Committee
2023/24
The Mansfield u3a Committee below was elected at the AGM on Tuesday 19 September 2023 to serve members until September 2024.
All committee members will do their best to help you take a full part in our activities and to guide you whenever you ask for assistance.
They will also welcome any suggestions or comments about Mansfield and District u3a before each monthly meeting and during the interval as one of our strengths is our dynamic membership.
You can contact them by phone using the numbers in your membership card or by using the contact buttons on the Contact page.
Elaine Huckerby Chair
I became a u3a member in 2021 and love the opportunities it has opened up for me. I am learning calligraphy, enjoy a regular debate with the Current Affairs Group, eat out with the Solo Dining members and enjoy chatting whilst walking with one of the walking groups.
Before retirement, I spent 36 years as a teacher, and can’t quite let go as I’m still involved with assessment in education.
Irena Dubowski Vice Chair 
In 2020 I retired from teaching English, drama and performing arts for 40 years; I loved being creative and working with youngsters. My husband Ted and I decided to join U3A in 2021. It was an excellent move as we’ve made so many new friends and attended so many excellent events. I’ve loved my role as Chair of the Social committee as the seven other members are very supportive and hard-working.
Gill Mallinder Treasurer
I joined u3a in 2017 after many years working locally as a Dental Practice Manager in the NHS. I love going to the Garden and History groups and am also a member of the Social Committee. The u3a is a great forum for making new friends.
Katheryn Henshaw Business / Minutes Secretary
I joined the u3a in 2019 following retirement from my work managing social housing throughout the East Midlands area including my hometown of Mansfield. I enjoy membership in a number of groups and am passionate about promoting the benefits of u3a membership to all. I enjoy the friendships and variety of activities in the u3a and also make time for friends and family, traveling and music and remain an active volunteer delivering the covid vaccine in sites at Mansfield and Nottingham.
Philip Tucker Speaker Finder 
After many years working in trade union relations and the resolution of disputes, I trained as a teacher of the Alexander Technique which I practised for 12 years before retiring. I am currently leader of the History group and am a member of a number of other groups including Classical Music, Reading Book Club, and Writing for Pleasure.
Sheila Pegg Groups Treasurer 
I joined the u3a in 2014 and have enjoyed making new friends in the various groups. I run the Bridge Group, the Solo Dining Group and the recently formed Board Games/Card Games Group. I also attend groups of other u3as as an Associated and Affiliated member and have enjoyed many social evenings, day trips and holiday breaks with them
Jean Hatton Membership Secretary / Helping Hand
I am a retired Local Government Officer and have lived in the Mansfield area all my life. I joined the u3a in November 2015 and became Membership Secretary in September 2020. I am a member of solo dining, theatre, and soft tennis/curling groups and have enjoyed the day trips and outings and events organised by other groups.
Stella Hall Groups Co-ordinator 
I have lived and worked in Mansfield all my life and since ‘retiring’ I have been an involved resident for a local Housing Association.
When my husband Steve retired last year, we joined the U3a to get us out into the community and to have some ‘our’ time running and enjoying various groups.
Susan Ford Committee Member
I joined U3A when I retired from work on the recommendation of friends who were members. Over time I have enjoyed taking part in the activities of many groups and with Hilary Miller started Writing for Pleasure and feel being a member of the Committee to be a natural progression.
Carole Harrison Committee Member
I joined Mansfield & District u3a in November 2016 following retirement from various admin posts in the NHS. I enjoy being a member of the Committee, taking part in Groups, Quizzes and Members Meetings. Other interests include spending time with family, theatre trips and listening to music.
John Lawes Committee Member
Born Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia; emigrated to the UK in 1988. Lived in Hampshire for 29 years, then moved to Mansfield in 2019.
Spent 27 years as a community pharmacist, then changed career and became a gardener. Retired in 2017.
I joined u3a to meet people and make friends in my new home town. I enjoy walking with the Pathfinders, Solo Dining and Current Affairs. Members may recognize me from the Social Committee.
Hilary Miller Committee Member 
After recommendations from friends, I decided to join the U3A . I enjoyed Strollers, Singing for Fun and the Luncheon Club to name a few, and have met many lovely people.
In 2012 I became joint group leader of Writing For Pleasure with my good friend Sue Ford. The group has been running for over 11 years.
This year I thought it a good idea to become a member of the Committee.
MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL EXPERTISE
Bob Longden: Web Administrator
Mike Allen: Web Editor
Yvonne Kennison Newsletter Editor
Sarah Spurry: Facebook Editor