This is a self learning group looking at the small scale natural life that surrounds us at home, in our gardens, houses or even on our food and drink. Examples might include, small pond life, yeasts and moulds, tiny plants, mosses, lichens, and about any native insect that you care to mention.
It is not intended that complex biology will be involved. We will be answering questions such as what is it, where is it, how does it fit into the web of life, how does it affect me?
The group will choose one or more topics to discuss at the following meeting. Members can contribute by finding out something about the topic to discuss. That could be anything from a lengthy discourse to a few simple facts, or perhaps a picture or even an example.
Initially the group will meet at the leader's home where there is some facility for microscopic examination. Refreshments will be provided, and some on-street parking is available as well as safe storage for cycles.
As this is a new group it is expected that the format may need refining as we go along. Initially the group will be limited to 8 to 10 attendees and so please get in touch as soon as possible, if you are interested in joining the group”.
Leader: Steve Jenkins Venue: 11 Honing Drive Southwell NG250LB 07926373471 Contact: Steve on [email protected] 07926373471
The group will meet on the morning of the third Tuesday of every month, 10:00am to 12:00 noon. The first meeting was on Tuesday 15 October 2024, it was attended by four people.
Possible suggestions for contributions
The topic could be a single variety or specifies alternatively it could be a whole family. Examples: Tiny plants: Oxalis, chickweed, scarlet pimpernel Insects: butterflies, ladybirds, fruit flies, silverfish, aphids, etc Spiders Mosses: springy turf moss or all UK mosses. Algae Lichens Fungi: yeasts, moulds, toadstools/ mushrooms Bacteria: useful ones, friendly ones,
Answering the following questions may help guide your thoughts and subsequent discussion. What would you like to discuss? What made you think of this, why do you like/dislike this? What sort of thing is it, plant, animal, type of microbe? Where do you find it, where does it live? What does it do? Is there anything about it that is particularly wonderful/ odd/ striking. Does it have any pest or benefit properties? Can you bring a sample, or picture or poem or quote about it? What is the source of your information?
If we limit most contributions to about 10 minutes to begin with then everyone who brings a topic will have a chance to talk about their chosen topic.
We hope to have some magnification equipment available to get images onto a screen or tv.
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 the Small Wonders Group and/or would like to attend one of their meetings please click on this Contact us link. We will then 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 the Small Wonders Group you can contact the Group Leader directly, his email address and telephone number are provided above. As a Southwell u3a member you will have received the password for the Members Area pages. If you have forgotten the password please use the Contact Usfacility on this website to request the password.