Weston Turville U3A Newsletter – August 2012

 

I thought that since the school holidays are upon us and a lot of members were doing extra duties in the child minding department, I would find a suitable photo which encompasses doting grandparents let loose on unsuspecting offspring….how did I do?

On a more serious note, I was sent this warning by email the other day which, I personally, am taking very seriously: A Warning about Shampoo. Don’t wash your hair in the shower. It involves the shampoo when it runs down your body when you shower with it. I don’t know how I didn’t work this out sooner. I use shampoo in the shower. When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body, and printed very clearly on the shampoo bottle label is this warning, “FOR EXTRA BODY AND VOLUME.” No wonder I have been gaining weight. I have now got rid of that shampoo and I am going to start showering with dishwashing liquid instead as its label states, “DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.” Problem solved!

Mandi Simons

THE SPEAKER on Thursday 22nd August is Stephen Hearn from Tring Auction House. He has kindly volunteered to do some valuations at the meeting so if you believe you have an original Picasso or Matisse or even a Russian enamelled egg or if you are just curious about things you have inherited, picked up in a charity shop or had for ever in the cupboard, then bring ONE ITEM per person to the meeting and you may be buying the drinks later!

Rosemary Williams

TRIPS: The trip to Cadbury World and the Severn Valley Steam Railway trip on THURSDAY 19th SEPTEMBER are now due for full payment of £25.

Cheque for ether the full amount or for £10 if you have paid the deposit should be sent to me or taken to the meeting on Thursday. (Payable to Weston Turville U3A (travel)). We will be leaving WT at 7.30am from The Chandos PH and 7.35 from the shops, and returning about 5-6pm. We still have a few places left so sign up quick or if you want to bring a friend who is not a WTU3A member please contact me.

Mandi Simons

CHRISTMAS DINNER: We are holding a Christmas lunch at Quainton Railway Centre in the Old Booking Hall, with some entertainment on Tuesday 17th December, 12-5pm. We have booked Fiona Harrison whom some of you may have seen and enjoyed at the Armed Forces day. There will be a lunch which includes a turkey dinner, or several roasts or salmon and a choice of puds. The menu options will soon be on the website if you want to know more. The cost will be in the region of £30 each which is inclusive of food and entertainment. We need about 100 people to keep the cost this low, so sign up now! Let Carol Theobald know by email or telephone if you wish to join us.

DIARIES: Last chance to get your 2014 U3A diary from Glynn White. The list will be sent on Friday after the meeting. The cost is £2 each, money up front please.

Glynn White

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: Help is needed to staff our U3A stall at the village fete during the afternoon of Saturday 7th September. You will be there anyway enjoying the crafts, dog show, petting farm animals, tea and cakes etc so why not spend a little time on our stall? Please contact Janet Hawkins for details.

BOOKS AND BRIDGE: Sorry to nag, but……I have put out several requests for someone who would be willing to lead either a new book club or a new bridge group. It is not an onerous commitment, and support would be available. So do you have a room and an interest in the subject? Than please make contact with either myself or Dave Johnson. We have a waiting list so you do not need to recruit members!!!

Mandi Simons

LOCAL HISTORY: Meeting in August 2013: Glynn White is doing a talk on St Mary the Virgin Church on Tuesday 27th August. Meet at the church at 1030 if you want to hear it but bear in mind parking is limited so share cars or tandem’s to get there if you can please. Glynn White

GARDEN VISITS: Update. Last month I informed you that John Cowling was standing down from the garden group so he and his good lady wife, Hilary, can swan off exploring exotic places for longer than 3 weeks at a time. Well I am pleased to announce that Gaynor Edwards has stepped forward (with a small push in the back) and will be leading this group. We hope you will notice no interruption of service during the takeover! She can be contacted at 01296 624687 or geeliz47@yahoo.com or via the website.

MONEY MATTERS: Meetings for the next few months are:

• September 5th is the Money Matters Quiz;
• October 3rd What Partnership – Investments for income;
• November 7th Absolute Insurance – Bespoke service v Internet comparison sites
• December 5th Faulkners Lettings – Buy to Let – bet you think it’s not for you!

All meetings at 2.30pm in The Chapel, W. Turville on the first Thursday of the month.

Carol Johnson

VISITING CHURCHES: As no seconder has come forward to assist, and Maggie Coles is away in September, there will be no autumn visits, but they will resume in the spring. Thanks.

Maggie Coles

HISTORIC BUILDINGS: The next planned trips are:

• Monday September 30th. Visit to STOWE PARK & HOUSE. Meet at “5 Bells” at 10.30am. Guided tour of House, £4.50.
• Monday, October 21st: KENSINGTON PALACE. Visit cost £11.50 plus coach cost (to follow).

WALKERS: The next walk will be on Tuesday 10th September and we are hoping to do a circular walk which includes Aston Clinton, Wendover Woods a bit of canal and some reservoir. Of course we may get lost again but at least we will be able to see the village from the hill and we have a choice of locations for tea or food afterwards! If you wish to join us then be at the Chandos for 10am. No need to pre book.

Norma Lyon

COME DANCING: The come dancing group is on temporary hold whilst licences for the playing of music are sorted out. Sorry for any inconvenience but I will update you when I know what is happening. Thank you.

Richard Woodley

ANTIQUES: At the next meeting of the antiques group we will hear the talk that was postponed from July: it is about the social aspect of Bletchley Park during the war. Please let me know if you intend attending. Thank You.

Carol Theobald

OVERSEAS NEWS: Indian meal with entertainment by Gabriela the ukulele lady (and comedienne) on Monday 28 October, at Mela Indian Restaurant, Aston Clinton. The cost of the meal, entertainment and tips will be £28 per person. £15 deposit required now. All drinks will be extra and paid individually on the night.
We still have a few places available so if you would like to join us please contact Maggie 01296 630225 or maggiegeoff@onetel.com

FREE HOLIDAY FOR OLDER PERSONS ON LOW INCOME: NBFA Assisting the Elderly is a charity dedicated to helping the elderly stay socially and physically active through means of pain relief machines, emergency home alarms, free holidays, and subsidised Day Trips.

Their goal is to ensure that the elderly who have become isolated, alone or unhappy are enabled to reintegrate, and conduct a more enjoyable lifestyle. On 28th October they have a Break-Away holiday to Skegness, with pick-up points in Milton Keyes, Bletchley, and Buckingham. These are free five day holidays for people 65 and over, who are on a low income and haven’t been on holiday in three years or more. Half board accommodation, transport and entertainment are provided free of charge; all that they ask is that applicants be able to climb aboard the coach unhindered.
To find out more please contact Nisha Kotecha on 020 7828 0200 or at breaksaway@nbfa.org.ukTo find out more about NBFA you can go to www.nbfa.org.uk Lynne Maddocks, Community Engagement Officer (Voluntary sector & older people), Aylesbury Vale District Council, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF. 01296 585364