{"id":18444,"date":"2023-09-10T18:26:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T17:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtu3a.org.uk\/wp\/?p=18444"},"modified":"2023-10-04T18:01:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T17:01:24","slug":"news-from-the-groups-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtu3a.org.uk\/wp\/notices\/news-from-the-groups-20\/","title":{"rendered":"News from the Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Garden Visits\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

27th September <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

‘Patchwork’, 22<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Hall Park Gate Berkhamsted HP4 2NJ<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Patchwork is a 1\/4 acre garden with lots of year-round colour, interest and perfume. It is a sloping site containing rockeries, 2 small ponds, herbaceous borders, island beds with dahlias, roses, fuchsias, hostas, begonias and patio pots – all set against a background of trees and shrubs of varying colours.<\/p>\n

The entry charge will be \u00a37 a head which goes to the NGS and biscuits\/tea\/coffee\/soft drinks will be available for a \u00a31 donation to Tring Lions Club.<\/p>\n

To book your place or for more information please contact the Garden Visits group leader, Heather Marshall at gardens@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"\"Quiz Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, 22nd September<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This new group gets underway at 2.30pm at the Chapel Hall, Weston Turville. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Individuals and couples welcome. \u00a0No need to get a team together. Questions are suitable for all levels of knowledge.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information contact Joy Mantell at quizzing@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Gardening<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, 25th September<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The inaugural meeting for this new group will at 2pm in Weston Turville Chapel Hall. Cost. \u00a32. Thereafter the group will meet on the fourth Monday of the month. \u00a0For more information contact Jenny Hunt at gardening@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Walking Group\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 12th September\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The walk starts and finishes at the Chiltern Forest Golf Club and will feature just over four miles mainly in Wendover Woods. Transport can be provided from the Chandos in Weston Turville at 10am.<\/p>\n

\"\"Tuesday, 10th October<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The October walk is 4 – 4\u00bd miles long starting from the Lions of Bledlow.<\/p>\n

For more information please contact Sylv Elliott at walkers@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"\"Science & Technology<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, 5th October <\/strong><\/em>a visit and afternoon tour to The National Museum of Computing,<\/em> near Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes. Cost will be \u00a323 for entrance and tour. The 2 hour tour will start at 2pm. They have examples of the earliest computers from The Lorenz\/ Colossus to the first digital types. Own transport. Full details on the flyer<\/a>. A couple of places still available.<\/p>\n

\"\"Tuesday, 31st October<\/em><\/strong> the rearranged visit to the London Transport Museum, Acton. \u00a0The fee for the coach and the two tours (Depot and Poster tour) is \u00a340 (subject to change if coach costs rise). Full details on the flyer<\/a>. \u00a0There are a couple of places available.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Theatre Visits<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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At The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury (unless otherwise stated<\/em>):<\/p>\n

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Thursday, 28th September,<\/strong><\/em> 8pm.\u00a0
Pendley Theatre, Tring.
<\/strong>Willy Russell’s comedy Educating Rita<\/strong>. \u00a311.
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Wednesday, 8th November<\/em><\/strong>, 2.30pm – Greatest Days<\/strong> – <\/em>\u00a332.50<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Greatest Days\u00a0<\/em>of their life. Featuring more than 15 record-breaking Take That<\/em> songs.<\/p>\n

Thursday, 23rd November<\/em>,<\/strong> 2.30pm – The Full Monty<\/strong> <\/em>– \u00a328.00<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

To book or for further details, please contact Melanie Evans\u00a0at theatre@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Trips<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cambridge \u2013 Mosque and time in Cambridge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, 18th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cambridge for a tour of the mosque, free time in the city and a cream tea in Grantchester Gardens. Cost \u00a345-\u00a350 (max). Check with Mandi or Jayne for available places on trips@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Winchester Christmas Market<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Friday, 17th November<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Coach only. \u00a0 Visit Winchester’s Christmas Market with five hours free time to visit the market, Cathedral or shops. Cost tbc.\u00a0Names taken shortly.<\/p>\n

For more information please contact Mandi or Jayne at trips@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Rummikub<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 19th September then \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/i><\/strong>17th October, 2pm<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The game of Rummikub is based loosely on Rummy (but with a twist). \u00a0The 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<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"\"Coffee Morning<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, \u00a021st September then \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a019th October<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Please contact Marie Jones for any more information. \u00a0coffee@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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CHESS
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The Chess Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at \u00a0Chandos Arms, Weston Turville (next one is Friday, \u00a022nd September and then 13th October). \u00a0<\/p>\n

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<\/a> or phone him on 07916 328202 \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Grub Club<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Unfortunately, there will be no Grub Club at the moment, as unfortunately, Annie Edwards is out of action for a while due to her falling and breaking her leg. We wish her all the best with her recovery.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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\"\" P\u00e9tanque (weather permitting)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Details for p\u00e9tanque group sessions:<\/p>\n

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