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Art Seminar
Open Day Report
Hopton here we come!
JANUARY OPEN DAY
February 2016
Following the Barsley's Boxer Short demonstration, we have two tastersessions with Alan.
Tuesday February 2nd 10am. Brenchley Memorial HallWednesday February 10th 10am Brenchley Memorial Hall
The cost will be £8.00, although discounts are available when you book acourse of sessions. To book contact me at [email protected]
Tai Chi and Qigong
On Thursday 7th January part of the newly formed Paddock Wood U3A QuizTeam attended our first event at The Elm Tree for a Quiz and Curry Night.We are pleased to report that after a recount we came a very close second
with 42 out of 50 points while the winners scored 42.5 points.
All the questions were relating to the year 2015 which still proved testing onoccasions with our collective memories.
However a great evening, good fun, great venue and good food and we lookforward to the next one. Anyone who wishes to join our Paddock Wood U3AQuiz Team please e‐mail Linda Stedman on [email protected]
and you will be added to our list.
Quiz Team - Didn't they (nearly) do well!
Can you Contribute?
..... news of your Group, Gossip,Requests, Articles or Photographs
that could be used in the Newsletter
contact Editor: Fred Lemont
01892 833 [email protected]
On the back page you will seeinformation about the South‐
East Summer School.
Having been last year, on MikeHead's "Blues to Rock and Roll"course, with Karen Usher and
Joy Watson from Kings Hill U3A,I can thoroughly recommend
this. There is eveningentertainment, and a chance to
visit the theatre ‐ just a halfmile walk away. All meals of a
good standard, and a drinksreception.
A few things you need to know
Only Single Room AccomodationGroups are limited to about 16
It is quite expensive.
You may wish to save yourmoney for Michele's Magical
Potters Trip!
But I am happy to chat about itif you are interested.
Fred Lemont 01892 833413
ChichesterSummer School
Led by experts in their field, withnumbers limited to 25‐35. A 45
minutes to one hour talk, followed byrefreshments and a discussion orquestion and answer session. LastTuesday of the month, 10.30am to
12.30pm, Mervin Hall at St Andrews.£3 open to PWU3A members only.
Spaces still avaiable for theFebruary 23rd Seminar
"Introduction to the Geology ofKent & the Weald (for the nongeologist)" 10.30am ‐ 12.30pm
James Downer of Bearsted &District U3A is a fascinating
speaker who talks with greatknowledge and enthusiasm tobring this subject to life. He
runs a highly successful GeologyGroup across both Bearsted and
Maidstone U3As.
He recently organised a U3Afield trip to Scotney Castle with
a guided estate walkdemonstrating how the geologyof the area had contributed to
the development of the ScotneyEstate over the last 400 years.
To book contact Andy Wickham [email protected] or talk tohim or Jan Wheddon (Vice Chair) at
our February meeting.
More seminars will be announcedsoon. Block out the last Tuesday ofthe month in your diaries to ensure
you can be there!
Seminar NewsMarch Fully Booked
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
To all Members of the Welcome Committee and their helpers, theteam taking subscriptions and bookings for Seminars, with a special
thanks to the sterling efforts from Michele. Indeed they were sobusy that I know many never got the chance to look around – we are
addressing that for next year.
All the Groups who put on some fantastic and spectacular displays.And not least all members who attended, with a warm welcome tothe many new people who joined us. Finally to Linda Steadman and
her group of organisers – who despite the odd panic on the waycreated a great event.
The place was buzzing, excitement in the air, so much to see, somuch to do, so many surprises, people to meet, chatting, laughing,
asking questions. And the tables – what a show! Too many tomention but what a fantastic Dolls House, Amazing Automaton,
Superb Crochet work, Dazzling Bling on the Jewellery table, SuperbPaintings and Photographs, Display of musical instruments, Beautiful
work from the Sewing Group, New London Walks – and one groupeven had time for a game of cards (oh that was the Bridge Group).
At the end lists had been filled in, names had been collected andthere was a great feeling of elation and a job well done. What agreat 2016 we have to look forward to – well done everybody.
“You’ve all done very well”.
January Open Day
We desperately need somewhere secure to store equipment, particularly ourPublic Address system, laptop, projector and screen. If you have somewhere
suitable ‐ perhaps a box room – that would be incredibly helpful. And youwould automatically become a member of the VIVVA team!
And talking of the Volunteers in Various Valuable Activities team, we needpeople to be able to operate the Public Address system – since I will not be
able to get to all the monthly meetings this year. If you are interested couldyou be at the hall at 1pm on February 11th as I am demonstrating how to set
up the system for another U3A. See Fred or call on 01892 833 413.
Do you have space to spare?
E-Mail from the Prostrate Cancer Charity
What a great result for all the effort put in by so many!
2014 Tasteful Calendar 2015 "Boxer Shorts" Calendar
2016 Who knows ‐ as Paddock Wood U3A continues to amaze
At the January meeting many people signed up to the "Mainly Men"Group. At this rate they could have a bigger membership than
"Looking Good, Feeling Great". Come on chaps lots of amazingevents planned! Monthly meetup at Gray's Tearooms Brenchley,
10am on the last Friday of the month. A great atmosphere andterrific bacon sandwiches!
Have you heard?
NEXT MONTHLY MEETING Thursday 11 February at 2pm
"Industrial Archaeology in Kent" with Speaker James Preston
Since Cranbrook U3A started recentlytwo more U3As have been started inKent, at Meopham and Faversham.
So if you know people in those areas letthem know!
At a recent U3A Group Leaders’ conference there was a session coveringSupporting Self Organised Learning (SSOL) – part of Community Learning &
Skills ‐ a division of Kent Adult Education.
SSOL offers groups like our U3A specialised courses and free one‐off seminarson a very wide range of subjects. This interested Dave Thompson who leadsour Family History Group One and he arranged a one‐off 2 hour seminar on a
specialised section of the investigation of family history.
The venue was the Tonbridge Adult Education Centre, and was attended byseven group members. Run by Naomi Dickins a noted local archivist, subjectscovered were Parish records ‐ which are a very important element once you
get beyond the year 1801‐ the year of the first national census – and theinvestigation of Military Records. If any other group is interested in
investigating courses run by SSOL do please contact Linda Stedmam, theGroup Co‐ordinator for Paddock Wood U3A.
SSOL is it for your group?
An Art Seminar, an exciting addition to our 2016 Programme. Our PW U3A ArtAppreciation and Practical Art Groups have joined forces to stage this event.
Run by Billy Showell ‐ a well respected contemporary local artist whosewatercolours have earned her respect world wide. She will demonstrate and
talking about her art on 31st May in the morning (during school half termweek). Billy, who specialises in painting flowers and other flora, will be
painting a picture especially for you.
To enhance the experience we will be looking over her shoulder with a closedcircuit camera. Images will be projected onto two large screens so we can
appreciate the painting as it takes place. Billy will wear a lightweightmicrophone and will describe what she is doing as painting progresses.
Billy will also tell us about her past work and other facts of interest – such aswhere her commissions come from, and where she teaches. One particularnewsworthy item is that she has been chosen by the Society of Botanical
Artists (SBA) to provide the painting to be used on the catalogue front coverfor the SBA show, which takes place in April this year.
It is quite an honour to be acknowledged by her peers in this way.
Our own Nigel Pye has agreed to oversee the technical side of the seminar.We feel the seminar will have wide appeal and be a very attractive event for
non‐artists among our U3A membership.
Bookings will be taken at the U3A meeting on Thursday 11th February.
News of our May Seminar
And in case you were wondering, the two beautiful flowerpaintings on the front cover are by Billy.
STOP PRESS U3A Spring Concert
Mozart Requiem with the Brandenburg Singers and Organ, conductor Robert PorterWednesday 27th Apri l 2pm - 4pm - £1 8, St Clement Danes, Strand, London WC2
The programmel includes a selection of a cappella and organ favourites, includingthe Mozart Requiem. The Brandenburg Singers is a small hand-picked group drawnfrom the finest of the members of the 1 50 choirs that perform in the BrandenburgChoral Festival of London – the largest in the UK. Seating unreserved, interval
refreshments including wine, available for a modest extra charge.
https://u3auk.wufoo.com/forms/2016eventsspringconcert/
Friday February 12thExploring Space Travel – Science Museum, London £32Entry to the Cosmonaut special exhibition, the Space Galleries andluncheon.
(Monday April 11th FULL) and April 22ndTour of Broadcasting House – BBC, London £38Tour of the BBC, luncheon and tour and talk of Westminster CentralHalls Great Hall.
(Thursday May 26th FULL)Legal London ‐ £41Blue Badge guided tour of the Inns of Court and Temple, coffeeGray’s Inn Great Hall, luncheon
Wednesday June 1stFishy Hastings! – price not finalised yet.Visits to Fisherman’s Museum, Shipwreck Museum, luncheon, ride ofthe steepest funicular in the country!
Tuesday July 5thHerstmonceux Castle and Observatory – price not finalised yet.Guided tour of castle and its history, talk and tour of theObservatory and special access to the telescopes.
Friday August 12thFour More Romney Marsh Churches – price not finalised yetMorning coffee, guided talks, tours of four more churches, luncheonand tea with the W.I. (not to be missed!)
Study Days 2016
Michele Sinclair [email protected]
If you are interested in joining a group please talk to the GroupsCo‐ordinator Linda Stedman at the Monthly Meeting or by E‐Mail
And if you have an idea about a new group tell Linda about it ‐there may be other people interested
Question What makes our U3A run so well?
Answer Many Many Members ‐ some giving a little of their time ‐some a great deal more.
But from time to time we find ourselves fully stretched ‐ and wouldwelcome some extra help. If you can "Lend a Hand" in even a smallway we would be delighted to talk to you. Have a word with any ofthe Committee members, or the Welcome Committee. You will feel
good about being able to help Paddock Wood run like clockwork.And our hard‐working members may find some free time!
Can you"Lend a Hand"?
DEADLINE FOR MARCH ISSUE:26th FEBRUARY
Yes our Michele has done it again
Monday 7th – Friday 11th November 201 6
Paddock Wood on Tour! – approximately £380 – not finalised yet.
Four night’s full board, all activities, nightly entertainment, returntravel, no single room supplements – first come first served.
http://www.pottersholidays.com/midweek‐leisure/nov‐7/midweek‐showbreak
Full details next month when she has completed her research, andpersuaded Potters to run some events just for us!
Comfortable accommodationFour meals a day for each ful l day of your stay
Fantastic l ive evening entertainmentFull daytime activities programme
A huge selection of sports and leisure facil ities
HOT NEWSPaddock Wood U3A goes to Potters!
[email protected] • 020 8466 6139 • www.u3a.org.uk
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