Members of Mansfield and District u3a held their three-course Christmas lunch (above) at the Hostess Restaurant, Sookholme, with a quiz and live entertainment.

Members’ meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month and One Call Stadium, from 10am.

Topics in 2023 will include tales from the Brothers Grimm, personal security, the folk group Fools Gold, From Russia With Love, mind your manners, and the use of herbs in medicine.

Mansfield and District u3a is a volunteer-led organisation for people no longer in full-time employment. More than 30 interest groups include beadwork, bowling, bridge, calligraphy, crafty chat, creative card-making, family history, indoor curling, Scrabble, soft tennis, tai chi, and wine tasting.

Call the membership secretary on 07935 707582 for more information.