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Wollaton Extra is the new home for our photo galleries, showcasing the work of our talented photographers. You will also find the links to our monthly updates here from now on. Over time, we would like to expand this page with further items of interest. This could include other examples of our members' creativity, such as writings or artwork, as well as recommendations for local events and activities. We welcome your suggestions! Do contact Therese (Web Editor) with your ideas.
Please note that, while we are happy to provide links to certain relevant and reputable websites, we won't normally use marketing and/or promotional materials from external service providers.

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Our Monthly Updates

Click on the image on the left to read our monthly newsletter. It will open in a new tab. If you prefer larger text, you can enlarge it using either the zoom function on your device or the zoom control in the document.

Previous issues for 2026

January February March April May

Useful links

If you would like to recommend a website or service you have used and found helpful, you are welcome to send the details to the Web Editor for consideration

  • Get Safe Online - the UK’s leading internet safety website. They provide unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.
  • Report Fraud -  previously called Action Fraud, this is the place to report, prevent, and learn about cyber crime & fraud.
  • Silver Line - a free, confidential telephone service for older people. Call them for friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Age UK - the leading charity representing the needs and interests of older people in the UK.

Our Photo Galleries

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Narrowboat outing on the Nottingham Canal, 2026

The Canalhouse and canal wharf, Nottingham, with a sign for the Narrowboat Project
The starting point
A blue pedestrian bridge over the Nottingham canal
Welcome to the canal
Buildings and clouds beside the Nottingham canal and reflected in the water
Canalside buildings
Buildings and clouds beside the Nottingham canal and reflected in the water
Reflections
A family of swans (two adults and some cygnets) resting on an artificial platform on the Nottingham canal, alongside an old brick building
Life on the canal - swan family
View along the Nottingham canal, seen from the front of a boat
The view ahead
Selfie of three passengers and a crew member on a narrowboat
Happy passengers and crew member
A group of people sitting inside a narrowboat
Megan - all the comforts of home
View along the side of a narrowboat of the Nottingham canal
The view from Tinks
A heron standing in water next to a bush and in front of a brick wall
Life on the canal - heron
Closed lock gates covered in foliage
Lock foliage
Two people preparing to open a lock gate on the Nottingham canal, beside The Navigation pub
Preparing to open the lock gate
Two people standing by lock gate lever ready to push
Ready when you are
Two narrowboats (Megan and Tinks) entering a lock under a bridge on the Nottingham canal as two people watch from the canalside
Into the lock
A lock on the nottingham canal filling with water as people watch from either side of the lock gate
The lock filling up
View ahead along the Nottingham canal on a beautiful sunny day.
Peace and quiet
Two Canada geese with seven goslings on the Nottingham canal
Life on the canal - Canada geese and goslings
View along the Nottingham canal, seen from the front of a boat. A person is walking along the towpath on the right, in the shade of trees which line both banks and are reflected in the water
Lovely day for a shady walk along the towpath
View along the Nottingham canal, with a narrowboat ahead, ducks on the water and a weeping willow drooping down to water level
Life on the canal - ducks and ducklings
Small blue structure floating on water, labelled "Duck Hotel"
The Duck Hotel!
Canalside gardens, seen from the Nottingham canal
Canalside gardens
Two swans with cygnets on the Nottingham canal
Life on the canal - more swans
Narrowboat moored in a narrow cut at Beeston Rylands, passengers embarking
Tinks moored at Beeston Rylands
View ahead along the Nottingham canal with trees and bushes lining the banks either side. A beautiful blue sky with a white fluffy cloud straight ahead, all reflected in the water
A perfect day
View of a lock and canalside buildings, Nottingham canal
Return to the lock
View from a narrowboat of three people standing by a lock gate and bridge on the Nottingham canal, getting ready to open the lock.
Ready to open the lock gate again
People sitting and relaxing at the front of two narrowboats side by side, a white modern building in the background
Relaxing on board
Two narrowboats entering a lock on the Nottingham canal, people sitting at the front of both boats
Entering the lock
Two narrowboats moored at the wharf on the Nottingham canal, seen from the front
Nearly home
Two narrowboats moored side by side at Canal Wharf, Nottingham
Farewell Megan and Tinks

Photos by Jane C, Lucy C, Anita F, Therese H and Sarah S

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Trip to the Playhouse Theatre, 2026

The Playhouse Theatre, Nottingham, reflected upside-down in the Sky Mirror by Sir Anish Kapoor
Sky Mirror
At the Playhouse Theatre, Nottingham, Chief Executive Stephanie Sirr introduces the tour
Stephanie Sirr welcomes the group
The stage set of Punch at the Playhouse Theatre, Nottingham
The stage set of Punch
The Wardrobe collection of smaller items, kept in many plastic tubs stacked on shelves. Playhouse Theatre, Nottingham
The Wardrobe small items collection
Theatre props hanging on a wall at the Playhouse Theatre, Nottingham, including three giant carrots and four saws
Some props
Theatre props hanging on a wall at the Playhouse Theatre, Nottingham, including two cherubs, a giant paintbrush and an unidentified weapon-like object
More props!

Photos by Ashley J

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Photography Competition 2025

Won by Pat C with a scenic and "reflective" view of the University's Trent Building in autumn - see the gallery below for a larger version

Trent Building in University Park, with autumnal coloured trees in front and reflections in the lake below.

A big Thank You to all our photographers!

Allan B

St Leonards Community Centre; St Leonards Church; The Admiral Rodney

St Leonards Community Centre on Bramcote Lane, Wollaton
St Leonards Church, Wollaton. The tower and spire against a clear blue sky.
The Admiral Rodney pub, Wollaton, in winter sunshine.

Charlotte C; Sue S

CC: War memorial in the mist; SS: The Dovecote in spring; costume display

War memorial in a graveyard, a church and trees visible in the misty background
Wollaton Dovecote and garden in spring.
Historic costume display inside Wollaton Dovecote

Lucy C

St Leonards Church; the Dovecote in autumn; Wollaton Library

St Leonards Church tower and spire, looking towards the Admiral Rodney pub
Wollaton Dovecote and garden in the autumn
Exterior of Wollaton Library showing the steps and entrance

Pat C - Winner

Trent Building in autumn; autumnal trees at University Park; carpet of leaves

Trent Building in University Park, with autumnal coloured trees in front and reflections in the lake below.
Yellow autumnal trees above the lake wall at University Park
A brown carpet of fallen leaves with autumn trees.

Sarah S

Admiral Rodney pub sign; Cossall canal and sign; the Grounds cafe kitchen and sign

Pub sign of the Admiral Rodney pub, depicting a portrait of the 18th century admiral
Cossall canal. A dual photo showing a brown canal trail sign at the top, and a view along the canal below
The Grounds coffee shop. A dual photo showing the sign at the top and the proprietor inside the kitchen below

Angela G

Delightful greenery; a Wollaton Village planter; costume display at the Dovecote

Potted flowering plant and foliage in front of an old brick wall
Planter labelled "Wollaton Village", filled with flowering plants
Historic costume display inside Wollaton Dovecote

Jan J

Black dog; secluded garden (Cripps Health Centre); woodland with bat boxes

Black dog with stick
Secluded garden at Cripps Health Centre, University Park
Trunk of a tree in woodland, with batboxes. Dog sniffing on the ground.

Margaret W

Decorated postbox; night shot of illuminations; tree in frosty landscape

Postbox decorated for Remembrance day: knitted topper of servicemen figures and poppies
Night shot of illuminations: two deer under a tree
Winter tree in a frosty landscape

Paul W

Deer in the mist; Ingenuity Centre (Jubilee campus); long shot of Trent Building

Silhouette of a stag in a misty woodland with sunbeams
The Ingenuity Centre at Jubilee Campus, Nottingham University. A modern-style, circular metallic building, with its reflection in still water and a clear blue sky.
Long shot of Trent Building above the lake in University Park

Therese H

Bramcote Lane shops; the Grounds cafe; Wollaton Road looking towards the village

Bramcote Lane shops on a sunny and busy afternoon.
Exterior view of The Grounds coffee shop with a hedge in the foreground and overhanging trees.
Wollaton Road looking towards the Admiral Rodney, St Leonards church just visible through overhanging trees.

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Our fifth anniversary coffee morning in 2024

u3a themed cupcakes!
Members enjoying a chat
Celebratory speech
u3a themed floral display
Wollaton u3a banner
Five years old!

Photos by Conrad S-B

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The Coronation coffee morning in 2023

Coronation coffee morning 2023. A beautifully decorated celebration cake
Wonderfully decorated cake
Coronation coffee morning 2023. A display of photos from different interest groups
Photos from interest groups
Coronation coffee morning 2023. A display or work by the Craft group
Display of work by the Craft group
Coronation coffee morning 2023. u3a members gathered, wearing red white and blue
Red white and blue!
Coronation coffee morning 2023. Two u3a members standing in front of a decorated table and backdrop
Chair Sarah and Vice-chair Carol
Coronation coffee morning 2023. Wollaton u3a's musical trio performing on stage
The Wollaton u3a musical trio

Photos by Conrad S-B

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