Nottingham U3A has drawn together men and women of diverse backgrounds and with varied experience who might not otherwise have had the chance to meet. We enjoy one anothers company and friendship as well as the very varied learning experience.

Nottingham U3A is an active society with lots of different groups to get involved in. Interest groups include wine tasting, rambling, Shakespeare, opera, French Literature, sport, and groups who enjoy cinema visits, lunch clubs, book clubs, and going to concerts and plays.

There is a timetable of events classes and clubs available on the website. Depending on the activity the society meets in several venues across Nottingham.

Anyone who is retired from full-time gainful employment is welcome to join us. We are a registered charity run entirely by volunteer members, and encourage our members to get out and about on a wide variety of visits and activities.

A well established convivial social club which welcomes members to join in our activities including meals, theatre, sports, walking, quizzes and many other interests.

Welcome to the Nottingham Irish Centre! We provide facilities for many groups and activities and clubs:

• Irish music & dancing
• Irish Culture
• Gaelic Sports & Irish Golf
• Entertainment nights & celebrations

While our major commitment is the service of local Irish communities, the Irish Centre is very proactive in welcoming other communities.

Golden Shamrock Club - older people's club - Tuesday 11.30am-3.30pm.

The Richard Herrod Centre is a modern facility situated in Carlton. It boasts a 6 rink indoor bowls green and active bowling club suitable for all abilities and ages It also has a wide range of live entertainment in the main bar area, as well as a full sized snooker table. There is ample free parking and very good access for the disabled.

The Millennium Suite offers a fantastic venue for civil weddings, parties and conferences. In addition there are 2 further rooms that can also be hired for meetings, groups or activities.

The Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton is home to Gedling Indoor Bowls Club, who are always on the look out for new members.  If you fancy having a go then pop down to the centre, where someone can show you how to play.

The centre now has a 50+ games afternoon on Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm.  It's a really friendly atmosphere, and a great way to meet new people.  All the activities are free including:

• Snooker
• Darts
• Dominoes
• Card games
• Jenga, Connect4, jigsaw puzzles etc
• Fun quiz and sticky 13's
• Bingo (dependent on numbers)
• Bowls (to be arranged in advance)

On Saturday nights in the Main Bar there is live entertainment every week from 7pm.  With solo singers, full band and weekly bingo, there is something for everyone.  It's a lively and welcoming evening open to all over the age of 18.  Saturdays are the only night we charge an entrance fee of £2.50 for non members.  Saturday night membership is available.

On Monday nights there is a fun quiz which starts at 9pm.  It is always a fun and friendly occasion, with a real family atmosphere.  The quiz includes the number card, general knowledge quiz, sticky 13's (usually 3 or 4 games) and a free buffet!

Our Memory Lane afternoons are run throughout summer and include a two course lunch with live entertainment and bingo.  Please contact Carlton Caterers at the Richard Herrod Centre for details.

A group for the over 50s in Beeston, Chilwell and Attenborough.  Helps people make new friends, provides a variety of speakers and some short outings for elderly and disabled people.

A caring organisation run by volunteers. We provide a variety of services including:

• A Day Centre (one day per fortnight)
• A Transport Scheme for the elderly and disabled.
• A Befriending Scheme
• A Carers Support Scheme
• A Bereavement Group
• Together with East Leake Parish Council -a Shopping bus (Wed. mornings)
• Additionally we have equipment for loan for example wheel chairs, walking aids.

For further information contact Doris Elcock (01509 852778)

A social group supporting people over 40 years of age in Ashfield. Transport is available for people with disabilities or mobility issues to help them to get to meetings. Some social outings are also arranged.

A self help support group that supports older Caribbean people living in Broxtowe to come together in a social setting.  Speakers, information/activity sessions, outings, relaxation and movement.

Newark PHAB opening night 10th September 2010 at 7pm, Balderton Day and Community Support Service. After this the group will meet once a fortnight.

Where disabled and non-disabled people come together for social activities, fun and friendship.

Open to people of 14 years and over, no upper age limit.

Membership is 1.50 to include refreshments and raffle.

A social club run by and for physically disabled adults. Encourages members to become more independent and to help each other.

For men and women of all ages with learning and physical disabilities.  Varied programme of activities - crafts, snooker and pool, sport and exercise, social chat and refreshments.  Day trips, theatre visits and theme parties are arranged.  Parents and carers are welcome.  Leaders and parents ensure the club has a seasonal programme with choices for members.

Provides a range of practical services for people and communities, in Stapleford and surrounding areas as well as some services across the south Broxtowe area (including Attenborough, Beeston, Bramcote, Chilwell, Stapleford, Strelley Village, and Trowell).  Services include gardening, decorating, odd jobs and domestic/home cleaning support.  Operates a transport scheme, a befriending scheme and a community outreach advisor service (for people over 50 throughout Broxtowe).  Lunch clubs, exercise and keep fit classes for older people, friendship group and 'Silver Surfers' Internet Cafe.  Arranges trips and outings as well as community chiropody and therapeutic care.  All services are self-referral, some are delivered at different community venues and various charges may apply.

The Bureau is based in the Stapleford Care Centre which has level access; the Bureau's services are not provided on the ground floor and there is a wheelchair-accessible lift and toilet.  There is an induction/hearing loop system.

Offer one bus trip per year, social events in Goodwin Hall (occasional Saturday afternoons). Meetings 5pm-8.30pm. Tea and concert in Retford Town Hall seven times per year September to April. Membership £2.50 per year.

Luncheon club, coffee shop, information and advice, home visiting scheme.

• Luncheon club - Tuesday 11.30am-2pm
• Coffee Shop - Tuesday 10.30am-11.30pm
• Information and advice
• Home visiting scheme

We support older people who are lonely or isolated due to lack of family/friends, rurality, mobility etc.  Our befriending volunteers offer companionship and assistance to help maintain independence and quality of life, through one to one support and group activities.  Our Activity Friends Volunteers support older people to become more physically active.

Social group for over 50s with excursions, visiting speakers, afternoon teas and more.

Held at 26-32 Bridgegate Retford on Wednesdays at 2pm.

Social group for pensioners, providing speakers, outings, holidays and other activities.

Meetings 2nd Wednesday in the month, 2pm-4pm at Crossing Church Worksop.

Provides practical help and support for Asian women, through group activities, welfare rights, immigration and nationality advice, training courses, interpreting (Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi) and language classes). Also operates a range of Asian community projects, including: Radio Faza, Pehla Qadam - First Steps Day Nursery, STEPS Training Project, Jaan Tay Jahan - Healthy Living Centre and the Hikmah Project (child development and education).

The Asian Women's Project (AWP) operates out of two main community centres: 410-414 Radford Road and Chapel House in Noel Street, Forest Fields; contact for accessibility details.

Previously known as the National Council for Divorced and Separated. Mutual support and social evenings for people going through divorce, separation and the ending of relationships and for widows.  Not a dating club.  Social evenings every day where people can meet others who have been in a similar position and who know and understand how they feel.  An annual membership fee applies and there are weekly subscriptions for social activities (some as little as £2).

Provides a range of services for the Indian community in Nottingham and district.  Services include: day care, luncheon club, stroke group, advice on welfare rights, legal advice on immigration, visa service.  Hall hire for functions and conferences, weddings, meals on wheels, young boys' club, Indian folk dance and Indian drum classes.

The Centre has level access, services are provided on the ground floor and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet and an induction/hearing loop system.