Chair's Bulletin, October 2026
- Our next monthly meeting will take place at 10am on Tuesday 13th October at St Peter’s. This month, the u3a will be hearing about the work of a charity called Mary’s Meals. They provide meals in schools for children living in poverty and feed more than three million children every school day across some of the world’s poorest communities..
- u3a Day
This was a great success on 25th September at the Village Hall. Attendances increased from 85 in 2025 to 175 this year and everyone enjoyed the musical entertainment and the Salsa dancing. Most importantly we secured many new members, now able to join easily online, and groups picked up numerous expressions of interest from members wanting to join them. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the day! Thanks to Anne Eldridge who brought it all together.

Chair Ru3a
Groups Co-ordinator's Update, October 2026

Groups Co-ordinator
- TABLE TENNIS – NOW OFFERING SINGLES
Our very successful Table Tennis Group has been in operation for several years now playing doubles. I am pleased to tell you that they are now able to welcome singles players. The Group meets on the first and third Monday of each month from 1 until 3 pm. Please let me know (either by e mail or the monthly meeting) if you wish to join them. - KEEP FIT WITH DANCE
A very enjoyable, and energetic, Taster session was held on Monday 21st September. I am now working with proposed Group Leader, Jo Burland, to set this up as a regular group. These things take a little time so there is still time to put your name down if you would like to join us.
Ravenshead u3a - Recent Group Activities
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Living Well - Bone Health and Sleep
With shorter daylight hours, October is a perfect time to re-visit our December 2025 Living Well session and mention the importance of Vitamin D and bone health. There are relatively…
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Cinema and Theatre - The Girl on the Train
The Cinema & Theatre group had a great evening at the Ravenshead Theatre Group's production of The Girl on the Train. They are so professional and dedicated to their performances;…
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Science & Technology - Rainscreen Walls
This month's talk was about Rainscreen Walls, presented by David Meer. David managed to open our eyes to the wide range of rainscreen walls used in tall buildings and the…
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Writing For Fun! - A u3a Day Limerick
u3a day in Ravenshead, September 25th 2026 People who came to see our display were encouraged to write either the last line of a limerick or the last part of…
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Arts Appreciation - Introduction to Portraiture
Before the invention of photography, a painted, sculpted or drawn portrait was the only way to record the appearance of someone. These paintings or sculptures often displayed the power, importance,…
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Hikers - Carlton in Lindrick, figure of 8
Thirteen walkers set off at 9.30am for Carlton in Lindrick for a 7.5 mile 'figure of eight ' walk. Thanks must go to our group leader for once again arranging…
Ravenshead u3a - Recent Trips & Events
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Ravenshead u3a Day, 2026
This was a great success on 25th September at the Village Hall. Attendances increased from 85 in 2025 to 175 this year and everyone enjoyed the musical entertainment and the…
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The Lifeboat Horse
While travelling to the Sandringham Estate, on our u3a Cromer holiday, we stopped at Wells-next-the-Sea. I was intrigued to see a horse standing in the waters of the harbour. This…
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East Midlands u3a Workshop
Promoting your u3a!
The first local workshop event for the u3a East Midlands Region in 2026 - 2027 has been announced.
Admission is free but you will need to reserve your place.
Date: Tuesday 13th October 2026
Venue: Ropsley Hall, Braceby Road, Grantham, NG33 4BN
Registration: from 10:00
The workshop will begin at 10:30 and run until 14:30, with a break for lunch.
Check the East Midlands u3a website for further details.

