The "Newsbites" magazine, published by the Nottinghamshire Network of u3as, is a bimonthly newsletter designed to keep members informed and engaged. It features updates, stories, and contributions from various u3as in the network, celebrating milestones, sharing experiences, and providing useful resources. It serves as a platform for collaboration and communication among the u3a community.
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Newsbites April 2026
Nottinghamshire u3as are buzzing this spring, with fresh volunteering ideas, lively events and plenty of reasons to get involved.
Chair John Butler spotlights new flexible roles that make it easier than ever to lend a hand, while June brings two standout dates: Interest Groups Matter 2 on 1 June and the u3a Festival in Sherwood Forest on 17 June — a free day packed with music, walks and good company.
With local u3as sharing trips, talks and celebrations across the county, now’s the perfect moment to join in, share your stories and help shape the next edition of Newsbites.
Newsbites February 2026
From festive celebrations and packed social events to digital‑skills workshops, wine tastings, pantomimes, rambles, history talks and record‑breaking group attendance — this issue is full of the creativity and community spirit that make our Nottinghamshire u3as shine.
Discover how members across the county have been learning, laughing and living: • Christmas parties, concerts and charity fundraising • New workshops, thriving interest groups and standout outings • Local history, science socials, fashion explorations and more • Updates from the Network, website developments and East Midlands elections
It’s a vibrant snapshot of everything happening across our u3as — dive in and be inspired.
2025
Newsbites December 2025
Festive milestones and fresh opportunities in December’s Newsbites! Meet our new Chair, John Butler, and see his BBC Scam Safe Week interview. Celebrate anniversaries at Arnold, Bingham, Forest Town and Mapperley u3as, and discover Southwell’s 900th member milestone. From pickleball to pétanque, air raid shelters to Citizen AID workshops — this issue is packed with inspiration and community spirit. Don’t miss details of the East Midlands u3a event in March 2026!
Newsbites October 2025
Autumn arrives with a busy line-up across Nottinghamshire: vintage bus and steam-train nostalgia in Hucknall, a carnival-energy steelband in Worksop, engaging talks from Nottingham Playhouse costume designers, and community Open Days and group showcases that welcomed new members. Read on for upbeat event round-ups, group successes, and ideas to inspire your next u3a activity.
Newsbites August 2025
Don’t miss the August 2025 issue of Newsbites, where Chair Chris Niven bids a heartfelt farewell and reflects on two years of thriving Network activity, while inside you’ll find pickleball fever and teacup flower demos in the Dukeries, Retford u3a’s 15th-anniversary swing-band and Pimms celebration, the debut of Short Lawn Bowls in Arnold, plus details of upcoming coach holidays to Tenby, Cromer and Stamford—and tips for getting your own stories into Newsbites. Read the full issue now!
Newsbites Extra June 2025
Relive the energy of our 23 June Interest Group Workshop, where 63 members from across Nottinghamshire u3as shared tips on group coordination and dived into science & technology, music and walking breakout sessions. Download the PDF for highlights, key takeaways and photos that capture this inspiring day.
June 2025
Dive into our June Newsbites PDF to catch up on all that’s happening across the Network: from our Interest Groups Matter workshop on 23 June and the July meeting on copyright, to the launch of our new Notts Network website. You’ll also find stories from Worksop & District’s pétanque day, Cotgrave’s Bath and Bristol getaway, Hucknall’s VE Day celebration, Newark’s beer tasting, Mansfield’s survey and craft projects, plus club highlights from Eastwood, Ravenshead, Sherwood, Forest Town, Wollaton, Stapleford, Dukeries and more. Click to explore photos, event details and Newsbites submission guidelines!
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