Group News

Astronomy - March 2026

Not only is 20 a cause for celebration with the Southwell u3a having completed this number of years, but it is also a vision for

A Cappella - March 2026

Despite the wintry chill and grey skies at the start of the year, we have welcomed 2026 with fresh energy and some delightful new repertoire.

Pickleball - March 2026

Mention to most people that you play Pickleball and they look a bit bemused and ask if it’s the same as tennis, badminton, table tennis

Bowls - March 2026

Do you fancy playing bowls? The u3a Social Bowls group is keen to have some new members. Why not come along and have a go?

Creative Writing - Going Home

The school bell rings the children runAll thoughts of lessons flownWith dreams of freedom oh what funAt last they’re going home The factory hooters the

Potential New Group - Vinyl and Vino

Do you ever reminisce about those days at sixth form when someone would bring a new album into the common room? You’d put it on

Potential New Group - Scrabble

Though the majority of our Interest Groups have space, we are aware that some popular ones have been full forsome time. We can duplicate some

Quick Venison Sausage Cassoulet

Cassoulet is a rich slow-cooked stew from the Carcassonne region of South-West France, just right for wintery weather. It typically contains haricot beans and various

Roasted Vegetable Feijoada

Typically, Feijoada is a bean stew, to which various typesof meat are added, although our version here isvegetarian. The dish originated in Portugal but spreadthroughout

Pork Sausage, Apple and Leek Pies

It’s time for the ‘Life of Pie’, with these tasty, good value pies for the colder weather. Although originally dating back to ancient Egypt, pies