West Bridgford u3a

06/10/2026

60s Group
Where did you stand on 60s fashion and music? The next 60s group meeting is at 2pm on November 9th in the Baptist Church. The focus will be on MODS AND ROCKERS with clothing, hair styles and music to suit. Everyone is welcome.

27/09/2026

Visit to Theatre Royal...

On our Theatre Royal’s 161st birthday our wonderful volunteers led a backstage tour for members of West Bridgford U3A. Thank you to all involved for sharing our fascinating heritage and visiting our venue on this special day!

📸 Ian Webster

17/09/2026

The Best of Hans Zimmer and Film Favourites - Nottingham Albert Hall 10 October.
Featuring 80+ live musicians and singers, this event will showcase iconic music from Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Lion King, Interstellar, James Bond and more, all performed by candlelight with a breathtaking light show.
PeterboroughSings/The Candlelight Orchestra are extending an invitation to local u3a groups. Tickets are available via the link below. A 10% discount is available by subscribing and group rates are available for parties of 10 or more.

Experience cinematic magic with The Candlelight Orchestra in Nottingham, featuring iconic film scores and stunning light displays. Book your tickets today!

11/09/2026

U3A week is coming shortly.
This year’s theme is ‘expanding horizons’. Three online events are being held and these are open to members and their friends. The schedule of these events is as follows:

• Monday 21 September - Secrets of the human brain: Sleep and dreams
• Tuesday 22 September - The Enchanted Archipelago - a journey through the Galapagos with HX
• Thursday 24 September - Promoting brain health: from evidence to action

All of these events are bookable on the U3A Week page (link below) for anybody interested.

u3a is a UK-wide movement of locally-run groups providing a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn for fun exploring new ideas skills & interests

15/08/2026

The Singing for Fun session on 14 Aug was cancelled due to the extreme heat, but another session has been arranged for 21 August. at 10:15. Everyone welcome.

29/07/2026

Reminder: The 60s Group is holding a meeting on August 10th at 2PM in the Baptist Church. Do you remember The Great Train Robbery? It is the focus of this session and will include a showing of the film Buster, which tells the story of Buster Edwards before, during and after the robbery. Do come along if you’re free.

Singing for Fun also continues to meet in August with sessions at 10:15 in the Baptist Church on 14th and 28th.

01/06/2026

The Anglo Indian Heritage History Group meets 8-weekly at the University of Nottingham and welcomes members from U3A groups across Nottingham, (associate membership for £8 per year). Discussions focus on history from personal perspectives, with the aim of collecting and preserving shared stories. Topics explored so far include the Indian contribution to the World Wars, family histories such as Indian Army service and missionary work, the role of South Asian doctors in the NHS, and indentured labour in Mauritius. In June, some participants will visit the Kensington Palace exhibition on Princess Sophia and the Jaipur Literature Festival at the British Library. Upcoming meetings:
04/07/2026 - Colonial influence on India legal system
12/09/2026 - Textile trade, fashion influence, Indo-Anglo influences and partnership working .
14/11/2026 - History of Ayurveda medicine
Come along and give us a try.
If you’re interested, contact Surrinder Kaur - [email protected] , mobile 07855322020, for further information.

29/05/2026

Nineteen members of West Bridgford u3a had a guided tour of the Masonic Hall on Goldsmith Street in Nottingham on May 12 2026.

The building was opened in July 1881, built in the Queen Anne architectural style. The premises were expanded and rebuilt in the 1920s, but heavily damaged in the 1941 blitz. The interior of the main hall received a direct hit and an air raid, but the classic façade was survived, although it had to be propped up for some time before it could be fully restored.

The building has two ornate Temples, used in Masonic meetings. These contain a lot of symbolism, including chequered floors and beautiful carpets. It also has a banqueting suite, and a restaurant that is open to the public.

As well as being told about the history of the Masons in Nottinghamshire, the guide explained some of the charity work carried out by the Masons. This includes providing teddy bears for those who have suffered trauma, through accidents or fires in their homes. Every ambulance in Nottingham carries these teddy bears to give out to those in need.

Another project the Lodge has is to provide ‘stab kits’ to be placed in every Defibrillator box in the city. This allows stab victims to be given immediate, and often life-saving, treatment at the scene. The Lodge has also provided free training for emergency service staff, showing them how to use the kits to give stab victims a better chance of surviving.

28/05/2026

This week, a group went to see Barnum. Fourteen members enjoyed an afternoon at Nottingham Playhouse, seeing Lee Mead as ‘the greatest showman’. It was a fantastic show with great songs, acrobatics and even an elephant!

09/05/2026

60s Group – The decade, not an age-qualification!

What a difference a new idea makes to our everyday life. No, not AI, but the new West Bridgford U3A 60s group has provided an opportunity to glean all sorts of unlikely bits of 'news'.

For example, have you ever heard of the FISHPOOL HOARD? No, well neither had I, but it is the name for the largest hoard of medieval gold coins ever found in Britain!
Where? Ravenshead, Notts
When? 1966
Worth? Well at the time of discovery the face value was about £400. Today’s equivalent – what do you think?

Do join me to find out more about this fascinating era. Were you there?

For u3a members - contact Sue Bailey at [email protected]
Starting 11th May at 2pm, then monthly.

If you’re not already a u3a member, please go to our website to join!