News from the Groups
Summer Lunch 2024 (for members only)
Thursday, 25th July
We are holding our Summer Lunch once more on Thursday 25th July (and hoping for better weather than last year!). There will be no speaker that day, as per previous years, a fabulous lunch will be provided by Lynne Padgett and her team of helpers, along with afternoon entertainment, with the Folk, Blues and Beyond Group, and the Handbell Ringers. Details on the flyer.
The fee is £5 per person and it a ticket only event. The tickets will be on sale at the May and June general meetings. If you are not able to attend the meetings to buy your ticket, please contact Sarah Gunn at summerlunch@wtu3a.org.uk.
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Card Making
Thursday, 13th June then 11th July
Following the interest in this new group, a regular time and date has been fixed at 10am on the second Thursday of each month in Weston Turville Chapel Hall. The initial charge is £2 per person.
The group leader can provide supplies and various equipment to experiment with which may have an additional cost of £1-£1.50. You can bring your own supplies and equipment as well.
If you are interested in joining this new group please contact Lindsey Beer on cardmaking@wtu3a.org.uk .
TRIPS – UPDATENOW FULL (with reserve list) –
- 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.
Science & Technology
Thursday, 6th June – Visit – Museum of Military Medicine and Milestone Museum, Basingstoke.
NOW FULLY BOOKED – 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.
GARDEN VISITS
Wednesday, 22nd May
We have an afternoon visit from 2pm to the garden of Chesham Bois House (which lies just north of Amersham-on-the-Hill).
This is a 3 acre garden with lovely herbaceous borders, walled garden, old orchard with wildlife pond, and some topiary trees. The cost is £9 cash donation to NGS, to include refreshments.
Contact Heather Marshall on gardens@wtu3a.org.uk to book your place.
Tuesday, 25th June – NOW FULLY BOOKED
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.
Gardening
Monday 27th May – NO MEETING
Monday, 24th June and 22nd July – visit to a members garden
The next two meetings on 24th June and 22 July, the group will be visiting a members garden. Full details to follow. To add your name to the list contact Jenny Hunt or Rosemary Williams on: gardening@wtu3a.org.uk
The group normally meets at 2pm in Weston Turville Chapel Hall and meets on the fourth Monday of the month. Cost £3. Don’t forget the ‘Swaps Table’. For more information contact Jenny Hunt or Rosemary Williams at gardening@wtu3a.org.uk
Walking Group
Tuesday, 11th June and then 9th July.
Further details from Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk
Quiz Afternoon
Friday, 24th May then Friday 28th June
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
At The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury (unless otherwise stated). To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk
Thursday, 23rd May – 7pm – a screening of Titanic – the Musical – Price £14.85.
Milton Keynes Theatre – Wednesday, 12th June – 2.30pm – Everyone’s Talking About Jamie – Price £37.
Thursday, 22nd August – 7.30pm – Ghost the Musical – Price £37.50.
Thursday, 17th October – 2.30pm – Lord of the Dance – Price £44.
Milton Keynes Theatre –Wednesday, 27th November – Time TBA – Come from Away – Price £39.50.
To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.
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MAHJONG
**UPDATE** MEETINGS SUSPENDED – HOPEFULLY WILL RESTART IN THE AUTUMN
Rummikub
Tuesday, 21st May then 18th June
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, 20th June then 18th July
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, 24th May then 14th June).
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 the group leader’s home. For more details and further dates of meetings, contact John Beer at handbells@wtu3a.org.uk
