| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| Group email: | Photography group |
| When: | Meetings to be advised |
The Photography Group continues to be active both 'Online' with a different 'THEMED' challenge set each month, and 'Face to Face' meetings. Photos from both activities can be found on Warsop and District u3a Facebook page.
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April 2026
This months online ‘Themed’ challenge was ‘ Pride in your town / Where is this?’ set by Joanne.
Joanne Wheatley
Joyce O'Neill
Ken & Mandy Moore
Bob Thomson
The next ‘Themed’ online challenge is ‘Odds in nature’, set by Ken & Mandy.
This can be odd number of things in nature, things growing in odd places or just something in nature that is a bit odd!
So keep your eyes open and camera ready when you are out and about!
Once again this challenge is open to All u3a members!
March 2026
The Photography group would like to extend a warm welcome to our 2 new members, Ken & Mandy Moore.
The last online ‘Themed’ challenge was ‘Glass’ set by Betty.
Joanne Wheatley
Joyce O'Neil
Ken & Mandy Moore
Betty Trinder
Chris Shervey
Yvonne Panner
Bob Thomson
The next ‘Themed’ challenge is set by Joanne
“LOCAL,PRIDE IN YOUR OWN TOWN” - Where was this taken?
It can even be turned into a quiz afterwards.
Once again this is open to All u3a members!
Feb 2026
On Saturday 17th Jan 2026 the Photography Group visited the Edwinstowe RSPB visitor centre to witness the arrival of the KRAMPUS as they entered Sherwood forest. The KRAMPUS are mythical creatures from the Alpine regions who are the exact opposite of Santa Claus as they punish anyone on the ‘Naughty’ list.
Whilst we awaited their arrival we were kept entertained by the RATTLEJAG Morris dancers who weren’t exactly dressed for the cold damp conditions!
The online ‘Themed’ challenge was ‘Anything associated with Winter’.
Joanne Wheatley – Winter
RATTLEJAG/ KRAMPUS
Betty Trinder – RATTLEJAG /KRAMPUS
Jen Thomson – Winter Joyce O'Neil - Winter
Jim & Chris SHERVEY – Winter
Bob Thomson – Winter
RATTLEJAG /KRAMPUS
Jan 2026
Due to various commitments and Christmas festivities the Photography group did not meet ‘Face to Face’ last month, but the online ‘Themed’ challenge carried on. The theme was ‘Anything that begins with J’
Joanne Wheatley - Juggernauts, Jumper & Jowls
Joyce O'Neill -Jars, Joints & Jokers
Chris Shervey - Jugs
Bob Thomson - Jay,Jars,Jet stream & Jumping spider.
Dec 2025
Due to varying reasons, mainly the weather the Photography group did not meet ‘Face to Face’ last month. The online ‘Themed’ challenge continued with this months theme being ‘ The Festive season – Christmas’ which was set by Betty
Jim Shervey
Betty Trinder
Joanne Wheatley
Joyce O'Neill
Bob Thomson
Nov 2025
The online ‘Themed’ challenge for last month was ‘Technology’, set by Joyce.
Joyce O'Neill
Joanne Wheatly
Bob Thomson
The next ‘Themed’ challenge, set by Betty will be ‘The Festive Season – Christmas’.
Once again All u3a members are welcome to join in!
Oct 2025
On 22nd September 2025 the photography group visited the Idle Valley Nature reserve near Retford. We were fortunate to have good weather, Sunshine & clouds but it stayed dry!
We walked around one of the lakes and take in the autumnal scenery. We also were able to witness the start of the winter migration of the Canada geese. The online ‘Themed’ challenge was ‘Signs of Autumn’
Joanne Wheatly – Signs of Autumn
Yvonne Pannifer – Signs of Autumn
Jim & Chris Shervey – Signs of Autumn
Bob Thomson – Signs of Autumn
Idle Valley Nature reserve
The next online ‘Themed’ challenge has been set by Joyce and is entitled ‘Technology’.
Once again this challenge is open to ALL u3a members!
Sept 2025
This months Themed Online Challenge , set by Joanne & Kath is ‘Things that Fly’.
Joanne Wheatley
Joyce O'Neill
Bob Thomson
The next Themed Online Challenge is ‘ Signs of Autumn’.
Once again this challenge is open to All u3a members
Aug 2025
Last months online’ Themed’ challenge was ‘ Anything Old or Ancient’.
Joanne Wheatley – Grave of Gunhilda – King Canutes daughter, Bosham Church, Castle and Tower
Joyce O’Neill – Ancient City of Verona – Founded in the 1st century BC as a Roman colony.
Bob Thomson – Blackpool Tower - Started in 1891 and completed in 1894.
Flamborough 'New' Lighthouse - built in 1806.
Bridlington Priory - Building began in 1113 and continued over the centuries.…
St Peter & Pauls Church – 11th Century
July 2025
The group did not meet ‘Face to Face’ last month but the online ‘Themed’ challenge continued.
Last months ‘Theme’ was ‘What I saw on my walk / travels’
Joyce O’Neill : Flying flowers, Architecture & Pedalos!
Jen Thomson : Woodland Art, Honeysuckle & Blossom !
Jim & Chris Shervey : Forest Runner!!!!!!!, It’s good we ‘re out of the Sun, but can we get in the water now? Tree Trunk & Flowers!
Betty Trinder: Ornate ceiling, Formal Garden, Waterfall & Japanese garden!
Joanne Wheatley ; Sea Gull, Bridge, Statue & Coast!
Bob Thomson: Another Place, Puffin, Coots & Rainbow!
The next online ‘ Themed’ challenge is ‘Ancient / old buildings or sites I have seen’ Old = pre 1900. Once again this challenge is open to ALL u3a members.
11th June 2025
The last ‘Face to Face’ meeting was held at the ‘Spirit of Wartime’ event at Thoresby Park on 11th May 2025. It was a lovely warm sunny day and the event was well attended by visitors and exhibitors. Everyone was very pleased when the fly past by a Spitfire took place on time, unlike last years event when the timings kept changing throughout the day!
The online ‘Themed’ challenge was ‘Anything that begins with D’
Joanne Wheatley - Door, Donkey, Ducks & Dragonfly.
Jim Shervey - Dogs, Lifes a beach!
Joyce O'Neill - Dog
Bob Thomson - – Dawn, Dennis the fire engine, Darts & VE day display
Spirit of Wartime Event
The next online ‘Themed’ challenge is ‘ On my walk / travels I saw this!’
May 2025
The online ‘Themed’ challenge for the last month was ‘Signs of Spring’.
Joyce O’Neill – Apple tree buds & Flower
Joanne Wheatley – Easter hat & Crocus
Chris & Jim Shervey – Spring Flowers
Bob Thomson – Daffodil, Cherry Blossom & Fern leaf unfolding
The next ‘Themed’ online challenge, which is open to All u3a members is ‘Anything beginning with C’
April 2025
The Photography group did not meet ‘Face to Face’ last month due to members other commitments. The online ‘ Themed’ challenge was ‘Sunrise / Sunset’.
A BIG THANKS to Jim Shervey for his glorious photos!
Joanne Wheatley
Jim Shervey
Betty Trinder
Bob Thomson
The next online ' Themed' challenge will be 'Signs of Spring'. Once again this challenge is open to all u3a members!
May 2025
The Photography group did not meet ‘Face to face’ this month, but the online ‘Themed’ challenge continued.
The ‘Themed’ challenge was ‘Anything that begins with A’
Once again a BIG THANK You to Chris Shervey for her photos!
Joanne Wheatley – Airplane, Arrows & Artificial Tree
Chris Shervey – A = Aquilegia & Allium
Bob Thomson - Apples & Arora Borealis
The next online Themed challenge is ‘ Sunrise / Sunset’. This challenge is even easier at this time of year as Sunrise is around 7.30am – 8am and Sunset around 5pm.
Once again this challenge is open to ALL u3a members.
Mar 2025
The Photography Group had intended to visit Hardwick Hall on Friday 18th Dec 24 to see and photograph this years festive displays. However on arrival we found that the main gates were firmly locked, after a while we found a sign at a different entrance stating that the estate was closed due to very high winds caused by a passing storm!
After a quick change of plan we visited Bolsover Castle instead, it was a bit breezy but remained dry during our visit, and a good time was had by all!
The online 'Themed' challenge was 'Anything Festive'
Once again a BIG Thanks to Chris Shervey for her photos!
Joanne Wheatley - Bolsover Castle & Anything Festive!
Bob Thomson - Bolsover Castle & Anything Festive!
Chris Shervey - 'Anything Festive' = 74 years old Xmas tree, Xmas baubles & outdoor decorations1
Joyce O'Neill - Anything Festive' = Xmas dinner, Hyacinth & passion flower
The next online ‘Themed’ challenge is ‘Anything beginning with A’. Once again any u3a member can join in!
Dec 2024
The online ‘Themed’ challenge of ‘Anything that begins with either W, X , Y or Z’ rolled over from last month.
A BIG Thanks to Jim & Chris Shervey for their photos.
Jim - W = A cold winters day!
Chris - W = Winters night!
Bob Thomson - W = Winter woodland, X = Xenia pottery, Y = Yellow stained glass window, Z = Zells Black cat staue!
Nov 2024, this months ‘Online’ ‘Themed’ challenge is 'Things beginning with either W,X,Y or Z'.
The next 'Face to Face' meeting to be arranged.
4th Nov 2024
The Photography Group met on the Carrs, Monday 4th November 24 to record this years Silhouette display by the Warsop Poppy gang. It was a very overcast morning, but fortunately the rain held off! Due to the dullness of the day we decided to try some Monochrome photography!
Nov 2024
This months ‘Online’ ‘Themed’ challenge 'Things beginning with either W,X,Y or Z'.
Joanne Wheatly – W = Wire, Z = Zebra Fish
Y = Yellow, Z = Zip in slides
Jim Shervey - W = Winter Garden Chris Shervey - W = Winter sports Jen Thomson- W = Winters night
Joyce O’Neil – W = Water , Y = Yacht
W = Water in slides
Bob Thomson – W = Waterfall, Warsop in olden days.
W = Warsop u3a Z = Zebra in slides
Sept 2024
Photos from the 'Anything that begins with either U or V' challenge.
Aug 2024
This months online ‘Themed’ challenge was ‘Anything that begins with either S or T’
Once again a BIG Thanks to Chris & Jim Shervey for their contributions.
July 2024
This months online ‘Themed’ challenge was ‘Anything that begins with either Q or R’
Once again a BIG THANK YOU to Jim & Chris Shervey for joining in!
June 24
The Photography group did not meet ‘Face to Face’ in June 24, due to various reasons, but the online ‘Themed’ challenge continued.
The ‘Themed’ challenge was ‘Anything that begins with either O or P’
Thanks to Jim & Chris Shervey, once again for their contributions!
Photos from earlier 'Themed' challenges
