News from the Groups
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Pickleball
The Pickleball group meets every Thursday at 11am at Halton Tennis centre. Cost is £2 for 1 hr.
It couldn’t be easier to have a go at Pickleball and discover for yourself just how much fun it is!
Please contact Peter Allen at pickleball@wtu3a.org.uk to register your interest and to be added to his WhatsApp group for weekly attendees..
Discussion
The next meeting is Friday, 6th December, then we will meet on the 1st Friday of the month at the Five Bells at 10.30am.
Topics are chosen each month by the group.
Please contact Terry at discussion@wtu3a.org.uk for more information and to be added to his list.
Art & Culture
Tuesday, 18th February
In 2025 the first visit is to the home of the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet, to include a guided tour of spaces that are normally off limits to the public.
Further details to follow with the cost expected to be £16-£22 per person (depending on numbers).
Don’t forget the new Art & Culture Group is aimed at everyone, not just lovers of art. Full details on the flyer. Contact, either John Masters or Chris Bennett at culture@wtu3a.org.uk.
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At The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury (unless otherwise stated).
Wednesday, 15th January – 7.30pm – Calamity Jane – The Musical – Price £37.50.
Thursday, 13th February – 2.30pm – Bird Song – Price £30.50. (Based on Sebastian Faulk’s bestselling novel).
Milton Keynes Theatre – Wednesday, 19th March – 2.30pm – Only Fools and Horses Musical – Price £45.50.
To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.
Garden Visits
Tuesday, 18th February
This visit is to the garden of Sandra Wetherall at Hollydyke House, Little Missenden HP7 0RD where we hope there will be a good display of snowdrops for us to see.
The visit starts at 11am and the cost will be £8.50 to include a drink or soup.
Please contact Heather Marshall on gardens@wtu3a.org.uk to book your place.
Gardening
Monday, 27th January
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
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MAHJONG
**UPDATE** RESTARTING 9 JANUARY 2025
Walking Group
Tuesday, 10th December then Tuesday, 14th January
Further details from Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk
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Card Making
Thursday, 12th December then 9th January.
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 .
Rummikub
Thursday, 19th December then, Thursday, 16th January
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.
Quiz Afternoon
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER then Friday, 24th January
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
CHESS
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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, 13th December, then Friday 10th January).
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
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Coffee Morning
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER then Thursday, 16th January
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.
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Science & Technology
For the moment the SciTech team are taking a break and will not organise any other trips or talks for the rest of the year. They are going to take stock and in the new year will see how things stand.
If you have any thoughts about future visits or talks, please contact the group leader John Beer for more details at science@wtu3a.org.uk.
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
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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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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.
