(updated 7 Feb 2023-RL)
Woodwork and Chat from Southwell u3a
Now well established, the Woodworking and Chat u3a group’s first job was, fittingly, to source and convert a suitable workshop. Their efforts paid off and a new meeting place was born at the Old Stables, behind the former Police Station on Southwell’s Burgage.
Each Wednesday at 2 o'clock, members get together to work on their latest challenge. This may be a communal effort, or possibly a personal project. Objects crafted recently include wooden boxes, heirloom sewing frames and boot jacks. An impressive wide-ranging variety of wood carvings have also been produced, with Celtic spoons, leaves and even ‘green men’ as seen in many churches and cathedrals.
And the chat? Group members always enjoy a natter over a break for tea and coffee mid-session.
Whilst there’s a waiting list at the moment, whether you’re a complete beginner wanting to take up a new hobby, or a seasoned veteran woodworker, you’ll be made to feel at home when a vacancy becomes available. The accent is definitely low key and no-one will feel any pressure.
Group Leader: Barry
See below for "How to join the group"
Woodwork and Chat from Southwell u3a
Now well established, the Woodworking and Chat u3a group’s first job was, fittingly, to source and convert a suitable workshop. Their efforts paid off and a new meeting place was born at the Old Stables, behind the former Police Station on Southwell’s Burgage.
Each Wednesday at 2 o'clock, members get together to work on their latest challenge. This may be a communal effort, or possibly a personal project. Objects crafted recently include wooden boxes, heirloom sewing frames and boot jacks. An impressive wide-ranging variety of wood carvings have also been produced, with Celtic spoons, leaves and even ‘green men’ as seen in many churches and cathedrals.
And the chat? Group members always enjoy a natter over a break for tea and coffee mid-session.
Whilst there’s a waiting list at the moment, whether you’re a complete beginner wanting to take up a new hobby, or a seasoned veteran woodworker, you’ll be made to feel at home when a vacancy becomes available. The accent is definitely low key and no-one will feel any pressure.
Group Leader: Barry
See below for "How to join the group"
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, either to arrange joining or arrange being added to the waiting list if the group is full.
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, either to arrange joining or arrange being added to the waiting list if the group is full.
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.
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