{"id":21250,"date":"2025-08-05T23:26:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T22:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtu3a.org.uk\/wp\/?p=21250"},"modified":"2025-09-19T22:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T21:37:40","slug":"news-from-the-groups-38","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtu3a.org.uk\/wp\/notices\/news-from-the-groups-38\/","title":{"rendered":"News from the Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Image by Gerd Altmann<\/a> from Pixabay<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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

Thursday, 2nd October<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>– Birmingham Science Museum<\/strong>, Birmingham. Cost \u00a350 inc coach fare, entrance and Planetarium show.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thursday, 6th Novembe<\/em>r – National Motor Museum, Gaydon. Travel will be by own car and the cost is \u00a317 which includes a guided tour around the main museum. \u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
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Early 2026 (Date tba)<\/em> – Matthews Brickworks<\/b><\/div>\n
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Please let me know if you are interested in joining this tour, we have about 15 who are down at the moment. Maximum of 20. \u00a0Start time is 10-30 and is no charge. \u00a0A donation is requested.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Thursday, 5th March 2026<\/em>\u00a0–<\/strong> The National Space Museum, Leicester. \u00a0Cost is \u00a350 inc coach fare, entrance and Planetarium show. It’s also home to the UK’s largest planetarium\u00a0which offers stunning 360\u00b0 full dome experiences. This will be by coach for a full day trip. The cost of \u00a350 includes travel by coach, entry fees to the museum, together with entry to the Planetarium.<\/p>\n

Full details of all the above on the flyer here<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Please contact John Beer at science@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a> to book your place on any of the above visits. \u00a0Also, if you have any thoughts about future visits or talks, contact John Beer 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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Thursday, 20th November<\/em><\/p>\n

We visit the Poppy Factory in Richmond with a tour of the Christmas lights and then fish and chips. \u00a0Includes a talk and tour. \u00a0The deposit is \u00a340 which is payable immediately. Contact details below.<\/p>\n

To add your name to the list for above trips, please contact Mandi Simons on trips@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a> or if you have any ideas for future trips.<\/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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\"\"Art & Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, 3rd October<\/em><\/p>\n

A visit to Discover Bucks Museum, Church Street, Aylesbury.<\/p>\n

Cost is \u00a315 which includes a talk followed by tea\/coffee and cake. \u00a0Limit 35 people.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget the Art & Culture Group\u00a0 is aimed at everyone, not just lovers of art. \u00a0Contact, either John Masters or Chris Bennett at culture@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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Theatre Visits\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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At The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury (unless otherwise stated)<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wednesday, <\/strong>8th October<\/strong> – 2pm – “The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe” <\/b><\/em>– Price \u00a341 for Stall tickets.<\/p>\n

Wednesday 29th<\/sup> October<\/strong> Wycombe Swan – 2.30pm matinee – “Fawlty Towers”<\/strong> – <\/em>Price \u00a346.00<\/p>\n

Friday 31st<\/sup> October<\/strong> – 7.30pm – “Nutcracker in Havana<\/strong>“- <\/em>Price \u00a350.00<\/p>\n

Monday 3rd<\/sup> November<\/strong> 7.30pm – “A Fairytale for Christmas”<\/strong> – <\/em>Price\u00a0\u00a335.00<\/p>\n

Thursday 27th November- 2.30pm – “Inspector Morse – House of Ghosts<\/strong>” <\/b><\/em>– Price \u00a345.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Image by Thingfinder<\/a> from Pixabay<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Pickleball<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pickleball group meets every Thursday at Halton Tennis centre. There are two sessions – 11am to 12pm and then 12pm to 1pm. Cost is \u00a33 per person. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

It couldn\u2019t be easier to have a go at Pickleball and discover for yourself just how much fun it is!<\/p>\n

Please contact Peter Allen at pickleball@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a> to register your interest and to be added to his WhatsApp group for weekly attendees.. \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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Discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, 3rd October then 7th November \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

We meet on the 1st Friday of the month at the Five Bells at 10.30am.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Topics are chosen each month by the group. \u00a0Please contact Terry at discussion@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a> for more information and to be added to his list.<\/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, 14th October then 11th November<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Further details from Sylv Elliott at <\/span><\/span>walkers@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a><\/span><\/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

CANCELLED-Monday, 22nd September – unfortunately due to sickness and holidays this meeting has been cancelled. Apologies. \u00a0We hope to rearrange the planned talk at some point next year.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

NEXT MEETING 27th October\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The group normally meets at 2pm in Weston Turville Chapel Hall and meets on the fourth Monday of the month. Cost \u00a33. Don’t forget the ‘Swaps Table’. \u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For more information or to add your name to the list of group member’s, contact Jenny Hunt or Rosemary Williams at <\/span>gardening@wtu3a.org.uk<\/a><\/span><\/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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Card Making<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, 9th October then 13th November\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Takes place at 10am on the second Thursday of each month in Weston Turville Chapel Hall. The initial charge is \u00a32 per person.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The group leader can provide supplies and various equipment to experiment with which may have an additional cost of \u00a31-\u00a31.50. \u00a0You can bring your own supplies and equipment as well. \u00a0<\/p>\n

If you are interested in joining this new group please contact Lindsey Beer on cardmaking@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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Mahjong<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday,9th October then 13th November<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The Mahjong Group is actively seeking new members. \u00a0The group is a mixed ability group, though most are relatively new to the game; so whatever your skill level you will be welcome.<\/div>\n
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The group meets in The Chapel Hall, Weston Turville on the second Thursday of the month from 2pm to 4pm. \u00a0A small charge for the hire of the hall is required up front.<\/div>\n
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Rummikub<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 21st October then 18th November<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The game of Rummikub is based loosely on Rummy (but with a twist). \u00a0The 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<\/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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\"\"Quiz Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

26th September then
24th October<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Start time is 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>. \u00a0Cost \u00a32 and includes tea\/coffee and biscuits.\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\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. We meet for any combination of chess, chat, lunch and\/or a convivial glass on Fridays. \u00a0The next meeting is on Friday, 26th September, then 10th October<\/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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Coffee Morning<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, 18th September<\/em><\/strong> and 16th October then 20th November<\/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

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\"\" P\u00e9tanque (weather permitting)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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

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