Updated 31-03-2023-RL
How Do They Do That (HDTDT) Group 1
There are two "How do they do that?" groups: Group 2 is still very active, and full with a waiting list. Click here to view. (opens in a news window). Group 1 was very active also, with 50+ members, thanks to Martin, its energetic and much-appreciated leader. Some of its activities are listed below. Sadly, Martin is no longer able to lead the group, so it is for now "on ice". We are leaving this group "on ice" in the hope that one super-hero, or (more realistically) a small number of volunteers will come forward to re-energise it: A small team of 2-3 to enthuse, plan and coordinate, plus agreement by members to work in pairs to each organise, book and run a trip once every 2 years would mean "many hands=light work", and a return the the enjoyment shared by all in this large group.
Looking Back: How do They do That? Group 1
Up to "Covid", the Group was very active and covered a wide range of topics including Thorntons Chocolate factory, Staythorpe Power Station, Freshgro Farmers’ Cooperative, Rolls Royce Heritage Centre, Abbott Boilermakers, Salford Media City, Wensleydale Cheese and Theakstons Brewery, Bombardier Train Factory, Hemsel Heritage Orchard, JCB, a Cine Camera Lens Laboratory, Newark Violin School, Lincoln Waste Incinerator, Savannah Rags, Linney Media Offices, Newark Heritage Barge, Branston Potato Processors, J Smedley Knitwear, Bletchley Park, Stokes Coffee Roasters, the Guide Dog Training Centre, and many other interesting sites. Click here to see photos of the group's visit to the BBC Studios at Salford Quays.
How Do They Do That (HDTDT) Group 1
There are two "How do they do that?" groups: Group 2 is still very active, and full with a waiting list. Click here to view. (opens in a news window). Group 1 was very active also, with 50+ members, thanks to Martin, its energetic and much-appreciated leader. Some of its activities are listed below. Sadly, Martin is no longer able to lead the group, so it is for now "on ice". We are leaving this group "on ice" in the hope that one super-hero, or (more realistically) a small number of volunteers will come forward to re-energise it: A small team of 2-3 to enthuse, plan and coordinate, plus agreement by members to work in pairs to each organise, book and run a trip once every 2 years would mean "many hands=light work", and a return the the enjoyment shared by all in this large group.
Looking Back: How do They do That? Group 1
Up to "Covid", the Group was very active and covered a wide range of topics including Thorntons Chocolate factory, Staythorpe Power Station, Freshgro Farmers’ Cooperative, Rolls Royce Heritage Centre, Abbott Boilermakers, Salford Media City, Wensleydale Cheese and Theakstons Brewery, Bombardier Train Factory, Hemsel Heritage Orchard, JCB, a Cine Camera Lens Laboratory, Newark Violin School, Lincoln Waste Incinerator, Savannah Rags, Linney Media Offices, Newark Heritage Barge, Branston Potato Processors, J Smedley Knitwear, Bletchley Park, Stokes Coffee Roasters, the Guide Dog Training Centre, and many other interesting sites. Click here to see photos of the group's visit to the BBC Studios at Salford Quays.
Below are a selection of photos from visits during 2017
Visit to Linney Printers in Mansfield March 2017
Think you might be interested in joining this group?
1. If you are not already a member of Southwell U3A but are interested in finding out more about these groups and/or would like to attend one of their group meetings please click on the Contact Us link and let us know which group you are interested in. We will arrange for the Group Leader to get in touch with you as soon as possible.
2. If you are already a member of Southwell U3A and are interested in joining either group you can contact the Group Leader directly. Their details are in the Group Leaders page in our Membership Area of the website. As a Southwell U3A member you will have received the password for the Members Area pages in Newsline. If you have forgotten the password please use the Contact Us facility on this website to request the password.
1. If you are not already a member of Southwell U3A but are interested in finding out more about these groups and/or would like to attend one of their group meetings please click on the Contact Us link and let us know which group you are interested in. We will arrange for the Group Leader to get in touch with you as soon as possible.
2. If you are already a member of Southwell U3A and are interested in joining either group you can contact the Group Leader directly. Their details are in the Group Leaders page in our Membership Area of the website. As a Southwell U3A member you will have received the password for the Members Area pages in Newsline. If you have forgotten the password please use the Contact Us facility on this website to request the password.