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Welcome to Ashfield U3A           |
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What Benefits Can Joining the U3A Bring to You?
Are you a 'Baby Boomer'? Can you remember extra classes in school and cod liver oil capsules? Did you wear net underskirts or luminous socks? Are you the generation, educated after the 1944 Education Act, who have coped with the swinging sixties and the peace-loving seventies; flower-power; men on the moon; the Cuba Crisis; computers and the Internet? Have you managed the vagaries of Microsoft Windows and got lost with your Sat. Nav.? Are you now, in retirement, looking for the next challenge or, at the very least, something interesting to do with your time? The Ashfield U3A (University of the Third Age) is a self-help group aimed at providing life-long opportunities for those who are generally over 50 (though there are no age constraints) and no longer in full-time employment. Ashfield U3A meets once a month for a general meeting with topic or speaker, but the real strength of the organisation lies in the interest groups which are small, run by members and allow people with a common interest to meet together with the aim of learning from each other. At present, interest groups include such topics as Amateur Dramatics, Art, Book Group, Bridge, Classical Music, Craft, Creative Writing, Discussion, Family & Local History, French, Garden Visits, Holidays & Outings, Horticulture, Lunch Group, Scrabble, Singing for Pleasure, T'ai Chi, Theatre Visits, Walking, Wine Appreciation and Yoga. Future groups may include any topic that a few members wish to pursue. Interest Groups are often started because of the interest of one or two members. They will arrange a short meeting at their home or other venue and invite others who may be interested. The interest group decides how, when and where they will meet and how large the group will be. Some, such as outings groups, may not meet formally at all. Some may wish to pay a teacher; others will pursue their interests as a group, learning from each other without an 'expert' or tutor. The co-ordinator of a group does not have to be an expert, but will ensure that meetings happen and that group members are kept informed. Proposed NEW Interest Groups
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History of Ashfield U3A Mansfield and District U3A was so successful that, six years after it was formed, it found itself in the position of looking for ways of dealing with the large number of people wishing to join. As a result, and to meet the demand, Ashfield U3A was set up in March 2006.  After the first meeting at Sherwood Court, it was obvious that there was not going to be room for expansion and so the committee decided that it would be prudent to seek out a new venue. As from May 2006, Ashfield U3A held its main meetings at Bentinck Miners' Welfare, Sutton Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, where it continued to do so until September 2007, when it became obvious that another venue had to be sought, owing to its ever increasing numbers. From October 2007, meetings are held in the new venue at The Ashwood Centre, Portland Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. This new premises can house a significant increase in membership, is light and airy and has the advantage of being central to the town whilst on one level. It is also just off the main bus routes through Kirkby and can cater for around forty cars, while overspill parking is available in several car parks which are only a few minutes away. 
The Ashwood Centre also has a number of other rooms which are available for hire to interest groups, at low cost. If you would like more information about Ashfield U3A or about how to join, please telephone the Chairman, Maxine Rose, on 01623-459081 or the Membership Secretary, Barrie Jackson on 01623-750466. Or email U3A Enquiries Alternatively, request information to be sent by filling in the electronic form. Recent site updates
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