Ravenshead u3a - Chair's Bulletin, July 2026
- The next monthly meeting will take place at 10am on Tuesday 14th July at St Peter’s and there will be an entertaining talk by Nina Dauban entitled ‘What you don’t know about charity’.
- PAT Testing: Gavin the electrician will be on hand between 9-10 am in the Lounge on the day of the Meeting to test any remaining u3a electrical equipment which needs checking.
- Health Matters: Staying hydrated To stay hydrated, the NHS recommends we drink plenty of fluids: water, diluted squash and fruit juice, and other fluids like tea and coffee count towards your daily intake. Aim for 6 to 8 cups or glasses of fluid a day: This is a general guideline, but individual needs may vary. Here is more detail: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eatwell/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/water-drinks-nutrition/

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Groups Co-ordinator's Update, July 2026

Groups Co-ordinator
- New Quiz Night Group : These evenings will be held monthly, probably in a local hostelry!! Group Leader will be Clive Aveyard and his deputy Jayne Piper. The group members will take it in turns to set the questions so expect a wide variety. This promises to be a very successful and lively group – if you want to join in, just let me know.
- Expressions of Interest: These are groups that I am hoping to set up in the future. If you are interested, please let me know and I will add your name to the list. No obligation if you change your mind later.
- Walking & Social 4/5 miles. (NEW) The proposed aim of this group is for members to take it in turns to organise walks that start and end at a café or a pub! Exercise and social - what’s not to like?
- Soft Tennis (NEW). Ideal for the ‘not quite so energetic’ members as it is slower and there’s less distance to run! This game is played with tennis rackets and larger foam balls on a court with lowered nets. Same rules as tennis.
- Book Group 2. Our existing very successful Book Group is now full – anyone want to join a second group?
Ravenshead u3a - Recent Group Activities
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Fashion - Mix and Match
In July 2026, having had little time to collaborate on topics for the session, Jane and Sharan concluded it would be a Mix and Match event. We spent a short…
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Science & Technology - The Future of Agriculture
The topic for July 2026 was 'The future of agriculture'. Most of us were aware of the move to robotics and selection of cash crops from Jeremy Clarkson exploits on Clarkson’s…
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PFF meeting - July 2026 - "Here Comes the Sun"
July’s Photography for Fun session brought a burst of sunshine to the group as we explored images inspired by Here Comes the Sun. Members shared bright, uplifting shots that captured…
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Aprons and Appetites - Trip to London & Gray's Inn
On Friday 19th June seven members of the “Aprons and Appetites” group set off for a day in London. Departing on the 9:05 train from Newark we arrived at King’s…
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Dining with a Difference at Wagamama
Some members of the Dining with a Difference group recently enjoyed their first outing at Wagamama, an Asian restaurant. It was a beautiful day and warm enough to sit outside.…
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Hikers - Views of Riber and Crich, June 2026
The walk this month was one which had been planned for August 2025, but which had to be postponed due to the extreme heat that day. The forecast was for…
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