News from the Groups
Card Making – NEW GROUP COMING SOON!!
Are you interested in making your own cards for friends and relatives or to sell? Lindsey Beer is looking for like minded people to join a new group. You can be experienced or just starting out and need help. Lindsey can provide supplies and various equipment to experiment with but you can bring your own as well.
Depending on the level of interest it would be at her home in Wendover or at the Weston Turville Union chapel. If you are interested in joining this new group please contact Lindsey on cardmaking@wtu3a.org.uk .
Arts, Architecture & Culture – NEW GROUP COMING SOON!!
Although the name of this new group has yet to be finalised, the group will likely take the form of visits rather than based at a venue. A few visits in mind are to galleries, culture walks in London, behind the scenes tours at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, etc. lTransport will be via the train or bus where possible to avoid coach hire. John Masters is working out the details so watch this space for further details!
TRIPS – UPDATENOW FULL (both with a waiting list) –
- Hampton Court Palace (including Tulip Festival) – Wednesday, 17th April
- Highgate Cemetery – Wednesday, 17th July
- NO DATE AS YET – The National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire – September (tbc)
To add your name to the mailing list for the above trip please email Mandi Simons on trips@wtu3a.org.uk or speak to her at the Monthly General Meeting.
GARDEN VISITS
Tuesday, 25th June
We have an afternoon visit to Cedar House, Bacombe Lane, Wendover, HP22 6EQ where Sarah Nicholson will welcome us to her Chiltern Hills garden which has a great variety of trees, shrubs and plants leading via a sloping lawn to a delightful natural swimming pond. The visit will start at 2.30 and will include home-made teas.
Contact Heather Marshall on gardens@wtu3a.org.uk to book your place.
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MAHJONG
Thursday, 18th April then 16th May
Quiz Afternoon
Friday, 22nd March then 26th April
Start time is 2.30pm at the Chapel Hall, Weston Turville.
Individuals and couples welcome. No need to get a team together. Questions are suitable for all levels of knowledge.
For more information contact Joy Mantell at quizzing@wtu3a.org.uk
Gardening
Monday, 25th March then 22nd April
February’s meeting is a talk on bees and their value in the garden. Don’t forget the ‘Swaps Table’. The group meets at 2pm in Weston Turville Chapel Hall and meets on the fourth Monday of the month. Cost £3. For more information contact Jenny Hunt or Rosemary Williams at gardening@wtu3a.org.uk
Science & Technology
Thursday, 11th April – Visit – The Museum of Water and Steam in Brentford.
Thursday, 2nd May – Visit – RAF Hendon.
Thursday, 6th June – Visit – Museum of Military Medicine and Milestone Museum, Basingstoke.
Thursday, 4th July – Visit – The Hydraulics Research Organisation, Wallingford.
Full details on the above trips are 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.
At The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury (unless otherwise stated. To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk
Wednesday, 17th April – 7.30pm – Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners – Price £31.50.
A talented cast of musicians and singers brings this iconic group back to life.
Thursday, 18th April – 7.30pm – Johannes Radebe, The House of JoJo (Dance). Price £56.00.
A brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world class dance.
Sunday, 28th April -7.30pm – Madama Butterfly, Puccini – Price £37.75.
One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results.
Wednesday, 8th May – 7.30pm – Me and My Girl – Price TBA
To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.
Rummikub
Tuesday, 16th April then 21st May
The game of Rummikub is based loosely on Rummy (but with a twist). The group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 2pm at The Five Bells, Weston Turville. Contact the group leader Deborah Brown for more details at rummikub@wtu3a.org.uk.
Coffee Morning
Thursday, 18th April then 16th May
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.
Contact Marie Jones for more information on coffee@wtu3a.org.uk.
CHESS
The Chess Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at Chandos Arms, Weston Turville. We meet for any combination of chess, chat, lunch and/or a convivial glass on Fridays (next one is Friday, 22nd March, then 5th April).
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 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- 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 the group leader’s home. For more details and further dates of meetings, contact John Beer at handbells@wtu3a.org.uk
