News from the Groups
Garden Visits
27th September
‘Patchwork’, 22 Hall Park Gate Berkhamsted HP4 2NJ
Patchwork is a 1/4 acre garden with lots of year-round colour, interest and perfume. It is a sloping site containing rockeries, 2 small ponds, herbaceous borders, island beds with dahlias, roses, fuchsias, hostas, begonias and patio pots – all set against a background of trees and shrubs of varying colours.
The entry charge will be £7 a head which goes to the NGS and biscuits/tea/coffee/soft drinks will be available for a £1 donation to Tring Lions Club.
To book your place or for more information please contact the Garden Visits group leader, Heather Marshall at gardens@wtu3a.org.uk
Quiz Afternoon
Friday, 22nd September
This new group gets underway at 2.30pm at the Chapel Hall, Weston Turville.
Individuals and couples welcome. No need to get a team together. Questions are suitable for all levels of knowledge.
For more information contact Joy Mantell at quizzing@wtu3a.org.uk
Gardening
Monday, 25th September
The inaugural meeting for this new group will at 2pm in Weston Turville Chapel Hall. Cost. £2. Thereafter the group will meet on the fourth Monday of the month. For more information contact Jenny Hunt at gardening@wtu3a.org.uk.
Walking Group
Tuesday, 12th September
The walk starts and finishes at the Chiltern Forest Golf Club and will feature just over four miles mainly in Wendover Woods. Transport can be provided from the Chandos in Weston Turville at 10am.
Tuesday, 10th October
The October walk is 4 – 4½ miles long starting from the Lions of Bledlow.
For more information please contact Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk
Science & Technology
Thursday, 5th October a visit and afternoon tour to The National Museum of Computing, near Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes. Cost will be £23 for entrance and tour. The 2 hour tour will start at 2pm. They have examples of the earliest computers from The Lorenz/ Colossus to the first digital types. Own transport. Full details on the flyer. A couple of places still available.
Tuesday, 31st October the rearranged visit to the London Transport Museum, Acton. The fee for the coach and the two tours (Depot and Poster tour) is £40 (subject to change if coach costs rise). Full details on the flyer. There are a couple of places available.
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.
At The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury (unless otherwise stated):
Thursday, 28th September, 8pm.
Pendley Theatre, Tring.
Willy Russell’s comedy Educating Rita. £11.
Wednesday, 8th November, 2.30pm – Greatest Days – £32.50
The musical follows five boy band obsessed best friends in the 1990s, who reunite over 20 years later to see their heartthrobs one last time in what could be the Greatest Days of their life. Featuring more than 15 record-breaking Take That songs.
Thursday, 23rd November, 2.30pm – The Full Monty – £28.00
As in the 1997 smash hit film, this brand-new production is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs and heartbreak. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the film.
To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.
Trips
Cambridge – Mosque and time in Cambridge
Monday, 18th September
Cambridge for a tour of the mosque, free time in the city and a cream tea in Grantchester Gardens. Cost £45-£50 (max). Check with Mandi or Jayne for available places on trips@wtu3a.org.uk.
Winchester Christmas Market
Friday, 17th November
Coach only. Visit Winchester’s Christmas Market with five hours free time to visit the market, Cathedral or shops. Cost tbc. Names taken shortly.
For more information please contact Mandi or Jayne at trips@wtu3a.org.uk.
Rummikub
Tuesday, 19th September then 17th October, 2pm
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, 21st September then 19th October
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.
CHESS
The Chess Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at Chandos Arms, Weston Turville (next one is Friday, 22nd September and then 13th October).
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 the group leader’s home. For more details and further dates of meetings, contact John Beer at handbells@wtu3a.org.uk
