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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History Group visit to Catton Hall
On 29th October 2025, the History Group visited Catton Hall, home of the Neilson family. Twenty-four members of the Soar valley u3a were warmly welcomed by Katie Neilson who lead us to the Dining Room where tea, coffee, sumptuous homemade scones and cookies were laid out for us. While we indulged in these delights Katie…
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Fraud Awareness Talk
Scams are so commonplace now we all have to be vigilant. At our September general meeting Becky Spillane, Leicestershire police’s Fraud Vulnerability Officer, gave us a comprehensive guide to common schemes currently operating and how to deal to them. Many are random in their approach, others are targeted. Just signing up for a Co-op card…
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Walking 2 - Circular walk from Quorn
On 24 October 2025, Walking Group 2 had a lovely sunny morning walk which was just over 5 miles and not too muddy after all the rain. We started in Quorn, crossing Tom Longs water meadow on the way to Woodthorpe. We followed paths along fields, crossing the A6006 and A6 to continue to the…
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Chuffers - Visit to Nottingham Heritage Railway Centre
On 8 October 2025, the Soar Valley Chuffers visited the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre at Ruddington, followed by an enjoyable lunch in their cafe.
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Birdwatching 2 - Visit to Nottingham University Park - 1st August 2025
Birdwatching 2 had an interesting visit to Nottingham University Park on 1st August. Lots of birds and their young plus a very friendly squirrel. Many thanks to Jane for organising this trip.