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DECEMBER 2019 NEWSMonthly Meetings in St Peter’s Church Wellesbourne CV35 9LS, 2pm for 2.30pm
Dene Valley U3AOn 10th December David Templeman’s Talk is “Lady Arbella Stuart - The Queen That Never Was”, a talk on the granddaughter of Bess of Hardwick, who was born to be a Queen. Niece to Mary, Queen of Scots, she was brought up with the sole intention of being crowned Queen after Elizabeth. This is a compelling tale of exploitation, politics and religion. We follow Arbella from her confined childhood to a dramatic finale in one of the most exciting romantic escape stories in history: follow it to its dramatic conclusion as the twists and turns of Arbella’s escape to France is edge of the seat stuff. This riveting tale has everything!!
Our new year’s programme begins on January 14th with an Introduction to South Africa – its landscapes, flora and Wildlife, brought to us by Adrian James.
Wellesbourne Community Cinema There is no film in December as it would be too near ‘the big day’ but January’s film will be on January 27th in the Church Centre…All are welcome to our Community Cinema. Doors open at 4pm; £4 a seat, including a free cup of tea/coffee.
- William Howard 01789 508831 [email protected]
____________________________________________________________Chairman: Peter Finkel 01789 842637 [email protected]
Membership Secretary: Wendy Ironmonger01789 293377 [email protected] Coordinator: Alison Edwards
01295 688247 [email protected] Editor: Peter Davies
01789 841755 [email protected] for next month to Peter by the 15th please
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Choir Concert
Heart of England U3A Choirpresents
Let’s sing a song for ChristmasFriday 20th December 2pm-3.30pm
Stratford Methodist Church Hall£5 inc. light refreshmentsFor tickets please phone- Sue Kirk 01926 640099
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Our Groups
Books on Monday Books on Monday reviewed Ruth Hogan's first novel The Keeper of Lost Things, a delight to read, a warm and uplifting experience. Hogan captures perfectly and heart-rendingly the small items and
moments on which a life can turn. She reveals how even discarded items have significance, and random objects, people and places are all interconnected.
- Penny Holbrook 01789 470697 [email protected]
- Theresa Finkel 01789 842637 [email protected] PlusWe had a good discussion in November led by Jim with some articles from Computer Active. Perhaps we should do this again next year.
There will be no December meeting so we shall meet again on January 14th when we will be looking at and discussing the use of such sites as WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, facebook etc.
We also started discussing the future of the group as Roger and I would like a break and although numbers were good this month, they have been rather small recently. We have sufficient funds to run until about June next year when we normally start our summer break and then we will have to decide whether to proceed after that.
- Michael Dane 01789 470491 [email protected]
Flower ArrangingAfter visiting Country Baskets, a floral wholesalers, in Lye in October we were back in St.
Peter's Church Rooms in November to create our flower arrangements. We welcomed a new member and look forward to welcoming another in
December, but there is always room and a welcome for more so if you are interested please get in touch. The only requirement is a love of flowers! There were many ideas for inspiration ranging from Autumn designs to preparing for Christmas. There were wonderful arrangements in-cluding a hollowed out pumpkin, two Christmas wreaths, which will keep until they are needed by placing on grass, and autumnal and wintery designs.
Looking forward to December we are taking our inspiration from this winter's Flower Arranger magazine. On the front cover is an arrangement based on a star which we will need to construct.
Inside the magazine there are ideas for wreaths and a floral 'snow dome', so plenty to keep us busy. We are postponing our Christmas lunch until January but in December we will be swapping our Secret Santa present which at a
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maximum cost of £2 will challenge and require some creativity. - Jenny Down 01789 841567 [email protected]
History - FamilyAt our November meeting we had an entertaining talk from Carol about Celebration Cakes and some examples from her family history. Then we had samples of a Courting Cake made by Carol; very tasty!
For our December meeting, on the 13th, we will be playing some old parlour games together with mince pies. We will also need to start planning our 2020 program so if you have any ideas for topics or are will to talk yourself, please let me know.
- Michael Dane 01789 470491 [email protected]
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Luncheon ClubOur November outing to The Leopard in Bishops Tachbrook was severely disrupted by the weather, as several access roads were closed by flooding and some people were unable to get through. However, those of us who made it were glad of a hot meal and an opportunity to discuss alternative routes home! Our Christmas Party meal will be at The Fuzzy Duck, the popular pub in Armscote, but as numbers were restricted we are already fully booked. For those who are coming, copies of the Christmas Party menu for pre-ordering will be made available shortly. Please note the later dining time and allow extra time for parking as space is restricted. See you there – whatever the weather!
The Fuzzy Duck Armscote CV37 8DDThursday 12th December 1.15 for 1.30pm
- Ann Eccles 01789 841597 [email protected]
- Jill Haran 01789 841702 [email protected]
Music AppreciationIn October we met at my house for our usual wide selection of music, recordings contributed by those present.Saint-Saëns Havanaise in E Tippett Symphony no.2 : Allegro vigorosoElgar Dream of Gerontius: Praise to the HoliestBerlioz Symphonie Phantastique: DaydreamsSatie GnossienneElgar Overture CockaigneTchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Tchaikovsky Symphony no.5 : Andante
We are not meeting this month but will gather on the fourth Thursday in January, at a location to be decided (which will be announced in next month’s newsletter). New or prospective members are always welcome to join us for a morning of music, starting at 10am.
- Scott Read 01789 842264
Rock & Roll and MoreOur next Meeting is on Monday, 9th December. The venue is the YHA and we start at 2.30pm. We are into 70’s music for this session but there will also be seasonal appeal!
Come and join us and go home with a “feel good feeling” after a session of popular music.
- Tony Whiteley 01789 471036 [email protected] Planes & AutomobilesFor our October outing we joined with the Art Appreciation group on a visit to London. While the art group went to the National Portrait gallery, we went off to the Royal Mail museum. The actual museum is housed in a small
building opposite the main London sorting office known as Mount Pleasant. This is very interesting place with exhibits going back to the start of the Royal Mail in the 17th century. Beginning with the horse drawn carriages through to the present day, exhibits show the various uniforms that were worn. A large display tells the story of the great train robbery in 1963. For the tour of the
underground in a train we went across the road to the main sorting office where the railway runs 70 feet below ground. The building of the system was first started in 1915 and completed in 1927. It ran for 6½ miles from Paddington in the west to Whitechapel in the east it was quite a complex
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system of small tunnels where the trains ran on 2ft gauge tracks, with no drivers required. It was designed purely to carry sacks of mail which could be taken in a matter of minutes from one sorting office to another, thus avoiding the
congested streets above (some things don't change). The system was closed in 2003 due to the drop in the volume of mail being posted, caused by the rise in electronic mail. The railway opened as a tourist attraction in 2017 using the old rolling stock modified to carry passengers.
The circular trip takes 20 minutes going through some of the old station and gives a flavour of what it a like in it prime. After the tour we strolled down to Covent Garden for some free time before we journeyed home.
- Peter Finkel 01789 842637 [email protected]
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OUT & ABOUT with Carol and Chris IMPORTANT These are our proposed trips for 2020,so please ensure you read your
newsletter to see when names are being taken for outings or come to the monthly meeting to see which outings are on offer.
FEBRUARY 20TH ALEXANDRA THEATRE BOOK NOW
MARCH 19th DAY TRIP LONDON BOOK NOW
APRIL 16TH CHELTENHAM - BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR PLUS THE RACES BOOK NOW
MAY13th GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL AND BOAT TRIP BOOK NOW
JUNE ???????????????????
JULY JODRELL BANK AND LOVELLS ARBORITUM
SEPTEMBER MUSEUMS = TIMEKEEPING/JUSTICE
OCTOBER SHUGBOROUGH ESTATE - NATIONAL TRUST
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BEAT THOSE WINTER BLUESHAVE A LAUGH WITH FRIENDS
JOIN THE OUT AND ABOUT TEAM ON THE 20 th FEBRUARY AT THE ALEXANDRA THEATREIf you’re tired of the usual play then Peter Pan Goes Wrong is the perfect play for you to watch this coming February. Peter Pan Goes Wrong is finally back with fresh faces, new casts ensemble to give laughter on stage once again as they reveal the unveiled comedy stories of Peter Pan.
Itinerary
Leave Wellesbourne Village Hall by Back and Forth Transport
12.30pm
Arrive Alexandra Theatre 1.30pmMatinee Performance begins at
(play runs for approximately 2 hours) 2.30pm
Board mini bus at 5pmReturn to Wellesbourne Village Hall
(depending on traffic conditions)6/6.15pm
The Cost is £37 which includes theatre tickets for the circle – seats in rows B and C, Transport by Back and Forth plus a driver’s tip
Payment due 10 th December 2019
If you are interested please contact Chris Black 01789 840893 [email protected] or Carol Turland 01789 841295 [email protected]
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THE CAPITAL CITY IS OUR PLANNED OUTINGFOR THURSDAY 19 TH MARCH 2020
Based on our drop off point there are nearby, Four places of interest for you to visit.
Royal Albert Hall behind the scenes
tour
Victoria and Albert Museum
National Army or Science Museum
Leaving Wellesbourne at 8amPick up from London 4pm
Basic cost: - coach and drivers tip £16.50Additional Costs:- Albert Hall: Behind the Scenes Tour: £11
Payment due: : 14th January 2020Contact:-Carol on 01789 841295 or 07467122383 [email protected] 01789 840893 0r 0758 798985 [email protected]
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LET’S GO RACING TO CHELTENHAMTHURSDAY 16 TH APRIL 2020
Experience a day at the races with a Behind the Scene tour before Racing begins. The tour includes a history of the racecourse, the best areas to go to around the course and hints and tips to make the most of your day. Also a visit to some areas, e.g.:-The Parade Ring,
Winners Enclosure and weighing room Plan for the day:-Leave Wellesbourne Village Hall 10.15amArrive Cheltenham Race Course. (You will have time to buy refreshments before our 45 minute tour begins.)
11.30am/11.45am
Tour Starts 12.30pmTour ends 1.15pmFirst Race begins 2.05pmLeave Cheltenham 4.30pmReturn to Wellesbourne (Approx.) 6pm
COST FOR THE DAY £28 (Includes entrance /tour/race card /coach/ drivers tip)
PAYMENT DUE 11TH FEBRUARY 2020
If you are interested please contact: Carol on [email protected] 01789 841295/ 07467122383
Or Chris on [email protected] 01789 840893
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WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 2020WHY NOT JOIN THE OUT AND ABOUT TEAM
FOR A TRIP TO GLOUCESTER ?
We plan to leave Wellesbourne Village Hall at 9am and arrive at Gloucester Cathedral at approximately 10.30am
MORNINGWe will spend approximately two hours at the Cathedral where we will have coffee and a guided tour
The coach will collect us from the Cathedral at 12.30pm and take us to the National Waterways Museum where you will have time for lunch
AFTERNOONMeeting up at 2.15 pm for a 45 minute boat trip along the Gloucester Canal
There will be time to visit the National Waterways Museum
Board the coach at 4.30pm for our homeward journey.Arrive back in Wellesbourne at approximately 6pm, depending on trafficCOST: £31.85 (includes guided tour and coffee at the cathedral; ticket for the boat trip and entrance to the Museum; coach and driver’s tip)
If INTERESTED contact: Chris Black 01789 840893 or 07580 798985 [email protected] Carol Turland 01789 841295 or 07467 122383 [email protected]
PAYMENT DUE 10TH MARCH 2020
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Group Leaders please check the C&T rota: there have been times recently where no one turned up to serve.Reduced Mobility: Most public locations are accessible. If any venue is not, please contact the group leader.
Group Group Leader Meeting and comment C&TeaArt Kate Parton 01789 841073 10am-12 2nd & 4th Mondays The Bennett RoomArt Appreciation Jackie Williams 01926 640286 4th Wed various galleries, homes, etc.Baking with Interest Theresa Finkel 01789 842637 2.30pm 4th Thu (or as agreed); various venuesBooks on Monday Penny Holbrook 01789 470697
Theresa Finkel 01789 8426372.30pm 3rd Mon in various houses
Bread-making Roger Goodman 01295 688199 1pm 3rd Tue, Village Hall Wellesbourne Oct’20Bowls – Short Mat Wendy Ironmonger 01789 293377 10am-12 every Wed
at Alveston Village Hall (Malt House) The Rookery, Alveston CV37 7QP
Bridge Mon Carol Turland 01789 841295 2 - 4pm every Mon Jan’20Bridge Tue
Wendy Ironmonger 01789 293377
10am-12 every TueBridge Thu 3 - 5pm every ThuBridge Fri 10am-12 every FriBridge, Improvers 10am-12 every Mon, Church Hall WellesbourneCard Making Linda Mitchell 07523 088522 2-4pm 2nd Fri, 12 Oxford Way CV35 9LW (Dh)Computing Plus Michael Dane 01789 470491 10am 3rd Tue upstairs Church RoomsEngland’s Heritage Above/Below Ground
Trevor Shaw 01789 842673 No fixed day in the month: meetings in the Carr Room, visits elsewhere
Flower Arranging Jenny Down 01789 841567 10am 2nd Wed, Carr Room, St Peter’s History 1
Gail Hayes 01789 8426862pm 2nd Wed, various locations Mar’20
History 2 10am-12 2nd Mon, 2 Huntington Ct Wellesb’neHistory – Family Michael Dane 01789 470491 2.30pm 2nd Fri, Carr Room, Church Centre Apr’20History – Local David C Ball 01789 840983 2.30pm 3rd Fri, Carr Room, Church Centre May’20Kurling Wendy Ironmonger 01789 293377 7-9pm 1st Sat, Alveston Village Hall CV37 7QP Feb’20Lang – French Conv. Jim Brown 07802 411943 4-6pm 1st&3rd Tue members’ homesLang – German Conv. Margaret Howard 01789 508831 3.15pm 2nd& 4th Fridays, 21 Daniell Road Nov’20Lang – Fur. Spanish Steve Desborough 01926 640358 10.30 2nd & 4th Thus, 26 Combrook CV35 9HP Jun’20Line Dancing Pam Adams 01789 290727 2.30 for 2.45pm various Weds Alveston V. HallLuncheon Club Ann Eccles 01789 841597
Jill Haran 01789 84170212.45pm 2nd Thu most months in selected hostelries around the county and beyond
Jul’20
Music Appreciation Scott Read 01789 842264 10am - 12.15, 4th Thu in members’ homesPhilosophy Gordon Russell 01789 470697 10.30am 1st Thu, in members’ homes Sep’20Pilates 1 Ros Bott 01789 842440
Sue Moss 01789 8424669.30-10.30am every Thu, St Peter’s Church Rooms, Wellesbourne CV35 9LS
Dec’19
Pilates 2 Lynn Hunter 01789 748286Lynda Coleman 01789 740755
9.30-10.30am every Tue, Village Hall, School Rd, Wellesbourne CV35 9NH
Pilates 3 Jean Roberts 01789 840729Mary Lively 01789 841107
1.30-2.30pm Mons excl. Bank Holidays, Village Hall, School Rd, Wellesbourne CV35 9NH
Pilates 4 Tina Lamb 01789 842060Gill Thomson 01789 840165
10.45-11.45am every Tue, Village Hall, School Rd Wellesbourne CV35 9NH
Dec’20
Play Reading William Howard 01789 508831 2.30pm 2nd Wed, in members’ homes
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Poetry Appreciation Julie Macbeath 01789 842313 2pm 3rd Thu at Julie’s homeQuizzing Sylvia Blundall 01789 840463 2pm - 4pm 1st Thu, Carr Room, WellesbourneReading Anne Prior 01789 842103 2pm 1st Wed, 7 Wyvern Close, WellesbourneRecorder Margaret Howard 01789 508831 4.30pm 1st & 3rd Wed, 21 Daniell Rd CV35 9UDRock & Roll and More Tony Whiteley 01789 471036 2.30-4.30 pm 2nd Mon, YHA Alveston CV37 7RGScience, Exploring Christopher Lamb 01789 842060 10am 4th Tue 8 Brookside Ave Wb’ne CV35 9RZScrabble Pat Sweet 01789 840276 2-4pm 2nd Thu, Pat’s, 10 Redhill Close, CV35 9SPSingles on Sat/Sun SOS
Wendy Ironmonger 01789 293377 12.30 2nd Sun Charlecote Pheasant CV35 9EW;& 4th Sat Hemmingford’s Alveston CV37 7RG
Swimming Linda Dane 01789 470491 10am - 12 noon on Weds & Fris at Walton Hall Aug’20Table Tennis Judy Badger 01295 688010 2-3.30 1st & 3rd Mons, Wellesb’ne Sports Centre Trains Planes & Autos Peter Finkel 01789 842637 3rd Thu: visits to manufacturers, museums etcWalking Brenda Pengelly 01789 841439 9.30 3rd Wed Wellesbourne VH for 10am start
Coffee etc. supplied by Penny Holbrook, 01789 470697, [email protected] & served by Groups: The Group Activity Grid is at www.denevalleyu3a.btck.co.uk/OurStudyGroups#grid in table and diary formats.
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