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Interest Groups
Southwell u3a has nearly 80 Interest Groups several of which may be of interest to you. Here are a few examples of our Interest Groups, you can find more, and how to contact them on the Groups page. (Photo montages courtesy of our Photography Group)
u3a Meetings and Notices
u3a Meetings
Non-members are welcome to 'visit' us at our Monthly Meetings pop along to meet us.
7th October 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
u3a Meeting
u3a Monthly Meeting with Speaker
At our standard Southwell u3a Monthly Meeting, the speaker will be Richard Peacock, Group leader of the Astronomy Group. The talk is entitled 'Birth and Death of the Universe'.
Venue: Southwell Leisure Centre
4th November 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
u3a Meeting
The speaker at this meeting will be Roger Blowne, who will talk on the 'Great American Songbook'
Venue: Southwell Leisure Centre
2nd December 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
u3a Meeting
Details to be confirmed.
Venue: Southwell Leisure Centre
Notices
Newsline Need
Newsline is looking for a member who loves puzzles and crosswords! At one time each edition contained puzzles (both visual and text) and jokes etc. If you enjoy doing these, please would you consider contributing a half page space monthly for us?
Latest News
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From the Chair - September 2025
It’s less than one week from the AGM at which I was elected to be Chair, and it is with a mixture of trepidation and…
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National Learning Events
The National u3a runs a programme of web-based talks, workshops and events: See the Summer 2025 u3amatters magazine. Over twenty events are listed for September,…
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Courses at Southwell Library
Insipre are running several stimulating courses at Southwell Library. Interested? Explore their website: https://www.inspireculture.org.uk
Discounts for u3a Members
- Bag a discount at Rohan
The recently opened Rohan clothing shop in Southwell is generously offering a discount to all u3a members. Members will receive… Read more: Bag a discount at Rohan - Discount at The Hearty Goodfellow
Meal Deal The Hearty Goodfellow in Southwell has agreed to give a 10% discount on all food (NOT drinks) to… Read more: Discount at The Hearty Goodfellow - Discount at Lasani, Southwell
Amazing Offer for u3a Members In the mood for a curry? Lasani on Church Street has agreed to give u3a… Read more: Discount at Lasani, Southwell
Useful Websites
The national u3a has lots of useful information and learning resources.
Nottinghamshire has an organisation grouping together local u3as.
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