Adventure group detectorists find hoard of pennies!
April’s adventure for the u3a Adventure Group was metal detecting. We were very lucky because this would not just be
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Page Turners – May 2026 review
In May the Page Turners read Mark Haddon’s 2003 prize-winning novel, ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time‘.
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Strollers Social Walking Group – May/June 2026
There were just Richard and I on our May Strollers walk, though we also had about six apologies. We walked
Read MoreCarmel Harrington: The Stolen Child (May 2026)
This is a mystery story related in three timelines from different points of view. At the centre is the presumed
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Art Appreciation – May/June 2026
Our May meeting had to be cancelled because of power problems at the Manor House, but the good news is
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Quiz group – May/June 2026
Only one meeting was held in May and those present were set questions on First names, General Knowledge, Countries with
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Discussion Group – May/June 2026
Four of us met on May 13th to ask ourselves if there is life after death. The topic incited a
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In Our Own Write – May/June 2026
Having rather reluctantly returned from our very romantic Golden wedding trip down the Nile in a dahabiya it was back
Read MorePage Turners – April 2026 review
In April the Page Turners read ‘The Tenderness of Wolves‘. This debut novel by Scottish born Stef Penney was published
Read MoreBrian Bilston: The Diary of a Somebody (April 2026)
Brian Bilston (not his real name) is a poet who found fame on social media, “The Poet Laureate of Twitter”,
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Strollers Social Walking Group – April/May 2026
Seven Dawlish & District u3a Strollers enjoyed rather a hilly walk in April. We met up at the bus stop
Read MoreArt Appreciation – April/May 2026
For their April meeting, members were invited to select a work of art on the theme of ‘Old Age’. We
Read MoreAbout Natalie Follows
I work for Age UK Devon as part of the Information and Advice team and more specifically delivering our scam
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Adventure Group – Bell/Dragon boating
For some time, group members have been asking for a shared rowing adventure. We have finally found a suitable place
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Quiz group – April/May 2026
Well, another 120 questions have come and gone, adding to the vast knowledge of our quizzers. The first evening saw
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Monthly talk: Alan Pewsey – Dartmoor Search and Rescue
As our previously booked speaker was not able to come for personal reasons, we are grateful to Alan Pewsey, a
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About Jane Urquhart
A little bit about me: I was brought up and married into Upstairs. When I was divorced in my early
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Discussion Group – April/May 2026
On 15th April, the group met again to talk about the Quality of Life for Seniors. We agreed that it
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Adventure Group – Navigation skills on Dartmoor
Do you want to take your walking to a new level by learning how to navigate with map and compass?
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Late change to speaker at monthly meeting
At short notice, I am sorry to say we have had to change our guest speaker for our meeting on
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