Forest Town & District

Groups

New BUS PASS group.
It was encouraging to see so many members expressing an interest in this new group, which will be led by Christine Cawthorne.
Christine can only take 10 members, which will be the core group.

That may leave quite a few of you disappointed, although it does open up an opportunity to have a second group!
Christine is having an information session on the 31st January at the Sherwood Centre at 2pm, to explain how it will work and to get it going.

LINE DANCING
You either love it or hate it!
Personally I love any kind of dancing and it is so good to keep active and test the
co-ordination skills.
I will be putting an ‘expression of interest’ sheet out at the next meeting.
In the meantime I will see where, when and who will lead this.

As always, it’s good to hear new ideas for groups. It has been suggested that we have a quiz group. This would be great to encourage ‘the little grey cells’ to multiply.
Is there anyone out there who would like to get us started?
It could be easily organized on a rota basis, with group members taking turns to set a quiz sheet.

Look out for the ‘expression of interest sheet’.

Feel free to contact me Groups co-ordinator Marilyn if you have any questions about the above or have any new ideas for groups.

Marilyn Redfern

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This year has seen lots of changes in our u3a.

There are events and trips every month and we try to find something to interest all our members.
Getting out and about and staying connected is crucial to our mental well-being, however, we are not just a social club; the key u3a aim is to provide opportunities in later life to continue to learn and enjoy new skills, to stretch our imagination, to share our interests and knowledge.

Having a mental work-out is just as important as a physical one, Forest Town u3a is trying to give you opportunity for both, which means that there is always room for a new group, so, if you have any ideas, please let us know.

On that note we have had recent suggestions for the following:
A theatre group: local and further afield.
Our own choir: wouldn't that be great?
Re launching the bird watching group.
Re launching the cycling group.
Re launching ten pin bowling.
Line dancing: learning routines to music is good for the soul.

To get off the ground these new groups will need new leaders. Opportunity knocks!
Please get in touch.

Marilyn Redfern - Groups co-ordinator.

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Remember that the blue display board at general meetings, the back page of every newsletter and the website list all of your current groups.

We are constantly looking for ideas for new groups, if you have a hobby or interest you would like to share with other members and you are interested in forming a group please contact Groups co-ordinator Marilyn.

At the heart of the U3A are its interest groups.
Interest groups are organised and run by members with a common interest who want to play and learn together.

Groups usually have a leader who arranges the venue, day and time of the meetings mutually agreeable to members of the group, organising a group isn't necessarily the responsibility of one person, 2 or 3 people working together can help with the smooth running of a group.

You need to be a member, or associate member of the U3A to join a group.

We currently have 236 members and are open to new members.

To join our u3a you contact the Membership Secretary by visiting the Contacts page.

We have reciprocal arrangement with members of the North Notts Neighbourhood group of U3A's to allow their members to join our groups and vice versa, see the General News page.

If you are thinking of joining, or trying out a group, please contact the Group Leader first to confirm the date of the meeting and to see if there are vacancies.

Group Attendance registers for the Treasurer.
FOR GROUP LEADERS
We have two Group Attendance Registers
Group Attendance Register Non-Finance For groups who meet in people's homes or free venues and no money is collected.
Group Attendance Register - Finance For groups who collect money for trips, hall hire or equipment.
Click on the register appropriate for your group to download copies.
Please use this email address: ftu3anews@gmail.com to send articles to Helen for the newsletter.
If you are interested in statistics or finding out the wide range of interest groups in the
Nottinghamshire Network of U3A's read these three interesting reports:
Index of Nottinghamshire U3A Interest Groups - Alphabetic
Index of Nottinghamshire U3A Interest Groups - Alphabetic Summary
Index of Nottinghamshire U3A Interest Groups - Popularity Summary

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The U3A Sources Magazine, which you receive with the TAM magazine now has a website full of interesting articles from U3A’s.
Have you or your group got an article or story to tell for the magazine? Click on ‘Submit a Story’ at the top right of the Sources home screen to submit it.

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Some of our groups meet in the Flint Avenue Community centre which is off Laurel Avenue Forest Town
and the Sherwood Centre, Stuart Avenue, Forest Town, click on the maps to see a larger image.

Arena & Flint Avenue

< Flint Avenue Centre, Flint Avenue, Forest Town.

Sherwood Centre

< Sherwood Centre, Stuart Avenue, Forest Town.

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PHOTOGRAPHS
By including photographs in our newsletter and on our web site, we believe this helps to illustrate the warmth, friendliness and activities of our U3A, and its associated groups.
If you do not want your photograph to appear on this web site or in the newsletter and display boards at our meetings please tell the person taking the photo or turn away from the camera.
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The titles of the groups below are 'active' please click on one to view the group page.

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Group List
Book Club
Monday a.m.
1st.Monday of the Month
Monday a.m.
1st.Monday of the Month
Book Exchange
Friday p.m.
Monthly General Meeting
Friday p.m.
Monthly General Meeting
Card crafts
Monday a.m.
4th.Monday of the month
Monday a.m.
4th.Monday of the month
Computer and IT Group
 See the computer group page
 See the computer group page
Country Dancing
Tuesday p.m.
2nd.Tuesday of the Month
Tuesday p.m.
2nd.Tuesday of the Month
Crochet & Knitting
Thursday a.m.
3rd. Thursday of the Month
Thursday a.m.
3rd. Thursday of the Month
Cryptic Crosswords
Thursday a.m.
4th.Thursday of the Month
Thursday a.m.
4th.Thursday of the Month
Current Affairs
Wednesday a.m.
2nd.Wednesday of the month
Wednesday a.m.
2nd.Wednesday of the month
Dining Out
Thursday p.m.
4th.Thursday of the Month.
Thursday p.m.
4th.Thursday of the Month.
Gardening
Tuesday a.m.
2nd. Tuesday of the Month
Tuesday a.m.
2nd. Tuesday of the Month
German
Tuesday p.m.
3rd.Tuesday of the Month
Tuesday p.m.
3rd.Tuesday of the Month
Lunch Club
Thursday a.m.
The day could vary
Thursday a.m.
The day could vary
Music Appreciation Group
Friday p.m.
2nd.Friday of the month-
Friday p.m.
2nd.Friday of the month-
National Trust Visits
 Various dates
 Various dates
Painting & Drawing
Thursday p.m.
Fourth Thursday in the month
Thursday p.m.
Fourth Thursday in the month
Photo Group - Snap & Chat
Tuesday p.m.
2nd. Tuesday of the month
Tuesday p.m.
2nd. Tuesday of the month
Rambling
Wednesday a.m.
1st.and 3rd Wednesday in month
Wednesday a.m.
1st.and 3rd Wednesday in month
Strollers
Friday a.m.
3rd Friday 10.30 am.
Friday a.m.
3rd Friday 10.30 am.
Table Tennis
Tuesday a.m.
1st. & 3rd.Tuesdays of Month
Tuesday a.m.
1st. & 3rd.Tuesdays of Month
Table top games
Monday p.m.
4th.Monday of the month
Monday p.m.
4th.Monday of the month
Trace Your Family History
Tuesday p.m.
3rd.Tuesday of the Month
Tuesday p.m.
3rd.Tuesday of the Month
Young lads' breakfast club
Tuesday a.m.
Last Tuesday of the month
Tuesday a.m.
Last Tuesday of the month
Timetable Summary
Day MorningAfternoon
MondayBook Club   Card crafts   Table top games  
TuesdayGardening   Table Tennis   Young lads' breakfast club   Country Dancing   German   Photo Group - Snap & Chat   Trace Your Family History  
WednesdayCurrent Affairs   Rambling    
ThursdayCrochet & Knitting   Cryptic Crosswords   Lunch Club   Dining Out   Painting & Drawing  
FridayStrollers   Book Exchange   Music Appreciation Group