News from the Groups
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Science & Technology
Thursday, 3rd April – Pendon Museum, Abingdon. Museum entry £6. Own transport. This visit will start at 1.30pm with a guided tour around the site.
Thursday, 1st May – H G Matthews Brickworks, Chesham. Own transport.
Thursday, 5th June – Leicester Space Museum, Leicester. Cost tbc (approx £50) inc coach fare, entrance and Planetarium show.
Thursday, 2nd October – Birmingham Science Museum, Birmingham. Cost tbc (approx £50) inc coach fare, entrance and Planetarium show.
Full details of all the above on the flyer here.
Please contact John Beer at science@wtu3a.org.uk to book your place on any of the above visits. Also, if you have any thoughts about future visits or talks, contact John Beer at science@wtu3a.org.uk.
Trips
Monday, 14th April, Savill Gardens, Windsor. This will include a guided 1 hour tour. Full details and cost tbc.
A visit to the Tring Local History Museum to see and hear more about the 14th-century pictorial Tring Tiles that have been secured on loan from the collection of the V&A, and are now on display at Tring Local History Museum.
Date to be finalised but will be a Friday in April/May. Full details to follow.
To add your name to the list for both the above trips, please contact Mandi Simons on trips@wtu3a.org.uk.
A visit to the Poppy Factory in Richmond with a tour of the Christmas lights will go ahead towards the end of the year. More details to follow.
Please contact Mandi Simons at trips@wtu3a.org.uk if you have any ideas for future trips.
Art & Culture
Thursday, 15th May
A visit is being planned to MK Gallery in Milton Keynes, for a major Andy Warhol Exhibition where there will be a talk about Warhol, exhibits and Pop Art.
The visit is now fully booked, but names are being taken for a possible additional visit. To add your name contact John Masters at culture@wtu3a.org.uk.
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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Pickleball
The Pickleball group meets every Thursday at Halton Tennis centre. There are two sessions – 11am to 12pm and then 12pm to 1pm. Cost is £2 per person.
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
Friday, 4th April, 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.
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At The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury (unless otherwise stated).
Thursday, 1st May – 7.30pm – Giovanni Pernice (Strictly winner 2021) in “Last Dance”. Stalls – Price £69.00.
Thursday, 8th May – 7.30pm – Tim Rice “My life in Musicals” – Price £39.50 for Circle tickets.
Wednesday, 8th October – 2pm – “The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe” – Price £41 for Stall tickets.
To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.
Walking Group
Tuesday, 8th April then 13th May
Further details from Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk
Gardening
Monday, 24th March then, 28th April
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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Card Making
Thursday, 10th April, then 8th May.
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 .
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MAHJONG
Thursday, 10th April then 8th May
Rummikub
Thursday, 20th March then 17th April
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
Friday, 28th March then 25th April
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. The next meeting is on Friday, 28th March, then 11th April.
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
Thursday, 20th March then Thursday, 17th April.
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.
Pétanque (weather permitting)
Details for pétanque group sessions:
- They will be every Monday afternoon.
- Timing 2pm to 4pm (Winter start time 1.50pm)
- 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
