Category Archives: Notices
Aylesbury Vale u3a – Coach Trip
Aylesbury Vale u3a invites WTu3a members to join them on the following coach trip.
Chartwell (NT) and Biggin Hill – Wednesday, 1st March
Aston Clinton u3a – Strollers Group
National u3a Newsletter – December 2022
The u3a National newsletter for December is available HERE. As usual there is plenty to read, take part in and enjoy. Including:
November’s u3a Radio Podcast – Episode 25 – Review of our 40th Anniversary Year.
Members can listen to it on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts – and it is still available in captioned video form on YouTube.
u3a Poetry Competition – Open Now
Our movement wide poetry competition is open now. The deadline is Friday 27 January 2023 and we’re looking for poems of less than 16 lines on any topic. The three winning poems will be published in Third Age Matters and on the u3a website. Find the competition rules and submit your poem on the Poetry Competition webpage.
Don’t forget u3a Click and Save
Thames Valley Network u3a – 2023 events
Unless otherwise stated all the events below will be on Zoom. Click on the links in the boxes below for the flyer with full details of costs and how to book through TicketSource or Eventbrite.
NEW
Tuesday, 7th February
The Great Exhibition
A talk by David Morton
Closing date: TBC
The Music and Artists of Motown by Clive Aronson
Thursday 12th January starting at 10.30
The fee for this event is £2.00 per device. To download or view the flyer click on the link below Motown flyer
Closing date for applications is Monday, 9th January.
Wednesday 25th January
One Person, One Vote, One Value by Mark Lovett
Full details on the flyer. The fee is £1.00 per device.
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 22nd January.
Tuesday 7th February
The Great Exhibition by David Morton
Full details TBC The fee is TBC per device.
Closing date for applications is TBC
Spring Quiz, Questions set by Avis
Details to follow.
‘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. PLEASE CHECK THAT YOU ENTER YOUR DETAILS CAREFULLY WHEN YOU BOOK.
News from the Groups
Science & Technology
Plans for 2023
Thursday, 2nd February at The Weston Turville Chapel Hall. An overview of GPS “SatNav”, at 2pm. Cost £2.
Thursday, 2nd March, a visit to Greatmoor Incineration plant.
Tuesday, 4th April, a visit to the London Transport Museum, Acton. Cost for the coach and 2 tours £40.
Friday, 5th May (tbc), a visit to Chiltern Open Air Museum. Entry and tour cost £9.50.
Thursday, 1st June, a visit to the Battle of Britain Bunker and Museum near Uxbridge. Own Transport. Tour cost £8.
Full details of the above events 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.
Walking Group
Tuesday, 10th January
A circular 4 mile walk in woods and returning on the Ridgeway.
It starts and finishes from The Plough at Cadsden where we can lunch (pre-ordered) upon our return. Contact Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk.
Rummikub
Tuesday, 17th January.
The game of Rummikub is based loosely on Rummy (but with a twist). The group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 14:00 at The Five Bells, Weston Turville. Contact the group leader Deborah Brown for more details at rummikub@wtu3a.org.uk.
Coffee Morning
Thursday, 19th January
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.
Please contact Marie Jones for any more information. coffee@wtu3a.org.uk.
All at The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury:
Wednesday, 1st February, 2.30pm. The Commitments. £28.90.
Thursday, 6th April, 2.30pm – Shawshank Redemption. £18.
Wednesday, 3rd May, 2.30pm – Around the World in 80 Days. £22.
Wednesday, 10th May, 2.30pm – Buddy. £35.
Thursday, 1st June, 7.30pm – Healthy the Musical. £28.50.
Wednesday, 14th June, 2.30pm – Strictly Ballroom. £26.
To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.
CHESS
The Chess Group meets every other Friday at Chandos Arms, Weston Turville. 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 Weston Turville Chapel Hall. For more details and further dates of meetings, contact the Group Leader, John Beer at handbells@wtu3a.org.uk
Visiting Churches
No more visits until later in 2023.
If you are not on the group’s mailing list and would like more details of future visits, please contact Odette Harris at churches@wtu3a.org.uk.
National u3a Newsletter – November 2022 💥
The u3a National newsletter for November is available HERE. As usual there is plenty to read, take part in and enjoy. Including:
November’s u3a Radio Podcast – Episode 24 – Stonhenge, Architecture, St. Andrew’s Day.
Members can listen to it on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts – and it is still available in captioned video form on YouTube.
u3a Poetry Competition – Open Now
Our movement wide poetry competition is open now. The deadline is Friday 27 January 2023 and we’re looking for poems of less than 16 lines on any topic. The three winning poems will be published in Third Age Matters and on the u3a website. Find the competition rules and submit your poem on the Poetry Competition webpage.
Don’t forget u3a Click and Save: 
everyday and Christmas 🎅savings
News from the Groups
Walking Group
Tuesday, 13th December
A circular 4 mile walk in woods and returning on the Ridgeway.
It starts and finishes from The Plough at Cadsden where we can lunch upon our return. Contact Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk.
Rummikub
No meeting in December, but starting in 2023 on Tuesday, 17th January.
The game of Rummikub is based loosely on Rummy (but with a twist). The group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 14:00 at The Five Bells, Weston Turville. Contact the group leader Deborah Brown for more details at rummikub@wtu3a.org.uk.
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER
CHESS
The Chess Group meets every other Friday at Chandos Arms, Weston Turville. The next one is on Friday, 2nd December at 12.30pm. 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 .
Coffee Morning
Thursday, 15th December
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.
Please contact Marie Jones for any more information. coffee@wtu3a.org.uk.
All at The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury:
Wednesday, 14th June 2023, 2.30pm – Strictly Ballroom £TBA
To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.
Science & Technology
Currently planning for 2023 – watch this space!
If you have any thoughts about future visit, please contact the group leader John Beer for more details at science@wtu3a.org.uk.
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 Weston Turville Chapel Hall. For more details and further dates of meetings, contact the Group Leader, John Beer at handbells@wtu3a.org.uk
Visiting Churches
No more visits until 2023.
If you are not on the group’s mailing list and would like more details of future visits, please contact Odette Harris at churches@wtu3a.org.uk.
Aylesbury Vale u3a – Rock n Roll Party
Image by Alexey Marcov from Pixabay
Aylesbury Vale u3a are holding their annual Rock’n’Roll Christmas Party Disco on Thursday 15th December from 7.00 – 10.00 pm at Aylesbury tennis club on Wendover Road.
The party features music from the 50s/60s/70s with a licenced bar, raffle and mince pies. Tickets are £5 in aid of a local charity supporting children with brain cancer.
All WTu3a members are welcome, so if you wold like to come, please email John Wilford at sound@avu3a.org.uk for more information and how to purchase tickets either by post or by direct bank transfer.
National u3a Newsletter – October 2022 🎃
The u3a National newsletter for October is available HERE. As usual there is plenty to read, take part in and enjoy. Including:
August’s u3a Radio Podcast – Episode 21 – Space, Boom, Walk a Mile.
Members can listen to it on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts – and it is still available in captioned video form on YouTube.
Learning opportunities for u3a Members
Click here for the information leaflet to complement the local learning happening in your u3as.
An Exclusive Preview for u3a Members
The next video in our #GenerationWOW campaign has been launched. In the tutorial, Ravenshead u3a member Alexander showcases the art of calligraphy. Watch the full video on the Specsavers hub
Don’t forget u3a Click and Save: everyday savings
News from the Groups
NEW GROUP!!!
Rummikub
Tuesday, 15th November, The Five Bells, Weston Turville
The game of Rummikub is based loosely on Rummy (but with a twist). The group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 14:00 at The Five Bells, Weston Turville. Contact the group leader Deborah Brown for more details at rummikub@wtu3a.org.uk.
Walking Group
Tuesday, 8th November
A circular 4.5 mile walk passing by Hughenden Manor.
It starts and finishes from La De Spencers Arms, Downley where lunch will be available. Contact Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk.
Friday, 11th November at 12noon
Coffee Morning
Thursday, 17th November
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.
The following meeting date is Thursday, 15th December. Please contact Marie Jones for any more information. coffee@wtu3a.org.uk.
All at The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury:
Wednesday 16th November 7.30pm – Blood Brothers £35
NOW FULL Wednesday 23rd November 2.30pm – Jersey Boys £25
Wednesday, 14th June 2023, 2.30pm – Strictly Ballroom £TBA
To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.
Science & Technology
Thursday 3rd November, Quainton Windmill, 10.00am.
This is the final outing for the year. A donation of £10 is suggested. Contact the group leader John Beer for more details at science@wtu3a.org.uk.
Visiting Churches
No more visits this year. If you are not on the group’s mailing list and would like more details of future visits, please contact Odette Harris at churches@wtu3a.org.uk.
Handbell Ringers (Beginners)
The group meets every two weeks on a Friday morning at 10am at Weston Turville Chapel Hall. For more details and further dates of meetings, contact the Group Leader, John Beer at handbells@wtu3a.org.uk
CHESS
The Chess Group meets every other Friday. The venue is The Chandos, Weston Turville. The next one is on 4th November. If you are interested to join, please contact Geoffrey Howell for further dates at chess@wtu3a.org.uk.
Pétanque
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.
