u3a News

u3a National Recognition - Deb Cook

As we went to press, we were delighted to hear from the National u3a organizers that Deb Cook, our Facebook Administrator, has caught their attention.

Reflections from the Past

This month's "Previous Chair" reflection is from Marjorie Bramhill, our Chair from 2018 to 2021: I arrived in Southwell after living in France for 10

From the Chair - July 2026

July always seems a busy month with a lot going on at both the national and local levels. After a somewhat damp start to June,

Southwell u3a Concert Coaches

Thanks to everyone who has used the coach this season. It has been hugely successful and as a result we have been able to reduce

Art History 2 - June 2026 (New Group)

Southwell u3a members are really fortunate in counting several art-related “Group Leaders” amongst our number. Dinah’s “History of Art” (third Tuesday afternoons) continues to be

Reflections from the Past

This month's "Previous Chair" reflection is from Lesley Elkington, our Chair from 2015 to 2018: My husband John and I joined Southwell u3a in the

From the Chair - June 2026

Welcome to the first Newsline of the summer. Speaking of summer, there are still available tickets for our Mid-Summer 20th Anniversary Celebration at Norwood Park.

Violin Group - June 2026 (New Group)

The Violin Virtuoso Short Course certainly started something! Six brand new fiddlers have now agreed to meet regularly to swap ideas, learn and laugh together.

Book Club - June 2026 (New Group)

If you love to read and would like to seek out new authors, how about joining a brand new book club? Monthly meetings to be

Coffee Mornings - June 2026

Southwell u3a members enjoy fortnightly coffee mornings at Southwell Garden Centre, Fiskerton Road. They are very popular and open to all members. It is an