Events and Group News
WTu3a OPEN AFTERNOON
Weston Turville Village Hall 1pm to 5pm
Many of our interest groups will be there to showcase what we do and can offer prospective members, so bring your friends and neighbours who don’t already know about our activities and may be interested in joining. Details on the flyer. Please use to advertise the event where you can.
QUIZ NIGHT
Friday, 13th November at 6.30pm
Weston Turville Village Hall
Tables of 6, 7 or 8. Cost £6 per person.
To book contact quiznight@wtu3a.org.uk
Details on the flyer.
**PROSPECTIVE NEW GROUP!**
Blues, Jazz & Rock Appreciation Group
David Aylmer would like to start this group with the aim of meeting once a month for 2.5 hours to listen to tracks from CD’s selected by group members and watch video clips of a concert. Each month would have a different theme. Hopefully starting in October if sufficient interest. For more details and to join the group contact David at music@wtu3a.org.uk
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Science & Technology
Please contact John Beer at science@wtu3a.org.uk to book your place on any of the above visits. Also, if you have any thoughts about future visits or talks, contact John Beer at science@wtu3a.org.uk.
Walking Group
The next walk is on Tuesday, 8th September then 13th October
Further details from Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk
WRITING
Tuesday, 1st September then 6th October
The Writing group is on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Group Leader’s home.
Would you like to write short stories, accounts of your life or many other possible topics? Group members will be welcome to choose their topics – either serious or trivial. Get in touch with Joy Mantell at writing@wtu3a.org.uk if you are interested.
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At The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury (unless otherwise stated).
Thursday, 3rd September – 7.30pm – “The Choir of Man”. Price £33. An evening of foot-stomping entertainment.
Wednesday, 11th November – 2.30pm – ““The Mousetrap”. Price £31.50 (Circle).
Sunday, 22nd November – 7.30pm. Boyzlife. Price £43.77
Tuesday, 24th November – 7.30pm. “The Archers Live at 75″. Price £43.77 (second circle).
To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.
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HAVE A GO!
Click here for the current list of suggestions.
To join the group, contact Karen Newman on haveago@wtu3a.org.uk.
Members of this group volunteer in turn to organise the activities so the workload is shared and the onus is not on one person. If you are interested in joining and bringing your ideas to the group, please contact Karen Newman at haveago@wtu3a.org.uk for more information.
Discussion
Friday, 4th September then 2nd October
We meet on the 1st Friday of the month at the Five Bells at 10.30am.
Topics are chosen each month by the group. Please contact Terry Jones at discussion@wtu3a.org.uk for more information and to be added to his list.
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TRIPS
NOW FULLY BOOKED
Thursday, 3rd December – Bath Christmas Market
Cost to be confirmed, likely to be a maximum of £21 per person
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Pickleball
The Pickleball group meets every Thursday at Halton Tennis centre. There are two sessions – 11am to 12pm and then 12pm to 1pm. Cost is £3 per person.
It couldn’t be easier to have a go at Pickleball and discover for yourself just how much fun it is!
Please contact Peter Allen at pickleball@wtu3a.org.uk to register your interest and to be added to his WhatsApp group for weekly attendees..
Gardening
Monday, 28th September then 26th October
Unless there has been an arranged visit, 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 or to add your name to the list of group member’s, contact Jenny Hunt or Rosemary Williams at gardening@wtu3a.org.u
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Card Making
Thursday, 10th September then 8th October
Takes place 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 . 13th
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Mahjong – NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
Thursday, 10th September then 8th October
Quiz Afternoon
Friday, 25th September then 23rd October
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. Cost £2 and includes tea/coffee and biscuits.
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Scrabble
Every Wednesday at 9.30am
Takes place at 9.30 for a 9.45 am start on the every Wednesday in The Five Bells, Weston Turville where we draw partners to start play.
If you are interested in joining this new group please contact Wendy Bailey at scrabble@wtu3a.org.uk.
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LATIN BEGINNERS-GROUP NOW FULL
CHESS
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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. The next meeting is on Friday, 24th 28th August, 11th and 25th September
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
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Coffee Morning
Thursday, 17th September then 15th October
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.
Pétanque (weather permitting)
Details for pétanque group sessions:
- They will be every Monday afternoon.
- Timing 2pm to 4pm (Winter start time 1.50pm)
- 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 on a Friday morning at 10am at the group leader’s home. New and prospective member welcome. For more details and further dates of meetings, contact John Beer at handbells@wtu3a.org.uk
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SUSPENDED – MEMBERS REQUIRED
SCRAPBOOK AND MEMORY BOOK GROUP
