|
GROUP
|
CO-ORDINATOR
|
DESCRIPTION OF GROUP
|
|
|
|
|
|
Art
|
Barrie Jackson
|
The group's aim is to give members the opportunity to meet once a month to paint in oil, watercolour or pastels.
This is held at The Ashwood Centre, which can provide the space needed, and so there will be
a small cost involved dependent upon numbers.
The Art Group Programme and further details
|
|
Birdwatching
|
AWAITING DETAILS
|
The group is the process of being set up. Further details will be posted when known.
The Birdwatching Group Programme and further details
|
|
Board Games
|
Marian Wilson
|
The aim of the group is to provide a social environment in which members can participate in playing
board games with others of a similar disposition.
Board Games Group Programme and further details
|
|
Book 'A'
|
Lynne Jackson
|
The aim of the group is 'to encourage members to read books which they might not otherwise choose. Sometimes these will
be prescribed reading, with all members reading the same book, but at other times, members will be asked to choose a book
within a genre.'
Book Group 'A' Programme and further details
|
|
Book 'B'
|
Gillian Ball & Sandra Playford
|
The aim of the group is 'to encourage members to read books which they might not otherwise choose. Sometimes these will
be prescribed reading, with all members reading the same book, but at other times, members will be asked to choose a book
within a genre.' Book Group 'B' meets on third Monday of each month at 13:30 to 14:45 in Kirkby Library.
Book Group 'B' Programme and further details
|
|
Breakfast
|
Geoff Cree
|
Late breakfast meetings are held on the first Friday of each month, generally at 09:30, but consult the programme for
details.
The Breakfast Group Programme and further details
|
|
Bridge
|
Martin Rose
|
Bridge sessions last for about 2 hours once a month. The game calls for groups of four, so if you register an interest in this group,
a firm commitment is called for. Meetings are held on the last Monday evening of the month in term time only.
The Bridge Group Programme and further details
|
|
Canasta
|
AWAITING DETAILS
|
The group has been suggested but is currently seeking a co-ordinator.
Please telephone Lynne Jackson on 01623-750466 if you wish to register an interest in this group.
The Canasta Group Programme and further details
|
|
Car Maintenance
|
Ken Barrington
|
The group has just been set up. More details will be posted when known.
The Car Maintenance Group Programme and further details
|
|
Cardcraft
|
Carole Seymour
|
Meetings dates will be announced as they become available and take place at Kirkby Library.
The Cardcraft Group Programme and further details
|
|
Cinema Club
|
Sylvia Smith
|
The group now meets at the home of the co-ordinator, Sylvia Smith, in Skegby on the
first Tuesday of the month from 13:30.
The Cinema Club Programme and further details
|
|
Cinema Visits
|
AWAITING DETAILS
|
The group has been suggested but is currently seeking a co-ordinator.
Please telephone Lynne Jackson on 01623-750466 if you wish to register an interest in this group.
The Cinema Visits Group Programme and further details
|
|
Classical Music
|
Alan & Marlene Radford
|
The group meets on the fourth wednesday afternoon each month to listen to all types of classical music,
chosen by each member in turn.
The Classical Music Group Programme and further details
|
|
Classical Music 2
|
Ron Walker
|
The group meets on the first monday afternoon each month to listen to all types of classical music,
chosen by country composer. Members are encouraged to bring their own CDs and tapes.
The Classical Music Group 2 Programme and further details
|
|
Computing
|
AWAITING DETAILS
|
This group has been suspended owing to lack of a co-ordinator.
Please telephone Lynne Jackson on 01623-750466 if you wish to register an interest in this group.
The Computing Group Programme and further details
|
|
Craft
|
Anne Kemp
|
This group's aim is to give members the opportunity to meet one morning per month to work to a theme on a craft chosen
by the members. This will take place in Kirkby Library, and so there will be a small cost involved dependent upon numbers.
The Craft Group Programme and further details
|
|
Creative Stitchcraft
|
AWAITING DETAILS
|
This group has been suspended owing to lack of interest.
Please telephone Lynne Jackson on 01623-750466 if you wish to register an interest in this group.
The Creative Stitchcraft Group Programme and further details
|
|
Croquet
|
Peter Baker
|
The group is being set up and a taster day organised.
The Croquet Group Programme and further details
|
|
Current Affairs
|
Marian Wilson
|
A meeting of the Discussion Group decided to relaunch the meetings under the title of "Current Affairs".
The group will still meet on the second Tuesday in the month 1.30 to 3.00pm at the home of Marion Wilson.
However, the new format will mean that members will be able to bring along cuttings or articles from newspapers
or magazines and then go round the table and pick out what has been brought along, saying a few words about
each, before going on to discuss some or all of the topics.
The Current Affairs Group Programme and further details
|
|
Cycling
|
Alan Snape
|
The cycling group meets any time during each month. The starting place for rides is usually from
the Hucknall Leisure Centre and can be morning, afternoon, evening or all day.
The Cycling Group Programme and further details
|
|
Digital Imaging/Photography
|
Janet & Lionel Castle
|
The digital imaging & photography group meets monthly on the first Tuesday. This takes place at
the Ashwood Centre in Kirkby-in-Ashfield or at the home of the co-ordinators, Janet & Lionel Castle.
The Digital Imaging & Photography Group Programme and further details
|
|
Family History
|
Trish Tootell
|
The group now meets at Kirkby Library on the second Thursday of the month from 13:30 - 15:30.
The Family History Group Programme and further details
|
|
French
|
Ann Cottee
|
The group plans to meet in the New Year with the aim of learning or improving French for conversation.
The French Group Programme and further details
|
|
Gardening
|
Jan Strachan
|
This group meets on the third Tuesday each month from 14:00 to 16:00 between
March and October. Anyone wishing to join should contact Jan Strachan on
01623-644664 or email her from the Gardening Group page.
The Gardening Group Programme and further details
|
|
German
|
AWAITING DETAILS
|
This group has been suspended owing to lack of a co-ordinator.
Please telephone Lynne Jackson on 01623-750466 if you wish to register an interest in this group.
The German Group Programme and further details
|
|
Holidays
|
Caroline Rhoades
|
The Holidays Group has now been taken over by Caroline who has arranged a programme for 2011.
Holidays Group programme and further details
|
|
Horticulture 1
|
Lynne & Barrie Jackson
|
Meetings are to be held at members' houses, monthly from March to July, normally on the fourth Monday afternoon
from 10:00 until 12:00, with a coffee morning in the Autumn to organise a bulk seed buy.
The Horticulture Group 1 Programme
|
|
Horticulture 2
|
Jane Banks
|
Horticulture Group 2 aims to share a love of gardening to broaden members' knowledge of plants.
This is an opportunity for members to share with others their expertise relating to the subject. As
this group is held in people's homes, numbers will be limited. The group meets on the third
Monday of each month from 10:00 until 12:00 from March to October.
The Horticulture Group 2 Programme
|
|
International Dining
|
Julia Porter & Georganne Barlow
|
An outing each month to various restaurants in the area. The aim of the group is to give members
the opportunity to taste the cuisine of other cultures which they might not have otherwise chosen.
The group meets on the third Tuesday of the month in the evening, at times to suit the venues chosen.
The International Dining Group Programme and further details
|
|
Jazz Appreciation
|
AWAITING DETAILS
|
The group has been suggested but is currently seeking a co-ordinator.
Please telephone Lynne Jackson on 01623-750466 if you wish to register an interest in this group.
The Jazz Appreciation Group Programme and further details
|
|
Line Dancing
|
Cynthia Driscoll
|
The group meets on the third Thursday each month at 10:00.
The Line Dancing Group Programme and further details
|
|
Lunch
|
Ron & Carole Britton
|
An outing each month to various dining pubs / restaurants in the area. Unless otherwise indicated, 12.00 for 12.30 pm on the 1st Thursday
of the month.
The Lunch Group Programme and further details
|
|
National Trust Visits
|
Kathleen Jones
|
The group was primarily formed to provide visits to National Trust establishments by coach,
either for National Trust members or non-members. Entrance fee is not included, as many U3A
members are also National Trust members who have free entrance to all properties. Non-members
will need to pay for themselves although a group rate will be negotiated.
The National Trust Visits Group Programme and further details
|
|
Navigation & Map Reading
|
Alan Davies
|
The group meets to improve their navigational skills in practical situations.
The Navigation & Map Reading Group Programme and further details
|
|
Platinum Investments
|
Jill Pullan
|
This group was set up in 2006 as a cross-U3A incentive to fulfil a need when the Golden Group became full.
Meetings usually take place on the first Monday of the month at 10:30.
The Platinum Investment Group Programme and further details
|
|
Play Reading (was AmDram)
|
Vivian Ellis
|
This group meets once a month to study plays in order to act them out.
This will normally be held at group member's homes, so there will be
no cost involved.
The Play Reading Group Programme and further details
|
|
Railways
|
Geoff Cree
|
The aim of the group is to bring together members who have a mutual interest in railways. The levels of interest vary and range
from merely travelling on trains (preferably steam hauled) to a study of railway history and trainspotting.
The Railway Group Programme and further details
|
|
Real Ale
|
Ron Britton
|
This group has been suspended owing to lack of interest.
Please telephone Lynne Jackson on 01623-750466 if you wish to register an interest in this group.
The Real Ale Group Programme and further details
|
|
Scrabble
|
Margaret Nunn
|
A series of dates have now been arranged, for members to meet and play Scrabble, at the initial meeting on 10th May, 2006.
Meetings take place on the second Thursday of the month at 14:00.
The Scrabble Group Programme and further details
|
|
Singing for Fun
|
Martin & Maxine Rose
|
An inaugural meeting took place on Tuesday 16th October 2007, at the home of Martin & Maxine.
Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month from 14:00 - 16:00.
The 'Singing for Fun' Group Programme and further details
|
|
Spanish
|
AWAITING DETAILS
|
This group has been suspended owing to lack of a co-ordinator.
Please telephone Lynne Jackson on 01623-750466 if you wish to register an interest in this group.
The Spanish Group Programme and further details
|
|
Sugarcraft/Cake Decorating
|
Sue Hughes
|
Meetings dates will be announced as they become available and take place at the Teversal Scout Hut.
The Sugarcraft & Cake Decorating Group Programme and further details
|
|
T'ai Chi
|
Jill Pullan
|
A block of sessions at a time is arranged and the group meets at the Ashfield Play Forum,
Morven Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
The T'ai Chi Group Programme and further details
|
|
Theatre Visits
|
Barbara Ives
|
A programme of visits is being arranged by the co-ordinator(s).
The Theatre Visits Group Programme and further details
|
|
Walking 'A'
|
David & Julia Porter
|
Moderate walks of 7 - 9 miles on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month throughout the year, setting off at 10.00 am prompt
from the start of the walk. [Please arrive by 9:50 a.m., with a packed lunch and a drink]. Walkers share
cars to reach the starting point of the walk. Members are encouraged to volunteer to lead walks.
Walking Group 'A' Programme and further details
|
|
Walking 'B'
|
Jim Bentley (Hucknall)
David Wilson (Ashfield liaison)
|
This intermediate walking group offers walks between 4 and 6 miles. The group meets on the third
Thursday morning of the month at 10:00.
Walking Group 'B' Programme and further details
|
|
Walking 'C'
|
Alan Radford
|
The 'Strollers' walking group offers walks between one and a half and two and a half miles.
The group meets on the second Wednesday morning of the month at 10:20.
Walking Group 'C' Programme and further details
|
|
Weekenders
|
Caroline Rhoades
|
This group is for those who want weekend and bank holiday activities, whether it's a cream
tea in Derbyshire, a Sunday lunch or a weekend away. Any suggestions are welcomed.
If you would like further details of the group, or would like to register an interest,
please telephone or email Caroline Rhoades.
Weekenders Group Programme and further details
|
|
Wine Appreciation
|
John Ellis
|
Development of members' knowledge and enjoyment of wine through formal and informal tastings of wines, by specified groups
or grape varieties. The evenings will have an informal and friendly, sociable structure and be rotated around the homes of members.
The cost of wines will be limited to an agreed budget each month and will be shared amongst members. The group meets on the
second Wednesday each month.
The Wine Appreciation Group Programme and further details
|
|
Woodcarving
|
Stuart Daft
|
This group meets weekly at West Notts College to pursue their interest in woodcarving.
If you would like further details of the group, please telephone the co-ordinator, Stuart Daft on 01623-559133.
The Woodcarving Group Programme and further details
|
|
Writing
|
AWAITING DETAILS
|
This group has been suspended owing to lack of interest.
Please telephone Lynne Jackson on 01623-750466 if you wish to register an interest in this group.
The Creative Writing Group Programme and further details
|
|
Yoga & Movement to Music
|
Pam Sapey
|
The group meets on the first Thursday each month.
The Yoga Group Programme and further details
|
|
Zumba Gold
|
Christine Bakowsky
|
The group meets every Monday unless cancellations occur.
The Zumba Gold Group Programme and further details
|
|
|
|
|
Interest/Study Groups & Programmes