Issue 132 August 2018 Among the guiding principles on styles and methods of learning is the recognition that the pleasures of learning are a driving force in U3As and that U3A members see themselves as both learners and teacher. ENDERBY AREA NEWSLETTER The Chairman s Message Dear all I hope that you have coped with the hot weather, I have been a bit drained. It is only a month now to our AGM. Please make sure that you put your nominations in for the new committee members before next months meeting. Did you know that Enderby U3A has been going for 20 years? Make sure that you come in September to celebrate. If you are going to Eastbourne in November Margaret needs the balance today. I wish all that are going on holiday in the next few weeks an enjoyable time, restful or otherwise. Pat Harrison (chair) Items for newsletters Items for August Newsletter should be sent to esther_e_jones@hotmail.com with a copy to; Please note new email colinmfm@gmail.com (Margaret and Colin Marshall). By Sept 7th please. Trips and Social Holiday Eastbourne - Turkey and Tinsel The balance for Eastbourne is due today. please make cheques out to Just for Groups. If possible please pay by cheque, the amount due is 264.00 for single and 528.00 for double. If you have any special requests for the holiday please let me know on 01162866189, or at the August meeting. If you need to post the cheque please ask a committee member for my address Margaret Marshall 1
Theatre Future bookings are: Please pay Bev Sabin today for Les Miserables Monday 5th November @ 7.30pm cost 48 or Friday 9th November @ 7.30pm 46 please make cheques payable to B Sabin. I do have a waiting list for this production so if you can no longer go to this please have a word with Bev. Sheila Moore has 2 tickets available for Matthew Bourne s production of Swan Lake @ Curve on Thursday 4th October 2.15pm cost 42 each, if interested please see Sheila. I will put out details next month for Gloria Estefan musical @ Curve in June next year. Bev Sabin 01455 283379 GROUPS Walking 2nd Thursday This picture features members of the walking group on the August walk from Lyddington the photo is in Seaton with Harrington viaduct in background. Led by Barrie and Bev Sabin. The walk on September 13th, at short notice, is being organised by Colin and Sandy Hall. They should be contacted on 0116 2865418 to let them know whether you will be walking. We are doing a repeat walk which we enjoyed. The walk covers Staunton Harold reservoir and Calke Abbey. Meet at the Wheel Inn, Ticknall, DE73 7JZ at 10am. Colin will be sending menus out by email so that we can pre-order food. If anyone is interested in the walking group, they should contact Colin Hall on 0116 2865418. Canasta 3rd Monday 1.45p.m. The next canasta group meeting will be on August 20th. Sandy and Colin Hall will be serving refreshments. The venue for the group is the Mission Moores Lane, Enderby, LE19 4AN. If anyone would like to join this group please let Sandy and Colin (tel: 0116 2865418) know. Bird Watching The next bird watching group will be in September. Group contact Colin Marshall 0116 2866189 2
Sunday Club 2 nd Sunday The next Sunday luncheon will be on the 9th September at 1.15. Venue to be advised. Names to Gill Mayer please 0116 224 2545 Games 4 th Monday of the month AT 1.45p.m. The next games will be on the 27 th August, at the Mission Moore Lane Enderby. Please let Margaret know if you are going to attend; phone 0116 2866186. History Research 3 rd Tuesday 2pm No session during August due to the summer holiday Next study group will be: Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 2pm, Darienne's, darienne@live.co.uk Reminder: If you are going, please let the host know! Thanks! Luncheon 4 th Wednesday Wednesday Luncheon Club at 12.15pm on 29th August 2018 at Ullesthorpe Court, names to Gill Mayer please If you are interested in joining this friendly group, please contact Gill Mayer on 0116 224 2545. Stroll and Lunch Last Thursday in the month 10.30am A gentle walk of maximum 3 miles, all on the flat, no stiles followed by lunch. At present there is no-one to organise this event, any volunteers?? 3
Short mat Bowling Monday mornings 10am This group enjoys morning sessions of bowling at Brockington College, Enderby from 10am until noon. This group is currently full but you can contact Gill Mayer on 0116 224 2545 for more information or to be added to the waiting list. Knit and Natter 1st Monday of the month at 2.00 p.m. Venue will change every month. The next Knit and Natter will be on the 3 rd September at SYLVIA s house, please let Margaret know on 0116 2866189 if you are going, or at today s meeting. We have taken to ADAPT for their summer fete 4 sets of pre babies, 2 pairs of shoes, 1 dolly, 14 ass sizes Jumpers, 1 cardigan and shoe set, Scarf and hat, 4 cardigans, 1 hot water bottle cover, 3 baby hat and 1 Teddy. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK. Craft 2 nd Monday 1.30pm At the Mission on Moors Lane Enderby. This group would like more members, lots of help available, beginners welcome! Please let us know if you are coming. Card Making August meeting will be on 24th August. In September Card making is Friday 21st September 10am to 12.30pm called Getting ready for Christmas. One place available Contact Tricia. j.r.@btinternet.com phone 0116 2849159 4
Cinema Civic Centre 12.15.pm Bring your Lunch! September Film: The Greatest Showman, Based on Barnums fascination with Jenny Lind, the famous singer, and the rise of his Circus; this film is a feel good described as a moving, upbeat, and romantic musical. The price of the cinema has risen to 2.50 to cover the room hire. It has been suggested that we change the time to during the morning to bring more members, or even the day, Please let me know your views on this either here or at home TELEPHONE NUMBER 01162750730. Pat Harrison phone number 0116 2750730. Genealogy and Family History 3rd Thursday 2pm The next meetings of the Family History group are on August 16th and September 20th. We intend to go back to the basics of family history at these meetings, looking at where best to access information. Please let Sandy know on 0116 2865418 if you are attending. Sandy has arranged a visit to the Leicester and Rutland family history research centre at Pilot House on 23rd October. On the 19th of July eight of the group visited the very interesting village of Bottesford. The centre of the village very much retains its old world charm and the church of St. Mary the Virgin is quite unique. The village postman kindly took our picture and a couple of our group managed to find themselves consigned to the stocks as can be seen from the pictures. 5
Kurling Tuesday afternoons 1.45pm in the Village Institute TOP FIVE KURLERS AS FROM THE 17 TH JULY. 1. COLIN MARSHALL 129 1. SYLVIA RUSSELL 141 2. DAVID HAWKINS 103 2. MARGARET HUNT 137 3. BOB ALDRIDGE 95 3. MARGARET MARSHALL 126 4. PHIL MARSDEN 90 4. SHEILA BRADSHAW 94 5. ALAN POTTER 70 5. JILL HANCOCK 94 We have nobody on the waiting list at present. You are also welcome to come along on a Tuesday and see what it is all about. Please phone Margaret on 01162866189 if you are interested.sessions cost 1.50. Discussion Tuesday after monthly meeting 10.30am. Next meeting September at Gill s house. Please let Gill know if you would like to attend in future 0116 2841565. Ten Pin Bowling September dates are the 12th and the 26th. Any queries contact Jean Marsden on 07801490469. Italian 2 nd and 4 th Monday 3pm At Elizabeth's. We will resume our regular Italian sessions in September, beginning with 10th September at 3p.m although we will possibly arrange some get togethers during the holiday period,hopefully to include a country walk to brush up on our animali è fiori, not to mention pubs! Contact Elizabeth for any information! 0116 2750373 6
German 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday 2pm Next lessons will be: Tuesday, 21 August 2018, 2pm, at Jenny's, 2865575 Tuesday, 11 September 2018, 2pm, at Jenny's, 2865575 Reminder: If unable to come, please let the host know! Thanks! Tea Duty MEMBERS CORNER Today it will be June Chambers and Joan Brown serving our tea. In September it will be Esther Jones and Mike Moloney. Sheila Coleman on 0116 284 8230. Stamps Pam Lawrence is collecting used postage stamps for LOROS, and would appreciate any that you have. Dog and Gun Parking Please display a U3A tag on your dashboard if using their parking area. Margaret will supply a tag. Welfare If you know of any member who is ill and would appreciate a card please contact Joan Brown on 0116 2865649. Notices table This is situated at the front of the hall to the right of the speaker's stage and we recommend you take time to study or glance at the information on this table. It is one way we try to reach all of our members with information that may be of interest to them. If you have something you wish to post on this table get in touch with Karen Day and she will let you know if it's possible and if you have questions regarding anything on this table speak to any committee member. Your input is highly valued! Memory Joggers Raffle prizes; If you are having a clear out please donate to our monthly raffle. Prizes can be given to any committee member 7
Enderby Area U3A Speaker Programme 2018 15th August Smile please say cheese Ian Rodgerson Talk on cheese with samples 19th September A.G.M. 17th October The Ukulele Sensation Mark Walsh A humorous talk about his life as an entertainer. 21st November The Life of William Coltman Tim Coltman Stretcher bearer in WW1 who was awarded the Victoria Cross. 12th December Xmas Party If, through your other pursuits, you come across good speakers who you think might suit Enderby U3A please let Angela or Karen, committee members, know. Membership Secretary: Tilly Greenhill 0116 2867790 Remember this is your U3A so let s make use of it Enderby Area U3A Civic centre King Street Enderby LE19 4NT www.u3asites.org.uk/enderby www.u3a.org.uk 8
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