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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. If you have any photographs of you group and their activities, please let Ron have them to post on your group's website page. View deleted diary dates ~~~~~~~ 2006 2007 2008 View Group Monthly Calendar - then click on group name for interest group's page. Interest/Study Group and Other Meetings in Diary Order: 
Tuesday 1 April 2008 The Gardening Interest Group meeting at Lea Gardens at 14:00 - Co-ordinator: Dorrie Kirton [see Gargen Visits page for details] Thursday 3 April 2008 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Elm Tree Inn, Elmton - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 4 April 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 Tuesday 8 April 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 Hardwick, Rowthorne Trail & Teversal Trail - Distance: 9 miles - Co-ordinator: Len - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 8 April 2008 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:15 - 16:00. Wednesday 9 April 2008 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'Gentlemen & Players' - Joanne Harris Wednesday 9 April 2008 The Wine Appreciation Group Meeting at Christine's - 19:30. Co-ordinator: John Ellis Subject: Portugese Red Friday 11 April 2008 The Amateur Dramatics Group Meeting - Venue: Anthea Purvis - Time: 10.00 - 12:00 Co-ordinator: Vivian Ellis - Subject: Reading of 'The Reading Room' by Fay Weldon. Saturday 12 April 2008 Trip to Leeds City Varieties for "The Good Old Days" - For full details, see the Holidays & Outings page Monday 14 April 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: In what way does our lifestyle today make us happier / more satisfied / dissatisfied than our parents? Monday 14 April 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Tuesday 15 April 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: Revenge Wednesday 16 April 2008 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal, Nottingham - 14:00 Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Musical - Blood Brothers Tickets £18.00 - Own transport. Wednesday 16 April 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: Military Records Thursday 17 April 2008 Walking Group 'B' meeting at: Hardwick Inn car park - Time: 10:00 - Hardwick Hall Alternative Walk. - John Wallace will lead - Please take a drink. Friday 18 April 2008 The Craft Group Meeting at Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 'till 12.00. Co-ordinator: Anne Kemp - Subject: Silk Painting Tuesday 22 April 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 Hathersage, Carl Wark & Higger Tor - Distance: 7 miles - Co-ordinator: Averil & Sue - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 22 April 2008 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: Water 1 - Still water & reflections. Wednesday 23 April 2008 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: Stella Daft - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Handel Thursday 24 April 2008 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Colin Bower - Subject: My Farcical Career as a Cruise Ship Liaison Officer - Please share cars if possible. Friday 25 April 2008 Trip to Harrogate Flower Show - For full details, see the Holidays & Outings page Monday 28 April 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Monday 28 April 2008 The Horticulture Group meeting at the home of Kathleen Jones, from 10:00 - Topic: ??? - Co-ordinator: Barrie & Lynne Jackson Telephone: 01623-750466. Wednesday 30 April 2008 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal, Nottingham - 14:00 Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' - Tickets £16.00 - Own transport. Monday 28 April 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. Thursday 1 May 2008 The Lunch Club Meeting at The World's End, Lowdham - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 2 Mayl 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 Tuesday 6 May 2008 The Gardening Interest Group meeting at Renishaw Hall & Gardens at 14:00 - Co-ordinator: Dorrie Kirton [see Gargen Visits page for details] Wednesday 7 May 2008 The Wine Appreciation Group Meeting at Barry & Margaret's - (Anne) - 19:30. Co-ordinator: John Ellis Subject: English White Thursday 8 May 2008 The Scrabble Group meeting at the home of Sue Hughes from 14:00 - Lunch at The Grange, Teversal at 12:00 Co-ordinator: Margaret Nunn Telephone: 0115-9634196. Friday 9 May 2008 The Amateur Dramatics Group Meeting - Venue: Vivian Ellis - Time: 10.00 - 12:00 Co-ordinator: Vivian Ellis - Subject: Short sketches (Pete & Dud style) Monday 12 May 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: Binge drinking seems to be a feature of modern society. Can legislation be a solution? Tuesday 13 May 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 Thorpe Salvin, Chesterfield Canal & Lindrick Dale - Distance: 8½ miles - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 13 May 2008 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:15 - 16:00. Wednesday 14 May 2008 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: Biography & Autobiography Thursday 15 May 2008 Walking Group 'B' meeting at: Brinsley picnic site car park, Mansfield Road, Brinsley A608 - Time: 10:00 - Miner's Meander, Brinsley Circular Walk - Please take a drink. Monday 19 May 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Monday 19 May 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 20 May 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: Ambition Wednesday 21 May 2008 The Family & Local History Group meeting at The Methodist Chapel opposite the Market Place, Hucknall, from 14:00 - 16:00 - Co-ordinator: Maureen Newton Subject: Hucknall - Maureen is to give the talk to the newly formed Hucknall U3A. Thursday 22 May 2008 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Richard Papworth - Subject: Excuse Me Madam - Story of a Store Detective - Please share cars if possible. Friday 23 May 2008 The Craft Group Meeting at Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 'till 12.00. Co-ordinator: Anne Kemp - Subject: Patchwork / Bobbin Lace Monday 26 May 2008 The Horticulture Group meeting at the home of Sheila Porter, from 10:00 - Topic: Plant swap Co-ordinator: Barrie & Lynne Jackson Telephone: 01623-750466. Tuesday 27 May 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 Friden, Long Dale & Gratton Dale - Distance: 7¾ miles - Co-ordinator: Joan - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 27 May 2008 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: Basic Drawing Skill with Mel. Wednesday 28 May 2008 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: Janet Barrett - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Dvorak Tuesday 3 June 2008 The Gardening Interest Group meeting at The Burrows Gardens at 14:00 - Co-ordinator: Dorrie Kirton [see Gargen Visits page for details] Thursday 5 June 2008 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Brownlow Arms, High Marnham - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 6 June 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 Saturday 7 June 2008 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal Royal, Nottingham - 14:00 Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Tommy Steele - 'Dr. Dolittle' - Tickets £24.50 - Please pay ASAP - Own transport. Monday 9 June 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: NO MEETING THIS MONTH Monday 9 June 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Tuesday 10 June 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 Leadmill Bridge, Abney & Offerton - Distance: 7¼ miles - Co-ordinator: Sue & Averil - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 10 June 2008 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:15 - 16:00. Wednesday 11 June 2008 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'Katherine' Wednesday 11 June 2008 The Wine Appreciation Group Meeting at John's - 19:30. Co-ordinator: John Ellis Subject: Western Australia Red Friday 13 June 2008 The Amateur Dramatics Group Meeting - Venue: Vivian Ellis - Time: 10.00 - 12:00 Co-ordinator: Vivian Ellis - Subject: Short sketches (Pete & Dud style) Tuesday 17 June 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: Love Story Wednesday 18 June 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: Education - please bring examples of records, photographs, ephemera, books, etc. for family /places of interest. Thursday 19 June 2008 Walking Group 'B' meeting at: Car park accessed via Skegby Road, Huthwaite - Time: 10:00 - Brierly Forest Park - brown signpost A38 - Sally & Len Hill will lead - Please take a drink. Monday 23 June 2008 The Horticulture Group meeting at the home of Jill & Malcolm Pullan, from 10:00 - Topic: Plant swap followed by a trip to Norwell Nursery (Cost: £3 to cover tour and tea.) Please car-share if possible. Co-ordinator: Barrie & Lynne Jackson Telephone: 01623-750466. Monday 23 June 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Tuesday 24 June 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 Four Dales - Distance: 9 miles - Co-ordinator: David & Julia - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 24 June 2008 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: Water 1 - Session 2. Wednesday 25 June 2008 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: June Turner - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Haydn Thursday 26 June 2008 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Barbara Bradley - Subject: Local Lives & Legends - Please share cars if possible. Friday 27 June 2008 The Craft Group Meeting at Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 'till 12.00. Co-ordinator: Anne Kemp - Subject: Patchwork / Bobbin Lace Monday 30 June 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 1 July 2008 The Gardening Interest Group meeting at Naturescape Wildflower Farm at 14:00 - Co-ordinator: Dorrie Kirton [see Gargen Visits page for details] Thursday 3 July 2008 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Blacksmith's Arms, Everton - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 4 July 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 Saturday 5 July 2008 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Denby Pottery Visitors' Centre, Denby, Derby Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Much Ado About Nothing (or Sex, Lies & Verbosity) - Tickets: If you are interested, please book your own at Oddsocks Tuesday 8 July 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 Wessington, South Wingfield & Moorwood Moor - Distance: 7 miles - Co-ordinator: Len - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 8 July 2008 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. NO MEETING THIS MONTH. Wednesday 9 July 2008 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: Georges Simenon Wednesday 9 July 2008 The Wine Appreciation Group Meeting at Dennis & Margaret's - 19:30. Co-ordinator: John Ellis Subject: Spanish White Friday 11 July 2008 The Amateur Dramatics Group Meeting - Venue: Vivian Ellis - Time: 10.00 - 12:00 Co-ordinator: Vivian Ellis - Subject: Short sketches (Pete & Dud style) Monday 14 July 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: NO MEETING THIS MONTH Monday 14 July 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee - BASTILLE DAY! Tuesday 15 July 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: ?? Wednesday 16 July 2008 The Sugarcraft & Cake Decorating Group Meeting at The Scout Hut, Teversal - 10:00 - 12:00. Co-ordinator: Sue Hughes - Topic: Inaugural meeting and demonstration by Stella Daft. Tuesday 22 July 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 Ladybower Reservoir, Woodland Valley & Crook Hill - Distance: 8½ miles - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 22 July 2008 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: Open air painting - Chesterfield?. Wednesday 23 July 2008 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: Mary Pearson - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Giuseppe Verdi Thursday 24 July 2008 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Peter Hammond - Subject: Origins of Everyday Speech - Please share cars if possible. Friday 25 July 2008 The Craft Group Meeting at Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 'till 12.00. Co-ordinator: Anne Kemp - Subject: NO MEETING THIS MONTH Monday 28 July 2008 The Horticulture Group meeting at the home of Cynthia Driscoll/Margaret Barlow, from 10:00 - Topic: Plant swap Co-ordinator: Barrie & Lynne Jackson Telephone: 01623-750466. Monday 28 July 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Monday 28 July 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. - NO MEETING THIS MONTH Tuesday 5 August 2008 The Gardening Interest Group meeting at woodside Cottage at 14:00 - Co-ordinator: Dorrie Kirton [see Gargen Visits page for details] Thursday 7 August 2008 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Sherwood Ranger, Ravenshead - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 8 August 2008 The Amateur Dramatics Group Meeting - Venue: Vivian Ellis - Time: 10.00 - 12:00 Co-ordinator: Vivian Ellis - Subject: NO MEETING THIS MONTH Monday 11 August 2008 The French Group meeting at Ron & Carole's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, (Garden Party), from 12:00 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee - Ring for directions - BRING FOOD & DRINK! Monday 11 August 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: NO MEETING THIS MONTH Tuesday 12 August 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 Castleton, Ox Low Rake & Eldon Hole - Distance: 8¼ miles - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 12 August 2008 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. NO MEETING THIS MONTH Wednesday 13 August 2008 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'Nobbut a Lad' - Alan Titchmarsh Wednesday 13 August 2008 The Wine Appreciation Group Meeting at Barrie & Margaret's - 19:30. Co-ordinator: John Ellis Subject: Spanish Red Monday 18 August 2008 Four day trip to the Edinburgh Tattoo - For full details, see the Holidays & Outings page Tuesday 19 August 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: ?? Wednesday 20 August 2008 The Family & Local History Group meeting NO MEETING THIS MONTH - Co-ordinator: Peter Blayney Subject: - Thursday 21 August 2008 Walking Group 'B' Park on Whyburn Lane, bottom end near Misk Hills, off Common Lane - Time: 10:00 - Dob Park, Hucknall - Sally & Len Hill will lead - Please take a drink. Friday 22 August 2008 The Craft Group Meeting at Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 'till 12.00. Co-ordinator: Anne Kemp - Subject: NO MEETING THIS MONTH Monday 25 August 2008 The Horticulture Group meeting at the home of Colleen Green, from 10:00 - Topic: ??? Co-ordinator: Barrie & Lynne Jackson Telephone: 01623-750466. Monday 25 August 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. - NO MEETING THIS MONTH Tuesday 26 August 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 Farnsfield, Edingley & Halam - Distance: 8¼ miles - Co-ordinator: Sheelagh - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 26 August 2008 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: People - Session 1. Wednesday 27 August 2008 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: Joan Harvey - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Your Favourite Music Thursday 28 August 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: The Silver Toast Rack - Please share cars if possible. Friday 29 August 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 Tuesday 2 September 2008 The Gardening Interest Group meeting at 334 Belper Road at 14:00 - Co-ordinator: Dorrie Kirton [see Gargen Visits page for details] Thursday 4 September 2008 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Plough, Caunton - 12.00 for 12.30. Monday 8 September 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: ??? Monday 8 September 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Tuesday 9 September 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 Miller's Dale & Monsal Dale - Distance: 8 miles - Co-ordinator: David & Julia - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 9 September 2008 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:15 - 16:00. Wednesday 10 September 2008 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: Iris Murdoch Wednesday 10 September 2008 The Wine Appreciation Group Meeting at Christine's - 19:30. Co-ordinator: John Ellis Subject: Italian White Friday 12 September 2008 The Amateur Dramatics Group Meeting - Venue: Vivian Ellis - Time: 10.00 - 12:00 Co-ordinator: Vivian Ellis - Subject: Short sketches (Pete & Dud style) Tuesday 16 September 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: ?? Wednesday 17 September 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: Peter Blayney Subject: ??? Thursday 18 September 2008 Walking Group 'B' meeting at: Car park £2 signposted off A614 - Time: 10:00 - Sherwood Forest Visitors' Centre walk Sally & Len Hill will lead - Please take a drink. Monday 22 September 2008 The Horticulture Group meeting at the home of Barrie & Lynne Jackson, from 10:00 - Topic: ??? Co-ordinator: Barrie & Lynne Jackson Telephone: 01623-750466. Monday 22 September 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Tuesday 23 September 2008 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: People - Session 2. Wednesday 24 September 2008 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: TBA - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Elgar Thursday 25 September 2008 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Gillian Proctor - Subject: Corsetry - Please share cars if possible. Friday 26 September 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 Friday 26 September 2008 The Craft Group Meeting at Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 'till 12.00. Co-ordinator: Anne Kemp - Subject: Iris Folding Monday 29 September 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. Thursday 2 October 2008 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Reindeer, Hoveringham - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 3 October 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 NO MEETING THIS MONTH Saturday 4 October 2008 Ashfield U3A Millionaires' Evening & Buffet Supper at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 19:00? to 22:30? - Tickets £? - [Details to follow] Tuesday 7 October 2008 The Gardening Interest Group meeting at Caulke Abbey Garden only at 14:00 - Co-ordinator: Dorrie Kirton [see Gargen Visits page for details] Wednesday 8 October 2008 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: Books about disability Friday 10 October 2008 The Amateur Dramatics Group Meeting - Venue: ??? - Time: 10.00 - 12:00 Co-ordinator: Vivian Ellis - Subject: ??? Monday 13 October 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: ??? Monday 13 October 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Tuesday 14 October 2008 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:15 - 16:00. Tuesday 21 October 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: ?? Wednesday 22 October 2008 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: TBA - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Bach Thursday 23 October 2008 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Cliff Hopkins - Subject: Tax Man's Tales - Please share cars if possible. Friday 24 October 2008 The Craft Group Meeting at Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 'till 12.00. Co-ordinator: Anne Kemp - Subject: Tea Bag Folding Monday 27 October 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Monday 27 October 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 28 October 2008 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: Flowers - Session 1. Tuesday 4 November 2008 The Shipley Garden Centre at Hassock Lane, North Shipley, Heanor at 14:00 - Co-ordinator: Dorrie Kirton [see Gargen Visits page for details] Thursday 6 November 2008 The Amateur Dramatics Group Meeting - Venue: ??? - Time: 10.00 - 12:00 Co-ordinator: Vivian Ellis - Subject: ??? Thursday 6 November 2008 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Rose & Crown, Cotgrave - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 7 November 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 Monday 10 November 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: ??? Monday 10 November 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Tuesday 11 November 2008 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:15 - 16:00. Wednesday 12 November 2008 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'Saturday' - Ian McEwan Tuesday 18 November 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: ?? Thursday 20 November 2008 Walking Group 'B' Names required nearer the date - Time: 10:00 - Guided tour of Nottingham Council House including tea. Donations of £1 or over. Names required nearer the date Monday 24 November 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Monday 24 November 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 25 November 2008 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: Flowers - Session 2. Wednesday 26 November 2008 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: TBA - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Tchaikovsky Thursday 27 November 2008 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Rosemary Robb - Subject: Ghosts & Legends - Please share cars if possible. Friday 28 November 2008 The Craft Group Meeting at Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 'till 12.00. Co-ordinator: Anne Kemp - Subject: Christmas Table Decorations Friday 28 November 2008 Trip to Thursford Christmas Spectacular - For full details, see the Holidays & Outings page Thursday 4 December 2008 The Lunch Club Christmas Meal at ??, ?? (TBA) - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 5 December 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 NO MEETING THIS MONTH Monday 8 December 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: NO MEETING THIS MONTH Monday 8 December 2008 The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee Tuesday 9 December 2008 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. NO MEETING THIS MONTH Wednesday 10 December 2008 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'Crimes of Charlotte Bronte' - James Tully Friday 12 December 2008 The Amateur Dramatics Group Meeting - Venue: ??? - Time: 10.00 - 12:00 Co-ordinator: Vivian Ellis - Subject: ??? Wednesday 17 December 2008 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: TBA - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Your Favourite Music Monday 22 December 2008 - Christmas Party The French Group meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 13:30 - 15:30 - Co-ordinator: Ann Cottee - BRING FOOD & DRINK! Tuesday 23 December 2008 The Art Group Meeting No meeting this month Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: None. Thursday 25 December 2008 No Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. See you next month. Monday 29 December 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. - NO MEETING THIS MONTH Thursday 8 January 2009 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Black Horse, Caythorpe - 12.00 for 12.30. Wednesday 14 January 2009 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: The Brontes Thursday 22 January 2009 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Margaret Harrison - Subject: Life of a Blue Badge Tourist Guide - Please share cars if possible. Monday 26th - Friday 30th January 2009 Thoresby Hall Four nights BBEM + entertainment. Further details from the organiser, Terry Whitehead (Mansfield U3A) on 01623 626991 or email Terry at Thoresby2009@yahoo.com before 20/03/2008. Tuesday 27 January 2009 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: Water 2 - Flowing Water. Wednesday 28 January 2009 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: TBA - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Brahms Thursday 5 February 2009 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Angel Inn, Kneesall - 12.00 for 12.30. Wednesday 11 February 2009 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'Children of Men' - P D James Tuesday 24 February 2009 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: Water 2 - Session 2. Thursday 26 February 2009 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Tony Hallam - Subject: A Twist in the Tale - Crooked Spire - Please share cars if possible. Thursday 5 March 2009 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Plough Inn, Hickling - 12.00 for 12.30. Wednesday 11 March 2009 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: Own choice poetry Tuesday 24 March 2009 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10.00 to 12.00. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: Drawing with Mel - to be decided. Thursday 26 March 2009 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Roy Tomlinson - Subject: Name Dropping - Please share cars if possible. Thursday 2 April 2009 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Caunton Beck, Caunton - 12.00 for 12.30. Wednesday 8 April 2009 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'Lark Rise to Candleford' - Flora Thompson Thursday 7 May 2009 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Britannia, Farndon - 12.00 for 12.30. Wednesday 13 May 2009 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'The Other Boleyn Girl' - Phillipa Gregory Thursday 4 June 2009 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Crown, Rolleston - 12.00 for 12.30. Wednesday 10 June 2009 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: TBA Thursday 2 July 2009 The Lunch Club Meeting at The King's Head, Collingham - 12.00 for 12.30. Wednesday 8 July 2009 The Book Group Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'Pompeii' - Robert Harris Thursday 6 August 2009 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Rose & Crown, Ashbourne - 12.00 for 12.30. Thursday 3 September 2009 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Boot & Shoe, Granby - 12.00 for 12.30. Thursday 1 October 2009 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Duke of York, nr. Flagg (Buxton) - 12.00 for 12.30. Thursday 5 November 2009 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Fox & Hounds, Coxbench - 12.00 for 12.30. Thursday 3 December 2009 The Lunch Club Christmas Meal at ??, ?? (TBA) - 12.00 for 12.30. Group Monthly Calendar:
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