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NEXT VISIT

LONGSHAW AREA

Our next visit is to the Longshaw area in search of Ring Ouzels and Flycatchers plus the flowers found in the acidic uplands as well as grassland species.

Third Age Trust AGM

The AGM of the Third Age Trust will take place on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 11am at Sketchley Grange Hotel, Hinckley, Leicestershire and online.

Read the notification.

BIRDS
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BOTANY

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We had a good day at RSPB Coombes Valley. Lots of birds singing but proving difficult to see though we did manage a pied flycatcher and a garden warbler. Lots of wildflowers though to compensate.

COUNTRY

DANCING

English and International folk dancing



LEADERS: Sally Auld and Ruth Gay

Come and join us for gentle afternoon dancing

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OUTINGS

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Wednesday 10 December 2025
Christmas Lunch in Rochdale

Sorry to talk about Christmas so early but places are going fast, we need to check if we have enough interest to book a place. 

Monday 9 June 2025
Bridgemere Garden Centre and Show Gardens

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Pétanque

The group recently played their first competition match at the inauguration of Buxton's new Pétanque court. See the group page for photos.

Marple Bridge and Mellor u3a Gardening Group
2025 Programme

New Mills and District u3a members are welcom to attend. Read the programme.

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We are starting working on a new t'ai chi form. This would be the ideal time for absolute beginners or for those wishing to go right back to basics to join the group. 

If you are interested and would like any further information please email Jo.    ( jo.royle@gmail.com)

Winter Newsletter
20th Anniversary Special

Click here to read the January 2025 Newsletter.

20 Anniversary tree

Planting the tree
(photo by Roger May. Click on image to enlarge.)

20th Anniversary Tree

We have donated a Victoria Plum tree to New Mills Community Orchard to commemerate the 20th Anniversary of New Mills and District u3a. The tree was planted by members of the Orchard committee, assisted by members of the u3a committee and the Gardening Group.


May 2025