News from the Groups and Events
QUIZ NIGHT
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
Food Appreciation
Wednesday, 25th October
The Barracuda Restaurant
21 High St, Tring HP23 5AH
To book your place or for more information please Pam Wilson at foodappreciation@wtu3a.org.uk.
Christmas Lunch 2023
Wednesday, 6th December
Yes it’s that time of year again!
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.
Contact Carol Williams at xmaslunch@wtu3a.org.uk to book your place.
Walking Group
Tuesday, 10th October
The walk is based at the Lions in Bledlow. It will be just over four miles and mainly flat. Car share will be available from the Chandos in WT at 10am and the walk will start in Bledlow at 10.30am.
Friday, 8th December
The December walk won’t involve any walking! The group will enjoy a three hour cruise on the Thames around Maidenhead plus a two-course lunch and glass of mulled wine.
For more information please contact Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk
Science & Technology
Thursday, 26th October another opportunity to see a collection of old buses in Aylesbury and ride on a Routemaster bus.
Tuesday, 31st October the rearranged visit to the London Transport Museum, Acton. The fee for the coach and the two tours (Depot and Poster tour) is £40 (subject to change if coach costs rise). Full details on the flyer. There are a couple of places available. .
Thursday, 7th December is a talk on ‘The latest development in Fusion Technology‘ in The Chapel Hall at 10.30am. Cost. £2.
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.
Quiz Afternoon
Friday, 27th October
The first gathering in September got off to a great start, so put the above date in your diary. 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, 30th October
The second meeting for this new group will at 2pm in Weston Turville Chapel Hall, and is a week later than planned, but thereafter the group will meet on the fourth Monday of the month. Cost £2.For more information contact Jenny Hunt at gardening@wtu3a.org.uk.
Trips
Winchester Christmas Market – Friday, 17th November
Coach only. Visit Winchester’s Christmas Market with five hours free time to visit the market, Cathedral or shops. Cost £15pp.
To book your place and for more information please contact Mandi or Jayne at trips@wtu3a.org.uk.
At The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury (unless otherwise stated):
Wednesday, 8th November, 2.30pm – Greatest Days – £32.50
The musical follows five boy band obsessed best friends in the 1990s, who reunite over 20 years later to see their heartthrobs one last time in what could be the Greatest Days of their life. Featuring more than 15 record-breaking Take That songs.
Thursday, 23rd November, 2.30pm – The Full Monty – £28.00
As in the 1997 smash hit film, this brand-new production is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs and heartbreak. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the film.
To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk.
Rummikub
Tuesday, 17th October, then 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 14:00 at The Five Bells, Weston Turville. Contact the group leader Deborah Brown for more details at rummikub@wtu3a.org.uk.
Coffee Morning
Thursday, 19th October then 16th November 10.30am
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.
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, 6th (squeezing in an extra), then 13th and 27 October)
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
