Anne Boustred. An Argumentative Little Beast

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Don t forget to bring your membership card AND: Bring a cheque book if you plan to pay for a

1 MILL HILL NEWS FLASH Our Next Monthly Meeting: Thursday 15 th November 2018 Anne Boustred will talk on: An Argumentative Little Beast Doors 1.20 pm. Meeting starts 2 pm. Don t forget to bring your membership card AND: Bring a cheque book if you plan to pay for a travel or outings trip or theatre ticket. Mill Hill U3A News Flash No. 29, November 2018 Page no. 1

2 FORTHCOMING MONTHLY MEETINGS (1.20 pm for 2.00 at Hartley Hall) Date Speaker Title Info 13 th Dec. Christmas Meeting Special Christmas event See separate item below th Jan. Sandra Simmonds. After Iran The third of Sandra s fascinating talks about her life. 21 st Feb. Brian Cumming The Royal Hospital, Chelsea The talk will present an overview of life in a grade one residence for army veterans built in st Mar. Isabella Segal My Transgender Journey In July 2016 Isabella gave a very popular talk & will give a follow-up on it. 25 th April 16 th May 20 th June Vic Botterill Liars and Lovers A follow up to his previous talk on Body Language. Nigel Rowe East from Moscow Fascinating account of a 6000km bicycle journey from Moscow to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia TBA Talk to follow AGM 18th July Dame Esther Rantzen Silverline A helpline on a similar basis to Childline Mill Hill U3A News Flash No. 29, November 2018 Page no. 2

Traditional Christmas fare will be served. The cost for members only is 4.

3 Special Christmas event - Thursday 13 December at 2.00 pm. in Hartley Hall The highly acclaimed Metronomes Steel Orchestra will be performing at the special meeting on 13th December. Traditional Christmas fare will be served. The cost for members only is 4. To be sure of not missing this special event tickets will be available at the October and November meetings. Any member who cannot buy tickets in advance may purchase a ticket at the door for 5 if it is not sold out. Arrive by 1.30 p.m. Performance at 2.00 p.m. Mill Hill U3A News Flash No. 29, November 2018 Page no. 3

4 NEWS FROM THE INTEREST GROUPS NEW: INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE GROUP This group is for those who have a good understanding of basic conventions such as Stayman, Blackwood, transfers, weak twos, etc. We will play standard ACOL, with Chicago scoring, and meet weekly on Thursday afternoons pm except when there is a MHU3a monthly meeting (usually the 3rd Thursday of the month). The group will not be supervised and bidding should take place without discussion. When: Thursday afternoons pm, except when there is a MHU3a monthly meeting (usually the 3rd Thursday of the month). Location: the Virgin Active café, near Mill Hill East Waitrose. Buses 382, 240 and 221 stop close by. Please note, the cafe are providing space without charge and therefore each player is expected to make a purchase. Booking is essential: we have a strict limit of 20 places and these will be allocated on a 'first come first served' basis. Booking opens 9am each Wednesday morning. To reserve your place, please use the contact form on the website and you will receive confirmation by 3pm at the latest. Group Leaders: Maureen Norwood and Jenny Pizer Mill Hill U3A News Flash No. 29, November 2018 Page no. 4

5 NEWS FROM THE INTEREST GROUPS (CONT.) NEW GROUP INTERIOR DESIGN The Group has now been formalised and will meet again on December 5 th at The Three Hammers at 3pm. Thereafter it will meet each 8 weeks. The Group will organise 3 visits each year for its members to visit different Interior Design led 'options' to include: Chelsea Harbour: The Design Museum: V & A: Wallace Collection: Galleries: Museums: Design Exhibitions: Product Showrooms: Stone work Showrooms/factories, etc. For further information please contact: cherylgurneru3a@gmail.com Mill Hill U3A News Flash No. 29, November 2018 Page no. 5

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7 NEWS FROM THE INTEREST GROUPS (CONT.) NEW: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP French speakers who are looking to improve conversationally are welcome to join this new, informal group led by Regina (Reggie) Bargetto. Meetings will be held fortnightly beginning on Tuesday, 13 November from at: 4 Eleanor Crescent, NW7 1AH. Contact Simeone Salik (group administrator) at simeone@salik.plus.com and copy to bargettoregina@gmail.com CHESS GROUP As the last member has departed London, Vasilios will only be at the meeting point in Mill Hill Park when anyone interested contacts him in advance, at: e: olympos_2003@yahoo.com m: Mill Hill U3A News Flash No. 29, November 2018 Page no. 7

8 NEWS FROM THE INTEREST GROUPS (CONT.) SINGING FOR PLEASURE Did any of you watch the TV programme 'TRUST ME I'M A DOCTOR' - Sat Sept 29 BBC 2? The doctors did an experiment. They gave a group of people 4 activities to measure the increase in ENDOCANNABINOIDS in the brain. The release of this chemical makes you feel happy. THE RESULTS: these activities gave increases as follows: Boring reading 6%... cycling 18%... dancing 20%... SINGING 40%. The doctors said that the release of endo/canna/ binoids in the brain improves mood, reduces anxiety, helps with stress. They said: "There are loads of reasons why increasing these chemicals in your brain has long term benefits" These findings are new... well they may be to the doctors.... We discovered it years ago. And you can get a dose of it each Tuesday in our Singing for Pleasure class, Hartley Hall, , Room 3, ground floor Mill Hill U3A News Flash No. 29, November 2018 Page no. 8

9 MEMBERS ON THEIR OWN (MOTO) The next MOTO meeting for Mill Hill U3A Members on their Own will take place on Saturday 24th November 2018, pm. If you wish to join this very lively and active group please Sue Jackson, the coordinator (see below) or through the website for more information and an invitation to the next meeting. NEWS FROM THE INTEREST GROUPS (CONT.) HELP! - THE PLAY READING GROUP The Group badly needs more people, particularly men!! Contact: Carole Abbey, via her website page. Mill Hill U3A News Flash No. 29, November 2018 Page no. 9

10 NEWS FROM THE INTEREST GROUPS (CONT.) THE ART GROUP Art Appreciation Group Tour to The Tate Britain: 14 th November 2018 for 'British Landscape Painting' accompanied by our very experienced guide Michael Wright. Wordsworth writes: "My Heart leaps up when I behold". There is a great tradition in British Landscape Art, apart from its concept of originality, it can also be described as being both idiosyncratic, and eccentric. We begin our tour today studying 'The Romantics A series of paintings by Turner and Constable, Michael will discuss how Wordsworth s poetry, and sentiments, were echoed in their landscapes. Our discussion continues with 'The Mystics paintings by Stanley Spencer, and Samuel Palmer, and finally 'The Eccentrics' paintings by Lowry and Blake. I expect this to be fascinating tour, where we will explore some of the wonderful aspects of British Landscape, depicted by some of our greatest artists This is just 'A Taster Tour on a very absorbing subject, and to be continue early next year. Ian at ian9hill@gmail.com Mill Hill U3A News Flash No. 29, November 2018 Page no. 10

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MILL HILL U3A TRAVEL GROUP LAKE GARDA, VENICE & VERONA AND THE 2020

Venice, Verona & Innsbruck 2 nights half board accommodation in

29) 5 nights half board accommodation in Italy Full programme of

flights available on request) Professional tour manager Executive

15 MILL HILL U3A TRAVEL GROUP LAKE GARDA, VENICE & VERONA AND THE 2020 OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY THE PASSION PLAY Oberammergau, Lake Garda, Venice, Verona & Innsbruck 2 nights half board accommodation in Oberammergau Category 2 Passion Play ticket (upgrade to Category 1 for 29) 5 nights half board accommodation in Italy Full programme of included excursions Return scheduled flights from London (regional flights available on request) Professional tour manager Executive coach NOW BOOKING VIEWS OF VENICE Mill Hill U3A News Flash No. 29, November 2018 Page no. 15

16 VERONA OPERA HOUSE LAKE GARDA LAKESIDE CAFE VENICE CANAL BRIDGE A PAINTED HOUSE IN OBERAM- MERGAU ST FRANCIS IN VERONA ST PETER & ST PAUL OBERAMMERGAU Visit Tailored Travel s web-site to see details of this holiday in Please travelmhu3a@gmail for more details. Or see us at the Monthly Meeting, Room 3, 1.00 til 1.50 pm. Mill Hill U3A News Flash No. 29, November 2018 Page no. 16

Helen Fry. The Disappearance of Lord Lucan

Helen Fry. The Disappearance of Lord Lucan MILL HILL NEWS FLASH Our Next Monthly Meeting: Thursday 18 th October 2018 Helen Fry will talk on: The Disappearance of Lord Lucan Doors open @ 1.20 pm. Meeting starts promptly @ 2 pm. Don t forget to