Welcome to the Matlock Area U3A
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The Matlock Mole
Uncovering group activities
Keeping in touch with our groups.
Explore the rich and diverse archaeological sites and landscapes in the Matlock area with the newly formed Archaeology Group
Can you manipulate or move all your tiles to win at Rummikub?
Join Mel at the Ostello Lounge, Matlock on alternate Thursday afternoons or contact her by email for more information
New Group French Conversation
The aim is to provide an opportunity to practice spoken French. We meet on Tuesday afternoons on the LAST Tuesday in the month. Time: 1:30-3:00pm in the library at St Elphin’s. Please contact Candy or Maddie if interested at email
Mah-jong
Not as difficult as may at first think
Tests your brain and sometimes your patience! To find out more select here
New members welcome.
The Creative Writing group is about to be re-launched. Maybe under a
different name of “Writing for Enjoyment”,
Are you interested in writing? if so please check out their new page for more information and details on how to contact the co-ordinator
Spotlight.
Highlighting interesting features.
Walks & Talks events.
Derbyshire u3a Network Walk & Talk events continue in September in Wirksworth and Matlock Bath
Details are in the September issue of the Matlock Area u3a Newsletter
You can follow many other u3a stories on the Network facebook page: u3a Derbyshire Network | Facebook
Now the Happy Snapper has departed for the hills and valleys of North Wales, we wish her all the best – and send her a big thank you!
Claim your FREE! bright and breezy Hi-viz jacket!
Available for any groups of outdoor activities, to keep you visible and safe.
One colour only and in sizes M, L, & XL
Please contact Liz Walker (Chair) or Hilary Essen (Groups Liaison Officer) to request this item.
Matlock Area u3a ‘Boundary Walk’
It’s confirmed! Following the result of your vote the ‘official’ title will be:
Matlock Area u3a Boundary Walk
Noticeboard
Next Coffee Morning:
Monday 6th November 2023
10.30am onwards
Matlock Town Football Club Lounge Bar, Causeway Lane, Matlock
Speaker John Brown a local author about life as a local policeman and the contrast with setting up an Ethiopian police force.
Hopefully the Mahjong group will also be giving a demonstration.
New and existing members always welcome- please come along if you’d like to find out more about us!
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.)
Looking for a new activity or something to keep you occupied during lockdown then check out the National U3A On line Events.
Latest news from the East Midlands Regional Trustee John Lewis