Ashfield U3A

23/06/2026

Tuesday, 16th June saw a group of 42 Ashfield u3a members visit Nunnington Hall, a historic manor in North Yorkshire, with 13th century roots linked to a dissolved nunnery mentioned in the
Domesday Book of 1086. From 1839 to the 1920s it was owned by the by Rutson family, renovated by Margaret Rutson and Colonel Fife, upon Margaret's death in 1952 it was bequeathed to NT.
Inside the house there is the Carlisle Collection of miniature rooms.The gardens are a peaceful, organic, and richly diverse space blending historic design, seasonal planting and wildlife friendly features along the River Rye (or so I’ve read, we actually ran out of time to visit).
Our thanks go to Trish for another wonderful NT visit.
Pam

A mother and daughter group enjoy the gardens.

23/06/2026

It's hot out there, but why not come along to the u3a meeting at the Ashwood Centre on Thursday this week to see what we get up to. There's no pressure to join, just see if you like us or if there are activities you would enjoy. Tea, coffee and biscuits and a book stall at the break with a speaker afterwards. This month's speaker, John Whitfield will tell us about the outrageous Mitford Family one of whom became Duchess of Devonshire, living at Chatsworth House.
Doors open at 9.30am this Thursday 25th June at the Ashwood Centre on Portland Street.

27/05/2026

What are you doing on Thursday? At a loose end? Feeling lonely? Are you in the third age of your life?
Why not come along to the Ashwood Centre on Thursday 28th May and join Ashfield u3a for their monthly meeting. You will be made very welcome to see how you like us with no commitment to join. There will be books for sale plus coffee/tea at the break, before the speaker who's talk this month is entitled "From Bluebells to Bluetits". Doors open at 9.30am.

23/05/2026

Ashfield u3a has a number of walking groups, ranging from short distance Strollers via 6 milers to longer 8 or 9 miles.
The last 6 milers had good weather for their walk:

The weather forecast was for rain all day. 'We'll be fine' decided Hugh and he was right. Twelve 6 milers set off from Strelley Hall to walk towards Cossall and then the side of the Nottingham Canal where we saw ducklings and a baby moorhen. The walk back to Strelley was gradually uphill and we were all pleased of the coffee at the Mulberry Cafe at the end of the walk. Another lovely day out.

22/05/2026

Why not come along to the Festival in Sherwood Forest and enjoy a day out in beautiful surroundings having fun.

19/04/2026

Find out more about our activities. Are you retired, semi retired, work part-time or just have time on your hands, need a new hobby or are lonely why not come to see what we do. The link to our latest newsletter is attached. We meet next Thursday 23rd April at the Ashwood Centre on Portland Street. Doors open at 9.30am.

15/04/2026