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Diary of Meetings Trips and other Events

Please scroll down the page to see a list of forthcoming monthly meetings, trips and other events. (Click on the heading of each one to see all the details.) They are organised for all members of Ravenshead u3a to attend.

Trips are also detailed in the monthly newsletter here on the news page:

Interest Group meeting dates are listed here via the link to the Beacon Calendar

Meetings

12th July 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting
Discover the Hidden World of Local Charities Join us for an engaging and eye opening session with Nina Dauban, CEO of Forever Notts. Find out where charity money really goes, how decisions are made, and why so much vital work stays out of sight. With 40 years’ experience and a reputation for lively, honest storytelling, Nina’s talk has been called “the best we’ve ever had.” Come along — you’ll leave saying, “I didn’t know that!”
11th August 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
to 11th August 2026
Meeting
Join us for a fascinating session with Stephen Booth, Nottinghamshire crime novelist and creator of the award‑winning Cooper & Fry series. Drawing on his years as a journalist and his long career as a bestselling author, Stephen reveals the real‑life inspirations behind his stories, the craft of crime writing, and how the Peak District became the atmospheric backdrop for detectives Ben Cooper and Diane Fry. His books have been translated into 16 languages and recently inspired a new Channel 5 TV series — making this an unmissable talk for readers and crime‑fiction fans alike.

Trips and Visits

There are currently no trips planned because we do not have a Social Treasurer, a role that is essential for organising trips. We will update you as soon as this position is filled and we are able to begin planning new trips. Please keep an eye on this page and on our newsletter for further announcements.

Other events including Holidays

12th September 2026
to 16th September 2026
Holiday
5 day (4 night) holiday to Cromer, Norfolk, The coach will depart on 12th September 2026 and you will be staying at The Hotel De Paris in Cromer. The price […]
Cost: £459
Booking Required
24th April 2027
to 30th April 2027
Holiday
We will be staying at The Duke of Gordon Hotel in Kingussie for 7 days (6 nights), departing from Ravenshead on 24 April 2027 or 1st October 2027. The package […]
Cost: £539
Booking Required

Click the button to see a list of past events, some with photos and extra details.