See what you can do next at Mansfield u3a
Check the Events in the list below, then click on them to get all the latest details so you don't miss out
There's a quick guide to the Speakers at the Monthly Members' Meetings at the bottom of the page.
Forthcoming events
Enjoy winding along the River Trent from the site of Newark Castle to Farndon and round the farm fields. Keep an eye out for wildlife as you make your way […]
Booking Required
8th September 2026
9:00 am
Outing, Social
Tuesday 8th September, an all day excursion. A cruise on Rutland Water combined with a visit to the Rutland Nursery garden centre. We will leave Ravenshead at 9am. in a […]
Cost: £35
Booking Required
13th September 2026
1:00 pm
Social
Cost: £8.00
15th September 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting
🎤 Guest Speaker – Graham Keal Talk Title: Oprah Winfrey Touched My Elbow In this hugely entertaining talk, Graham Keal shares some of his funniest stories from 35 years as a show-business reporter, drawn from thousands of […]
Venue: M.D.C. Civic Centre
17th September 2026
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Dip in and Discover
Join us as our speak delivers an informative and practical session on: “Understanding Dementia and How to Communicate with People with Dementia” The session will help us understand more about […]
Venue: Quaker Friends Meeting House
Cost: £3
23rd September 2026
10:30 am
Dip in and Discover
Fancy trying something a little different? Join us for a fun and friendly archery session at Lockwell Hill Activity Centre in Farnsfield. The session will begin with a short safety […]
Cost: £20
Booking Required
Distance/Time: 5.7 miles approx 3 hrs Terrain Type: Mixed Starting and end point: TBA Standard of walk: TBA Refreshments: TBA
Booking Required
2nd October 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Meeting
7th October 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
New members
As a new member, you’ll be invited to one of our friendly coffee mornings. It’s a relaxed, welcoming way to get a feel for Mansfield & District u3a alongside others […]
Venue: Mansfield Bowling Club
Cost: Free
Booking Required
20th October 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting
Inside the Magistrates’ Court Ever wondered how magistrates decide what sentence to give? Join us for a fascinating and interactive look behind the scenes of the magistracy with John Perry, […]
Venue: M.D.C. Civic Centre
Booking Required
17th November 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting
Our November meeting is organised and hosted by the Mansfield & District u3a Social Committee, who work hard to provide a fun, friendly and enjoyable morning for everyone. Expect a relaxed […]
Venue: M.D.C. Civic Centre
2nd December 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
New members
As a new member, you’ll be invited to one of our friendly coffee mornings. It’s a relaxed, welcoming way to get a feel for Mansfield & District u3a alongside others […]
Venue: Mansfield Bowling Club
Cost: Free
Booking Required
8th December 2026
Social
CHRISTMAS LUNCH - booked for Tuesday 8th December, 12.00 at Forever Green,Ransom Business Park, Southwell Road, Mansfield. 2 courses for £21 and 3 courses for £25 with free tea/coffee. There […]
Venue: Forever Green
Booking Required
19th January 2027
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting
🎭 Guest Speaker – David Price Talk Title: The Truth Behind Les Misérables The phenomenally successful musical Les Misérables is based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo, written while he was living in political exile […]
Venue: M.D.C. Civic Centre
Enjoy winding between the lakes and wetlands and along river as you make your way round part of the Idle Valley. Keep an eye out for wildlife including a variety […]
16th February 2027
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting
February's meeting is being organised by a new sub-group of the Committee and promises to offer something a little different from our usual monthly format. We're keeping the details under wraps […]
Venue: M.D.C. Civic Centre
Distance/Time: 6.2 miles approx 3 hrs Terrain Type: Mixed Starting and end point: TBA Standard of walk: TBA Refreshments: TBA
Booking Required
16th March 2027
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting
🌊 Guest Speaker – Mike Burton Talk Title: The River Trent: From Source to Sea Join Mike Burton as he traces the story of the River Trent, the great waterway at the heart of England. […]
Venue: M.D.C. Civic Centre
Lovely, peaceful walk at times near the water but also a lot along a forest path. Generally a steady walk overall going clockwise apart from between the 5th and 6th […]
Booking Required
20th April 2027
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting
April's meeting is being organised by a new sub-group of the Committee and promises to offer something a little different from our usual monthly format. We're keeping the details under wraps […]
Venue: M.D.C. Civic Centre
This is a wonderful circular route in the Peak District National Park through Chatsworth Park. You will visit the tranquil Emperor Lake, a series of waterfalls, and the banks of […]
Booking Required
18th May 2027
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting
May's meeting returns to our familiar format with a guest speaker, offering an interesting and informative talk on a topic of wide appeal. It also marks our annual Bring a Friend Day, […]
Venue: M.D.C. Civic Centre
15th June 2027
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting
20th July 2027
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting
July's meeting is being organised by a new sub-group of the Committee and promises to offer something a little different from our usual monthly format. We're keeping the details under wraps […]
Venue: M.D.C. Civic Centre
Committee Meetings will be held on the following dates at the Mansfield Bowls Club, Chesterfield Road at 10 am.
Members who might be interested in joining the committee are invited to attend a 'taster' meeting. Please contact the Chair.
- November 14
- December No Meeting
- January 16
- February 13
- March 13
- April 17
- May 15
- June 12
- July 17
- August No Meeting