Extreme Activities – redefining retirement!
“There is a social revolution under way, which is being led by the baby boomers, who have redefined everything throughout their lives, particularly around the world of work. They are now going to redefine retirement,”
Ros Altmann, a former director-general of Saga.
Here’s what in store for the next few months …
Extreme Gourmet?
Last year, some of our most popular “Extreme Events” were Food/Drink related (Ice Bar, Burns, Crazy Bear and Beaujolais Nouveau). We now have three volunteers Rosemary Williams, Pam Wilson and Mary Duly who will ensure this Gourmet thread continues.
Their first offering is a visit to Chiltern Brewery on 24th October at 15:00 at £12.50pp for a maximum of 24 connoisseurs
Payment (due with booking) by cheque to “Weston Turville U3A(Travel)” now due. Finalised itinerary and logistics will be circulated nearer the event.
Contact Rosemary, Pam or Mary email extreme@wtu3a.org.uk
Reserve 17th June in your diaries for a Jazz Picnic (details to follow) Also Prepare for Beaujolais Nouveau, Burns, Russian New Eve etc. and putting on a little weight.
Abseil the Spinnaker
25th or 15th May 2015 
On half a dozen weekends/bank holidays in 2015, it is possible for the public to Abseil 100m down the side of the Spinnaker, group bookings for up to 12 are allowed. It is also possible to privately hire the facility for a group of up to 40 midweek and in term time. In both cases the experience costs about £85 + transport. www.spinnakertower.co.uk/whats-on/Abseiling.aspx
To help us plan this extreme visit, we would like to know if you would participate in:-
- Option 1 = a group of up to 12 from Weston Turville U3A, using a self-drive minibus on 25th May (a bank holiday Monday)
- Option 2 = a combined group with other U3A’s , on 29th May in a chauffeured coach if there is sufficient demand from Weston Turville
Race Car Simulator (& Tummies)
17th October £30 (for Race Hut Challenge)
+£10 (deposit for lunch)
The Race Hut facility is purposely designed and built to allow drivers of all abilities to enjoy the thrill of racing and compete in a great selection of cars on the very best circuits from around the world.
Payment of £40 by cheque to “Weston Turville U3A(Travel)” by September meeting.
Contact Adrian or Trevor email extreme@wtu3a.org.uk or tel. 0777 150 6055
Behind the Scenes at Brighton Racecourse
(Now also open for Sightseers!)
15th September £51 (including Coach from Weston Turville, Behind the scenes tour of the Racecourse, Premier enclosure ticket, £2 Tote betting voucher, Raceday programme, One drink voucher).
We are not currently constrained on numbers, but need to make a final decision on coach size next week – Places still available.
Payment of £51 by cheque to “Weston Turville U3A(Travel)” now due. Finalised itinerary and logistics will be circulated nearer the event.
Also let us know if you are interested in a seat on the U3A Brighton Racecourse coach for a daytrip to Brighton – without visiting the Racecourse at £21.
Contact Adrian or Trevor email extreme@wtu3a.org.uk or tel. 0777 150 6055
Extreme Campanology
6th November £32 (including Coach from Weston Turville, Guided Tour of Carillon Tower, and Bell foundry Tour).
The Carillon Tower which is not normally open mornings or in the winter, have agreed to open for us and provide a tour – that includes the 47 John Taylor bells. There are plenty of alternatives to this component of the trip should you be unable to climb the stairs.
This is another surprise sell-out event, just one place still available. Unfortunately, there is a very finite limit of 35 around the Bell Foundry. That does mean there will be a couple of spare places on the coach should anyone fancy a day trip to Loughborough.
A neighbouring U3A has been inspired by the response to this trip and are considering repeating it in March, they are offering to accommodate our wait-list when their members have had the first option on places.
Payment of £32 by cheque to “Weston Turville U3A(Travel)” due next month. Finalised itinerary and logistics will be circulated nearer the event.
Contact Adrian or Trevor email extreme@wtu3a.org.uk or tel. 0777 150 6055
