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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A Day at the Races
Are you a fan of horse racing? If so, Southwell Racecourse have kindly offered a…
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More Byron Books
Geoffrey Bond has kindly donated some more of his books about Byron to u3a members.…
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Reflections from the Past
This is the first of hopefully several articles by previous Chairs of Southwell u3a, as…
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From the Chair - March 2026
As February comes to an end, every time I’ve stepped outside this month I’ve been…
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From the Chair - February 2026
2026 has certainly started with a spell of winter weather we have not experienced for…
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From the Chair - January 2026
Firstly, a very Happy New Year to you all. I hope the Christmas period was…
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Southwell u3a celebrates milestone 900th member
Southwell u3a is celebrating a remarkable milestone, having officially welcomed its 900th member — a…
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From the Chair - December 2025
The approaching end of another year is often a time for reflection, and even more…
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…
