on all forms and histories of genealogy. More information in this report. Clare Franklin. 23 Sep 2014The Autumn 2014 Newsletter can be read from the Newsletters and Documents section. Please complete and return the accompanying Survey Form. The excellent article on the Exploring Heraldry Group visit to Lincoln Cathedral with additional text and images can be read from the Heraldry Section.22 Sep 2014The 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.11 Sep 2014The Traditional Northumbrian Music Group has decided to make itself independent of the U3A. Essentially it has evolved from a teaching group to become a group of friends who may or may not be in the U3A who meet to play music. Lindy Turner05 Sep 2014Short Walk - 16th September 2014: Beeston Canal and Surrounds Circular Walk . We meet at the Village Hall
Car Park at 10.30am for cars to Beeston. Walking shoes are
required. For more
information about the walks
please visit the Walking
webpage. Gloria Wright.26 Aug 2014The Listening to Music programme for August to December 2014 is now available on the Listening to Music webpage. Bill Cooper.14 Aug 2014The 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.Enjoy Thursday 21st August at Skegness without having to drive yourself, all for a meagre £12 return!! Seats available on the New Horizons coach. Ring me on 9372989 now. Sue O'Donoghue. 07 Aug 2014Short Walk - 19th August 2014:
Cotgrave Country Park Circular Walk . We meet at the Village Hall
Car Park at 10.30am for cars to Cotgrave. Walking shoes are
required. For more
information about the walks
please visit the Walking
webpage. Gloria Wright.The U3A at Snibston Mining Museum. Leicestershire & Rutland Network of U3As present 'The U3A at Snibston Mining Museum' on Friday 10th October, 10am to 5pm. Be entertained, illuminated and stimulated by a full day reserved for the U3A with something for everyone, tickets £10.50 including afternoon tea. Full information on the East Midlands U3As website. 03 Aug 2014The 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.20 Jul 2014WW1 - Radcliffe Remembers - August 2nd - 10th 2014A team from Radcliffe U3A has spent the past 18 months researching the impact of the First World War on the village and its families. Using many sources, including census returns, military records, parish registers, directories and family documents. An Exhibition will be held at Royal British Legion, Main Road, Radcliffe on Trent. Open on the 2nd from 2 to 6pm, and all other days from 10.30am to 6.00pm . FREE - come along. For full details go to www.radcliffeontrentww1.org.uk. 19 Jul 2014New Horizons have booked twenty seats at the Nottingham Playhouse theatre on Wednesday 3rd December 2014 for the pantomime Sleeping Beauty. To reserve your place please go to the New Horizons desk at the July Open Meeting and pay a none refundable deposit of £10. More information in the What's On section. Sue O'Donoghue.07 Jul 2014The July edition of the STAR Group Newsletter gives an overview of our recent past activities and has a section introducing the subjects for the two next meetings.The group are one year old and a big thank you to everyone who has helped to make it a success. Read the newsletter and thank you letter on the STAR Group webpage. Chris Mason. 03 Jul 2014Short Walk on 15 July 2014: Ruddington Country Park Circular Walk. We meet at the Village Hall Car Park, Keyworth at 10.30am for car share. Suitable walking footwear required. For more information about the walks please visit the Walking webpage. Gloria Wright.30 Jun 2014The 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.. 29 Jun 2014New Horizons Mining Museum Visit 17th July 2014.Due to low demand from members we are able to offer the visit to the National Mining Museum to non members. More information in the What's On section. Sue O'Donoghue. 05 June 2014Short Walk on 17 June 2014: Wollaton Park Circular Walk. We meet at the Village Hall Car Park, Keyworth at 10.30am for car share. Suitable walking footwear required. Lunch after walk at reasonable prices. For more information about the walks please visit the Walking webpage. Gloria Wright.29 May 2014Singing for Fun : Please note that the August 2014 sing will be on the 2nd Wednesday (i.e. the 13th August) not the usual 3rd Wednesday. More information on the Singing for Fun webpage. Gill Wilcockson.24 May 2014The New Horizons Events List has been updated with all the latest event information. The updated list is in the What's On section. Fran Turnbull.13 May 2014New Horizons are considering booking seats for the pantomime at the Playhouse but they need an interest list so to that end they are requesting that those of you who are interested go to the New Horizons desk at the open meetings over the next 3 months and add your name to the list. More information in the What's On section. Sue O'Donoghue.08 May 2014The 2014/15 Cycling Programme is now available on the Cycling webpage. Roy Turnbull.The 2014/15 Longer Walks Programme is now available on the Walking webpage. Roy Turnbull. The New Committee members and their responsibilities can be viewed in the Our Committee section. Jackie Mullins. 04 May 2014Short Walk on 20 May 2014: we meet at the Village Hall Car Park, Keyworth at 10.30am for cars to Colwick Park and surrounds where the walk will take place. Lunch has been organised as usual. For more information about the walks please visit the Walking webpage. Gloria Wright.24 Apr 2014The 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.Cinema Club: The Broadway have given us one more date. The film will be shown on Monday 12th May, at 1.30pm, cost £2 - " Layer Cake " a crime thriller starring Daniel Craig. See Cinema Club webpage. Brenda Parsons 13 Apr 2014An updated 2014 Wine Tasting Programme is available on the Wine Tasting webpage.Doug Miles. 10 Apr 2014Short Walk Tuesday 15th April - we meet at the Village Hall Car Park, Keyworth at 10.30am for car sharing to Beeston Lock. Walking shoes are required as there are some muddy areas. Lunch has been organised as usual. For more information about the walks please visit the Walking webpage. Gloria Wright.Science, Technology and Research (STAR). There is no meeting in May. On Monday 2nd June Paul Roebuck will be giving a presentation entitled 'Rocks and Minerals'. Paul is an Inorganic Chemist by Profession and he will display a series of minerals, rocks and fossils categorised by their chemical composition. Paul will show and speak of what amounts to just a small sample of his very impressive selection of exhibits that he has been collecting since the early 1970s. The group are planning a visit to "The Deep" Submarium (Hull) on 3rd June and are making places available to ALL K&D U3A members whether in the STAR group or not. Vouchers are £22 per head and will be on sale at the next two open meetings on 22nd April and on 27th May. The current STAR group programme is on the STAR Group webpage. Chris Mason. The East Midlands U3As Regional Conference 2014 is to be held on Tuesday 15th July at Trent College, Long Eaton, Nottingham. Conference poster and booking form are on the East Midlands U3As website. 02 Apr 2014New Horizons - The National Memorial Arboretum - Monday 12th MayWe have additional capacity on the coach for members who would rather do their own thing. We are able to offer “coach only” travel to and from the the National Memorial grounds for a mere £8.50! Depart Village Hall 9:15am. Depart Arboretum 3pm. Please contact Jackie Fisher on 0115 9372898. See the full New Horizons events list in the What's On section. Sue O'Donoghue. 01 Apr 2014The Spring 2014 Newsletter is now available in the Documents section. Sheila Kingdom.The Listening to Music programme for April to August 2014 is now available on the group webpage. Bill Cooper |
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