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3 January, 2023

Science & Technology

Plans for 2023 

Thursday, 2nd February at The Weston Turville Chapel Hall.  An overview of GPS “SatNav”, at 2pm. Cost £2. 

Thursday, 2nd March, a visit to Greatmoor Incineration plant. 

Tuesday, 4th April, a visit to the London Transport Museum, Acton.  Cost for the coach and 2 tours £40.

Friday, 5th May (tbc), a visit to Chiltern Open Air Museum.  Entry and tour cost £9.50.

Thursday, 1st June, a visit to the Battle of Britain Bunker and Museum near Uxbridge. Own Transport.  Tour cost £8. 

Full details of the above events on the flyer here. To book your place on any of the above, or if you have any thoughts about future visits, please contact the group leader John Beer for more details at science@wtu3a.org.uk.  

Walking Group 

Tuesday, 10th January

A circular 4 mile walk in woods and returning on the Ridgeway.

It starts and finishes from The Plough at Cadsden where we can lunch (pre-ordered) upon our return.  Contact Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk


Rummikub

Tuesday, 17th January.

The game of Rummikub is based loosely on Rummy (but with a twist).  The group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 14:00 at The Five Bells, Weston Turville.  Contact the group leader Deborah Brown for more details at rummikub@wtu3a.org.uk.

Coffee Morning

Thursday, 19th January

The group (in conjunction with Aston Clinton u3a) meets for tea, coffee or a drink and a chat at The Five Bells, Weston Turville, at 10.30am on the third Thursday of the month.  

Please contact Marie Jones for any more information.  coffee@wtu3a.org.uk.

 
Theatre Visits

All at The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury:

Wednesday, 1st February, 2.30pm. The Commitments.  £28.90.

Thursday, 6th April, 2.30pm – Shawshank Redemption.  £18.

Wednesday, 3rd May, 2.30pm – Around the World in 80 Days.  £22.

Wednesday, 10th May, 2.30pm – Buddy.  £35.

Thursday, 1st June, 7.30pm – Healthy the Musical.  £28.50.

Wednesday, 14th June, 2.30pm – Strictly Ballroom.  £26.

To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.

 
Grub Club
 
 
 
The next Grub Club will meet later in January.  Details to be announced nearer the time.
 
Please let Annie Edwards know if you would like to join in by emailing at grubclub@wtu3a.org.uk.

CHESS

The Chess Group meets every other Friday at  Chandos Arms, Weston Turville.  We welcome newcomers of any (or no!) ability. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, either email Geoffrey Howell at chess@wtu3a.org.uk or phone him on 07916 328202 

Pétanque (weather permitting)

Details for pétanque group sessions:

  • They will be every Monday afternoon.
  • Timing 2pm to 4pm
  • Venue is the new terrain behind Weston Turville village hall
  • Parking is available

If you need more information, contact Ken Shaw at petanque@wtu3a.org.uk

Handbell Ringers (Beginners)

The group meets every two weeks on a Friday morning at 10am at Weston Turville Chapel Hall.  For more details and further dates of meetings, contact the Group Leader, John Beer at handbells@wtu3a.org.uk

  Visiting Churches

No more visits until later in 2023.  

If you are not on the group’s mailing list and would like more details of future visits, please contact Odette Harris at churches@wtu3a.org.uk.