Diary of Meetings Trips and other Events
Please scroll down the page to see a list of forthcoming monthly meetings. Details of trips and other events which are organised for all members of Ravenshead u3a to attend. These are also detailed in the monthly newsletter on the news page:
NEWS |
Interest Group meeting dates are listed here via the link to the Beacon Calendar. Group Leaders should ensure that this is kept up to date.
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Calendar |
FOR ALL TRIPS CONTACT Halinka Rajchel using this link.
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March 2024 | ||
Thu Mar 28th | Outing | The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry 1st Trip - Thursday 28th March 2024 2nd Trip - Monday 17th June 2024 The RCT mini-coach will drop us off for a tour of the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum which is adjacent to both the ruins of the bombed out old Cathedral and the current Coventry Cathedral that was built next to it to a design by Sir Basil Spence. Cost : £15 (RCT Mini Coach Travel - Museum Free) Trip leaves the Sherwood Ranger at 9am |
April 2024 | ||
Tue Apr 9th | Meeting | Monthly Meeting. Speaker: Phil Cooper, Title: "The Birds and Beasts of Costa Rica and Rainforests of the Austrians" A talk about a trip to Costa Rica featuring exotic wildlife and the conservation project ‘The Rainforest of the Austrians’. St. Peters Church, Ravenshead 10.00am |
Thu Apr 18th | Outing | Kedleston Hall - National Trust - Quarndon 1st Trip - Thursday 18th April 2024 2nd Trip - Friday 5th July 2024 Kedleston Hall is an 18th century mansion with Adam interiors surrounded by vast parkland Cost : £8 (RCT Mini Coach Travel only) NT Members Free – Non Members £18 Entry Trip leaves the Sherwood Ranger at 9.30am |
Mon Apr 22nd | Outing | Flag Fen Bronze Age Settlement & Peterborough City Centre 1st Trip - Monday 22nd April 2024 2nd Trip – Thursday 23rd May 2024 The RCT mini-coach will drop us off for a guided tour of the ancient Flag Fen Settlement site and then take us into Peterborough City Centre. There will be time to have lunch and also visit the Peterborough Cathedral (free entry) Cost : £21 (RCT Mini Coach Travel + Flag Fen Fee) Trip leaves the Sherwood Ranger at 9am |
Sat Apr 27th | Meeting | Join us for a cozy coffee morning at Ravenshead u3a! We’re hosting a free coffee morning at ‘The Centre’ St. Peter’s Church Hall from 10.30 am to 12.30 am. Whether you’re a member, a friend, or a curious newcomer, you’re more than welcome to join us for some delicious coffee, biscuits, and friendly conversation. This is a great chance to get to know more about Ravenshead u3a, a vibrant community of people who share their interests and passions through various activities and groups. You can learn about our upcoming events, join our existing groups, or even start your own. Our members are always happy to chat and share their experiences with you. Or you can just relax and enjoy the company of like-minded people. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Ravenshead u3a and discover the benefits of lifelong learning and socializing. We look forward to seeing you there! |
May 2024 | ||
Tue May 14th | Meeting | Monthly Meeting : AGM Further details to follow. |
Fri May 17th | Outing | Leicester Cathedral & Richard III Centre Friday 17th May 2024 – Places Available Richard III’s bones were interred in the Cathedral in 2015, and the Cathedral was re-opened in 2024 after a 2 year redevelopment. The Richard III Visitor Centre is a separate building nearby and entrance is free Cost : £10 (RCT Mini Coach Travel only) Trip leaves the Sherwood Ranger at 9.30am |
June 2024 | ||
Sat Jun 1st | Salsa | SALSA WORKSHOP 1.30 to 3.30 pm Ravenshead Village Hall This two hour workshop is open to all members of our salsa group no matter what level you are and the aim is to have fun and to come up with a lively choreography based on moves you have learned plus a little bit more! |
Tue Jun 11th | Meeting | Monthly Meeting Speaker: David Skillen: Title : The Gretna Girls and the Devil’s Porridge Everyone has heard of Gretna Green, yet few people have heard of HM Factory, Gretna. In 1915. A huge and top secret factory was constructed to provide ammunition for the war effort. It was designed and built in a matter of months and staffed by women and girls from all over the UK and beyond. Two new towns, Gretna and Eastriggs, were built to accommodate the workers. The amazing achievement was vital in helping the British Army to final victory in World War One. In this fully illustrated talk we will look closely at the fascinating story of the people who lived and worked at Gretna making the very dangerous 'Devils Porridge'. St. Peters Church, Ravenshead 10.00am |
Wed Jun 12th | Outing | Calke Abbey- National Trust - Ticknall 1st Trip - Wednesday 12th June 2024 2nd Trip - Wednesday 8th May An un-stately home & country estate with peeling paintwork & overgrown courtyards that tells the dramatic decline of a country house estate Cost : £8 (RCT Mini Coach Travel only) NT Members Free – Non Members £12.50 Entry Fee Trip leaves the Sherwood Ranger at 9.30am |
Sat Jun 29th | Outing | Bakewell International Dance Festival Saturday 29th June 2024 (two buses going!) There are numerous dance shows starting at 11am in various outside venues in the town all within two minutes walking distance from each other. The dance shows finish at approx. 4pm. If we have rain, the dances will be held in the Town Hall. Cost : £7 (RCT Mini Coach Travel only) Trip leaves the Sherwood Ranger at 9am |
July 2024 | ||
Mon Jul 1st | Outing | Mablethorpe ‘Fun Day Out’ Monday 1st July 2024 The mini-coach will take us to this popular seaside resort to allow members to experience local attractions such as the huge sandy beach, the famous Sand Train, the Fun Fair and Arcades, the Seal Sanctuary & Wildlife Centre, and Queens Park with its Miniature Railway & Boating Lake with boats to hire. Cost : £16 (RCT Mini Coach Travel only) Trip leaves the Sherwood Ranger at 9am |
Fri Jul 5th | Outing | Kedleston Hall - National Trust - Quarndon 1st Trip - Thursday 18th April 2024 2nd Trip - Friday 5th July 2024 Kedleston Hall is an 18th century mansion with Adam interiors surrounded by vast parkland Cost : £8 (RCT Mini Coach Travel only) NT Members Free – Non Members £18 Entry Trip leaves the Sherwood Ranger at 9.30am |
Tue Jul 16th | Outing | TATTERSHALL CASTLE, LINCOLNSHIRE FREE TO NT members Built by Lord Ralph Cromwell, Treasurer of England, with its huge Gothic fireplaces & church-like windows the castle was designed to impress. There’s an optional 1.2km optional walk and an onsite café/shop (Transport only £11. RCT Mini Coach Travel only) NT Members Free – Non Members £12.50 Entry Fee Trip leaves the Sherwood Ranger at 9am |
September 2024 | ||
Sat Sep 28th →Wed Oct 2nd | Holiday | Alfa Travel Coach Holiday to Torquay 5 days/4 nights at the Metropole Hotel 2 full-day excursions to Plymouth & Teignmouth Leaves 28th September £355 per person £50pp deposit payable now Contact Halinka Rajchel to Book |