Category: Visits and Trips
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Lincoln University LiGHTS Event
A car full of members went to visit Lincoln University for the Lights research open day. It was disappointing that out of 330 members only 4 other people wanted to attend a free event. It was largely aimed at school children so we were advised to turn up after 1 pm when the schools would…
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Sheffield Assay Office and Cutlers’ Hall
A straightforward journey into Sheffield and before we knew it we were getting off the coach at the Assay Office where we were greeted by Emma the Librarian. We had coffee and then a tour of the library before being given a short presentation on the history of hallmarking and how the Sheffield Office was…
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Visit to Cote Hill Cheese, Osgodby
It was a typically British wet day when we all met at Cote Hill Farm in Osgodby for a tour of the now well-known cheese producing business run by Mary and Michael Davenport. We were made very welcome by Michael and, after donning the obligatory blue plastic shoe covers and mop hat, we followed him…
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Lincoln University LiGHTS Event
Friday 29th September 10am-9pm LiGHTS An illuminating day exploring interactive laboratory tours, demonstrations, seminars, films and much, much more, all putting the spotlight on science and bringing learning to life. For more information click here… or here for the website… You can also email lights@lincoln.ac.uk or call 01522 837 180 for further information. Places are limited and based on last year’s event, it expects to be…
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Humberside Airport Visit – 3rd July
Our visit to Humberside Airport started with a select group of U3A members taking their seats on a rather squeaky mini coach. On arrival we were shepherded into two groups (herding cats comes to mind) of eight with half of us going for a coffee in the airport lounge (I’ve never seen a quieter international…
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The Chocolate Drop Visit – Tuesday 20th June 2017
After the mini-heatwave in the days leading up to our visit, we were happy that our day for making Truffles was cooler. After a warm welcome from Andy & Roseanne we changed into our attractive protective wear and trooped into the chocolate-making room. After an interesting demonstration on mould and truffle-making, we got to work…
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Cardiff – April 2017
8.00 on Tuesday morning, Tesco’s bus stop, bleary eyed. It must be one of Brian’s adventures again. Cardiff this time, almost abroad. Our brand new coach arrives, well not quite true, its maiden voyage was to France last week, the clock at the front is still on French time, for the next five days we’ll…
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Gardening Group Outing
Hodsock Priory It was a small but valiant group of gardeners who set out to defy the gloomy weather forecast and visit Hodsock Priory near Blyth in Nottinghamshire to see the snowdrop display. The rain had started in earnest by the time we reached the priory, and we were met by the sight of men…
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THEATRE & MUSIC VISITS FOR NEW YEAR
The following will be available for you to book at the January Meeting: LOUTH RIVERHEAD THEATRE: Wednesday 12 April: The Lady in the Van (Alan Bennett) £8.50 pp Wednesday 17 May: Jesus Christ Superstar…
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Day Visit to Amsterdam or Rotterdam 15 May 2017
Attached is my ‘flyer’ for a day trip by P&O Ferries from Hull next May. Their system for Group reservations is such that I cannot yet confirm we have places, or for how many people, so I am making the idea public now as my request has been logged into their Reservations system, and I…
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Industrial Archaeology Visit
Our visit to Leicestershire started early and we arrived in Glenfield at 10 am where volunteers from Leicester Industrial History Society were waiting to welcome us and walk us part way through the Glenfield tunnel. The tunnel is one of the oldest in the country and at roughly one mile long was one of the longest at the…
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Louth Hospice Garden Visit
On Wednesday a group of 25 from the Garden Group visited the Tatton Park Gold winning garden now installed at Louth Hospice. The weather was beautiful for our first of what will no doubt be many outings. The hospice laid on afternoon tea and cakes with the group making generous donations towards the hospice totalling…
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RAF Scampton Fire and Heritage Visit
The U3A trip to RAF Scampton Fire Museum and Heritage Centre like all of Brian’s organised trips ran to time and delivered a variety of activities. It got off to an excellent start when we had the privilege of watching a solitary Red Arrow doing a test run before it was flown off to Greece…
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Non Attendance at Walks and Outings
There seems to be an increase in the non-appearance of members who sign up for walks and outings. Time is wasted waiting for them and sometimes payment is not forthcoming. It would appear that new members don’t realise that if they can’t attend they should inform the coordinator. Please will all members respect this agreement…
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More on Yorkshire Sculpture Park
A few members of the Digital photography group went on the YSP trip. As stated in early post, it was a good day, at a lovely place. The main indoor exhibit of Henry Moore’s small models and his ideas for his larger works were interesting, but no photos were allowed. some poems accompanied a few of the…