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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AGM 2026 - Main Outcomes
Are your details correct? An observation was made at the AGM that over the past…
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From the Chair - September 2026
It’s been quite illuminating over the last few months reading through all the “past reflections…”…
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Reflections from the Past…
By Brian Platts (Southwell u3a Chair, 2021–2024) Recruitment & Reaching New Milestones We became one…
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Southwell u3a 20th Anniversary Celebration
It was a picture-perfect evening. The weather had behaved well all day, and the sky…
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From the Chair - August 2026
An anniversary of any group, such as the 20th Anniversary of Southwell u3a, gives us…
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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:…
Group News
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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…
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Theatre Group - May 2026
Our Theatre Group goes from strength to strength, and as you see we enjoy each…
