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24 June, 2022

John Beer and Roger Everson, are busy planning for future visits, and after Combe Mill on 7th July, the next one will be on 1st September at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.

John and Roger will be at the next General Meeting for you to express your interest or email at science@wtu3a.org.uk. or wtu3ascitech@gmail.com.

Possible future visits which are being considered is ‘The Great Stink’, a tour which concentrates on the sewerage system of 19th century London. Another being investigated is the Elizabethan Line Crossrail. Watch this space!

Thursday, 7th July - Combe Mill near Woodstock

Combe Mill

Combe Mill is the original sawmill and workshop of the Blenheim Palace Estate. This working industrial museum offers visitors a good insight into what work was like in Victorian times on a rural estate. Including tea on arrival and before leaving (bring packed lunch). We have a guided tour and talk about the history of the site. Cost is £20. Full details can be found on the flyer here.

Bank Transfer to Weston Turville u3a – Please indicate on the transfer which of the trips it applies to ie Sci Tech Duxford. Bank details are:

Bank: NatWest
Sort code: 60-01-31
Account number: 50853236

Or cheques made payable to ‘Weston Turville u3a.’

Thursday, 1st September, The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford – Thursday, 1st September

They will provide a guide at a cost of £8 each. Entrance is free. Own car. More details to follow.