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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 your group and their activities, please let Ron have them to post on your group's website page. View deleted diary dates ~~~~~~~ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 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 November 2011 The Cinema Club meeting at the home of Anthea Purvis, from 13:30 - Topic: My Brother is an Only Child (2007) Co-ordinator: Anthea Purvis Telephone: 01623-550739. Tuesday 1 November 2011 The Digital Imaging & Photography Group Meeting - Venue: The Ashwood Centre - Time: 13:30 Co-ordinator: Janet & Lionel Castle - Subject: TBA Wednesday 2 November 2011 The Sugarcraft & Cake Decorating Group Meeting at Teversal Scout Hut - 10:00 - 12:00. Co-ordinator: Sue Hughes Thursday 3 November 2011 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Cock & Magpie, Old Whittington - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 4 November 2011 The Late Breakfast Group Meeting - Venue: TBA - Time: 09:30 Co-ordinator: Geoff Cree Friday 4 November 2011 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Palace Theatre, Mansfield - 19:30 - Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Charley Boorman Live (contact the box office on 01623 633133). Tickets: £15.50 Saturday 5 November 2011 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Derby Theatre - 14:00 - Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Hello Dolly - Tickets: £10 Saturday 5 November 2011 The Board Games Group Meeting - Venue: The Ashwood Centre - Time: 19.00 - 21:30 Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson Sunday 6 November 2011 The Weekenders Group Meeting - Venue: The Hardwick Inn - Time: ?? Co-ordinator: Caroline Rhoades - Subject: Lunch & walk around Hardwick Ponds. Tuesday 8 November 2011 Walking Group 'A' - Woodhouse Eaves / Bradgate Park - [further details on Walking Group 'A' page] Time: 10:00 - Distance: 8 miles - Co-ordinator: Len Hill - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 8 November 2011 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:15 - 16:00. Subject: TBA Tuesday 8 November 2011 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - A Question of Sport - ??:?? - Tickets: £?? Wednesday 9 November 2011 The Book Group 'A' Meeting - Venue: Kirkby Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'Barchester Towers' - Anthony Trollope Wednesday 9 November 2011 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: Coffee Shop car park, Portland College, A60 for Harlow Wood. Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Thursday 10 November 2011 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal Dress Circle Foyer, Nottingham Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Live at Lunch 2 [Classical recital from Caroline Pether(violin) and James Vaughan(piano)] - 13:00 - FREE CONCERT Thursday 10 November 2011 The Family History Group meeting Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:30 Co-ordinator: Trish Tootell Subject: - "Interesting ancestors" and development of the Spring programme Sunday 13 November 2011 The Weekenders Group Meeting - Venue: The Junction pub - Time: ?? Co-ordinator: Caroline Rhoades - Subject: Lunch. Monday 14 November 2011 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Monday 14 November 2011 The Bridge Group Meeting at The Enviro Centre, West Notts. College, Mansfield - 18:30 - 21:00. Co-ordinator: Martin Rose - Bridge for Beginners. Thursday 17 November 2011 Walking Group 'B' Meet and park at Long Lane car park, Blidworth - Time: 09:50 - For further details, see the Walking Group 'B' page as this is a last-minute change to the programme. Thursday 17 November 2011 The Line Dancing Group Meeting at St. Wilfrid's Church Hall, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10:00 to 12:00. Co-ordinator: Cynthia Driscoll Sunday 20 November 2011 The Weekenders Group Meeting - Venue: The Snooty Fox, Ollerton - Time: ?? Co-ordinator: Caroline Rhoades - Subject: Lunch. Sunday 20 November 2011 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Palace Theatre, Mansfield - 19:30 - Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Joe Pasquale Live (contact the box office on 01623 633133). Tickets: £16.50 Monday 21 November 2011 The Book Group 'B' Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 13.30 - 14:45 Co-ordinator: Averil George - Subject: TBA. Tuesday 22 November 2011 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 09.30 to 12.30. Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: To be decided by the group. Tuesday 22 November 2011 Walking Group 'A' - Dovedale with a difference! - [further details on Walking Group 'A' page] Time: 10:00 - Distance: 8 miles - Co-ordinator: Len Hill - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 22 November 2011 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:15 - 16:00. Subject: Rehersal Wednesday 23 November 2011 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: Joan - 14:00 - 16:15. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: John Williams Thursday 24 November 2011 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Various Demonstrations - Subject: NEW TECHNOLGY DAY Please share cars if possible. Sunday 27 November 2011 The Weekenders Group Meeting - Venue: The Old Yew Tree, South Wingfield - Time: ?? Co-ordinator: Caroline Rhoades - Subject: Lunch & stroll around Matlock / Cromford or shopping at the Mill. Monday 28 November 2011 The Horticulture Group 1 meeting at Stuart Dixon's, from 10:00 - 12:00 Topic: Planning Meeting Co-ordinator: Barrie & Lynne Jackson Telephone: 01623-750466. Monday 28 November 2011 The Bridge Group Meeting at The Enviro Centre, West Notts. College, Mansfield - 18:30 - 21:00. Co-ordinator: Martin Rose - Bridge for Beginners. Tuesday 29 November 2011 The International Dining Group Meeting at The Old Pudding Shop, Bakewell Make your own Bakewell pudding, & meal - Time: TBA - Co-ordinators: Julia Porter & Georganne Barlow. Wednesday 30 November 2011 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal, Nottingham Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Legally Blonde - 14:00 - Tickets: £35.50 Thursday 1 December 2011 The Lunch Club Meeting / Christmas Meal The School House Restaurant, South Normanton - 12.00 for 12.30. - £5 deposit required with booking. Saturday 3 December 2011 The Board Games Group Meeting - Venue: The Ashwood Centre - Time: 19.00 - 21:30 Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson Monday 5 December 2011 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Tuesday 6 December 2011 The Digital Imaging & Photography Group Meeting - Venue: The Ashwood Centre - Time: 13:30 Co-ordinator: Janet & Lionel Castle - Subject: Night-time Photography Wednesday 7 December 2011 The Sugarcraft & Cake Decorating Group Meeting at Teversal Scout Hut - 10:00 - 12:00. Co-ordinator: Sue Hughes Thursday 8 December 2011 The Family History Group meeting Nottingham Archives, Nottingham - 14:30 - 16:00 Co-ordinator: Trish Tootell Subject: - Visit to Nottingham Archives & lunch (see Family History page for details). Saturday 10 December 2011 The Weekenders Group Meeting - Venue: The Countryman Restaurant, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - Time: ?? Co-ordinator: Caroline Rhoades - Subject: Christmas Fuddle - booking & deposits essential. Monday 12 December 2011 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal Dress Circle Foyer, Nottingham Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Live at Lunch 3 [Festive music from Nottingham Trent University Chamber Choir] - 13:00 - FREE CONCERT Monday 12 December 2011 The Bridge Group Meeting at The Enviro Centre, West Notts. College, Mansfield - 18:30 - 21:00. Co-ordinator: Martin Rose - Bridge for Beginners. Tuesday 13 December 2011 Walking Group 'A' - Christmas meal - Cromford - [further details on Walking Group 'A' page] Time: 10:00 - Distance: 4½ miles - Co-ordinator: Len Hill - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 13 December 2011 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:15 - 16:00. Subject: TBA Wednesday 14 December 2011 The Book Group 'A' Meeting - Venue: Kirkby Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: Greek mythology Wednesday 14 December 2011 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: Main Abbey car park off A614 for Rufford Abbey Country Park. Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Thursday 15 December 2011 The Line Dancing Group Meeting at St. Wilfrid's Church Hall, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 10:00 to 12:00. Co-ordinator: Cynthia Driscoll Monday 19 December 2011 The Book Group 'B' Meeting - Venue: Library - Time: 13.30 - 14:45 Co-ordinator: Averil George - Subject: NO MEETING THIS MONTH. Wednesday 21 December 2011 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: Janet - 14:00 - 16:15. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: your Favourite Music Thursday 22 December 2011 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. NO MEETING THIS MONTH Please share cars if possible. Tuesday 27 December 2011 Walking Group 'A' - Grassmoor, Sutton Scarsdale, 5-Pits Trail - [further details on Walking Group 'A' page] Time: 10:00 - Distance: 8½ miles - Co-ordinator: Len Hill - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 27 December 2011 The Art Group Meeting at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - Co-ordinator: Barrie Jackson - Subject: NO MEETING THIS MONTH. Monday 2 January 2012 The Classical Music 2 Group Meeting - Venue: St Wilfrid's Church Hall - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Ron Walker - Topic: Inaugural Meeting Tuesday 3 January 2012 The Digital Imaging & Photography Group Meeting - Venue: The Ashwood Centre - Time: 13:30 Co-ordinator: Janet & Lionel Castle - Subject: Photoshop Thursday 5 January 2012 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Anchor Inn, Oakerthorpe - 12.00 for 12.30. Monday 9 January 2012 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Tuesday 10 January 2012 Walking Group 'A' - Whatstandwell, Wirksworth Moor & Bolehill - Time: 10:00 - Distance: 8½ miles - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 10 January 2012 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:00 - 16:00. Subject: TBA Wednesday 11 January 2012 The Book Group 'A' Meeting - Venue: Kirkby Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'The Gift' - Cecilia Ahern Wednesday 11 January 2012 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: Car park next to café and Visitor Centre for Vicar Water, Clipstone Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Thursday 12 January 2012 The Family History Group meeting Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:00 - 15:00 Co-ordinator: Trish Tootell Subject: - Workhouses & Housing Thursday 19 January 2012 Walking Group 'B' NO MEETING THIS MONTH Thursday 19 January 2012 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal Dress Circle Foyer, Nottingham Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Live at Lunch [Jazz vocalist Jeanie Barton] - 12:30 - FREE CONCERT Sunday 22 January 2012 The Weekenders Group Meeting - Venue: La Moda Italian Restaurant, Hucknall - Time: 12:00 Co-ordinator: Caroline Rhoades - Subject: Lunch - meet in ADC car park, Kirkby at 11:30 Tuesday 24 January 2012 Walking Group 'A' - Birchover, Stanton Moor & Nine Ladies - Time: 10:00 - Distance: 8 miles - Co-ordinator: John Ross - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Wednesday 25 January 2012 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: Maxine - 14:00 - 16:15. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Thursday 26 January 2012 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Carol Williams - Subject: Ancestors, Dragons & Chopsticks - VSO in China Please share cars if possible. Tuesday 31 January 2012 The International Dining Group Meeting at Red Hot World Buffet, Nottingham - Time: 18:30 - Co-ordinators: Julia Porter & Georganne Barlow.Cuisine: Italian, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, Indian. Wednesday 1 February 2012 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal, Nottingham Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - All the Fun of the Fair [David Essex] - 14:00 - Tickets: £22.50 Thursday 2 February 2012 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Countryman, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 12.00 for 12.30. Monday 6 February 2012 The Classical Music 2 Group Meeting - Venue: Ashwood Centre - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Ron Walker - Topic: Italy Tuesday 7 February 2012 The Digital Imaging & Photography Group Meeting - Venue: The Ashwood Centre - Time: 13:30 Co-ordinator: Janet & Lionel Castle - Subject: Photoshop Tuesday 7 February 2012 The Cinema Club meeting at the home of Sylvia Smith in Skegby, from 13:30 - Topic: Brassed Off (1996) Co-ordinator: Sylvia Smith Telephone: 01623-514357. Wednesday 8 February 2012 The Book Group 'A' Meeting - Venue: Kirkby Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: Travel writing Wednesday 8 February 2012 Walking Group 'C' CANCELLED OWING TO UNSAFE ICY CONDITIONS Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Thursday 9 February 2012 The Family History Group meeting Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:00 - 15:00 Co-ordinator: Trish Tootell Subject: - War Memories, Medals & Badges Friday 10 February 2012 The Play Reading Group Meeting at Colleen's Co-ordinator: Viv Ellis - Taming of the Shrew & Noel Coward - 10:00 Monday 13 February 2012 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Monday 13 February 2012 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Village Hall, Ravenshead Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Gilbert & Sullivan's Utopia Limited - 19:30 - Tickets: £10 Tuesday 14 February 2012 Walking Group 'A' - Teversal Trail plus optional meal at Teversal Grange - Time: 10:00 - Distance: 6 miles - Co-ordinator: John Hufton - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 14 February 2012 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:00 - 16:00. Subject: TBA Wednesday 15 February 2012 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal, Nottingham Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - The King's Speech - 14:00 - Tickets: £19 Thursday 16 February 2012 Walking Group 'B' Sherwood Forest - Time: 09:50 - Meet and park at Edwinstowe Cricket Ground car park NG21 9RN Sunday 19 February 2012 The Weekenders Group Meeting - Venue: Carnarvon, Teversal - Time: 12:00 Co-ordinator: Caroline Rhoades - Subject: Lunch - meet in ADC car park, Kirkby at 11:30 Wednesday 22 February 2012 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: Stella - 14:00 - 16:15. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Aram Katchachurian & Carl Nielsen Thursday 23 February 2012 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Brian Meakin - Subject: The History of King's Mill Hospital Please share cars if possible. Thursday 23 February 2012 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal Dress Circle Foyer, Nottingham Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Live at Lunch [Classical Oboe & Piano - Imogen Coe & Jemima Palfreyman] - 12:30 - FREE CONCERT Tuesday 28 February 2012 Walking Group 'A' - Chatsworth, Yeld Wood & Dobb Edge - Time: 10:00 - Distance: 9 miles - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Wednesday 29 February 2012 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal, Nottingham Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - The King & I - 14:00 - Tickets: £29.50 Wednesday 29 February 2012 The International Dining Group Meeting at Gurkha's Inn, 102, Outram Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield - Time: 18:30 - Co-ordinators: Julia Porter & Georganne Barlow.Cuisine: Nepalese, Indian. Thursday 1 March 2012 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Elm Tree, Elmton - 12.00 for 12.30. Monday 5 March 2012 The Classical Music 2 Group Meeting - Venue: Ashwood Centre - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Ron Walker - Topic: Austria Tuesday 6 March 2012 The Digital Imaging & Photography Group Meeting - Venue: The Ashwood Centre - Time: 13:30 Co-ordinator: Janet & Lionel Castle - Subject: Photoshop Tuesday 6 March 2012 The Cinema Club meeting at the home of Sylvia Smith in Skegby, from 13:30 - Topic: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café (1991) Co-ordinator: Sylvia Smith Telephone: 01623-514357. Thursday 8 March 2012 The Family History Group meeting Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:00 - 15:00 Co-ordinator: Trish Tootell Subject: - The Changing Role of Women in Society Monday 12 March 2012 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Tuesday 13 March 2012 Walking Group 'A' - Holbrook (near Belper) - Time: 10:00 - Distance: 8 miles - Co-ordinator: Alan Davies - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 13 March 2012 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:00 - 16:00. Subject: TBA Wednesday 14 March 2012 The Book Group 'A' Meeting - Venue: Kirkby Library - Time: 10.00 Co-ordinator: Lynne Jackson - Subject: 'Wolf Hall' - Hilary Mantel Wednesday 14 March 2012 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: The ‘Horse & Groom’ rear car park, Linby for Papplewick and Mill Ponds Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Thursday 15 March 2012 Walking Group 'B' Underwood / Selston - Time: 09:50 - Meet and park at Hole in the Wall pub car park Underwood NG16 5GQ Wednesday 21 March 2012 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal, Nottingham Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Sister Act - 14:00 - Tickets: £30.50 Thursday 22 March 2012 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Trevor Bankton - Subject: Judy Garland Please share cars if possible. Sunday 25 March 2012 The Weekenders Group Meeting - Venue: The Old Bowling Green, Winster, Derbyshire - Time: ?? Co-ordinator: Caroline Rhoades - Subject: Lunch - meet in ADC car park, Kirkby at ?? Tuesday 27 March 2012 Walking Group 'A' - Kirk Ireton, Idridgehay Green, Brownhouse Farm & Callows - Time: 10:00 - Distance: 8½-9 miles - Co-ordinator: Hugh & Lin Symonds - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Wednesday 28 March 2012 The Classical Music Group Meeting - Venue: Doreen - 14:00 - 16:15. Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Topic: Gabriel Fauré Wednesday 28 March 2012 The International Dining Group Meeting at Nada Budaya, Broad Street, Nottingham - Time: 18:30 - Co-ordinators: Julia Porter & Georganne Barlow.Cuisine: Malaysian. Monday 2 April 2012 The Classical Music 2 Group Meeting - Venue: Ashwood Centre - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Ron Walker - Topic: Russia Tuesday 3 April 2012 The Cinema Club meeting at the home of Sylvia Smith in Skegby, from 13:30 - Topic: Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) Co-ordinator: Sylvia Smith Telephone: 01623-514357. Thursday 5 April 2012 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Peacock, Oakerthorpe - 12.00 for 12.30. Monday 9 April 2012 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Tuesday 10 April 2012 Walking Group 'A' - Warslow near Retford - Time: 10:00 - Distance: TBA miles - Co-ordinator: Len Hill - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 10 April 2012 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:00 - 16:00. Subject: TBA Wednesday 11 April 2012 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: Car park near the sailing club, off the Sutton end of the MARR road for Kings Mill Reservoir, Sutton-in-Ashfield Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Thursday 12 April 2012 The Family History Group meeting Kirkby Library, The Precinct, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:00 - 15:00 Co-ordinator: Trish Tootell Subject: - Visit to the Southwell Workhouse Monday 16 April 2012 The Horticulture Group 2 meeting from 10:00 'till 12:00 - Co-ordinator: Jane Banks Telephone: 01773-780984. Tuesday 17 April 2012 The Gardening Group meeting Lynne & Barrie Jackson garden visit, from 14:00 to 16:00. Co-ordinator: Jan Strachan Thursday 19 April 2012 Walking Group 'B' TBA - Time: 09:50 - Meet and park at ??? Tuesday 24 April 2012 Walking Group 'A' - The Roaches & Lud's Church - Time: 10:00 - Distance: 7½ miles - Co-ordinator: Julia & David Porter - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Thursday 26 April 2012 Monthly meeting of Ashfield U3A at The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, from 09.30 am to 12.00 pm. Speaker: Colin Hornsey - Subject: Gemstones Please share cars if possible. Tuesday 1 May 2012 The Cinema Club meeting at the home of Sylvia Smith in Skegby, from 13:30 - Topic: My House in Umbria (2003) Co-ordinator: Sylvia Smith Telephone: 01623-514357. Thursday 3 May 2012 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Sitwell Arms, Renishaw - 12.00 for 12.30. Thursday 3 May 2012 The Theatre Visits Group Meeting at The Theatre Royal, Nottingham Co-ordinator: Barbara Ives - Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker - 14:00 - Tickets: £23.50 Monday 7 May 2012 The Classical Music 2 Group Meeting - Venue: Ashwood Centre - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Ron Walker - Topic: Germany Tuesday 8 May 2012 Walking Group 'A' - Monsal Head & Seven Dales - Time: 10:00 - Distance: 8 miles - Co-ordinator: Nona Sheriston & Margaret Crossley - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 8 May 2012 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:00 - 16:00. Subject: TBA Wednesday 9 May 2012 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: From Tibshelf take the B6039 Chesterfield Road, turn down the third tarmac lane on the left [Timber Lane], signposted for a Five Pits Trail car park 300 yds further on for Five Pits Trail, Broomridding Wood and hopefully some bluebells! Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Monday 14 May 2012 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Tuesday 15 May 2012 The Gardening Group meeting Ashwood Centre - talk by Lazy Gardner, from 14:00 to 16:00. Co-ordinator: Jan Strachan Thursday 17 May 2012 Walking Group 'B' Strelley Village Bluebell Walk - Time: 09:50 - Meet and park at Broad Oak pub car park or Queen Adelaide, Kimberley NG16 2PT Monday 21 May 2012 The Horticulture Group 2 meeting from 10:00 'till 12:00 - Co-ordinator: Jane Banks Telephone: 01773-780984. Tuesday 22 May 2012 Walking Group 'A' - Lea, Holloway (Lea Gardens for rhododendrons) - Time: 10:00 - Distance: TBA miles - Co-ordinator: Georganne Barlow & Ann Walters - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Saturday 26 May 2012 Ashfield U3A Jubilee Celebrations - Hog Roast & Swing Band at the Ashwood Centre - see 'Home Page / Forthcoming Events' for further details. Monday 4 June 2012 The Classical Music 2 Group Meeting - Venue: Ashwood Centre - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Ron Walker - Topic: Members' Choice Tuesday 5 June 2012 The Cinema Club meeting at the home of Sylvia Smith in Skegby, from 13:30 - Topic: Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991) Co-ordinator: Sylvia Smith Telephone: 01623-514357. Thursday 7 June 2012 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Black Cow, Dalbury Lees - 12.00 for 12.30. Monday 11 June 2012 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Tuesday 12 June 2012 NNNG Jubilee Celebrations at the John Fretwell Centre - see 'Home Page / Forthcoming Events' for further details. Tuesday 12 June 2012 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:00 - 16:00. Subject: TBA Wednesday 13 June 2012 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: Main Visitor Centre car park, from Heanor for Shipley Country Park, Heanor Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Friday 15 June 2012 The Gardening Group meeting NEC visit to Gardener's World, from 14:00 to 16:00. Co-ordinator: Jan Strachan Monday 18 June 2012 The Horticulture Group 2 meeting from 10:00 'till 12:00 - Co-ordinator: Jane Banks Telephone: 01773-780984. Tuesday 19 June 2012 Walking Group 'A' - Summer Walk - Bolton Abbey, Simon's Seat & Strid Wood - Time: 10:00 - Distance: 8 miles - Co-ordinator: Julia & David Porter - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Thursday 21 June 2012 Walking Group 'B' TBA - Time: 09:50 - Meet and park at ??? Tuesday 26 June 2012 Walking Group 'A' - Edale & Rushup Edge - Time: 10:00 - Distance: 7 miles - Co-ordinator: Rob Bates - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Monday 2 July 2012 The Classical Music 2 Group Meeting - Venue: Ashwood Centre - 14:00 - 16:00. Co-ordinator: Ron Walker - Topic: England Tuesday 3 July 2012 The Cinema Club meeting at the home of Sylvia Smith in Skegby, from 13:30 - Topic: Wah Wah (2005) Co-ordinator: Sylvia Smith Telephone: 01623-514357. Thursday 5 July 2012 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Hearty Goodfellow, Southwell - 12.00 for 12.30. Monday 9 July 2012 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Tuesday 10 July 2012 Walking Group 'A' - Hathersage - Time: 10:00 - Distance: 8 miles - Co-ordinator: Rita Swales, Anthea Roberts & Ann Walter - Please take a packed lunch and drinks. Tuesday 10 July 2012 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting NO MEETING THIS MONTH. Wednesday 11 July 2012 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: From the sharp bend on B6016 Victoria Street in Ironville, turn off into Glasson Street, then first left into Cinder Bank and on to a canal bridge and crossroad. Turn right here (Coach Road) and in 200 yds reach Reservoir car park for Codnor Park Reservoir and Ironville Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Monday 16 July 2012 The Horticulture Group 2 meeting from 10:00 'till 12:00 - Co-ordinator: Jane Banks Telephone: 01773-780984. Tuesday 17 July 2012 The Gardening Group meeting Jan & Phil Strachan garden visit, from 14:00 to 16:00. Co-ordinator: Jan Strachan Thursday 19 July 2012 Walking Group 'B' Pleasley Village - Time: 09:50 - Meet and park at car park at Pleasley Vale Nurseries, Common Lane NG19 8RZ, approach from Mansfield Woodhouse Thursday 2 August 2012 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Crown Inn, Higham - 12.00 for 12.30. Tuesday 7 August 2012 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting NO MEETING THIS MONTH. Wednesday 8 August 2012 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: Oak Tree Leisure Centre car park, on the Tesco Oak Tree Lane site (off Jubilee Way South) for Oak Tree Heath, Mansfield Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Monday 13 August 2012 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Thursday 16 August 2012 Walking Group 'B' TBA - Time: 09:50 - Meet and park at ??? Monday 20 August 2012 The Horticulture Group 2 meeting from 10:00 'till 12:00 - Co-ordinator: Jane Banks Telephone: 01773-780984. Tuesday 21 August 2012 The Gardening Group meeting Nottingham University garden visit, from 14:00 to 16:00. Co-ordinator: Jan Strachan Thursday 6 September 2012 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Moulders Arms, Riddings - 12.00 for 12.30. Friday 7 September 2012 The Holidays Group - Destination: Cavat, Croatia Co-ordinator: Caroline Rhoades - For details, see the Holidays Group page. Monday 10 September 2012 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Tuesday 11 September 2012 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:00 - 16:00. Subject: TBA Wednesday 12 September 2012 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: Park on Tinsley Road, Eastwood. Coming from Sutton/Kirkby on A608, keep straight ahead at the Mansfield Road /Nottingham Road /Derby Road junction, and go down Church Street. At the end continue forward across the bridge and over the A610 dual carriageway for Nottingham Canal and Erewash Canal, Eastwood Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Monday 17 September 2012 The Horticulture Group 2 meeting from 10:00 'till 12:00 - Co-ordinator: Jane Banks Telephone: 01773-780984. Tuesday 18 September 2012 The Gardening Group meeting TBA, from 14:00 to 16:00. Co-ordinator: Jan Strachan Thursday 20 September 2012 Walking Group 'B' Alfreton / Wingfield - Time: 09:50 - Meet and park at Alfreton Park A615 Alfreton to Matlock Road Thursday 4 October 2012 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Little John, Ravenshead - 12.00 for 12.30. Thursday 4 October 2012 Ashfield U3A Gardeners' Question Time with Martin Fish at the Ashwood Centre - see 'Home Page / Forthcoming Events' for further details. Monday 8 October 2012 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Wednesday 10 October 2012 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: Overflow car park, just below Hardwick Inn for Hardwick Lakes Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Monday 15 October 2012 The Horticulture Group 2 meeting from 10:00 'till 12:00 - Co-ordinator: Jane Banks Telephone: 01773-780984. Tuesday 16 October 2012 The Gardening Group meeting TBA, from 14:00 to 16:00. Co-ordinator: Jan Strachan Thursday 18 October 2012 Walking Group 'B' TBA - Time: 09:50 - Meet and park at ??? Saturday 27 October 2012 Ashfield U3A Murder Mystery Evening at the Ashwood Centre - see 'Home Page / Forthcoming Events' for further details. Thursday 1 November 2012 The Lunch Club Meeting at The Jug & Glass, Nether Langwith - 12.00 for 12.30. Wednesday 7 November 2012 The Holidays Group - Destination: Reykjavik, Iceland Co-ordinator: Caroline Rhoades - For details, see the Holidays Group page. Monday 12 November 2012 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Tuesday 13 November 2012 The 'Singing for Fun' Group meeting at the home of Martin & Maxine Rose, Berry Hill, Mansfield. Meeting from 14:00 - 16:00. Subject: TBA Wednesday 14 November 2012 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: Visitor Centre, Carnarvon Street, Teversal for Teversal Trails Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Thursday 15 November 2012 Walking Group 'B' Cresswell Craggs - Time: 09:50 - Meet and park at Dukeries Garden Centre off A60 - S80 3LH Thursday 6 December 2012 The Lunch Club Meeting / Christmas Meal TBA - 12.00 for 12.30. Monday 10 December 2012 The Current Affairs Group Meeting at Marian Wilson's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield - 13:30 - 15:15. Co-ordinator: Marian Wilson - Topic: Bring newspaper cuttings for discussion. Wednesday 12 December 2012 Walking Group 'C' meeting at: Coffee Shop car park, Portland College, A60 for Harlow Wood Time: 10:20 - Co-ordinator: Alan Radford - Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Thursday 20 December 2012 Ashfield U3A Christmas Craft Fair at the Ashwood Centre - see 'Home Page / Forthcoming Events' for further details. Monday 31 December 2012 Ashfield U3A New Year's Eve Celebrations - 60's Night at the Rainworth Village Hall - see 'Home Page / Forthcoming Events' for further details. Group Monthly Calendar: |
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