Category Archives: Expired
Thames Valley Network u3a – latest talk
Another Thames Vally Network u3a event is now published – “Merry Christmas, Mr Dickens”. Click on the links in the boxes below for the flyer that has full details of costs and how to book through TicketSource.
Below are the events planned in December. Full details on each event will follow in due course.
u3a National Newsletter – 🍂November 2021🍂
The u3a newsletter for the 🍂November🍂 is available here. As usual there is plenty to read, take part in and enjoy. Including:
November’s u3a Radio Podcast – Episode 12 – Scams, Olympics, Treasure.
Toolkit to Challenge Ageism – It’s not too late!
We hope you’ve had a chance to familiarise yourself with our Anti-Ageism toolkit and put some of the actions into practice.
Thank you to those of you who have already provided your feedback: if you have not yet, we’d love to hear from you.
Third Age Matters
Due to external circumstances beyond our control – there may be a delay to when Third Age Matters Magazine reaches you. We are working hard to help rectify this and get the magazine to you as soon as possible.
You can find lots of events on our online events page. Here is a sample:
News from the Groups
Monday, 29th November
The next Grub Club’s meeting is at Chiltern Forest Golf Club, at 12.00pm where you can choose between either lunch or afternoon tea.
Please contact Annie Edwards on grubclub@wtu3a.org.uk as soon as possible if you would like to join in as the venue will need to know the numbers.
Science and Technology
Trips – Faversham and Canterbury
Tuesday 7th December – now fully booked.
If you are interested in any future visits that the Trips Team organise next year, get yourself on the list by emailing trips@wtu3a.org.uk
Local History Group
Sadly, the November meeting of the Local History Group was the last one organised by Glynn White. Glynn steps down after many, many years as Group Leader of this popular group. We must say a big THANK YOU to him for arranging some exceptional trips and speakers.
If you or anyone you know would like to take on the mantle, please let Glynn know. Glynn will gladly lend support to any new leader with a list of previous speakers, names and email addresses of current members of the group and setting up the hall etc. Contact Glynn White on localhistory@wtu3a.org.uk.
Christmas Lunch – last places left.
Wednesday 8th December
Chiltern Forest Golf Club in Wendover. The cost is £30 per head. To book your place please contact Carol Williams on xmaslunch@wtu3a.org.uk.
Theatre Visits
Burn the Floor – Kevin Clifton merging Dance and Theatre, Monday, 31st January 2022, 7.30pm at the Waterside Theatre. Tickets for the stalls are £56.
Theatre Visits in 2022
| Date | Production | Venue | Cost |
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Monday, |
‘Burn the Floor’ Kevin Clifton
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Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury |
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Thursday, |
‘Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker’ |
Milton Keynes Theatre,
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£32.00 (stalls) |
Thames Valley Network u3a – Christmas Wreath demonstration on Zoom
Another Thames Vally Network u3a event is now published – The Spirit of Christmas – talk and demonstration. Click on the links in the boxes below for the flyer that has full details of costs and how to book through TicketSource.
NEW
Wednesday, 24th November at 10.30am on Zoom
By Keith Appleby
Closing date: Saturday, 20th November
NEW
Monday, 29th November at 2.30pm on Zoom
Mandela – the Man Behind the Myth
By Bjorn Watson
Closing date: Wednesday, 24th November
NEW
Friday, 3rd December at 10.30am on Zoom
Quizmaster – Avis Furness
Closing date: Tuesday, 30th November
Below are the events planned until December. Full details on each event will follow in due course.
Thames Valley Network u3a – More Zoom talks
Another Thames Vally Network u3a event is now published – The Spirit of Christmas – talk and demonstration. Click on the links in the boxes below for the flyer that has full details of costs and how to book through TicketSource.
NEW
Wednesday, 24th November at 10.30am on Zoom
By Keith Appleby
Closing date: Saturday, 20th November
NEW
Monday, 29th November at 2.30pm on Zoom
Mandela – the Man Behind the Myth
By Bjorn Watson
Closing date: Wednesday, 24th November
NEW
Friday, 3rd December at 10.30am on Zoom
Quizmaster – Avis Furness
Closing date: Tuesday, 30th November
Below are the events planned until December. Full details on each event will follow in due course.
u3a National Newsletter – 🎃October 2021🎃
The u3a newsletter for the 🎃October🎃 is available here. As usual there is plenty to read, take part in and enjoy. Including:
October’s u3a Radio Podcast – Episode 11 – Writing, singing, rocking.
Feed into the u3a Vision for the Future
u3a is developing its vision for the future and wants to hear from you. Full details are on the u3a Newsletter Express of 1 October 2021. Still time for you to comment using the email address strategy@u3a.org.uk or by completing the online survey on our website.
You can find lots of events on our online events page. Here is a sample:
News from the Groups
Friday, 29th October
The next Grub Club’s meeting is lunch at The Crows Nest, Tring Hill at 12.30pm.
Please contact Annie Edwards on grubclub@wtu3a.org.uk as soon as possible if you would like to join in as the venue will need to know the numbers. Maximum 20.
Science and Technology
Trips – Faversham and Canterbury
Tuesday 7th December The cost is £51.00 and it includes a roast chicken or vegetarian lunch served with a hot drink, cost of coach and a Blue Badge tour guide throughout.
Full Payment to be paid at October monthly meeting. For full details and to book your place see the October newsletter, email trips@wtu3a.org.uk , or visit Jayne Lennard and Mandi Simons at the October General meeting.
Local History Group
Tuesday, 16th November – The life of Cecelia Payne
This talk by Geoff Lodge of the Wendover u3a.
Cecelia Payne was an American astronomer and astrophysicist who was born in Wendover!
Full details regarding the change of venue and entrance fees are on the flyer. Contact Glynn White on localhistory@wtu3a.org.uk.
Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 8th December
Chiltern Forest Golf Club in Wendover. The cost is £30 per head. To book your place please contact Carol Williams on xmaslunch@wtu3a.org.uk.
Theatre Visits
Thames Valley Network u3a – Zoom talks
Details of the talks further into November are now published. Click on the links in the boxes below for the flyer that has full details of costs and how to book through TicketSource.
NEW
Wednesday, 24th November at 10.30am on Zoom
By Keith Appleby
Closing date: Saturday, 20th November
NEW
Monday, 29th November at 2.30pm on Zoom
Mandela – the Man Behind the Myth
By Bjorn Watson
Closing date: Wednesday, 24th November
Below are the events planned until December. Full details on each event will follow in due course.
A letter to u3a members from Liz Thackray
Please click on the button below to view the letter to all u3a members from Liz Thackray, Chair of the Third Age Trust. The link also contains information about the u3a 40th Anniversary Quilt Competition.
