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. The venue for recent years has been at The Double Tree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel, Chesterfield Road South, SHEFFIELD S8 8BW as we have found this to have good access, good car parking and several bus stops close by.
Next Meeting
1 November 2024 – Mike Newbold
Booking Form – will be available soon
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.
The Lunch and Lecture (LL) Team trust that you have all had a good start to 2024 and that you haven’t been adversely affected by the recent storms and cold weather. As we are noticing the slightly longer hours of daylight we are sure that it gives a positive boost to our wellbeing.
Please note that our next Lunch and Lecture will be on Friday, 1 November 2024 at the Doubletree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel, Chesterfield Road South, Meadowhead, SHEFFIELD S8 8BW (and not 8 November 2024 as given out at our last gathering). Arrival 12 noon for a 12:30 start. Cost – £25.00.
Our speaker will be Mike Newbold – we have it on good authority that he is a witty and amusing speaker, who will surely keep us entertained. Mike began acting in amateur dramatics groups many years ago and has been a ‘television extra’ for over 18 years. Having encountered some interesting (and strange) people whilst working on Last of the Summer Wine, Downton Abbey and many more, he has a multitude of experiences to share with us.
We hope that we will be able to publish the booking form and menu in the Open Groups Supplement that is issued in August, failing that it will be in August e-Newsletter and subsequent U3A publications up to and including the October Links.
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
Our Lunch and Lecture in May focussed on Wentworth Woodhouse. David Winpenny gave us a very interesting and informative account of the history of this ‘once stately home’ and how it is still very much alive in the community. A very enjoyable afternoon.
We are always glad to receive constructive criticism do our utmost to act upon it where possible and would very much like to thank all of you for the positive feedback we received on 10 May 2024.