News and views from Soar Valley u3a: reports of Group activities, thoughts on how we can benefit our members, useful information, and more ...
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Walking into Happiness
Walking brings clear physical benefits. Regular walks help improve heart health, strengthen muscles and joints, support balance and mobility, and can reduce the risk of conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. For retired people especially, walking is an excellent low-impact activity that can easily be adapted to different fitness levels. Even a short
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Has the shine worn off your parents’ retirement?
Retirement is often pictured as a well-earned reward—time to relax, pursue personal interests, and enjoy a slower pace of life. Yet for some people, once the initial excitement settles, the absence of routine and structure can lead to an unexpected sense of boredom. If you’ve observed that your parents seem less engaged since leaving work,
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Spring Into Wellbeing: Croquet, Bowls and Friendship at Soar Valley u3a
As the days begin to lengthen and the chill of winter gradually softens, the arrival of spring brings with it a renewed sense of possibility. Across the UK, gardens begin to stir back into life, birdsong becomes a little louder each morning, and people are naturally drawn outdoors once again. This seasonal shift offers more
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Visit to Newark Air Museum
March 5th was a lovely day for a joint visit by the Engineering & Innovation and Science & Technology groups to Newark Air Museum. Thanks to David for organising the visit.
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Engineering & Innovation visit to Vision Express
Excellent Engineering & Innovation group visit to the Vision Express facility in Nottingham. We learnt that they make 65,000 pairs of spectacles a week. The parent, Essilor Luxotica, also owns other brands including Vision Express and Boots Opticians, as well as many smaller firms. They also own several of the frames brands including RayBan and