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Digital photographers in Lincoln last summerPicture by restaurant waitress using Angela Jennings’ camera

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March Meeting: Tuesday 13th at 2:45

Annual General MeetingThe final documents for this meeting have been distributed either by email or,for those not on email, as hard copy by post.The formal meeting will be followed by refreshments with the compliments ofthe committee.

Next Meeting: Tuesday April 10th at 2:45Speaker: Jed JaggardPainting the Town Red— an old expression but an event which actually happened. Jed will give usthe full and shocking story of how this was experienced by the town ofMelton Mowbray in the 1800s.Jed has always been keen to participate in and research various historic events,and to discover the different ways in which history was presented to the public.Upon completing his education, culminating in a BA Honours Degree inPerforming Arts Acting, he founded UP AND AT’ EM to present episodes fromhistory in an entertaining but informative way.

Attendance at the February meeting: 98 members; 4 visitors.

SpeakersWe are always keen to hear about good and interesting speakers. If, somewhere other than U3A, you have heard a talk which you would like torecommend for a monthly meeting, please contact our Speaker Finder, ElaineKing, and let her know. (Contact details can be found on the separate contacts sheet.)

Membership 2018 – Additions, Corrections and UpdatesPlease welcome new members: Alan Baker, Leo Bychowiec, Di Gee, SandraOram and William Thompson.Details, if required, from the Membership Secretary.

Appeal for Refreshment Helpers Volunteers are needed to serve refreshments at monthly meetings. If you feelyou could help, please contact Nick Arlett, Wellbeing and Hospitality Co-ordinator. (See the contacts sheet.)

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Committee News

Besides domestic matters, an item that will continue to take up a lot of thecommittee's attention will be ensuring that we are compliant with the newGeneral Data Protection Regulation which will come into effect in May thisyear. One immediate consequence is that the committee has, with regret, come tothe conclusion that we should no longer circulate contact details of othermembers to all members. The Contacts sheet giving information on how tocontact members of the committee, convenors and others with responsibility willcontinue to be distributed to members on email with the Newsletter, and to othermembers on request to the Secretary.

The minutes of Committee meetings are available at the Secretary’s table atmonthly meetings and also on the members’ page of the website.

Message from the ChairI cannot believe we are already into March. Despite the rain and snow, Februaryhas flashed past. I hope that most of you have managed toavoid the very nasty colds and flu that are circulating. Theother day was warmer and very sunny, it made me lookforward to Spring. Already the early flowers are in bud – I'veseen snowdrops and primroses, and the birds are starting tosing again.I hope you all found the February talk on Scams as interestingand informative as I did.We did have some members come forward asking how they could help thecommittee. There is still room for more, so if you are interested in doingsomething please come and talk to us.I look forward to talking to as many of you as possible at the next monthlymeeting.

Jenny Foxon

New Members Coffee MorningsThe Wellbeing and Hospitality team are very proud of the New MembersCoffee Mornings - joining a new organisation can be very daunting, buthaving these events in members’ homes means it’s easy to get to knowpeople. If you think you'd be interested in joining our Wellbeing team you'llalways find me at the Monthly Meeting, or contact me, as we'd love to haveyou. Nick Arlett

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Convenors and RUMs Lunch in Februaryat the Quaker Meeting House

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Visiting the Third Age Trust WebsiteSome information on the site is open to all but, to access the members’ area, youneed to register. To register: go to the website (www.u3a.org.uk) and complete the UserRegistration Form, found by clicking on “Create Account” at the bottom on theright hand side of the Home Page underneath the “login” button. You will needto invent a ‘username’ and a ‘password’. Both of these are case sensitive so youwill need to remember them exactly as you entered them. You should thenreceive an email confirming that your account is active and you will then be ableto enter the area to download resources, read the latest news etc.

2018 National Summer SchoolsBookings opened on 16 February

Summer School 1 — Harper Adams University, Newport, ShropshireMonday 23 July to Thursday 26 July

COURSES: Crosswords - Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners; France - Regardssur la France actuelle; Garden History - Influential Women Gardeners;Literature/Philosophy - William and Henry James; Mathematics - TheUnexpected Pleasures of Counting; Opera - Othello and Falstaff; Play Ukulele;Recorder Ensemble Playing; Spanish History- from 711 to 1598.

Summer School 2 — Royal Agricultural University, CirencesterTuesday 11 September to Friday 14 September

COURSES: Art History - British Art Between Wars; Music- Classic Albums ofthe 50s and 60s; Creative Writing - Let’s Write a Soap Opera; Drama-Vengeance, Plague, Death, Confusion; English Poetry - Love Poetry; History -The French Revolution; Linguistics - Conversation Theory; Language - LatinRemembered; Musicals - Make Believe; Singing for Pleasure.

Costs: Residential - £325; Day Delegate - £110For more details visit summer-schools.u3a.org.uk or call National Office on020 8466 6130This is a brief summary of the information in a poster distributed earlier byemail.


Wellbeing and HospitalityEnabling everyone to take part

Do you find it difficult to hear or see at the monthly meetings? Do you have any mobility issues?

Is there anything else that prevents you from fully participating? Christchurch is fully accessible with Disabled facilities.

Members of the Wellbeing & Hospitality team (easily recognised wearing blue/yellow sashes) are there if you need to have an end of row/front seat.

If there is anything else we can do that enables you to take part please tell us.If you would prefer to talk to someone before you attend then please give Nick

Arlett a call and, if you have any suggestions, we’d be very happy to hearthem.

Also, if you know of any member who is unwell or has suffered a loss, thenplease tell Elizabeth Hassall, a member of the Wellbeing team, and she willsend a card. [Contact details on the separate contacts sheet.]

Reports from the Groups

Digital Photography

For the February meeting the group had a list of themes from the Observerweekly photographic competition: Trace, Calm, Single, Wet, Family, Pattern,Rest, Mess, Crease, Hobby, Hidden. The brief for this meeting was to choosethree of these and to provide two images illustrating each of the three.Between us all eleven themes were covered and some very intriguing pictureswere produced.The following two collages show a small selection of them. Can you guesswhich of the themes each of them represents? (Answers on page 21)

Cliff Ault

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News from the Groups Co-ordinator

I thought I’d focus this month on how groups get their idea for their activities,that is, how do you decide from meeting to meeting, whatyou’re going to do next? Remember, it’s not down to theConvenor to decide what you do, each member of the groupshould be contributing their ideas toward future planning. Forsome activities, such as the games groups, that’s usually goingto be quite straightforward: you arrive at your host’s house andyou play your chosen game. I’m sure if I’m wrong about that,someone will put me straight! But even then, there may be different rules thatmay apply, or you may want you start a tournament and you’re not sure how togo about organizing it. With most groups, quite a bit of forward planning isneeded. Discussion-type groups need to ensure they’re not covering the sameground, with the same speakers. Languages need to use a variety of activities tomaintain interest, and to ensure that individuals are progressing, not justreinforcing what they already know. So where do groups get their ideas from, orhelp if they need it?

Some groups rely on their ‘expert’ members, and there are lots of themfortunately, who can use their expertise and enthusiasm for their subject area tokeep their group interesting and relevant for all the members. We’re all hugelygrateful for the contributions these expert members make. But there are othersources of help, ideas and information that you could use.

Our own website has a Connections page, which is brimming with links to usefulorganisations and sources of information (https://u3asites.org.uk/leicester/page/60859). Much of this is for our members’ everyday lives, such as Citizens’Advice and The Carers’ Centre. (If you haven’t had a look at it yet, it’s worth afew minutes of your time!) But there are also loads of Leicester-based sources ofuseful information for groups: places to visit, such as art galleries and museums,organisations and societies for history, sciences, the arts, music and philosophy,as well as gardens and events. Links to TED talks and MOOCs (Massive OpenOn-line Courses) are there too, each a huge source of entertainment andeducation for anyone interested.

The Third Age Trust, the governing body of U3As nationally, has a web-site fullof advice and help. From the Home page (https://www.u3a.org.uk), you can findthe Resources tab, and clicking on that will lead you to the on-line version of theSources magazine that is delivered with the TAT magazine. The articles aresubject-based, very variable in length and quality, but you might find somethingof interest for your group there. More specifically aimed at helping groups arethe subject advisers, also found on the Resources tab. Not all subjects are listed,


and again, the actual articles there are very varied. But you are able to contact theadvisers directly by email if you have a query, or if you’re after some advice orinspiration.

Lastly, if you feel your group has got a bit ‘same-y’, and you’d like some ideasabout what else you could be doing, why not get in touch with other U3As? Forexample, you might feel your Frog-Breeding group is in a bit of a rut, so GoogleU3A Frog-Breeding groups, and you will get a list of other U3As which havesimilar groups. You may be surprised to find other Frog-Breeding groups inLiverpool, or Southampton! You should easily be able to contact the Convenorsof these other groups and ask them if they have any ideas for activities yourFrog-Breeding group could be doing. I’m confident that most Convenors arevery enthusiastic about their groups and would be only too happy to discussactivities with you, especially if you’re not local to them. One of our buddinggroups is Narrow-Gauge Railways, so to test my own suggestion, I haveGoogled U3A Steam Railways group, and found at least 11 spread throughoutthe UK!

Finally, why not contact other Convenors within Leicester U3A? Groups insimilar subject areas (Arts, Languages etc) may go about things very differently.Why not get together and see if you could share ideas? (Thanks to HenryPaulinski for that suggestion.) Good luck everyone.

Steph Smith

Budding Groups –those seeking members in order to start

Narrow-Gauge Railways (1st Advert)

Do you long for the romance of the old steam trains? Were you a train-spotter in your youth, and mourn the passing of those iconic machines?Fancy learning even more, or sharing your passion with others? Come andsign up at my table at the next monthly meeting, or let me know.

Walking Football (1st Advert)

It’s the next big thing! Lots of walking football groups are being set upthroughout the country, and not one to be left behind, Leicester U3A arehoping to get one established too. If you loved playing, but find you can onlymanage a brisk walk now, there’s no reason why you can’t continue withyour favourite activity. If you’re interested, do let me know, or put yourname on the sign-up sheet on the Groups table at the monthly meeting.

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Discussion 2 (2nd Advert)

This group has been fully established now after only one advert in theNewsletter, but could still benefit from more members. So if you’reinterested in thoughtful, informed, educated discussion on current andsignificant topics do put your name on the sign-up sheet. The first meetingwill be on March 26th, see the Groups list in the Newsletter for days andtimes etc.

Canasta (2nd Advert)

This group has also been fully established now after only one advert in theNewsletter, but could still benefit from more members. Perhaps you are anexperienced Canasta player who would love to hone their skills, or you maybe a complete beginner who is intrigued by this card game. Either way, youwould be most welcome in the Canasta group. For information on days andtimes, see the Groups list in the Newsletter.

Backgammon (2nd Advert)

Another intriguing game to join our list of games groups. Experienced, ornew to the game, either way, you’ll be welcome in the Backgammon group.If you are interested, come and sign up, or email me as usual.

History 3 (3rd Advert)

Clearly History is a very popular subject, so much so, that our existing twogroups are unable to accommodate all those who want to join. So if you areone of those who have expressed an interest in joining one of the Historygroups but they haven’t had the space, here’s the group for you. Put yourname on the sign-up sheet at the next monthly meeting, or give me a call/email.

Evening Discussion (3rd Advert)

If you find yourself busy in the daytime, as most retired people do I’vediscovered, and find it difficult to attend meetings in the mornings orafternoons, perhaps an evening meeting would suit you. If you think a bit ofadult conversation would be a relief after dealing with the grandchildren allday, then sign up for the Evening Discussion group.

Steph Smith


Next Group MeetingsPlease remember, you MUST be a member of Leicester U3A and contactthe convenor before joining a group. If you have difficulty contacting the convenor, try the Secretary instead. Detailed information on all our groups is available on our website and memberscan contact the convenors from there. The information is also available as aseparate document sent out by email and at the Groups table at monthlymeetings.

Dates included in the following list are for meetings taking place between11 March and 13 April (inclusive).Architecture Susan Martin-Butt 2:00 on the 3rd Thursday of the month in

members’ homes.

Next: 15 March.

Architectureand the BuiltEnvironment

Peter Kilty 2:00 on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at theQuaker Meeting House, Queens Road..

This group does a lot of local architectural walks (and future walks willinclude, when the weather gets better, the West End, Leicester University,the New Walk and Humberstone Road). Further information from theConvenor.

Next: 20 March at Peter’s.Peter will explain the evolution of St Paul’s.

Architectureand Design

Veronica Matthew 2:30 on the 2nd Wednesday of the month inmembers’ homes.

Next: 14 March A walk round the Highfields Urban Renewalarea.

Later: 11 April. Visit to Heathcott Road, Saffron Lane, one ofthe largest Passivhaus schemes in Europe.

Art Appre-ciation

Mary Neilson 10:00 on the 1st Friday of the month inmembers’ homes or at an art gallery.

Next: 6 April at Mary’s. Topic: Holbein.

Bones forLife

Jean Stone 10:30 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of themonth at the Leicester Progressive Jewish Synagogue, Avenue Road.

Next: 21 March. Later: 4 April.

Bookworms Nick Arlett 10:30 — 12:00 on the 1st Wednesday of themonth at The Exchange Bar (opposite Curve), 50 Rutland Street.

Next: 4 April. Book: Mrs Bridge by Evan S Connell.

Please contact Nick if you are interested in joining. For more information,including a list of novels so far, please see the Bookworms page on theLeicester U3A website.

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Bridge Bob Collins 2:00 every Wednesday at Bob’s.

Next: 14 March. Later: 21, 28 March, 4, 11 April.

BridgeImprovers

Henry Paulinski 2:00 every Thursday at Bunty Graham’s.

We welcome any new members who have mastered the basics of the gameand who wish to progress their knowledge of bridge in a friendly,welcoming environment. Note: the group is taking part in the local U3Aquiz at Syston on March 13th.


Canasta Barbara Shephard 2:00 on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the monthat Barbara’s.

All welcome, experienced and absolute beginners.


Chess Inter-mediate

Graham Williams 10:30 on the 1st Monday of the month atGraham’s.

The meetings last for around two hours. The group is for those who wantto enjoy a game of chess for fun without the commitment of playingseriously with a traditional chess club. Anyone who can play chess iswelcome and should not be put off by the 'Intermediate' in the group name.

Next: 9 April (delayed by a week to avoid Easter Monday).

Craft Margaret Potter 2:00 on the 2nd Friday of the month atMargaret’s.

Next: 13 April.

CreativeWriting

Beth Moontree Usually 10:30 on the 1st Monday of the month

We are awaiting the results of a short story competition some of us haveentered.

Next: 2 April.

CrypticCrosswords

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Diana Barker 2:00 on the 3rd Monday of the month atDiana’s.

Next: 19 March.

CrypticCrosswords

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Barbara Russell 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month in member’shomes. Times to alternate between 10:30 and 2:00.

This Group now feels well established and is enjoying the mentalchallenges these crosswords produce. Thanks to Steph and Cliff forhelping to clarify the way!

Next: 16 March, 2:00 at Beth Moontree’s.

Later: 6 April, 10:30 at Barbara’s


CurrentAffairs 1

Jane Michel 2:30 on the 1st Tuesday of the month inmembers’ homes. The first subject for discussion is chosen by the host.

Next: 3 April.

CurrentAffairs 2

Elaine King 10:30 on the 3rd Wednesday of the month inmembers’ homes. Members bring an item of hot news, topics are chosenand then discussed.

Next: 21 March.

DigitalPhotography

Angela Jennings 2:15 on the 2nd Thursday of the month at theQuaker Meeting House, Queens Rd.

Next: 12 April. Topic: Easter.

Discussion Elaine King 2:30 on the 3rd Tuesday of the month inmembers’ homes.

Next: 20 March. Topic: Spending Public Money Wisely.

Discussion 2Henry Paulinski 2:00 on the last Monday of the month at Denisand Carmel Cogan’s.

Next: 26 March.

Drawing &Sketching

Peter Elliott (Temp) 10:30 on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of themonth at Roy Priestley’s. At each meeting the group decides what theywould like to draw on that occasion: art objects that participants bring infor the day or flowering pot plants etc.


FamilyHistory

Sandra Barker 2:00 on the 1st Friday of the month at theLeicestershire and Rutland Family History Society, King Street.

Next: 6 April.

FrenchAdvanced 1

Fiona Oliver 2:30 every 2 weeks on Fridays in members’homes.

Next: 16 March. Later: 30 March, 13 April.

FrenchAdvanced 2

Peter Hampton 2:30 every 2 weeks on Thursdays in members’homes.

An opportunity to talk in French and discuss topics of members’ choosing.


FrenchIntermediate

Ivy Carr 2:30 every 2 weeks on Fridays in members’homes. All members are involved in choosing topics, usually two or threemeetings ahead.


Gardening Richard Edwards 2:00 on the 2nd Monday of the month inmembers’ homes.

Next: 9 April.

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GermanConversation

Charles Norman 10:30 on the 3rd Tuesday of the month atCharles’s.

Next: 20 March.

GuitarPlaying

Pat Breen Normally10:30 on 2nd Monday of the monthin members’ homes.

Next: 12 March. Later 9 April.

History 1 Deborah Hartridge 10:30 on the 1st Thursday of the month inmembers’ homes.

Next: 5 April.

History 2 Mike Bates 2:30 on the 3rd Monday of the month inmembers’ homes.

Next: 19 March at Helen Long’s.Topic: Charles Dickens.

IrishLanguage

Pat Breen 2:00 every 2 weeks on Thursdays in members’homes.


ItalianIntermediate

Jennifer Clegg 2:00 - 4:00 once a month.

Meetings are suspended for now. The situation to be reviewed after Easter.

LatinPolish Up

Your Rusty -

Jean Cloud 2:30 on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of themonth at Jean’s.


Mah-Jong Dorli Meek 10:00 on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of themonth at Dorli’s.


MedievalPeople

Peter Kilty 10:00 on the 3rd Friday of the month.

Next: 16 March at Peter’s.Topic: Bernard of Clairvaux and theCistercians.

Fact of the month: did you realise there are ”live” Cistercians inLeicestershire? The medieval world does not go away!

ModernNovel

Helen Parsons 10:30 on the 3rd Friday of the month inmembers’ homes.

Next: 16 March at Enid’s.Book: Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore.

(Mon) MusicAppreciation

Helen Parsons (Temp) 10:30 on the 4th Monday of the month at thePriestleys’.

Next: 26 March.

(Wed) MusicAppreciation

Charles Norman 10:30 on the 3rd Wednesday of the month atCharles’s.

Next: 21 March.


NaturalHistory

Richard Edwards 10:00 on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Wemeet at local sites of natural history interest, such as Brocks Hill,Aylestone Meadows etc, we have a walk around with some memberstaking photos of items of interest and exchange knowledge as we go along.We decide where and what we do for the next meeting during the walk.

Next: 27 March.

Needleworkand Knitting

Elisabeth Watkin 2:30 on the 2nd Monday of the month atElisabeth’s.


Parks andTearoom

Strolls

Cliff Ault (Deputy) 2:00 every 2 weeks on Fridays during theSpring and Summer months.

We will be resuming the strolls after Easter.

Pétanque Anne Harris 4:15 to 6:15 on the 3rd and 4th Mondays of themonth at Leicester Bowling Club, Kenwood Rd. A nominal fee of £1 persession will be charged.

The new season is to start in April.

Philosophy 1 Matt Matthew 10:00 on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the monthin members’ homes.


Philosophy 2 Judy Hastings Normally 2:00–3:30 every 2 weeks onThursdays at Judy’s.

Next: 15 March. Reading An Introduction to PoliticalPhilosophy by Jonathan Wolff.

Later: 29 March, 12 April.

Philosophy 3 Dennis Foxon 10:30 every 2 weeks on Wednesdays atEvington Library.

Reading Causing Death and Saving Lives by Jonathan Glover.


PoetryAppreciation

Helen Parsons 10:30 on the 1st Monday of the month atHelen’s.

Next: April.

Poetry forPleasure

Jane Michel 11:00 on the 2nd Monday of the month atJane’s.


Rambling Jan Hall Every 2 weeks. Days and locations vary.

Next: Week beginning 12 March.

Later: Week beginning 26 March.

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ReadingMusic Made

Easy

Margot Comer 10:30 every 2 weeks on Tuesdays at Margot’s.

We have got as far as scales and keys using sharps and will soon progressto using flats, before venturing into the world of minor keys. Wow!

We would welcome one or two new members as our group is smaller thanwhen we started, for all sorts of reasons, and anyone who would like tocome and see if they would be interested to join us would be made verywelcome.


But note that the group may not meet again for a while so these meetingsmay not happen. Margot will inform members of the group when thesituation becomes clearer.

Reading forPleasure 1

Jill Reville 2:00 on the 3rd Monday of the month (usually)at Jill’s.

Next: 19 March. Book: Digging to America by Ann Tyler.

Reading forPleasure 2

Convenor to be agreed 11:00 on the 3rd Monday of the month at DiJames’s.

Next: 19 March.

Rummikub Barbara Sheppard 2:30 on the 3rd Monday of the month inmembers’ homes.

Next: 19 March at the Priestleys’.

Science &Technology

Richard Thompson 2:30 on the last Thursday of the month atAgeUK, Humberstone Gate.

Next: 29 March.

Scrabble 1 Sue Howard 2:00 on the 3rd Tuesday of the month inmembers’ homes.

Next: 20 March.

Scrabble 2 Janet Stratford 2:00 on the 4th Monday of the month atJanet’s.

Next: 26 March.

ShakespeareLiz Brandow 2:00 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of themonth at the Quaker Meeting House, Queens Rd.

Current Text: Hamlet.

A small contribution is required towards room hire and refreshments.


Singing forPleasure

Margaret Potter (Deputy) 10:00 on the 4th Wednesday of the month atthe Quaker Meeting House, Queens Road.

Next: 28 March.


SpanishConversation

Lorna Pollard 2:30 on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month inmembers’ homes.


SummerCroquet

Janet Connolly 10:15 – 12:00 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdaysof the month at Monks Rest Gardens Bowling Club.

Next: 11 April.

SundayLunch

Patricia Thompson 12:30 on the 2nd Sunday of the month.

We plan on a 12:30 start but always have to be flexible with a large group.We decide on the venue for the following month on the day. If you areintending to join the group, you must contact Patricia to confirm.

Next: 11 March. At the Horse and Trumpet, Wigston.

Later: 8 April.

Table Tennis Jackie Caunt 2:00 every Wednesday at Parklands LeisureCentre, Oadby.


TheatreVisits

Jenny Foxon

About 4 or 5 visits are arranged each year. Anyone wishing details pleasecontact Jenny.

The next trip is to Northampton on 26 April to see The Flying Lovers ofVitebsk a play about the young couple Marc and Bella Chagall.

Other members of Leicester U3A are welcome to attend two plays beforeformally joining the group.

VideoMaking a -

Bob Hall 10:15 on the 1st Thursday of every third monthin members’ homes.

Next: 5 April at Rachel’s.

WelshBeginners

Brenda Worrall 2:30 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of themonth in members’ homes.

Working hard this term to improve our day to day questions and answersand learning rhymes to improve our pronunciation!

Next: 21 March at Brenda’s.

Technical HelpComputer

HelpMargaret Potter

Contact Margaret for help with computer problems.

Digital PhotoHelp

Bob Hall

Contact Bob for help with digital camera problems.

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Venues for Group MeetingsIs your group getting too big for your present meeting place?Are you thinking of starting a new group?A Suggested Venues List is available from the Groups Co-ordinator.

Dates for your DiaryWednesday 14th March — Films at the Phoenix – Miss Potter.Tuesday 13th March — Grand Network Quiz at Syston Bowling Club. Tuesday 20th March — All-Members Coffee Morning.Tuesday 17th April — All-Members Coffee Morning.Thursday 19th April — Local Theatre Visit at 2:15 – An Officer and a

Gentleman. Thursday 3rd May — Local Theatre Visit at 2:30 – The Little Mermaid Ballet.Thursday 4th October — Local Theatre Visit at 2:15 – Swan Lake – Ballet.

Thursday 6th December — Local Theatre Visit at 7:30 – White Christmas –Musical.

Local Theatre visit details are on page 20.The All-Members Coffee Mornings take place on the 3rd Tuesday of the monthat 10:15 at the Quaker Meeting House, Queens Road. There is a small charge tocover the cost of coffee and biscuits and hiring the room.Films at the Phoenix are shown at 10:30 on the second Wednesday of eachmonth. Cost: £5.50 including a drink of tea or coffee.The film to be shown in a particular month can be found through a link on ourwebsite. Otherwise contact the organizer, Malcolm Gray, by email [email protected]

Puzzle Solutions (See page 22)Sudoku

7 2 1 9 3 5 8 6 4

9 8 6 7 4 2 5 1 3

4 5 3 6 8 1 7 2 9

6 1 2 5 7 4 9 3 8

3 4 5 8 2 9 1 7 6

8 7 9 3 1 6 4 5 2

5 9 7 4 6 3 2 8 1

2 3 4 1 5 8 6 9 7

1 6 8 2 9 7 3 4 5

Killer

3 9 2 5 4 7 8 1 6

5 8 7 9 1 6 3 4 2

4 1 6 3 2 8 5 9 7

7 4 8 2 5 9 1 6 3

9 5 3 7 6 1 4 2 8

2 6 1 8 3 4 7 5 9

8 2 5 4 9 3 6 7 1

6 7 4 1 8 2 9 3 5

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Local Theatre Visits (Curve) AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN

THURSDAY 19th APRIL 2018 at 2:15 — £20.00THE LITTLE MERMAID — BALLET

THURSDAY 3rd MAY 2018 at 2:30 — £19.50 Both sold out.

SWAN LAKE — BALLETTHURSDAY 4TH OCTOBER at 2:15 — £27

Side Stalls AA1-9 (9), 10-18 (9) Balance due 21st AugustMatthew Bourne’s Swan Lake returns with a fresh look for the 21st

Century.Thrilling, audacious,witty andemotive,this SwanLake isperhapsstill bestknown for replacing the female corps-de-balletwith a menacingmaleensemble,which shatteredconventions,turnedtradition upsidedown andtook the dance world by storm.Collectingoverthirty internationalaccoladesincludinganOlivier Award inthe UK and three Tonys on Broadway, Matthew Bourne’s powerfulinterpretation of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece is a passionate andcontemporary Swan Lake for our times.

WHITE CHRISTMAS — MUSICALTHURSDAY 6th DECEMBER at 7:30 (evening)

Special PREVIEW PRICE £17.25Stalls S 17-23 (7), T 18-24 (7) Balance due 29th June

Basedon the 1954 American musical film starring Bing Crosby, WhiteChristmas followsex-army friends Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as theyteamup with two sisters,Betty andJudyHaynesandput on a showto savetheir former general’sremoteVermont ski lodge when it falls on hardtimes.Irving Berlin’s beloved Broadway sensation is an enduring tale offriendship,camaraderie,hope and the pursuit of happiness,told throughspectaculardanceroutinesandsomeof the mostmemorablehits from theGreat American Songbook.

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Disclaimer – Trips and EventsLeicester U3A members should be aware that every effort is made toinform them of any possible difficulties which may be encountered duringtrips or events that are organised on their behalf by members of LeicesterU3A.If members require any help or assistance, it is their own responsibility toensure that such help is engaged. Such help or assistance may be providedby a non-member but should be arranged before a firm booking is madewith the trip/event organiser.Members are advised that we will always try to fill a vacancy from aReserve List arising from a member's cancellation. However, there is noautomatic guarantee of either a partial or full refund in the event ofcancellation.

Digital Photography Themes — the answers1. Pattern; 2. Single (snowdrop); 3. Wet; 4. Pattern/Wet; 5. Crease; 6. Single (tree) / pattern (bench); 7. Pattern; 8. Trace; 9. Mess.

Subscriptions for 2018 Individual Associate*Joining between 1st November 2017 and 30 June 2018£15.00 £11.50Joining between 1st July 2018 and 31st October 2018£9.00 £6.00

Membership runs from the date of joining until the end of 2018.*Associate membership is for those who have paid a full subscription to anotherU3A this year.


Puzzles (Solutions on page 19)

Sudoku (Difficult)

2 9 3 8 6

2 5

8

1 2 4 3

5 2 7

8 9 5

6 3

4 7

1 6 4

Killer (Moderate)

12 2 21 4 22

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About the Newsletter

DeliveryThe Newsletter is normally delivered to members by email as a pdf file with onepage per side. If you would prefer to receive it as a pdf with two pages per side(easier for printing), please let the editor know.If you have trouble reading the Newsletter from email (or do not have email) andcannot attend the monthly meetings to collect a hard copy, then either:

• you can have them posted to you for the cost of postage (contact theSecretary for details of the scheme); or

• you may be able to collect one from AgeUK, Queens Road or EvingtonLibrary where a few copies are deposited each month after the meeting.

ContributionsThe deadline for items to be included in the April 2018 Newsletter is Tuesday27th March. Contributions (from members) should be sent to the editor.[[email protected]]If you want to submit your entry as hard copy, please contact the Editor, or theSecretary, to get an address to which you can send it.I am always pleased to receive brief reports from groups about their recentactivities and I extend my thanks to all the authors who have done so, so far.Please keep them coming. The occasional picture would be welcome as well.


LEICESTER U3A meets on the second Tuesday of each month(except August and December) at Christchurch, Clarendon Park Road,LE2 3AH, and there are special interest groups that meet regularly inmembers’ homes and elsewhere.

INTERESTED IN JOINING?You can find out more about joining Leicester U3A by visiting thewebsite or by contacting the Membership Secretary.Application forms are available to download from the website orthey can be posted to you on request to the Membership Secretary.

(Email: [email protected] Tel: 2737237)The form includes information on where to send your applicationand the annual subscription. (Details of subscriptions for 2018 are on page 21)

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