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West Wolds
University of the 3rd Age
No longer working full time and live in the Mkt Rasen Area?
Want to learn or be creative? Want to stay active & meet new people?
40+ interest groups, visits, low subscription fees.
Monthly meeting with speaker at Mkt Rasen Festival Hall
2nd Thursday of the month doors open 9.45 – Everyone Welcome
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Our u3a
Next Monthly Meeting
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Architecture Group
There are a couple of spaces available in the group. We meet once every two months and take it in turns to present on an architectural subject of our own choosing.
Coming up this year:
- March – Brian Ward – Railway Architecture (part 2);
- May – Steve McCarthy – Modern Building Technology
- July – Peter Foster – Sir John Sloane
- Sept – Caroline Foster – Danish Architecture
If you are interested in joining the group: Sign up at the monthly General Meeting or contact David Oliver with the contact form on the Architecture page…
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Gardening Group February Update
The latest newsletter is available by clicking here…
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February Newsletter
The February newsletter is here…You can access the newsletter from this post or from the email the majority of our members will receive by the 5th February 2025.
If you haven’t told us your email address or if it has changed… to avoid missing out send your updated email details to membership@westwoldsu3a.org.
What do you think of our refreshed newsletter? Do please give us feedback to newsletter@westwoldsu3a.org
If you would like to make comment on this newsletter or submit an article for the next issue then please send details to newsletter@westwoldsu3a.org by Friday 28th February 2025.
We would really like to hear from you about any events your groups are involved in. The Newsletter is only as good as the articles submitted by members. We relish any feedback.
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The Digital Photography Group – Best Photos of the Month
Here are the photos of the month chosen from our January Creative theme of ‘Weathered’ and a technical theme of ‘Silhouette’ plus a monthly favourite as voted on by the group. Each month we choose challenging themes to go out and take photos to suit.
If you are interested in Photography, why not join us at the New Life Church on the first & third Mondays of the month.
For further photos taken by our group through the months go to our challenge page https://westwoldsu3a.org/?page_id=35
Favourite
Frosted Leaves
Taken by
Angela Coupland
Weathered 1
Falling apart
Taken by
Dave Ebbage
Weathered 2
Old Barn Door
Taken By
Mick Coupland
Creative – Silhouette
Cleethorpes Pier
Taken By
Brian Ward
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Italian Group Newsletter
Here’s the Italian Newsletter for February. Page 1 is in English with a copy on Page 2 for our Italian readers, completely in Italian. Take a look as it contains some very interesting articles about events across Italy this month.
Our group is always happy to welcome new members and we’re offering a very warm welcome to Lesley this month. We’ll be revisiting past learning to welcome back several members who have been away over the winter.
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Spanish Group Newsletter
Take a look here for page 1 and page 2 of the Spanish newsletter for February – an eclectic mix of Spanish and English for you to enjoy..
We’re making plans to restart our very popular Beginners’ Group in 2025 so why not give us a try? All we need are three more enthusiastic members who are willing to get this group up and running again after a short winter break.
Contact Sandra sandrawwu3a@gmail.com
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French Language Group Update for February
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Want to come on a Wellness Walk?
Join our ‘taster’ walk specially arranged for new walkers; enjoy the countryside and fresh air on a gentle walk at Goltho taking in the woods, sculptures and ruined Goltho Chapel.
Want to know more? Sign up at the February meeting or contact the Walk Leader, Sharon 07803 694889
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HAPPY HOOVES: TIME CHANGE
The visit to Happy Hooves on 24th February has now changed to 1.30pm-3.30pm
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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The Digital Photography Group – Best Photos of the Month
Here are the photos of the month chosen from our December Creative theme of ‘Blue’ and a technical theme of ‘Contrast’ plus a monthly favourite as voted on by the group. Each month we choose challenging themes to go out and take photos to suit.
If you are interested in Photography, why not join us at the New Life Church on the first & third Mondays of the month.
For further photos taken by our group through the months go to our challenge page https://westwoldsu3a.org/?page_id=35
Favourite
Comet
Taken by
Pam Britton
Contrast
Pencils
Taken by
Angela Coupland
Creative
Blue Lindor
Taken By
Steve McCarthy
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Gardening Group January Update
The latest newsletter is available by clicking here…
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January Newsletter
The January newsletter is here…You can access the newsletter from this post or from the email the majority of our members will receive by the 7th January 2025.
If you haven’t told us your email address or if it has changed… to avoid missing out send your updated email details to membership@westwoldsu3a.org.
If you would like to make comment on this newsletter or submit an article for the next issue then please send details to newsletter@westwoldsu3a.org by Friday 31st January 2025.
We would really like to hear from you about any events your groups are involved in. The Newsletter is only as good as the articles submitted by members. We relish any feedback.