Social & Educational Group for Market Rasen & Surrounding Area

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 9.30 – Everyone Welcome

POSTS

  • December Newsletter

    The December newsletter is here…

    You can access the newsletter from this post or from the email the majority of our members will receive by the 10th December 2024

    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 27th December 2024.

    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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    by

    Terry Francis
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  • The Digital Photography Group – Best Photos of the Month

    Here are the photos of the month chosen from our November Creative theme of ‘Animals’ and a technical theme of ‘Liquid’ 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=23531

    Favourite

    Monsal Head Tunnel

    Taken by

    David Newman

    Animals

    Blackbird

    Taken by

    David Ebbage

    Liquid

    Drip

    Taken By

    Liz Argent

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    by

    Terry Francis
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  • Welcome to the new look website

    The West Wolds u3a website is now running on the latest WordPress 2024 theme.
    I do hope you like it.
    This should mean that it is easier to read on both your PC and mobile phone.
    Please let me know if you find any problems with the new site and I’ll do my best to remedy them.

    Gary Beighton

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    by

    Gary Beighton
    in

  • Spanish Group Newsletter

    The Spanish groups’ newsletter for December can be found here .

    Welcome to the Spanish Groups’ Newsletter for December. Sit down and enjoy a comfortable read.  This month’s edition is full of information about Christmas celebrations and activities for you to try. 

    The newsletter is a mix of Spanish and English. If you don’t speak the language why not use technology to help you translate? Modern translators and Artificial Intelligence can help with this.

    If you’re not involved with one of our Spanish groups and you’re interested, let the Group Leader know or pass your details to the new Groups’ Convenor.

    Happy Christmas and Best wishes for the New Year

    Feliz Navidad y los mejores deseos para el Año Nuevo

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    by

    Sandra D
    in

  • Italian Group Newsletter

    Here’s the Italian Newsletter for December with plenty of seasonal facts about Italy. Take a short break from what can be a very busy month and enjoy a good read. Click here for Page 1 and here for Page 2

    If this awakens your interest in Italian then do follow the “Interest Groups” link at the top of the page. You can contact the Group Leader directly by sending a message via our webpage.

    Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year to you all!

    Buon Natale e un sereno anno nuovo a tutti voi!

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    by

    westwolds
    in

  • November Newsletter

    The November 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 November 2024

    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 29th November 2024.

    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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    by

    Terry Francis
    in

  • The Digital Photography Group – Best Photos of the Month

    Here are the photos of the month chosen from our October Creative theme of ‘Lincolnshire’ and a technical theme of ‘Monochrome’ 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=23531

    Favourite

    Comet

    Taken by

    Pam Britton

    Lincolnshire

    Lancaster Crew & Cathedral at the Bomber Command Centre

    Taken by

    Terry Francis

    Monochrome 1

    Lincoln Street Scene

    Taken By

    Brian Ward

    Monochrome – 2

    Golf Ball in Negative

    Taken By

    Steve McCarthy

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    by

    Terry Francis
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  • 2024 AGM

    Our AGM will be held on 14th November at the Festival Hall at 9.45 for 10.30. We would appreciate it if you could try to attend as we are legally obliged to have a certain percentage of members in attendance to vote on key items, and it is your chance to ask any questions.

    Attached is information that we must circulate to the membership in advance; it consists of the Agenda, Examined Accounts, last year’s Minutes, the Asset Register and proposed Committee members.

    Please submit any questions in writing to secretary@westwoldsu3a by 5th November.

    We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

    Sharon Rupp – Secretary

    On behalf of the Committee

    2023 Minutes:

    Examined Accounts:

    Committee Nominees:

    2024 Agenda:

    Assets available for loan:

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    by

    Sharon Rupp
    in

  • Italian Group Newsletter

    Here’s the Italian Group Newsletter for November in two versions. Page 1 makes for a good read in English and Page 2 gives exactly the same information in Italian. So whatever your level of Italian you can enjoy a read and find out what the Italian Group is up to.

     Full details in the West Wolds newsletter or at a Monthly Meeting via the Groups Convenor.

    If you’re not involved with one of our Italian groups and you’re interested, let the Group Leader know.

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    by

    Sandra D
    in

  • Spanish Group Newsletter

    The Spanish groups’ newsletter for November can be found here in English

    Welcome to the Spanish Groups’ Newsletter for November. Sit down and enjoy a comfortable read.  This month’s edition is full of information about autumn festivals and celebrations. 

    If you’re not involved with one of our Spanish groups and you’re interested, let the Group Leader know or pass your details to the Group Convenor. There’s something for everyone and we’ve a brand new Beginners’ Group starting in February. We’re a very friendly bunch and if you’re thinking of joining you’ll fit right in! Full details can be found in the West Wolds Monthly Newsletter or at a u3a Monthly Meeting.

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    by

    Sandra D
    in

  • The Digital Photography Group – Best Photos of the Month

    Here are the photos of the month chosen from our September technical theme of ‘Reflections’ and the Fun theme of ‘Curves’ 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=23531

    Favourite

    Dog in Mirror

    Taken by

    Liz Argent

    Reflections

    Reflections of a Photographer

    Taken by

    Brian Ward

    Curves – 1

    Spider Web

    Taken By

    Angela Coupland

    Curves – 2

    Dock

    Taken By

    David Newman

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    by

    Terry Francis
    in

  • October Newsletter

    The October newsletter is here…

    You can access the newsletter from this post or from the email the majority of our members will receive by the 8th October 2024

    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 1st November 2024.

    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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    by

    Terry Francis
    in

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