A note about joining a new group
A reminder to all members when attending a group for the first time it is essential that you contact the Group Leader beforehand. From a health and safety perspective, it is not permitted to just turn up unannounced.
A message from Iain Cassidy at National u3a
Dear u3a Member, We are excited to announce our involvement in a news-style programme Redefining Later Living produced by ITN Business. Growing older is a privilege – and it can be a time of freedom, adventure and reinvention. Redefining Later Living features organisations at the forefront of the sector, sharing case studies and contributions from industry thought … Read more
November Get Together
There was a relaxed and convivial atmosphere at November’s Get Together. Eight Group Coordinators were there ready to talk about their groups and it was lovely to see so many of our members chatting with each other whilst enjoying refreshments. Really good to meet so many new members at the Welcome Table, find out about … Read more
Creative Harborough Busking Initiative
CREATIVE HARBOROUGH LAUNCHES PUBLIC SPACE IN MARKETHARBOROUGH FOR LOCAL ARTISTS TO PERFORM Creative Harborough, the town’s philanthropic network of arts and cultural organisations and businesses, has worked with Harborough District Council and Market Harborough and The Bowdens Charity to facilitate a busking initiative that aims to make it easier for local artists, and young performers … Read more
In case you missed it….
November speaker report. Allow me to introduce you to Roxanne and Pliskinella. Those of you present at the talk will know that Roxanne was the lady who gave a super talk about her experiences belly dancing, with a snake and also fire eating.Unfortunately, Pliskinella could not be with us but we learned plenty about her … Read more
In case you missed it …
Bobbie Darbyshire, our speaker for October, entertained us with her talk “A beginning, a muddle & an end: where do novelists get their ideas from?” There was a goodly crowd, considering the poor weather. Bobbie illustrated her points with quotes from a wide range of authors: Robert Harris, Ian Rankin, Ann Patchett, Barbara Kingsolver, Hilary … Read more