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Thu 1 May 2025 2.00 pm     Members' Monthly Meeting     

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details 

Fri 2 May 2025 10.00 am     Walking     Melbourne (details from Short Walking Group)

Venue Will be confirmed by email
Details NB please note change of walk route and meeting place (now Melbourne Sports Park). Please ensure you are also signed up to Jackie's Short Walking Group

Mon 5 May 2025 1.30 pm     Reflections of Our Time     Reflections of our Time

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details No Meeting as this is a Bank Holiday

Mon 5 May 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 7 May 2025 10.00 am     Walking     Melbourne-Wilson circular

Venue Will be confirmed by email
Details Walk to Wilson via bluebell woods. Meet 10am by the war memorial next to Melbourne Church. approx 3.5 mile walk passing by the pool and along by the park pale before crossing up the hill, through two copses and dropping down into Wilson for a coffee at the Spa cafe. Back over the hill to Melbourne. Ups and downs and some rough terrain. Can be muddy. Several stiles, one of which is very steep. Boots and poles recommended.

Wed 7 May 2025 1.30 pm     Photography Step-by-Step     Blue Bells Loughborough

Venue Various by agreement
Details Location details and times to be advised

Thu 8 May 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Fri 9 May 2025 3.00 pm     History     

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Mon 12 May 2025 11.30 am     Walking Netball     

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 12 May 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 14 May 2025 10.00 am     Walking     Donington deerpark

Venue Will be confirmed by email
Details First of two walks led by John Shields on the Donington Estate: this is the easier, deer park walk, approx 3 miles, with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside and down to the Trent. Uneven terrain and could be muddy so good footwear and walking pole, if required. Meet in the carpark behind the Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel @ 10am.

Wed 14 May 2025 2.00 pm     Family History     Family History

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Our Family History group will be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4pm in Melbourne Royal British Legion. Members enjoy sharing their family history stories and helping each other break down research 'brick walls' in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Fri 16 May 2025 2.00 pm     Current Affairs     Discussion on topical news items

Venue Local pub confirmed by email
Details The group usually meets on the third Friday of the month, 2pm to 3.30pm in a local pub. The meeting is very informal; members suggest topics for discussion and have the opportunity to lead on an issue. We steer clear of taking sides in Party Politics, respecting everyone's views but focusing on evidence.

Mon 19 May 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Mon 19 May 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Tue 20 May 2025 7.00 pm     Whist     

Venue Thomas Cook Memorial Hall - map
Details 

Wed 21 May 2025 1.30 pm     Art Appreciation     St Ives Artists

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Art Appreciation meetings are held monthly on a Wednesday afternoon (1.30-3pm) at Melbourne Assembly Rooms. £2 per person, including tea or coffee, to pay for the room hire. The MAD u3a Art Appreciation Programme of Study from September 2024 to July 2025 will be UK Artists and Art Schools.

Mon 26 May 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 28 May 2025 5.00 pm     Singing for Fun     Sing along to favourite tunes

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Thu 29 May 2025 2.00 pm     French Dance and music     french dance

Venue Thomas Cook Memorial Hall - map
Details 

Fri 30 May 2025 5.00 pm     Friday Book Group     Discussion of books read over the previous month

Venue Members' homes
Details 

Mon 2 Jun 2025 1.30 pm     Reflections of Our Time     Reflections of Our Time

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Todays topics Childhood, School, Childhood diseases. The dawn of the NHS

Mon 2 Jun 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 4 Jun 2025 1.30 pm     Photography Step-by-Step     Staunton Harold Reservoir Orchids

Venue Various by agreement
Details Location details and times to be advised

Thu 5 Jun 2025 2.00 pm     Members' Monthly Meeting     AGM

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details 

Fri 6 Jun 2025 10.00 am     Walking     Willington Wetlands

Venue Will be confirmed by email
Details 5 mile walk; details to follow

Mon 9 Jun 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 11 Jun 2025 2.00 pm     Family History     Family History

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Our Family History group will be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4pm in Melbourne Royal British Legion. Members enjoy sharing their family history stories and helping each other break down research 'brick walls' in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Thu 12 Jun 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Fri 13 Jun 2025 9.40 am     Walking     Barrow-Mercia Marina circular

Venue Will be confirmed by email
Details Barrow-on-Trent to Mercia Marina circular: shorter option of 4 miles and longer 8.5 mile option on offer. Longer walk meet 9.40am at Barrow village carpark. Shorter walk at 10.30am at the Stenson cafe by the canal. Lifts available. Longer walk is across fields so boots and pole recommended. Easier walk canal paths so good walking shoes. We'll stop at Mercia Marina for coffee etc

Fri 13 Jun 2025 3.00 pm     History     

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Sun 15 Jun 2025 10.00 am     Short Breaks     

Venue 
Details Coach trip to Salford to visit Imperial War Museum and RHS garden. One night in Salford

Mon 16 Jun 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Mon 16 Jun 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Tue 17 Jun 2025 7.00 pm     Whist     

Venue Thomas Cook Memorial Hall - map
Details 

Wed 18 Jun 2025 1.30 pm     Art Appreciation     Burslem Potters

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Art Appreciation meetings are held monthly on a Wednesday afternoon (1.30-3pm) at Melbourne Assembly Rooms. £2 per person, including tea or coffee, to pay for the room hire. The MAD u3a Art Appreciation Programme of Study from September 2024 to July 2025 will be UK Artists and Art Schools.

Fri 20 Jun 2025 2.00 pm     Current Affairs     Discussion on topical news items

Venue Local pub confirmed by email
Details 

Mon 23 Jun 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 25 Jun 2025 5.00 pm     Singing for Fun     Sing along to favourite tunes

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Thu 26 Jun 2025 2.00 pm     French Dance and music     French dance

Venue Thomas Cook Memorial Hall - map
Details 

Fri 27 Jun 2025 10.00 am     Walking     Peak District

Venue Will be confirmed by email
Details TBC

Mon 30 Jun 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 2 Jul 2025 1.30 pm     Photography Step-by-Step     Tropical Birdland LE9 9GW

Venue Various by agreement
Details Location details and times to be advised

Mon 7 Jul 2025 1.30 pm     Reflections of Our Time     Reflections of Our Time

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Topics will be updated nearer the time

Mon 7 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 9 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Family History     Family History

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Our Family History group will be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4pm in Melbourne Royal British Legion. Members enjoy sharing their family history stories and helping each other break down research 'brick walls' in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Thu 10 Jul 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Fri 11 Jul 2025 3.00 pm     History     

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Mon 14 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Tue 15 Jul 2025 7.00 pm     Whist     

Venue Thomas Cook Memorial Hall - map
Details 

Fri 18 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Current Affairs     Discussion on topical news items

Venue Local pub confirmed by email
Details The group usually meets on the third Friday of the month, 2pm to 3.30pm in a local pub. The meeting is very informal; members suggest topics for discussion and have the opportunity to lead on an issue. We steer clear of taking sides in Party Politics, respecting everyone's views but focusing on evidence.

Mon 21 Jul 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Mon 21 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 23 Jul 2025 10.00 am     Walking     Shardlow to St Chad's water circular

Venue Will be confirmed by email
Details Details to follow

Mon 28 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 30 Jul 2025 1.30 pm     Art Appreciation     Alfred Wallis and Christopher Wood

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Art Appreciation meetings are held monthly on a Wednesday afternoon (1.30-3pm) at Melbourne Assembly Rooms. £2 per person, including tea or coffee, to pay for the room hire. The MAD u3a Art Appreciation Programme of Study from September 2024 to July 2025 will be UK Artists and Art Schools.

Thu 31 Jul 2025 2.00 pm     French Dance and music     French dance

Venue Thomas Cook Memorial Hall - map
Details 

Mon 4 Aug 2025 1.30 pm     Reflections of Our Time     Reflections of our Time

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Topics will be updated nearer the time

Mon 4 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 6 Aug 2025 1.30 pm     Photography Step-by-Step     Barrow on Trent

Venue Various by agreement
Details Location details and times to be advised

Fri 8 Aug 2025 3.00 pm     History     

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Mon 11 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 13 Aug 2025 10.00 am     Walking     Staunton Harold to Lount

Venue Will be confirmed by email
Details details to follow

Wed 13 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Family History     Family History

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Our Family History group will be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4pm in Melbourne Royal British Legion. Members enjoy sharing their family history stories and helping each other break down research 'brick walls' in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Thu 14 Aug 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Fri 15 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Current Affairs     Discussion on topical news items

Venue Local pub confirmed by email
Details 

Mon 18 Aug 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Mon 18 Aug 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Tue 19 Aug 2025 7.00 pm     Whist     

Venue Thomas Cook Memorial Hall - map
Details 

Mon 1 Sep 2025 1.30 pm     Reflections of Our Time     Reflections of Our Time

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Topics will be updated nearer the time

Mon 1 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 3 Sep 2025 1.30 pm     Photography Step-by-Step     Repton

Venue Various by agreement
Details Location details and times to be advised

Mon 8 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 10 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Family History     Family History

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Our Family History group will be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4pm in Melbourne Royal British Legion. Members enjoy sharing their family history stories and helping each other break down research 'brick walls' in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Wed 10 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Family History     Family History

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Our Family History group will be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4pm in Melbourne Royal British Legion. Members enjoy sharing their family history stories and helping each other break down research 'brick walls' in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Thu 11 Sep 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Fri 12 Sep 2025 3.00 pm     History     

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Mon 15 Sep 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Mon 15 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Tue 16 Sep 2025 7.00 pm     Whist     

Venue Thomas Cook Memorial Hall - map
Details 

Fri 19 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Current Affairs     Discussion on topical news items

Venue Local pub confirmed by email
Details 

Mon 22 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 24 Sep 2025 10.00 am     Walking     Trent valley

Venue Will be confirmed by email
Details The second walk on the Donington Estate. This is a more challenging walk along the banks of the Trent, 4 to 5 miles with some rough terrain. There is a possibility of shortening this a little.

Mon 29 Sep 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 1 Oct 2025 1.30 pm     Photography Step-by-Step     Bradgate Park

Venue Various by agreement
Details Location details and times to be advised

Fri 3 Oct 2025 10.00 am     Walking     Planning meeting and short local walk

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Mon 6 Oct 2025 1.30 pm     Reflections of Our Time     Reflections of Our Time

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Topics will be updated nearer the time

Mon 6 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 8 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Family History     Family History

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Our Family History group will be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4pm in Melbourne Royal British Legion. Members enjoy sharing their family history stories and helping each other break down research 'brick walls' in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Thu 9 Oct 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Fri 10 Oct 2025 3.00 pm     History     

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Mon 13 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Fri 17 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Current Affairs     Discussion on topical news items

Venue Local pub confirmed by email
Details 

Mon 20 Oct 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Mon 20 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 27 Oct 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 3 Nov 2025 1.30 pm     Reflections of Our Time     Reflections of Our Time

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Topics will be updated nearer the time

Mon 3 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 5 Nov 2025 1.30 pm     Photography Step-by-Step     Bluebell Arboretum Smisby

Venue Various by agreement
Details Location details and times to be advised

Mon 10 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 12 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Family History     Family History

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Our Family History group will be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4pm in Melbourne Royal British Legion. Members enjoy sharing their family history stories and helping each other break down research 'brick walls' in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Thu 13 Nov 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Fri 14 Nov 2025 3.00 pm     History     

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Mon 17 Nov 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Mon 17 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Fri 21 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Current Affairs     Discussion on topical news items

Venue Local pub confirmed by email
Details 

Mon 24 Nov 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 1 Dec 2025 1.30 pm     Reflections of Our Time     Reflections of Our Time

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Topics will be updated nearer the time

Mon 1 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 3 Dec 2025 1.30 pm     Photography Step-by-Step     Photographic Treasure Hunt

Venue Various by agreement
Details Location details and times to be advised

Mon 8 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Wed 10 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Family History     Family History

Venue Melbourne Royal British Legion - map
Details Our Family History group will be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4pm in Melbourne Royal British Legion. Members enjoy sharing their family history stories and helping each other break down research 'brick walls' in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Thu 11 Dec 2025 1.00 pm     Pickleball     Pickleball Doubles

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details Email Margaret at madu3amem@gmail.com to book on this session

Fri 12 Dec 2025 3.00 pm     History     

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Mon 15 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 22 Dec 2025 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 5 Jan 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Fri 9 Jan 2026 3.00 pm     History     

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Mon 12 Jan 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 19 Jan 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 26 Jan 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 2 Feb 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 9 Feb 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Fri 13 Feb 2026 3.00 pm     History     

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Mon 16 Feb 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 23 Feb 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 2 Mar 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 9 Mar 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Fri 13 Mar 2026 3.00 pm     History     

Venue Melbourne Assembly Rooms - map
Details 

Mon 16 Mar 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 23 Mar 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details 

Mon 30 Mar 2026 2.00 pm     Bridge     U3a Bridge

Venue Melbourne Sporting Park MSP - map
Details