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Ashfield U3A Deleted Diary Dates 2008           |
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Interest/Study Group and Other Meetings in Diary Order:
Group Co-ordinators: Please report diary dates as soon as possible to the webmaster Ron Britton in order to keep the site as up-to-date as possible for members. Thursday 3 January 2008 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Red Lion, Bagthorpe - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 4 January 2008 T'ai Chi Group meeting at Bentinck Miners' Welfare, Sutton Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 10:00 - 11:00 - Co-ordinator: Jill Pullan BLOCK 1 - Session 4 Friday 4 January 2008 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham - 19:30 Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - The Johann Strauss Gala - Tickets £24.00 - Own transport. Tuesday 8 January 2008 Walking Group 'A' meeting at: the Co-op car park, side nearest to School Street, [see 'location' from site map], Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Time: 09:00 - car-sharing to Froggatt Edge & Curbar Edge from Grindleford Station - Distance: 7 miles - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Wednesday 9 January 2008 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: Any book by D H Lawrence Wednesday 9 January 2008 The Wine Appreciation Group Meeting at Dennis & Margaret's - 19:30. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson Subject: Spanish Red Monday 14 January 2008 The Discussion Group Meeting at The upper floor, Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Maxine Rose - Meeting headed by Lynne Jackson. Topic: Does the perfect human form exist? Tuesday 15 January 2008 The Creative Writing Group meeting at St. Peter's Church lounge, Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead, from 14:00 to 16:00. Please bring a short piece of your work for constructive criticism (preferably on topic) if you can. Co-ordinator: Margaret Sudlow - Topic: Mid Winter Tuesday 15 January 2008 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:15 - 16:00. Wednesday 16 January 2008 The Family & Local History Group meeting at Kirkby Library (please use the back door), The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 14:30 - 16:00 - Co-ordinator: Maureen Newton Subject: ??? Thursday 17 January 2008 Walking Group 'B' meeting at: Burnt Stump car park, weather permitting - Time: 10:00 - Burnt Stump, Papplewick Pumping Station and area. - Sally & Len Hill will lead - Please take a drink. [Cancelled owing to bad weather] Friday 18 January 2008 The Amateur Dramatics Group Meeting - Venue: Colleen Green - Time: 10.00 - 12:00 Co-ordinator: Vivian Ellis - Subject: Act out Alan Bennett's "Our Winnie" Monday 21 January 2008 The Bridge Group Meeting at the home of Maxine & Martin Rose, in Mansfield - 19:30 - 21:30. Co-ordinator: Martin Rose - Bridge for Beginners. Tuesday 22 January 2008 Walking Group 'A' meeting at: the Co-op car park, side nearest to School Street, [see 'location' from site map], Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Time: 09:00 - car-sharing to Ford, Ridgeway Moor & Moss Valley - Distance: 7¾ miles - Co-ordinator: Ron - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 22 January 2008 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: Buildings 1. Wednesday 23 January 2008 The Classical Music Group Inaugural Meeting - Venue: Alan & Marlene Radford - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinators: Alan & Marlene Radford - Topic: Mozart Thursday 24 January 2008 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Portland Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Alan L Clayton - Subject: The 1960s - What the Papers Said (Delights & Disasters) - Admission £1 including refreshments. Please share cars if possible. Friday 25 January 2008 The Craft Group Meeting at Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 'till 12.00. Co-ordinator: Anne Kemp - Subject: Spirelli Cards. Friday 1 February 2008 T'ai Chi Group meeting at Bentinck Miners' Welfare, Sutton Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 10:00 - 11:00 - Co-ordinator: Jill Pullan BLOCK 1 - Session 5 Tuesday 5 February 2008 The Gardening Interest Group meeting at Hopton Hall at 14:00 - Co-ordinator: Dorrie Kirton [see Gargen Visits page for details] Thursday 7 February 2008 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Dog Inn, Pentrich - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 8 February 2008 The Amateur Dramatics Group Meeting - Venue: Vivian Ellis - Time: 10.00 - 12:00 Co-ordinator: Vivian Ellis - Subject: Reading of 'The Eleventh Commandment' by Roy Russell - a full length courtroom drama for 12 persons set in Crown Court during the trial of 2 women accused of stealing a dress from a store. Monday 11 February 2008 The Discussion Group Meeting at The upper floor, Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Maxine Rose - Meeting headed by Lynne Jackson. Topic: How does the current vogue for political correctness in public institutions affect the life we live as a nation and as an individual? Tuesday 12 February 2008 Walking Group 'A' meeting at: the Co-op car park, side nearest to School Street, [see 'location' from site map], Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Time: 09:00 - car-sharing to Linacre Woods & Millthorpe - Distance: 8¼ miles - Co-ordinator: Averil & Sue - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Wednesday 13 February 2008 The Wine Appreciation Group Meeting at Barry & Margaret's - (Anne) - 19:30. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson Subject: Beaujolais Wednesday 13 February 2008 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'The Yellow Wallpaper' - Charlotte Perkins Gilman Monday 18 February 2008 The Bridge Group Meeting at the home of Maxine & Martin Rose, in Mansfield - 19:30 - 21:30. Co-ordinator: Martin Rose - Bridge for Beginners. Tuesday 19 February 2008 The Creative Writing Group meeting at the home of Margaret Sudlow, from 14:00 to 16:00. Please bring a short piece of your work for constructive criticism (preferably on topic) if you can. Co-ordinator: Margaret Sudlow - Topic: Holidays Tuesday 19 February 2008 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:15 - 16:00. Wednesday 20 February 2008 The Family & Local History Group meeting at Kirkby Library (please use the back door), The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 14:30 - 16:00 - Co-ordinator: Maureen Newton Subject: Parish Records Thursday 21 February 2008 Walking Group 'B' meeting at: Hazleford Ferry opposite Old People's Home - Time: 10:00 - Burnt Stump, Papplewick Pumping Station and area. - Margaret Crossley will lead - Please take a drink. [see Walking Group 'B' for directions] Thursday 21 February 2008 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal, Nottingham - 14:00 Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Ballet - The Nutcracker Tickets £18.50 - Own transport. Monday 25 February 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Tuesday 26 February 2008 Walking Group 'A' meeting at: the Co-op car park, side nearest to School Street, [see 'location' from site map], Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Time: 09:00 - car-sharing to Cromford, Matlock & Bonsall - Distance: 8 miles - Co-ordinator: David & Julia - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 26 February 2008 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: Buildings 2. Wednesday 27 February 2008 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: Alan & Marlene Radford - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinators: Alan & Marlene Radford - Topic: Beethoven - [cancelled] Thursday 28 February 2008 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Jean Henshaw - Subject: Someone up There Likes a Laugh - The Funny Side of Church Life - Admission £1 including refreshments. Please share cars if possible. Friday 29 February 2008 The Craft Group Meeting at Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 'till 12.00. Co-ordinator: Anne Kemp - Subject: Simple Beading. Saturday 1 March 2008 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at Bluecoat School Recital Hall, Aspley Lane, Nottingham - 19:30 Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - British Light Classics Concert - Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra - including works by Coates, Holst & Ellis - Tickets: £10 (inc. wine & nibbles) - Own transport. Tuesday 4 March 2008 The Gardening Interest Group meeting at Bardill's Garden Centre at 14:00 - Co-ordinator: Dorrie Kirton [see Gargen Visits page for details] Thursday 6 March 2008 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Old Plough, Egmanton - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 7 March 2008 T'ai Chi Group meeting at The Ashfield Play Forum, Morven Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield, from 10:00 - 11:00 - Co-ordinator: Jill Pullan BLOCK 1 - Session 6 Friday 7 March 2008 Long Alley Skittles at The Sherwood Ranger, Ravenshead, from 19:00. Co-ordinator: Cynthia Driscoll Includes a buffet supper. Price £7. Ring Cynthia on 01623-794243 for details. Monday 10 March 2008 The Discussion Group Meeting at The upper floor, Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Maxine Rose - Meeting headed by Lynne Jackson. Topic: Should convicted prisoners forfeit their human rights completely or in part? Monday 10 March 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Tuesday 11 March 2008 Walking Group 'A' meeting at: the Co-op car park, side nearest to School Street, [see 'location' from site map], Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Time: 09:00 - car-sharing to Halloughton, Epperstone & Thurgaton Dumble - Distance: 8¾ miles - Co-ordinator: Sheelagh - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Wednesday 12 March 2008 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: Any writing by Edgar Alan Poe Wednesday 12 March 2008 The Wine Appreciation Group Meeting at John's - 19:30. Co-ordinator: John Ellis Subject: Odds & Sods White Friday 14 March 2008 The Amateur Dramatics Group Meeting - Venue: Colleen Green - Time: 10.00 - 12:00 Co-ordinator: Vivian Ellis - Subject: Act out 'The Eleventh Commandment' by Roy Russell in Colleen's living room set out as a court room. Tuesday 18 March 2008 The Creative Writing Group meeting at the home of Margaret Sudlow, from 14:00 to 16:00. Please bring a short piece of your work for constructive criticism (preferably on topic) if you can. Co-ordinator: Margaret Sudlow - Topic: Disappointment Tuesday 18 March 2008 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:15 - 16:00. Wednesday 19 March 2008 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal, Nottingham - 14:00 Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Musical - Aspects of Love Tickets £18.50 - Own transport. Wednesday 19 March 2008 The Family & Local History Group meeting at Kirkby Library (please use the back door), The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 14:30 - 16:00 - Co-ordinator: Maureen Newton Subject: Transport Thursday 20 March 2008 Walking Group 'B' meeting at: Burnt Stump car park, weather permitting - Time: 10:00 - Burnt Stump, Papplewick Pumping Station and area. - Sally & Len Hill will lead - Please take a drink. Monday 24 March 2008 The Horticulture Group meeting at the home of Margaret Thompson, from 10:00 - Topic: ??? - (may need suitable footwear) Co-ordinator: Barrie & Lynne Jackson Telephone: 01623-750466. Tuesday 25 March 2008 Walking Group 'A' meeting at: the Co-op car park, side nearest to School Street, [see 'location' from site map], Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Time: 09:00 - car-sharing to Longnor, Earl Sterndale & Upper Dove Valley - Distance: 8½ miles - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 25 March 2008 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: Cliff: - Perspective. Wednesday 26 March 2008 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: Mary Pearson - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Beethoven Thursday 27 March 2008 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A & A.G.M. at The Ashwood Centre, Portland Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Margaret Harrison - Subject: Monthly Menu of Mirth - Admission £1 including refreshments. Please share cars if possible. Friday 28 March 2008 The Craft Group Meeting at Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 'till 12.00. Co-ordinator: Anne Kemp - Subject: Découpage. Monday 31 March 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Monday 31 March 2008 The Bridge Group Meeting at the home of Maxine & Martin Rose, in Mansfield - 19:30 - 21:30. Co-ordinator: Martin Rose - Bridge for Beginners. |
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