News Archive 2013
In this section:
- Friends and Family Open Day - Saturday 23rd November 2013 (posted 1st November 2013)
- The Christmas film 'A Wonderful Life' - Thursday 12th December 2013 (posted 25th September 2013)
- Peak District Family History Network Workshop report (posted 27th May 2013)
- Drivetime Choir Friday 14th June (posted 21st April 2013)
- East Midlands Region Annual Conference 2nd July 2013 (posted 8th April 2013)
- East Midlands Region 'News Bites' leaflet Mar 2013 (posted 15th Mar 2013)
- The Ig Nobels - A celebration of science (posted 1st March 2013)
- East Midlands Region 'News Bites' leaflet Feb 2013 (posted 11th Feb 2013)
- D H Lawrence Film Day (posted 2nd Feb 2013)
- Workshop for Speaker Finders, Friday 18th March 2013 (posted 30th Jan 2013)
- U3A Peak District Family History Network Workshop, Saturday 27th April 2013 (posted 14th Jan 2013)
Friends and Family Open Day - Saturday 23rd Nov 2013
Teams from Nottinghamshire U3As have organised a Friends and Family Open Day for Saturday 23rd November at The Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, GN5 6LU. Members and their families from all U3As would be welcome.
Teams from Nottinghamshire U3As have organised a Friends and Family Open Day for Saturday 23rd November at The Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, GN5 6LU. Members and their families from all U3As would be welcome.
'A Wonderful Life' - Thursday 12th December 2013
Worksop U3A and Savoy Cinemas Worksop present the gloriously life affirming 1946 Christmas film that everyone should see. More information and contact details on the poster below.
Worksop U3A and Savoy Cinemas Worksop present the gloriously life affirming 1946 Christmas film that everyone should see. More information and contact details on the poster below.
Peak District Family History Network Workshop report
The Peak District Family History Network Workshop held on Saturday 27th April was an outstanding success attended by 165 delegates. You can read this report and go to the Buxton U3A website for a more detailed report and a photo slideshow (22 photos).
The Peak District Family History Network Workshop held on Saturday 27th April was an outstanding success attended by 165 delegates. You can read this report and go to the Buxton U3A website for a more detailed report and a photo slideshow (22 photos).
The Drivetime Choir Friday 14th June
The Drivetime Choir offers the unique opportunity to sing in a huge chorus with the world-renowned Hallé Orchestra in the Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. The choir is open to all, whether you're a seasoned singer or a first-timer - you just need to attend at least one rehearsal in the week before the concert.
More information on this flyer.
More information on this flyer.
East Midlands Region Annual Conference 2nd July 2013
The Annual Regional Conference incorporating the AGM is to be held on Tuesday 2nd July 2013 at the Holiday Inn, Crick, Northamptonshire, Junction 18, M1. The theme this year is 'The Rich Tapestry of U3A'.
Election of a Regional Trustee
As we get well into our U3A year and as we are now within six months of The Third Age Trust’s National Conference and AGM, our minds need to turn to such things as the election of a Regional Trustee for the East Midlands for next year.
There may have been some lack of clarity on this subject in the past, so this document, prepared by present Regional Trustee, Michaela Moody and endorsed by Alan Morris, Chair of East Midlands Region of U3As, sets out the position very clearly.
This is a matter which concerns nearly all of us so please give this important document your careful attention and, in the event of any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact the East Midlands U3As secretary Gill Childs so that the matter can be taken up for you. Gill's email address is secretary@eastmidlandsu3as.org.uk
For more information on the regional conference see the East Midlands U3As website Events Section.
The Annual Regional Conference incorporating the AGM is to be held on Tuesday 2nd July 2013 at the Holiday Inn, Crick, Northamptonshire, Junction 18, M1. The theme this year is 'The Rich Tapestry of U3A'.
Election of a Regional Trustee
As we get well into our U3A year and as we are now within six months of The Third Age Trust’s National Conference and AGM, our minds need to turn to such things as the election of a Regional Trustee for the East Midlands for next year.
There may have been some lack of clarity on this subject in the past, so this document, prepared by present Regional Trustee, Michaela Moody and endorsed by Alan Morris, Chair of East Midlands Region of U3As, sets out the position very clearly.
This is a matter which concerns nearly all of us so please give this important document your careful attention and, in the event of any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact the East Midlands U3As secretary Gill Childs so that the matter can be taken up for you. Gill's email address is secretary@eastmidlandsu3as.org.uk
For more information on the regional conference see the East Midlands U3As website Events Section.
East Midlands 'News Bites' leaflet March 2013
The March edition of the East Midlands 'News Bites' leaflet, prepared by the EM Regional Education and Development Officer (Liz Wilson), is now available on the Association of East Midlands U3As website.
The March edition of the East Midlands 'News Bites' leaflet, prepared by the EM Regional Education and Development Officer (Liz Wilson), is now available on the Association of East Midlands U3As website.
Ig Nobels - A Celebration of Science
The School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University are delighted to welcome Ig Nobels - A Celebration of Science on Thursday 21 March 2013. The Ig Nobel Prizes honour achievements that first make people laugh, and then make them think. The prizes are intended to celebrate the unusual, honour the imaginative — and spur people's interest in science, medicine, and technology. The event is free but booking is essential. For more information and to book your place please follow this link.
The School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University are delighted to welcome Ig Nobels - A Celebration of Science on Thursday 21 March 2013. The Ig Nobel Prizes honour achievements that first make people laugh, and then make them think. The prizes are intended to celebrate the unusual, honour the imaginative — and spur people's interest in science, medicine, and technology. The event is free but booking is essential. For more information and to book your place please follow this link.
East Midlands 'News Bites' leaflet February 2013
The first edition of the East Midlands 'News Bites' leaflet, prepared by the EM Regional Education and Development Officer (Liz Wilson), is now available on the Association of East Midlands U3As website.
Lawrence and Film
(In conjunction with Leicester Phoenix and D. H. Lawrence Society)
Venue: Leicester Phoenix Film Theatre (Phoenix Square, Midland St, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Date: Tuesday 19th March 2013 11am – 4pm
Cost: £15 (There will be 1 hour for lunch – not included in price)
Course Leader: Prof. Christopher Miles, who is a leading expert on D H Lawrence and a film director. This is a unique opportunity to hear him and to see his work.
Proposed programme:
(In conjunction with Leicester Phoenix and D. H. Lawrence Society)
Venue: Leicester Phoenix Film Theatre (Phoenix Square, Midland St, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Date: Tuesday 19th March 2013 11am – 4pm
Cost: £15 (There will be 1 hour for lunch – not included in price)
Course Leader: Prof. Christopher Miles, who is a leading expert on D H Lawrence and a film director. This is a unique opportunity to hear him and to see his work.
Proposed programme:
- A showing of the film ‘Priest of Love’ in the morning
- An illustrated lecture from Prof C Miles on directing films about Lawrence’s life and work. Christopher Miles directed “Priest of Love’ and the adaptation of ‘Virgin and the Gypsy’.
Workshop for Speaker Finders
At the October 2012 meeting of the Notts Network it was agreed that it would be helpful to hold a workshop for speaker finders. These people do a demanding job and it was felt that they would find it very useful to meet together to exchange notes on good speakers and how to find them. An informal workshop has been arranged for Friday 18th March 2013 at 10.30am in the conservatory at 'The Hutt' , Nottingham Rd, Ravenshead, NG15 9HJ. The workshop will finish by 12 noon but participants could stay on for lunch if they so wished. The Hutt is opposite the entrance to Newstead Abbey. We hope that speaker finders will attend whether they are very experienced or new to the job, so that experiences and ideas can be shared and everyone benefit. Speaker finders wishing to attend should email Jean Hogg directly at jean.hogg10@yahoo.co.uk giving their name and U3A.
At the October 2012 meeting of the Notts Network it was agreed that it would be helpful to hold a workshop for speaker finders. These people do a demanding job and it was felt that they would find it very useful to meet together to exchange notes on good speakers and how to find them. An informal workshop has been arranged for Friday 18th March 2013 at 10.30am in the conservatory at 'The Hutt' , Nottingham Rd, Ravenshead, NG15 9HJ. The workshop will finish by 12 noon but participants could stay on for lunch if they so wished. The Hutt is opposite the entrance to Newstead Abbey. We hope that speaker finders will attend whether they are very experienced or new to the job, so that experiences and ideas can be shared and everyone benefit. Speaker finders wishing to attend should email Jean Hogg directly at jean.hogg10@yahoo.co.uk giving their name and U3A.
U3A Peak District Family History Network Workshop
A U3A Peak District Family History Network Workshop is to be held on Saturday 27th April 2013 at The University of Derby, The Dome, Buxton, SK17 6RY. The cost is £20 per person which includes refreshments, lunch, car parking and guided tour of The Dome (limited places). Free car parking is available on site & in side roads nearby. For more information see the East Midlands U3As website - Events Section.
A U3A Peak District Family History Network Workshop is to be held on Saturday 27th April 2013 at The University of Derby, The Dome, Buxton, SK17 6RY. The cost is £20 per person which includes refreshments, lunch, car parking and guided tour of The Dome (limited places). Free car parking is available on site & in side roads nearby. For more information see the East Midlands U3As website - Events Section.
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