News from the Groups
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Lace Making – Potential NEW Group
Sandi Latimer, used to make lace and now she’d like to pick up her bobbins again and would like to start a new group. If any are members interested. Please contact her on sandi_latimer@hotmail.com.
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Dates for your diary:
WTu3a Quiz Night 2024 – Friday 8th November
and sorry to mention it already but…
Wtu3a Christmas Lunch – Friday, 13th December
At The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury (unless otherwise stated). To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk
Thursday, 22nd August – 7.30pm – Ghost the Musical – Price £37.50.
Wycombe Swan Theatre – Thursday, 26th September – 7.30pm – Bonnie and Clyde – Price £35.20.
Wycombe Swan Theatre – Thursday, 3rd October – 7.30pm – A Chorus Line – Price £37.
Thursday, 17th October – 2.30pm – Lord of the Dance – Price £44.
Milton Keynes Theatre –Wednesday, 27th November – 2.30pm – Come from Away – Price £39.50.
To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.
Science & Technology
NEW – Wednesday, 14th September
NEW DATE Thursday, 3rd October –Visit to Museum of Military Medicine and Milestone Museum, Basingstoke.
Full details on the above trips are on the flyer here.
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.
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Card Making
Thursday, 8th August then 12th September
Takes place at 10am on the second Thursday of each month in Weston Turville Chapel Hall. The initial charge is £2 per person.
The group leader can provide supplies and various equipment to experiment with which may have an additional cost of £1-£1.50. You can bring your own supplies and equipment as well.
If you are interested in joining this new group please contact Lindsey Beer on cardmaking@wtu3a.org.uk .
GARDEN VISITS
Wednesday 21st August – Walled Garden, Luton Hoo Estate
Garden entry is £7.50 per person and this includes a fascinating guided tour of the walled garden which was designed by Capability Brown in the late 1760’s.
Tuesday, 10th September – Robin Hill, Water End, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe
Informal cottage garden/prairie style with a variety of trees, woodland edge plants, shade borders, shrubs, perennials and grass borders blending into pastureland. The cost will be £10 as a donation to the NGS and will include tea and cake.
Contact Heather Marshall on gardens@wtu3a.org.uk to add your name to her list for future garden visits.
Gardening
Monday, 26th August – NO MEETING as it’s bank holiday, then Monday, 23rd September
Full details to follow.
The group normally meets at 2pm in Weston Turville Chapel Hall and meets on the fourth Monday of the month. Cost £3. Don’t forget the ‘Swaps Table’. For more information or to add your name to the list of group member’s, contact Jenny Hunt or Rosemary Williams at gardening@wtu3a.org.uk
Walking Group
Thursday, 1st August
This is an extra walk to the usual monthly one and has been planned for those who fancy doing 9 1/2 miles. Starting at 10.30am in Wooburn and using woods and fields around Burnham Beeches.
Tuesday, 13th August then 17th September
The walk on 13th August will be a circular walk based at Whiteleaf Hill.
Another walking holiday in May 2025 is being planned and will be based at Speech House Hotel in the Forest of Dean. The walks will be around 6 miles per day.
Further details from Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk
Quiz Afternoon
NO MEETINGS – Friday, 26th July or Friday 23rd August (for a summer break)
The next meeting is 27th September. 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
Visiting Churches – RESTARTING
After a break of about 18 months, the Visiting Churches Group Leaders, Odette Harris and Geoffrey Howell hope to restart this Summer if there is sufficient interest from members. The first visit is expected to be to Rycote Chapel near Thame (date to be decided).
Please email Odette and Geoffrey on churchvisits@wtu3a.org.uk if you are interested and would like to add your name to the new group list. Plans are in the pipeline to visit Rycote Chapel as the first visit. Details yet to be finalised.
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MAHJONG
**UPDATE** MEETINGS SUSPENDED – HOPEFULLY WILL RESTART IN THE AUTUMN
Rummikub
Tuesday, 20th August then 17th September
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, 15th August then 19th September
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.
Contact Marie Jones for more information on coffee@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, 26th July, then 9th August and 23rd August).
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 on a Friday morning at 10am at the group leader’s home. New and prospective member welcome. For more details and further dates of meetings, contact John Beer at handbells@wtu3a.org.uk
