News from the Groups
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MAHJONG
Thursday, 16th November then 2nd December
At The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury (unless otherwise stated. To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk
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Sunday, 14th January – 7.30pm – WITNEY, Queen of the Night – price TBA. Direct from the Royal Albert Hall the ultimate tribute to Witney Houston. 7.30pm. Price TBA. |
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Thursday, 7th March, The Elgiva, Chesham. 7.30pm – Sweet Charity – Price £TBA The Panda Players present this musical staged and choreographed by Bob Fosse based on the book by Neil Simon. |
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Saturday, 9th March, 2.30pm – The Kite Runner – Price £30.00. West End hit, engrossing and captivating, based on the book by Khaled Hosseini. |
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Wednesday, 17th April – 7.30pm – Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners – Price £31.50. A talented cast of musicians and singers brings this iconic group back to life. |
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Thursday, 18th April – 7.30pm – Johannes Radebe, The House of JoJo (Dance). Price £56.00. A brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world class dance. |
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Sunday, 28th April -7.30pm – Madama Butterfly, Puccini – Price £37.75. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. |
To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.
Quiz Afternoon
Friday, 24th November
Start time is 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, 27th November
The group meets at 2pm in Weston Turville Chapel Hall and meets on the fourth Monday of the month. Cost £3. For more information contact Jenny Hunt or Rosemary Williams at gardening@wtu3a.org.uk.
QUIZ NIGHT
**NOW FULL**
Saturday, 25th November at 6.30pm
Following the success of one of last year’s 10-2 Anniversary celebrations, the very popular Quiz Night returns!
Cost is £15 per person and includes a ‘Fish and Chip’ Supper (other are options available though), see all the details on the flyer here. Preferably tables of 6 will be organised or you can sign up as a Team.
To sign up or get more information contact Juli Whitehead on wtu3aquiz@gmail.com
Christmas Lunch 2023
Wednesday, 6th December
The WTu3a 🎄Christmas Lunch 2023🎄 is once again at The Chiltern Forest Golf Club, Aston Hill, Halton, Aylesbury, Bucks HP22 5NQ.
This is a three course meal including tea/coffee and mince pies, raffle and gratuities. Cost £36. View the full menu here.
There may be a few places left. Contact Carol Williams at xmaslunch@wtu3a.org.uk to book your place.
Science & Technology
Thursday, 7th December is a talk on ‘The latest development in Fusion Technology‘ by Bob Woodman in The Chapel Hall at 10.30am. Cost. £2.
Proposed plans for 2024.
January – No meeting
Thursday, 1st February – Talk – Chapel Hall. Details to follow.
Thursday, 7th March – Visit – Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford. Entrance free. Details to follow.
Thursday, 11th April – Visit (tbc) The Museum of Water and Steam in Brentford. Details to follow.
To express your interest, 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.
Rummikub
Tuesday, 21st November 2pm
The game of Rummikub is based loosely on Rummy (but with a twist). The group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 2pm at The Five Bells, Weston Turville. Contact the group leader Deborah Brown for more details at rummikub@wtu3a.org.uk.
Coffee Morning
Thursday, 16th November, 10.30am. No meeting in December. Next one is Thursday, 18th January 2024.
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.
Walking Group
Tuesday 12th December
Based at the Plough in Cadsdean the walk is 4 miles using the woods and along the Ridgeway Further details from Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk
2024 Walking Holiday
Friday, 26th April – Monday, 29th April 2024
Based at the Longmynd Hotel in Church Stretton, Shropshire. Walks range from 6 to 12 miles, so this is for Walkers only.
For more information please contact Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk
CHESS
The Chess Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at Chandos Arms, Weston Turville. We meet for any combination of chess, chat, lunch and/or a convivial glass on Fridays (next one is Friday, 24th November).
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
