Group News, u3a News and Newsline
Welcome to the News Page for our u3a.
On this page you will find the latest posts relating to news within Southwell u3a, this inculdes copies of Newslines, as well as news from our Groups.

u3a News
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u3a National Recognition - Deb Cook
As we went to press, we were delighted to hear from the National u3a organizers…
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Reflections from the Past
This month's "Previous Chair" reflection is from Marjorie Bramhill, our Chair from 2018 to 2021:…
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Southwell u3a Concert Coaches
Thanks to everyone who has used the coach this season. It has been hugely successful…
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Art History 2 - June 2026 (New Group)
Southwell u3a members are really fortunate in counting several art-related “Group Leaders” amongst our number.…
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Reflections from the Past
This month's "Previous Chair" reflection is from Lesley Elkington, our Chair from 2015 to 2018:…
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From the Chair - June 2026
Welcome to the first Newsline of the summer. Speaking of summer, there are still available…
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Violin Group - June 2026 (New Group)
The Violin Virtuoso Short Course certainly started something! Six brand new fiddlers have now agreed…
Group News
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Birdwatching Group 1 - Trip to Parkgate
Over the weekend of 21/22 March, 9 members of Birdwatching Group 1 made their way…
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Astronomy - June 2026
In April we looked at our nearby neighbour Mars, comparing and contrasting conditions there with…
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A Cappella Group - June 2026
We were thrilled to welcome around 20 enthusiastic singers to our A Cappella Taster Workshop…
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Photography Group — May 2026
The group is currently full with a small waiting list, but we would still love…
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Dandelion Clocks & Our First Anthology
Featured Poem: Dandelion Clocks by Anne Wells (© 2026) Perched on their stalksHaphazardlyScattered acrossThe field…
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Babousa (Semolina & Almond Cake)
Babousa is a traditional sweet syrup-soaked semolina cake popular throughout the Middle East. Some believe…
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Vinyl and Vino — Inaugural Meeting
The brand-new Vinyl and Vino group held its very first meeting in April, and what…
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Jewellery Making - May 2026
Do you like making (or wearing) pearl jewellery or gemstone earrings and bracelets? Or do…








