| Meetings
are held at The Venue, Navenby starting at 10.30am |
2026
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9th
January
|
The Role
of the Coroner
Just what exactly does the Coroner do?
|
Richard Marshall
|
13th
February |
AGM + Auction
Bring along your items to auction off
|
U3a Committee |
13th
March |
Lincolnshire
Wildlife Diary
A year in the Lincolnshire wildlife diary |
Gill Walsh |
10th
April |
Tales of
the Tower of London
With almost 1,000 years of history within its walls, discover what,
why and who, makes the Tower of London so important. This is an overview
of all that the Tower has been over the years, delivered by a former
Soldier and Yeoman Warder at the Tower. |
Keith Hanson RVM |
8th
May |
Social Event
The Founding of Cliff Villages U3a .. a talk and celebration by
various speakers well known to us in our group's community. Tea/coffee
and cakes etc provided. (Monetary donations for refreshment provision
welcomed at the time)
|
U3a Committee |
12th
June |
Masters of
Mirth
Mike last spoke to us in January 2019. This talk provides
another affectionate look at some more of the Music Hall laughter
makers. Highlights include how Music Hall began and some favourite
characters and their famous monologues.
|
Mike
Storr |
10th
July |
Jean Bemrose
MM SRN - Nursing in WW1
Local historian Chris Hewis recounts the story of nursing on the front
line in WWI France. Jean Bemrose was awarded the Military Medal for
her gallantry and devotion to duty during a major air raid on Etaples
Hospital. Using copies of albums, photographs and memorabilia from
her own collection, this is a unique insight into WWI nursing care.
|
Chris Hewis |
14th
August |
Social Event
'Outdoor/Indoor' event for a summer celebration featuring music
and barbecue/ sandwiches,cakes and other refreshments. (Monetary
donations for this event welcomed at the time).
|
U3a Committee |
11th
September |
Historical
Graffiti
Writing on the walls; the historic graffiti at Lincoln Cathedral -
A survey of the historic graffiti at Lincoln Cathedral was undertaken
in 2018 when over 3,000 individual items were discovered and recorded.
This presentation by Colin Shields, a medieval graffiti tour guide
at Lincoln Cathedral, uses examples of this graffiti to offer explanations
why pilgrims and other visitors to the Cathedral in past centuries
found it necessary to leave their mark. |
Colin Shields |
9th
October |
Mindfulness
Our minds are busy and fast places (full of thoughts and thinking)
and sometimes feel like they have a mind of their own! This talk aims
to show that when practised regularly, compassion-based mindfulness
and compassionate mind training, are effective tools which can help reduce
anxiety, improve focus, attention and memory, and encourage feelings
of well-being, self-compassion, kindness and happiness. |
Dr Sandra McCutcheon |
13th
November |
Lincolnshire's
Voluntary Centre Service
Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership bring together two
of Lincolnshire's biggest charity organisations; Voluntary Centre
Services (VCS) and Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS)
to create an organisation that is making a difference to the communities
of Lincolnshire. The presentation will discuss the benefits of volunteering
to the individual and the wider community. It will cover the work
of the Voluntary Centre Services, including the support provided for
those considering volunteering, as well as the support offered to
organisations across Lincolnshire. |
Jane Smith |
11th
December |
Musical Entertainment and Christmas Party
Come and be entertained by talented performers in a social fun party
atmosphere. TBA.. further details nearer the time.
|
U3a Committee |
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2027
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8th
January
|
St Barnabas
Hospice
St Barnabas Hospice is a local independent charity. Every year they
support more than 12,000 people across Lincolnshire affected by a
life-limiting or terminal illness. The presentation by St Barnabas
Fundraising Officer Deborah Yarwood will include information on how
St Barnabas support patients and their families in times of need.
It will also discuss the many ways the organisation raises funds with
the help of their many supporters.
|
Deborah Yarwod
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12th
February |
AGM + Auction
Bring along your items to auction off
|
U3a Committee |
12th
March |
Medicinal
Plants
Medicinal plants are everywhere, even as we step outside of our front
door. In this interactive talk, registered Waddington based Medical
Herbalist, Hannah Sylvester, will introduce you to the world of medicinal
plants and talk about a series of plants you may already have growing
in your garden (as well as some you may consider as weeds!). Plant
extracts are passed around to smell, and taste. |
Hannah Sylvester |
