Welcome to the Matlock Area U3A
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The Matlock Mole
Uncovering group activities
Keeping in touch with our groups.
See what the Art Appreciation 1 group have been able to do with Zoom
Local History have been investigating All Saints Church
As restrictions are tentatively easing some of our outdoor activity groups are emerging from hibernation and resuming their activities
Ready to go walking!
Whether is it with the Short Walks group or the Walking group, pull on your boots and enjoy the countryside and a natter with friends!
Bowls rolling again!
With no crown green bowling played at all last year, the bowls groups really are dusting down their bowls in anticipation of competing this year. Why not join them?
Spotlight.
Highlighting interesting features
Happy Snapper – Why not try our “Six of a Sort” photo challenge? Just send us six pictures on any theme of your choice. Follow the link to find out how you can join in. Or try Liz’s “Source these Stones” photo quiz.
See what Hall Leys Park was like in April 2020.
Many people enjoyed the contribution “Looking Forward to Spring” at the March Virtual Coffee Morning by the Wildflower Group, presented by Judith Holt. We thought we should make it available to everyone.
See who has visited Ralph’s garden
The Historical Victorian Heritage of Matlock is recorded by a series of Blue Plaques, but do you know where they are?
Looking for a new interest?
The Language Studies group is newly formed and discuss the fascinating use of language. Future themes considered are ‘English dialects’ and ‘Children’s acquisition of language’.
Coming soon! Vote for your Wimbledon pin-up!
Noticeboard
The next Coffee Morning will be on Monday 10th May from 10.30am via Zoom. We will be looking forward to local Theatre productions during the summer and discussing “What’s next for Matlock Area u3a” in the chat rooms.
Zooming in details will be sent closer to the date and we hope you will be able to join in.
We look forward to welcoming all members to this event.
New National Coronavirus Restrictions
Coronavirus restrictions remain in place across the country.
More lockdown ideas from U3As across the country (View the video)
Keeping in touch
- WhatsApp calls and Zoom Video Conferencing are enabling some groups to have short online meetings without face-to-face. Notes on Use of Zoom for Personal and MAU3A Communication (01/05/20). How to Share Screen in Zoom (09/02/21)
- Tools for Keeping in Touch (7/04/2020) (Discussion Forums, WhatsApp, Zoom, etc.)
- Access to Books, Film, TV, etc. in Lockdown
Looking for a new activity or something to keep you occupied during lockdown then check out the National U3A On line Events