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 Welcome to
​Southwell u3a

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Page updated 28-11-2023-RL
Southwell u3a Interest Groups
Information for new members
NEWS & EVENTS  & Links to Interesting Sites & Good Causes
Other Nottinghamshire U3A Branches & Network
Links to Other u3a Sites
National u3a Monthly Magazine
Links to Volunteering Opportunities 

Click here ​​for details of our previous AGM, 2 August 22.
AGM 2023 Click for details of our recent AGM, Tuesday 1 August 2023

Click here​ for details of our most recent Open Day & 40th Anniversary Celebrations.

​Welcome!

Whether you are new to our website, or an existing u3a member, a very warm welcome to you. We offer:
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  • Latest news: What Southwell u3a is doing, new groups and events: This page also includes non-u3a items including ideas for local visits, appeals and voluntary work.
    • ​Hot New:  Booking are OPEN for the "Robin Hoodie Murder Mystery" on 7th December. Go to the "Members Area / Social Events page for more information 
    • ​There are a few places left on the "Keep safe on-line" and First Aid courses:  See your December Newsline for details
    • A wide range of "Special Interest Groups" Our groups cover a multitude of interests; there is something for everyone! From art and literature, museum and gallery visits, theatre and concert trips to gardening, photography and walking; from sugarcraft, languages, wine-tasting and drawing to church visiting and cooking.
  • Opportunities to meet informally (see "Coffee Mornings" below)
  • A monthly meeting with speaker, 10am on the first Tuesday of each month at Southwell Leisure Centre.    (Tuesday 5th December is our Christmas Party - Festive jumpers and hats if you have them.  NOTE:  Monthly meeting in January is the SECOND Tuesday, 9th, to give time to recover from new year [hic!])
  • Our monthly newsletter, "Newsline":
    • If you are not a member you can get a feel for what it looks like here:
    • click to read the December 23 public version  (opens in new tab or window)
​            click to read the November 23 public version  (opens in new tab or window)
  • The full version and back-copies are all available (to members only) in the "Members' Area"
  • Access to articles and advice from other u3a groups across Nottinghamshire and nationally (see "Quick Links" above)
  • Our Facebook Page
  • This web site, offering information about ourselves and other information of potential interest 
  • How do I join?


NEW GROUPS: (Click blue titles  to view)
Proposed: 
Kurling
Music Through Decades Group
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Newly opened:
 "Last Sunday in Month Lunch Group" 
"Creative Writing"  
"Bridge for Beginners and Improvers" 

Geopolitics
Croquet
Quiz Group

Film Extra    Group

Scrabble
Felting (Needle Felting):  See July 23 "Newsline" (webpage awaited)


NEWS FLASHES - Vacancies in Interest Groups:

Peak District Walking Group 2 has a couple of vacancies. The group offers hill and moorland walking in the Derbyshire Peak District.  Walks are around ten miles.  More Details. 
Film Extra Group: 
This new group was set up as an "overflow" from the Film Appreciation Group, but with a slightly different format. As a new group, it has space for more members.
A full list of interest groups, their leaders and whether they have vacancies is in the Members' Area  interest-groups-and-leaders
A full list of interest groups and what each does is in the "Open to All" area: list-of-groups
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We now have pages designed to support  members wanting "non-U3A" information:  Go to the "Quick Links" at the top of this page, or to the  "More / Links" menu to find information about local events, volunteering opportunities and more.  Contact Webmaster if you have information you would like us to consider sharing via these pages on our site.
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​For details of some past meetings including pictures from our past Christmas meetings, Click here  

​Most groups meet "face to face", though a small number continue to meet on Zoom, Whatsapp and by email.
  • Want to see what our Groups get up to?  Read our public 'Newsline' Newsletter here
  • ​Why not take a look at the range of groups we have at the link here. 
  • Concert Coaches Season 
  • Want to know more about us? - click here
  • Help with Zoom meetings (courtesy of U3A Sevenoaks)- click here
  • Risk Assessments - click here
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    • AGM 2023
    • Monthly Meetings >
      • Location of Monthly Meetings
      • Guidance for welcomers
      • Speakers at Past Meetings
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    • The U3A in Britain
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  • About Us
    • About Us
    • FAQs
    • How to join >
      • How to Join us
      • Application Form
    • Information for New Members
    • Insurance
    • Our Constitution
    • Our Policies
    • Committee
    • A Guide to Ageing Well
  • Contact us
  • Activities & Interest Groups
    • List of Interest Groups
    • Interest Groups >
      • Newly proposed groups & Starting a New Group
      • How to join a Group
    • Concert Trips
    • Events & Social Activities
    • Workshops >
      • IT Support Group
  • Members' Area
    • Contacts: Committee and other postholders
    • Newsline for Members
    • Interest Groups, Group Leaders and Monthly Calendar
    • Group Activities Timetables
    • Group Leaders' Handbook (Web version)
    • Trips and Social Committee
    • Venues
  • Beacon
  • Guidance Notes & Forms
    • Equipment available for Group use
    • Guidance: Group Expenditure
    • Risk Assessments
    • Guidance for trip organisers
    • Guidelines for Trippers doc
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