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23 July, 2024

NEW – Art & Culture

Tuesday, 19th November

The new Art & Culture Group  is aimed at everyone, not just lovers of art and will begin with a visit to Tate Britain. Full details on the flyer.  Contact, either John Masters or Chris Bennett at culture@wtu3a.org.uk.

Tuesday, 8th October

National Memorial Arboretum

This trip is close to being oversubscribed already, so contact Mandi Simons or Jayne Lennard at trips@wtu3a.org.uk to see if there are places still available (a deposit of £25 per person will be required at the time of booking). Cost is estimated at £48pp. More details here.

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Music making – Potential NEW Group

Barry Burton, an experienced vibraphone player, would be interested in setting up a group of musicians to play together for fun.  Guitarists, drummers or brass players or any musicians interested in joining him to play hits of the past.  Contact Barry on burtonbarry77@gmail.com.

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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

Dates for your diary:

WTu3a Quiz Night 2024  – Friday,  8th November

Arrangements are beginning to take shape for our annual evening quiz night.  Details on the flyer will be updated as soon as plans are finalised.

WTu3a Christmas Lunch – Friday, 13th December

Tickets for sale at the September and October meetings, or contact Rosemary Williams or Sarah Gunn on xmaslunch@wtu3a.org.uk.  Details on the flyer

 
 
 
 
Theatre Visits – 2024

At The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury (unless otherwise stated).  To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk

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, 11th September 

A visit to the Didcot Railway Centre home of the GWR society. They house a lot of railway artifacts, coaches and steam locos for you to see and climb on. Wednesday is a Steaming day so there will be trains running on the short track. Cost for entry is £14.

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, 12th September then 10th October

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

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

This meeting will be our 1st year anniversary, social event and quiz.  Then on 28th October, we have a speaker from Lindengate, Wendover. 

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 

Tuesday,   10th September  then 8th October

Details of the walks from Sylv Elliot (email below).

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 MEETING – 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


Rummikub

Tuesday,  20th August then 17th September and 15th October

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.

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MAHJONG

**UPDATE**  MEETINGS SUSPENDED – HOPEFULLY WILL RESTART IN THE AUTUMN

The Mahjong Group is actively seeking new members.  The group is a mixed ability group, though most are relatively new to the game; so whatever your skill level you will be welcome.
 
The venue has now moved to The Chandos Arms in Weston Turville on the first and third Thursday of the month at 2pm.
 
There is no charge, however you are welcome to purchase a drink or coffee etc. from the bar. For more information please contact Ken Shaw at mahjong@wtu3a.org.uk.

 

Coffee Morning

Thursday, 19th September then 17th 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.  

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, 23rd August then 13th and 27th September).

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