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Weston Turville U3A Computer Group – Change of Format
The Weston Turville U3A computer group which is run in conjunction with Aston Clinton and Wendover U3As is now closing in its current format.
This closure is due to members no longer needing our services as they now know what they are doing! The good news is that computer assistance will remain on an ‘as required’ basis.
If you need assistance with a particular issue contact your U3A rep for computers (for WTU3A me!) and I will get someone from the volunteer list to try and assist you.
You can email me in the normal manner or if really stuck, ring me….. please do not turn up at the Halton Village Hall because you will be lonely standing in the car park on your own.
Mandi Simons computers@wtu3a.org.uk
Extreme Revisit – Aquatic Hovercraft – 18th July
By popular demand from those that joined the WT U3A more recently, we have started working on the logistics for a return to Highcross Hovercraft in Sharnford for a re-run of our 2014 event. To raise the bar, this trip will include “over water” instruction for those that graduate from the land based training.
£30.00 per pilot; cheques payable to “Weston Turville U3A (Travel)” by March General Meeting.
See full details at Hover Revisit
Christmas Lunch – 16th December
This year’s Christmas lunch is being held at Pendley Manor Hotel, Tring on Friday 16th December 2016.
Tickets are £27 per person and include raffle ticket. Everyone to arrange their own transport. To book your place which must be accompanied with full payment, please contact Mary Duly – see August WTU3A Newsletter.
Weston Turville U3A Newsletter – February 2016
An extreme edition in subjects and quantity – Extreme Zymology, BloKarting, Gliding, Zipwire and Lofting with some raucous birds.
A number of excellent garden visits including ‘Kingsbridge’ at Steeple Claydon and ‘Wind in the Willows’ at Denham (Mr Toad et al not guaranteed).
Trips to Brighton Pavillion and ‘Kill or Cure’ a delightful London tour covering barber surgeons, body snatchers, cholera and cosmetic surgeons. Something for everyone! (This just had to be Mandi’s choice!)
Also detail of the upcoming election of new committee members.
See the full content of the newsletter
Zipline … yes, but Extreme Zipline!
Just like a geriatric bunch of lemmings, members are planning to travel to North Wales and leap off over a 500ft drop over jagged rock of a disused slate mine for a long hurtle down a long zip line (well, the longest in Europe at over 5,000ft) at pretty high speeds (well, actually the fastest in the WORLD, sometimes exceeding 150ft/second) … and paying for it! There’s even the opportunity for friends or relatives to come and watch or, for those of a nervous disposition, see the other features of the old mines.
Surprisingly the queues are forming for this trip! If you want to join in this enterprise look here for the details.
Weston Turville U3A Newsletter – August 2015
Weston Turville U3A Newsletter – August 2015
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN: I would like to thank everyone who helps at the general meeting. I believe you make a major contribution to the warmth and hospitality experienced by our members. If you, as a member, wish to help, please talk to one of the committee.
Susan Connolly runs a Poetry Writing Group (see our website for details). Group leaders could
you please keep me informed of any major changes to your group.
Glynn White will be collecting names and payment read more …
La Beaujolaise Nouveau arrivera sur le 19eme Novembre …
… and we’ll be awaiting its arrival at the Village Gate to intercept it as it arrives to ‘enjoy’ the new arrival and truly enjoy the four course menu that it will accompany.
The new owner of the Village Gate, David Cavalier, has brought this restaurant to new heights in food and drink (though he’ll, no doubt have reservations about the Nouveau!).
He has achieved seven Michelin stars in his 35 year career and his vision is to bring quality food and drink to Wendover offering a family friendly service and value for money. Local ingredients and skill make the dining experience unforgettable.
Here are the details of the event. This will be popular so make sure you get booking if you want to go!
Free 24h Legal Advice for U3A Members
The Third Age Trust, the national organisation supporting the U3A movement, has arranged free 24 hour legal advice for all U3A members. Simply telephone FirstAssist on 01455 251500 quoting ‘Third Age Trust’ and our reference number 70494.
First Assist can advise U3A members on any legal issues, not just U3A-related ones!
Hopefully you don’t need this now but read more …
Weston Turville Newsletter – June 2014
From the Chairman: The updated Yellow book should be available at the June general meeting. Members will need to take out all of the old inserts and put in all of the new ones.
From the Editor: I normally send out the newsletters the weekend before the general meeting. Since it takes me absolutely yonks to write it; I would request that any submissions be made before the Friday of the week before the general meeting. Anyone can send me submissions. This month your newsletter is read more …
Weston Turville U3A Newsletter – May 2014
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR NEW CHAIRMAN: My Blue Roan Cocker Spaniel is called Spock. He is neither Vulcan nor particularly logical. He has a sense of humour but prefers the old jokes. Each morning, he greets me full of enthusiasm, energy and curiosity. He is ready to seize the day. They say dogs take after their owners. I hope I take after my dog. I would encourage WTU3A members to seize the day and, perhaps, occasionally wag their read more …
