It is usual for Lunch and Lecture (LL) to take place twice a year: once in May and again in October/November. Talks are varied, usually very entertaining. It is an open group: open to any u3a Sheffield member.
Full information and booking forms for each forthcoming event will be available in the monthly E Newsletters for a few months before the event and in the hardcopy of Links prior to the event. When possible, there will be links on this ‘page’ to take you to the booking form and information.
Next Meeting – 24 October 2025
We have a new venue commencing with our next meeting Do you recognise it?
Yes, it’s the Kenwood Hall (a Mercure hotel in Kenwood Road, SHEFFIELD. S7 1NQ)
We understand that the Doubletree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel at Norton is closing down; the Kenwood is an admirable replacement for us.
On viewing the Kenwood we were thrilled to find that the Lakeview Room is available to us. Not only has this room a fantastic view over the grounds and lake, offering plenty of natural light but it is ideally situated on the ground floor of the main building close to the reception and lounge bar, offering easy access via a couple of steps or a ramp with a hardly noticeable upward slope.
There is free parking in two areas to the left of the reception. (Once inside the reception area, there are two facilities for you to record your registration number). Parking is also available on the road by the gate.
The area is well served by public transport: you can take the bus, number 218, from Furnival Gate/Moorhead MH3 in the city centre which will take you to Psalter Lane/Southcroft, which is a short walk from Kenwood Hall. The 218
runs every 30 minutes and is approximately a 15 minute journey. We understand that buses 56, 83 and 86 are also convenient bus lines which we will check out and report on.
Please reserve Friday, 24 October 2025, for our next Lunch and Lecture at The Mercure Sheffield, Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa, Kenwood Road,
SHEFFIELD S7 1NQ. As usual, we advise arrival at 12 noon for a 1230 start.
Our speaker for October is Peter Machan whose topic will be ‘The Last of the Little Mesters?’. Peter is a well-known speaker and author on topics of Sheffield’s local history, having a Masters Degree in the subject. Peter has been fascinated by the surviving heritage of the Sheffield cutlery industry and has charted and researched the traditional craftspeople and their premises over the last 40 or so years.
This talk is based on his recent book and follows the rise, decline and survival of the Sheffield metal trades. In particular it illustrates the state of the traditional cutlery an silverware trade in the city today. Booking Form.
Menu choices:
A Chicken, tarragon & wild mushroom casserole
B Grilled Hollandaise Salmon
C Seasonal Risotto (VE)
Served with Seasonal Vegetable and Potatoes
D Baked Vanilla Cheesecake, Berry Compote and Chantilly Cream
E Sticky Yorkshire Parkin with custard
Tea & Coffee with Mints
Photographs relating to the Little Mesters talk are owned and were supplied by Peter Machan with permission given by him for use in the LL publicity information.If you would like more information or you know of any possible speakers please contact one of the Lunch and Lecture Team:
Barbara Hutton (Co-ordinator) barbara_hutton@hotmail.com
Sue Connelly ksueuconnelly@hotmail.com
Martin Harvey harveymk@yahoo.co.uk