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Thames Valley Network u3a – Forthcoming events
Back after their summer break, the following events have now been published on the Thames Valley Network u3a Network and are available to book. Click on the links in the boxes below for the flyer that has full details of costs and how to book.
NEW
Wednesday, 8th September at 10.30am on Zoom
Oceans Circulation in a Changing Climate
By Dr. Simon Boxall
Closing date: Friday, 3rd September
NEW
Monday, 13th September at 2.30pm on Zoom
Wildlife from Around the World
By Tom Way
Closing date: Friday, 10th September
NEW
Friday, 24th September at 10.30am on Zoom
American Presidents – The mighty and the mediocre
By Mark Lovett
Closing date: Tuesday, 21st September
Below are the events planned until December. Full details on each event will follow in due course.
National u3a Newsletter Express 06-08-21 😊
Help Shape the Design of the Future
As part of the u3a Pushback Against Ageism Campaign, they’ve been working with the Design Age Institute to put the opinions and feedback of u3a members at the heart of what they do.
Read how you can help challenge designers about the design of walking frames in full in the u3a Newsletter Express.
Weston Turville u3a is back in style!
Our first face-to-face monthly meeting since February 2020 saw a fantastic turnout for our ”Picnic in the Park” themed meeting which took place on 22nd July.
The weather was marvellous, the conversation flowed and the entertainment from the Folk, Blues and Beyond Group added to the wonderful atmosphere of the afternoon.
Below are some photos of the afternoon, along with photos showing just what a great u3a we are as members take part in the Extreme Groups activities such as Zipp e-scooter runs and paddleboarding at Watermead Lake, and the Walking Group’s first walk organised by new Group Leader Sylv Elliott.
More Groups starting up! Grub Club, Food Appreciation, Garden Visits, Walkers, Historic Buildings see more below.
The Grub Club’s first meeting back after restrictions being lifted is at the (newish) Wild Raven Farm Shop and Cafe in Rowsham for tea, cake and chat, taking place on this Friday 30th July at 2pm.
Please contact Annie Edwards on grubclub@wtu3a.org.uk if you would like to join in.
Garden Visits are back!
The first visit is on Friday, 20th August to Pettifers at Wardington near Banbury. The visit starts at 2pm and the cost is £10 per person.
For more details and to book your place contact Mary Duly on gardens@wtu3a.org.uk. There is a limit of 30 people, so you need to be quick.
Historic Buildings – Starting in the Autumn
Mandi Simons and Cathy Terry are trying to find a suitable location for a visit at the end of September or early October before the weather turns too bad. So if you don’t want to miss out, contact Mandi on historicbuildings@wtu3a.org.uk to be added to her contact list.
Local History Group
The Local History Group will be starting later in the year and although details are still being worked out below you will find the dates for your diary.
Please note the change to our normal meeting venue, day and times. We are now meeting at Weston Turville Village Hall at 2.30pm on the third Tuesday of the month.
Details tbc.
Meeting is in the WT Village Hall from 2:30pm – 4:00pm. Entrance will be £3.
Details tbc.
Meeting is in the WT Village Hall from 2:30pm – 4:00pm. Entrance will be £3.
Details tbc.
Meeting is in the WT Village Hall from 2:30pm – 4:00pm. Entrance will be £3.
Thames Valley Network u3a event – New!
The Events team are taking a break over August, but are already planning many more talks for the rest of the year, but here are the details for their latest offering:
UPDATE – EVENT CANCELLED – Wednesday, 28th July at 15:00 on Zoom – Designing and Building a Garden
Full details below:
‘TICKETSOURCE’ icon immediately below the event on the TVN website. You will receive an acknowledgement immediately and the Zoom link a few days before the event.
The full list of events currently available to book are shown below:
National u3a Newsletter – 🎾 July 2021 ⚽️
The u3a newsletter for ⚽️ July.🎾 Plenty to read, take part in and enjoy. Including:
Virtual Running Event
Run for the world is holding a special chrarity event for the u3a movement. You can choose from 3km, 5km, 10km or 21.1km to complete in a single activity anytime before the end of 2021. Best of all, 25% of the entry fee will go to the u3a movement to help provide equipment and opportunities for exercise and sport groups.
Also, you can find lots of events on our online events page. Here is a sample:
National u3a Newsletter – June 2021
The u3a newsletter for🌦June. Plenty to read, take part in and enjoy. Including:
June’s u3a Radio Podcast -Episode 9 – America, medley, bucket list.
You can find lots of events on our online events page. Here is a sample:
More Thames Valley Network u3a events
Details have been now been published for the following events on the Thames Valley Network calendar:
NEW
Tuesday, 6th July at 10.30am on Zoom – The Job of a Laughtime
Monday, 12th July at 2.30 pm on Zoom – Art as Therapy
Full details below:
‘TICKETSOURCE’ icon immediately below the event on the TVN website. You will receive an acknowledgement immediately and the Zoom link a few days before the event.
The full list of events currently available to book are shown below:
Visiting Churches Group restarting
Two visits are currently planned. Details are below.
Odette Harris will send details to everyone on her mailing list but please email her on churches@wtu3a.org.uk if you would like to be added.
All Saints Church, Wing
This is a Grade I listed parish church. Its masonry was largely built in the 8th to 11th centuries during the Anglo-Saxon period, making it one of the oldest surviving churches in England.
St Michael’s, Stewkley
This is perhaps one of the best-preserved of all the Norman churches in England. It is believed to date from 1150.
Garden Visits Group restarting
Mary Duly is hoping to announce resumption of Garden Visits at our July Meeting. For what remains of this year we will keep them local so that own transport can be used.
To ensure that our list of interested members is up to date, we will restart the list and therefore ask that you email gardens@wtU3a.org.uk if you wish to be included on the list. See you soon.
