| Art Group |
On the first Monday of each month from 1.30 pm to 4 pm at St John's Centre, St John's Street, Mansfield. All types of painting. Small admission charge. (For the current programme click here ). |
| Beauty Club |
Ladies! On the first Wednesday afternoon of each month we have a class to practice hands-on skin care, with talks and demonstrations. From 1.30 - 3.30 pm at St John's Centre, St John's Street, Mansfield.
Let's stimulate your interest and skin, learn, have fun together. Several other topics to follow – please give your name to Hilary Hamilton-Ross if you are interested in joining. |
| Bridge for Beginners |
Maxine & Martin Rose have launched a 'Bridge for Beginners' group, a joint group with Ashfield U3A, with Martin as leader. Bridge sessions will last for about 2 hours once a month. The group is now full, with a waiting list. The game calls for groups of four, so if you register an interest in this group, a firm commitment is called for. Small admission charge. (For the current programme and further information click here ). |
| Chat and Stitch |
On the third Monday of each month, now at St John`s Centre, Mansfield from 2pm - 4pm. Come and enjoy a leisurely, friendly afternoon, sharing ideas, sewing, knitting or chatting while enjoying tea or coffee. Please contact Marion Owens the leader for further details and for what materials are needed for the meetings. ( admission charge).
New members welcome. |
| Current Affairs |
A group for discussing and reviewing news items and topical issues. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at Friends Meeting House, Rosemary Street, Mansfield from 2 - 4 pm. (Small admission charge). |
| English Country Dancing Group |
Dances are usually held on the third Saturday of each month from 2 to 4 pm at the Dance Studio, South Forest Leisure Centre, Edwinstowe (£2 per session). We would be delighted to welcome some more members to experience enjoyable and lively sessions of country dancing - no experience necessary, tuition given for all dances. Loads of fun, good for keeping you fit and healthy, and you make lots of new friends.
Please sign up with Jean Kirk. |
| Family History |
A group for researching Family History, which meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon at St John's Centre, Mansfield. Different topics covered at each meeting. (Please note:- small admission charge).
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| Gardening Group |
This new interest group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at St Philip Neri Church Hall, Chesterfield Road, Mansfield. There is a small admission charge. Please contact Jean Hedges for further information.. |
| Garden Visits |
During the warmer months there are normally two or more visits to gardens open in Nottinghamshire each month, plus coach trips to the Harrogate Spring Flower Show in April. (For the 2007-2008 Garden Visits Programme and further details click here ). |
| The Golden Group Investment Club |
The Group, which is a joint venture between Mansfield and Dukeries U3As, currently comprises 20 members, meeting on the second Monday of the month at the Forest Lodge Restaurant, Edwinstowe, commencing at 11.00 am.
Meetings are well attended, and as confidence and knowledge has grown, discussions have got livelier, but remain good natured and humorous. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the debates relating to purchases and/or sales and all members appear to enjoy being part of the group and seem to have benefited from the experience. After the meetings, most members stay for an enjoyable lunch.
We currently have a diverse portfolio of shares and, although a few are showing a loss, most are now in profit. However, all individual members are now in a gain situation and we all believe that, considering the worldwide problems which have arisen since we commenced seven years ago, we have done exceptionally well, particularly compared to other similar groups.
If anyone requires further information on any aspect of the group's activities please contact John Florence the leader. |
| The Platinum Group Investment Club |
The second Investment Group - with members from Mansfield, Ashfield and Dukeries U3As - will mirror the The Golden Group. Meetings are held at the Forest Lodge Hotel, Edwinstowe on the first Monday of each month, commencing at 11.00 am. After the meetings, most members stay for an enjoyable lunch. The group is now full.
(For further information click here , or contact Jill Pullan, the leader and treasurer of Platinum Investment Club). |
| Holidays |
Meetings are held 3 - 4 times a year enabling those members most interested in our group holidays to discuss holiday ideas, plan future holidays and to receive information more quickly. If you are interested in going on any of these holidays - which are available to all U3A members - please give your name, address and phone number to Margaret Burlinson the Holidays leader. (For further information click here ). |
| Holiday, Breaks and Day-trips |
The Mansfield U3A organises various day-trips, weekend breaks and holidays throughout the year for all U3A members. See entries in the Diary Dates web page or click here for full details. |
| Luncheon Club |
Social visits to pubs and restaurants offering good food - from the plain and simple to fine dining - at a range of prices. Normally 12.00 for 12.30 pm on the Thursdays immediately after the monthly U3A meeting. Everyone is very welcome, just contact David Ling, the leader, or Fred Brown, assistant leader for details. (The next lunches are here ). |
| Music 2 |
On the fourth Monday of each month, 2.00 pm at various members' homes. Wide range of music covering jazz and classical through to modern vocals; themed sessions; individual presentations; etc. Members encouraged to attend live music performances. |
| Classical Music Group 1 |
On the second Thursday of each month from 2 pm until 4 pm in members' homes. All types of classical music, with a different composer or subject each month chosen in turn by the members. Regular visits to live performances, operas, etc. (For the current programme click here ). |
| Classical Music Group 2 |
Meeting from 2 pm until 4 pm in members' homes on the fourth Monday of each month, to listen to all types of classical music. Members listen to the music of a different composer each month chosen from each main period of classical music. Regular visits to live performances, operas, etc. (For the current programme click here ). |
| Popular Music Appreciation |
On the fourth Tuesday of each month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at St John's Centre.
Members listen to Blues, Country, Folk and Jazz. Please contact Peter Haynes for further information. |
| Pudding Club |
On the first Tuesday of each month from 4.00 pm at Sylvia the co-ordinator's home. 3 - 4 members take it in turns to make a pudding for each meeting, which are then tasted and tested by the others. Please contact Sylvia for further information. |
| Reading Group 1 |
Group members are supplied with the same book then meet on the third Thursday afternoon each month at 2.30 pm for discussion (2.00 pm from the November meeting onwards). Please contact Peter Dawson the leader for further information. |
| Reading Group 2 |
Group members are supplied with the same book then meet on the third Tuesday afternoon each month from 2 to 4 pm for discussion.
Please contact John O'Leary the leader for further information. |
| Reading Group 3 |
Group members are supplied with the same book then meet on the third Wednesday afternoon each month from 2 to 4 pm for discussion. Please contact Cliff Laycock the leader for further information - there are still 4 or 5 vacant places. |
| Scrabble |
On the second Monday of each month at Brenda Thurkettle's home, from 2 - 4 pm.
We play to enjoy the game but not too seriously as to make it hard work! |
| Tai Chi Group |
The Tai Chi Group meet weekly on Mondays at the St John`s Centre in Mansfield from 9.30 to 10.30 am.
The new term starts on 19 January 2009 until 6 April 2009. New members are welcome to join us.
This ancient Chinese exercise combines relaxed, slow movement in a calm but alert mental state and is often described as being rooted in the ground. Movements are performed in an upright position and are suitable for all age groups.
It is important to have a good teacher and we in Mansfield are lucky enough to have an excellent one. Ken Meade is well qualified for the job and is a thrice international gold-medallist. Last year he was honoured by Notts County Council for his work with disadvantaged people.
Its importance is now widely recognised by NHS trusts as being beneficial to patient recovery from a range of illnesses. One study has shown participants had decreased their blood pressure considerably after only a short period of practice. It supports joints and, whilst knee pain can be a barrier to exercise, another study reported Tai Chi performed for fifty minutes a week provided a significant decrease in pain and fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. Another report in the Journal of Geriatric Sciences on people over 70 states that this exercise improved physical confidence and reduced accidents by 40%. Diabetes sufferers also benefit, including improvements in blood-sugar levels and better sleeping, all in a matter of just three months.
The most important benefit in our own experience is that it just makes us feel good! All this for a modest financial outlay to cover rent and tutelage.
To reserve places or for further information please contact Cliff (tel: 481985) or e-mail: clifford.laycock@ntlworld.com. |
| Theatre Visits |
Theatre visits to plays are organised by Mike Allen (01623 653345), whereas visits to Ballets or Musicals are organised by Desley O'Leary (01623 421642). Whilst the 'Park and Ride' tram, or the Pronto bus can be used for the majority of visits to Nottingham centre, a coach is usually arranged for other visits outside Mansfield.
For further information please contact Mike or Desley. (NB: For the Theatre Visits programme go to Theatre Visits ). |
| Treasures Group |
A group for seeking collectable treasures at antique centres, fairs and auctions. Some coach outings to events. (For the current newsletter and further details click here ).
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| Walking Group |
All-day walks / rambles of 5½ to 8 miles in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire on the first Thursday and the third Monday of each month, departing from Mansfield Woodhouse at 09.30 am. Walkers share cars and take a packed lunch to eat en route. (For the current Walks Programme and further details click here ). |
| Intermediate Walks Group |
On the fourth Wednesday of each month throughout the year. Walks within a short distance of Mansfield and Sutton of about 4 to 5 miles with some hills, setting off from the starting point of each walk at 10.30 am prompt. Refreshments available at the end of each walk. Anyone able to walk 4 - 5 miles over relatively flat ground is welcome to join us - just turn up at the meeting points shown on the list of walks. Please wear suitable shoes as some walks may be muddy. (For the current programme, dates and meeting points click here ). |
| Strollers Group |
On the second Wednesday of each month, a short local walk of around 2 miles at a leisurely pace. Starting at 10.30 am, with refreshments available at the end. (For the current programme, dates and further details click here ). |
| Whist Group |
A Whist group has been started on Saturday evenings at 7.30 pm at the St Philip Neri Community Centre next door to the Catholic church on Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield. Meetings are on different Saturdays each month. Dates are given on the Diary Dates web page. To join, or for further details, please contact Edith Senior. |
| Wine Appreciation 2 |
The group meets at 7.30 pm on the third Wednesday of each month and the meetings are held in members' homes. The meetings are essentially to give members friendly, relaxed evenings, whilst, at the same time, fostering a desire to know more about good wine. A number of wines will be tasted and discussed at each meeting, but wine expertise is not expected - enthusiasm and a willingness to learn goes a long way! (For the current programme and further details click here ).
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| Wine Appreciation 3 |
The group meets at 7.30 pm on various Tuesdays in members' homes. As for Wine Appreciation 2, a number of wines will be tasted and discussed at each meeting. (For the current programme and further details click here ).
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| Computers |
U3A members are invited to study various computer courses (eg internet, digital photography, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and many more). Courses can often be tailored to our requirements. There are several centres offering courses and training in the district. |
