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16th May 2017 Kettering U3A Year 13 Newsletter 11 Today
Making of Miranda by
Miranda Ponsonby
From the Chairman— May 2017. One month to go to the AGM. Don’t say I didn’t warn you how quickly it would come round! Minutes from 2017 AGM are on the web site and will be on display at the meetings. There’s good – not to say excellent – news and there’s , other news, to wit: I am delighted to report that we have a full complement of present Committee members / cooptees willing to be nominated for election to the new Committee at the AGM. I am less thrilled for you to announce that, unless another volunteer/ nominee comes forward in the interim, you will be stuck with Yours Truly as Chairman for the fourth year that the Constitution allows for in these circumstances. The new ViceChairman, if elected, is willing to stand for Chairman in 2018. If there be any other members who wish to nominate or be nominated, there are nomination papers in this Newsletter, which must be returned by May 27th. Thus far the nominations are: Chairman – Mary Wildman Vice-Chairman – Di Tebbutt Secretary – Chris Crick Treasurer – Candice Rice Newsletter Editor – Richard Boyles Membership Secretary – Marian Garrod Speaker Seeker – Tony Loft Group Co-Ordinator – Sue Perkins Committee Member – Shirley Mepham (i/c Raffle) Committee Member – Linda Tyrell For the Running Order of the June Meeting see inside p3.
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Group Leaders Information • • • • • •
Check that all members of your group are fully paid-up members of the U3A. Ensure that you have:A written record showing your member’s name, address, telephone number and email address. The name and telephone of each member’s In Case of Emergency contact. (ICE) The post code of your venue as this will be required by the emergency services should you need to call them out. Send articles, reports and photographs about your group to the Newsletter Editor. Copy deadline for the newsletter is 2 Saturdays before the monthly meeting. To put additional information and/or photographs on your Group’s web page on the Kettering U3A website, please email to the Web Master, Richard@Boyles.co.uk or send hardcopy to him. Advise the Group Coordinator of any changes to your group arrangements, e.g. venue, timing, etc. Refreshments The Eden Centre will provide tea, coffee & biscuits at 50p per cup with the U3A members helping to serve.
Members Information
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Advise the Membership Secretary, in writing, of any changes to your address, post code, telephone number or email address. If you are unable to attend your Group’s meeting, please advise your Group Leader in advance. If you know one of our members has a special occasion ahead, e.g. important birthday, anniversary or if they are ill and you feel a card from the U3A would be appreciated, please contact the secretary. Bring your membership card with you to the meeting and have it available for checking in. If you cannot get to the monthly meeting for any reasons, you can get a copy of the Newsletter from either Kettering Library or the Tourist Information desk, Manor House Museum, Kettering or from Desborough, Rothwell or Burton Latimer Libraries. Or via our postal service direct to your home (£10 per annum) Contact the Membership Secretary to do so. View & Download the newsletter (in glorious colour) from web site, www.U3AKettering.co.uk & click on Links. 2017
Jul 18 Kicks & Frills: The story of the French Cancan—David Price Aug 22 Police Files—Bob Thorogood Sep 19 General Knowledge Quiz Oct 17 Magic Lanterns—Mr Grove Nov 21 Gilbert and Sullivan—Bernard Lockett Dec 12 Carols—U3A Choir (Note meeting one week earlier than normal)
Your Kettering U3A Committee 2016-2017 Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Deputy Treasurer Membership Secretary Speaker Seeker Newsletter/Web site Groups Co-ordinator Committee Member Committee Member
Mary Wildman Shirley Mepham Chris Crick Elizabeth Toseland Candice Rice Diane Tebbutt Linda Tyrrell Richard Boyles Sue Perkins Tony Loft Marian Garrod
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marywildman365@gmail.com chris.crick@hotmail.co.uk elizabethtoseland@outlook.com vegaspond17@sky.com di_tebbutt@hotmail.com lindaj.tyrrell@gmail.com richard@boyles.co.uk lazygirl_tresham@yahoo.co.uk tonyloft@me.com
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News — Interest Groups — Visits and Reports Newsletter DEADLINE— is 2 Saturdays before the monthly meeting.
Our next meeting at the Eden Centre, 21, Montagu Street, Kettering Format of the meeting:-
You can read and download the newsletter in FULL COLOUR from our internet page at
—- AGM —1.30 pm - Doors Open Buy Raffle tickets Please be in your seats for a prompt 2.00 pm start 2.00 – 2.30 pm Chairman’s Welcome AGM Business 2.30 – 3 pm Musical Entertainment by our own “Sing Out Loud” Group. 3 pm (approx.) FREE Refreshments 3.45 – Meeting ends
www.U3AKettering.co.uk Contact: Richard Boyles 01536 744 753 richard@boyles.co.uk Bookworms — The group will meet this month to discuss "The Exclusives" by Rebecca Thornton. No doubt it will provoke some criticism. Our next book is "Belgravia" by Julian Fellowes. Contact:
Wheelchair disabled access is available at the rear by phoning 01536 484 800
Pauline Parkin 01536 799 197 paulineparkin@hotmail.com
Bridge - We have a very friendly Bridge group who meet every Friday afternoon. If you can play Bridge but perhaps have not done so for a little while then please come and join us. I must say, however, that we do not teach it and therefore you must have some knowledge of the game to be able to join. You would be made very welcome. We start each Friday at 1.30pm at the Bridge Club in Field Street and we now pay £1.50 each week and for that you get good company, a very interesting game and refreshments.
Country Matters — In April we visited Broughton, starting from the Red Lion walking down Church Street stopping to look at various sites/buildings of historical interest. On reaching the church we found it was open so included a tour of this as well, (apologies to Looking at Churches group), Derek showed us the Norman archway over the south facing door. Next we walked to the pocket park also known as Parson’s Spinney spotting several wood anemones and a few bluebells amongst the shrubbery. Afterwards, Derek gave an explanation of how to date an old hedgerow and several of us had a go trying to count the different woody species over a 30 metre stretch of hedgerow. Some were near and others way out – Derek reckoned it to be at least 600 years old!! On the way back to the pub we looked at several more historical buildings including the blacksmith’s which have been in the village for over 200 years and one of its claims to fame is that it recently built some of the gates to Kensington Palace. We all enjoyed lunch in the Red Lion. Next meeting will have taken place on 11 May usual time, at Stoke Albany starting from The White Horse pub LE16 8PY, for a walk around the village and a drive to Dingley Woods to look at the bluebells.
Contact: Sue Macfarlane 01536 523754
Contact:
There is now a hearing loop installed at the Eden Centre. You should sit near the sign on the left of the hall when looking towards the stage.
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Derek Warren 01536 518 560 derek@thewarrens.me.uk
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Busy Needles and Banter — “Charlie’s ladies (plus one)” continue as productive as ever: teddies for Africa, cardigans ditto and for KGH preemies, some courtesy of my sister who came to stay for a few days after Easter; twiddle muffs from Marian who is also working on two other crochet commissions, namely little creatures for Halloween and a nativity set – there’s nothing getting well ahead. Meanwhile Martin is “squaring up” for a blanket. Look on line to see some of these items in glorious colour. Contact:
Card Making — Well the theme was male cards using black and white papers. Amongst the papers used were some zentangle print outs. Once again these enthusiastic ladies cut out shapes, backed and mounted them. Some of these cards were used as Birthday cards, some used as Thank you cards and one or two were used as Thinking of you cards. I am still amazed each month how the same papers can produce such different cards. If you would like to join this friendly group, whose qualifications are "willing to try mixed with a smile"
Mary Wildman 01536 741 222 marywildman365@gmail.com
Contact: Marian Tucker 01536 510 354 mariantucker1954@gmail.com Creative Cards — The Group is only a small one and all places are currently take. If you would like to put you name down for any future vacancies please contact Eileen or Maggi. Contact: Eileen Mason
01536 725 925 edmason5@yahoo.co.uk or Maggi McGuire 01536 392 716
Computer Group — WE ARE MOVING due to ASDA withdrawing their free room use. Therefore this month we used a temporary room at the museum and learnt how to use Microsoft Powerpoint & Apple Keynote. All computer group members should look out for e-mail and computer group web site notifications of a future meeting venue.
Jun NO MEETING More information and videos can be accessed from Computer Group link at
www.U3AKettering.co.uk Contact: Richard Boyles 01536 744 753 e-mail: richard@boyles.co.uk As always, you can email me for any computer related advice or problems.
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Canals & Waterways— We had a lovely trip to Liverpool. It didn't rain but was a bit cool at times. We visited The Williamson tunnels, which were very interesting mainly because he was an eccentric who used his wealth to employ people to build the tunnels which appear not to have a destination. On May 18th we meet at 1.45 for our trip on the Rutland Belle. If you are interested in joining us please let me know at the next U3A meeting. For those of you who are not going to Bucklers Hard a day out at Stoke Bruerne has been arranged for June, details available at the next U3A meeting. Contact: Christine Strachan 01536 515730 cestrachan1@gmail.com
Discussion Group — The next meeting Tuesday June
13th. at the Church Hall at 2pm. I will not be able to attend. I have not chosen a subject but I hope we will have some subjects agreed upon at the May meeting. If you have any suggestions but cannot attend the May meeting please let me know. Contact: Richard Ling
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01536 515 816 b_r_ling@hotmail.com
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Friday Pop-In - At the Kino Lounge, Market Place, Kettering The Kino Lounge can be found next door to (what was) Mr. Ray’s.
English Country Dancing — We continue to enjoy
our dancing on 2nd &4th Weds. at St. Andrew's Church Hall 10.30a.m. until noon. All are welcome to join us. Contact:
Thank you to all that came to the Pop-in today. It was a good turnout and great to see Kathleen again. The holiday season is now upon us and for any of you going away this month; have a Great Time! I look forward to the next meeting and wish to say “All members are invited”. Next dates: Friday 2nd June 2017 And Friday 7th July 2017 Time: 10 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
Jean Beaver 01933 224 474 beaver.jean@yahoo.co.uk
English Studies — If you’d like to learn more about English Literature there is plenty of room in the group, which meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday afternoons of the month. Contact: Mary Wildman 01536 741 222 marywildman365@gmail.com
Contact: Janet Chivers 01536 214 250 janet.chivers@talk21.com French Conversation In our meeting on the 28th of April, the first hour was numbers, which are hard and confusing. After tea time we had the most topical subject, but which reflects the flavour of the month for both England and France, politics. Our next meeting will be on the 19th of May.
Family History - At the May meeting we helped each other with a Brick Walls Workshop 4.
Contact: Michele Junin 01536 671 971 m.p.junin@outlook.com French - Over the years, I have received several enquiries about a complete beginners group and I'm thinking of starting this. More information in a later newsletter. Meanwhile ring me if you are interested Contact: Diana Ellis 01536 723 380 12 Jun The Pros & Cons of Publishing/Sharing Your Family Tree on the Internet Golf — Our regular group meets at 1.30 pm Fridays at Pytchley Golf Club still seems to be the most popular time !!
More details on the web site accesses from...
www.U3AKettering.co.uk Contact: Richard Boyles
01536 744 753 richard@boyles.co.uk
Contact: Alan Stephens 01536 726 911 or 07931 637 660 alanstephens26@outlook.com
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History - The Group met on Bank Holiday Monday at the Counties Community Centre in Kettering and about 30 people came along despite it being the bank holiday. We listened to a very interesting talk about the Sinking of the HMS Eurydice. This was a naval training sailing vessel for young sailors that sank during a sudden squall on the 28th March 1878 off Shanklin, Isle of Wight. With a full crew on board, only two sailors survived. Other ships in the area were unable to get to the sinking ship due to the suddenness and ferocity of the squall. It was the worst naval disaster for the Royal Navy in peace time. The talk also included background information on a sculptor called Frederick Moynihan who created the disaster memorial that can be found in Shanklin Cemetery and who was related to our speaker The talk included information on the court of enquiry that was held after the disaster and details of ghostly sightings of the ship since the sinking. There will not be a meeting in June. The July Meeting will be a talk and presentation on the history of Kelmarsh Hall and its inhabitants. If you would like to come along please do so, there is no need to book.
Gardening Group — Monday 29 May At Jericho, 42 Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4AJ A 100 yards south facing walled garden divided into a series of secret spaces. The house is covered in wisteria, clematis and roses. A plant led garden with massive hornbeam hedge, box and lavender. A hosta courtyard, 50 labelled species roses plus a hot border. Wheel chair access difficult as paths are quite narrow. Open 12 - 5, admission £3.50, children free, tea available. From the Jericho cul-de-sac at the east end of the market place go through the facing red door, through the passage and down the yard. Or Monday 29 May Titchmarch House, Chapel Street, Titchmarch, NN14 3DA. Four and a half acres extended and laid out since 1972. Special collections of magnolias, iris, peonies and roses with many rare trees and shrubs. Walled ornamental vegetable garden and ancient yew hedge. Some newly planted areas. Most accessible by wheelchair. No dogs. Admission £4, children free. Open 2-6. Teas at the community shop. 2 miles north of Thrapston, 6 miles south of Oundle. Exit A14 at junction signed A605 Titchmarch and follow signs. Or Sunday 4 June Group Opening Finedon Gardens, 67-69 High Street and 11 Thrapston Road, Finedon. NN9 5JN. Combined admission £3.50, children free. Open 2-6. The gardens are very different with vegetables, mixed borders, obelisks, containers, planters, water features, pergolas, rose arches, summer house and treehouse, soft fruit and apple trees. Large selection of home raised plants for sale. Cream teas at 67-69 High Street. 2 miles NE of Wellingborough, 6 miles SE of Kettering. Gardens individually signed from the A6 and A510 junction. Car share if possible.
Contact: Eileen Mason
01536 725 925 edmason5@yahoo.co.uk or Maggi McGuire 01536 392 716 maggi.mcguire@outlook.com
Contact: Ray Bradbury 01536 516 587 prbrad@live.co.uk
Heartbeat— The next meeting will be on Monday 3rd. July 2017, meeting at the end of Poplars Farm Road Kettering, for our half hour walk. Start time 10 a.m. Hope you can make it. For further info please ring.
German Basic Conversation —
Contact: Bridget Ling 01536 515 816 b_r_ling@hotmail.com
Contact: Joe Fletcher 01536 722 399
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Looking at Churches — On Wednesday 26th April nineteen of us visited the church of St. Mary The Virgin Maidwell Northamptonshire and were given a talk by the church warden. The village of Maidwell was mentioned in the Domesday book and the church is built on a bog, is spring fed and sits on 60 wooden piles. Originally the village had two churches and two manor houses. St.Peter’s church burnt down. The south door and tower of St. Mary the Virgin are Norman. The church has six bells, the earliest four date from 1482 and the last installed in 1891 when a significant amount of restoration took place. It was nice to hear that the church has a new young team of bellringers. There had been a painting in the church which was said to be by Rubens but it disappeared at the time of the renovation. The organ is only played at weddings due to its poor condition. All the stained glass windows are by Charles Kemp, they cost £50.00 each and were installed between 19021906. Chichester Cathedral also has some of his work. In 1996 heating and lighting were installed and the tower roof was renovated; 2011 the church was reroofed at a cost of £42,000 and in 2013 a toilet and a servery were installed, the only church in the benefice to have these facilities. Two services are held each month and the vicar is also Chaplain to Maidwell Hall an independent day- and boarding-school next door.
Knit and Natter - Another friendly, chatty morning with us putting the world to rights and some knitting being done at the same time, we all look forward to these mornings. Contact: Annette Chidwick 01536 523 867 annette.chidwick@tiscali.co.uk
Lunch Club - The Group enjoyed a very tasty lunch at the Sondes Arms in Rockingham village and can recommend the food and service to other U3A members. Jean and John Lewis have arranged the May lunch which will be held at everyone’s favourite pub – the Red Lion in Broughton. Places and menus can be booked at the May meeting, or if you are unable to attend, please contact Sue Hart who will pass your details and menu choice to Jean. New U3A members are always welcome to join. It is an excellent way to get to meet new people and make friends and have an enjoyable meal at the same time.
Our next two visits are as follows:Wednesday 17th May – The Church of St.Peter & St.Paul Harrington NN6 9NX followed by refreshments in the village hall - £4.00 per person. Wednesday 21st June – St.Andrew’s Church Main Street Foxton Leicestershire LE16 7RD - £2.00 per person followed by refreshments at Totty Teas tearoom in nearby Lubenham, 56 Main Street LE16 9TF. I will email all members of the group on my contact list the week before a visit to ascertain numbers together with any additional or a change of information.
Contact: Maggi McGuire 01536 392 716 maggi.mcguire@outlook.com
Contact: Janet Flower 01536 764 541 janet@jf7678.co.uk
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Musical Circles 2 — We started the afternoon with a Clarinet Concerto by Carl Maria Von Weber, then Schubert's Impromptu & Chopin's Rain Drops followed by Bach Brandenburg Concerto No 3, after refreshments we heard Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture, Saint Saens's Intro Royal March of the Lions, a Mozart Sonata finishing with the last two movements of Haydn's Surprise Symphony. Our next meeting is on 31st May.We do have a couple of places if anyone would like to come and see if they like what we do. Contact: Eileen Mason 01536 725925 edmason5@yahoo.co.uk
Notice of AGM Kettering U3A 2017 Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 20th June. Minutes of the 2016 AGM are available now on www.U3AKettering.co.uk web site entitled “AGM 2016 Minutes” and will also be displayed on the notice boards the day.
KETTERING U3A Committee June 2017 – May 2018 I wish to propose ,,,,,,,,,,, to stand for election to the Committee. I confirm that the person I have nominated has agreed to stand and is prepared to serve on the Committee. Proposer’s Name,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.. Signature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Please print name
Seconder’s Name,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Signature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Please print name
Post applied for,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Please return all nominations forms to Christine Crick (Secretary) by Friday May 26th at the latest for the June AGM meeting. 31 Carriage Drive, Kettering, NN16 9EN 9
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Photography Group — Because of the May Bank Holiday the Photography Group planned to meet later than usual. The hope is that we will have found some bluebells to photograph, but they may have gone past their best by the time we get to them. Perhaps we will find alternative subjects for the "macro" treatment in the woods. Ideally any bluebells will be the proper British variety (curved stems, fragrance) rather than the invasive cultivated Spanish form (straight stems, no fragrance).
Spanish, Intermediate — The Spanish conversation group continues to meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. Normally the teaching is a joint enterprise between Bob Thorogood and Bill Simon but as Bob will be in Spain for most of April, Bill will continue alone. We now meet at the Hertford Road Community centre since ASDA decided we cannot use their facilities any more. The room costs £10 per session so less than £1 each We use the book Pasos 2 which is for second level students and we are now well on the way to completing that. We are now really at full capacity but could start a waiting list for anyone who has a good level of understanding of the language Contact: Bob Thorogood 01933 650 551 bob@rltservices.co.uk Sugar Craft— If anyone who would like to learn, but feels they are hopeless, come to watch as we work and I guarantee that they will soon realise that they can achieve good results.
Contact: Trevor Rudkin 01536 711 976 trevor.rudkin@gmail.com
Contact: Joan Allingham 01536 722 610
Sing (and laugh) Out Loud — As we rehearse for next month, my lovely boys and girls just get better and better. Not just the songs improve but heart, lungs, general spirits, confidence all benefit. If you fancy joining us, we still have room for a few more before the room reaches capacity. “Music hath charms” and is a lot of fun, too.
Singing For Pleasure — Contact: Jill Dee 01536 514 054
Ise Valley U3A would like to request your company in the following activity groups. There are not enough of our own members to make the groups viable and so we are opening them up to the Kettering U3A. Ballroom Dancing Group We meet at the Mash Dance Studios on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month 12:45-1:30. At our last session we had a good time and now feel confident to dance the Sweetheart waltz. We hope to learn another new dance next time. There are still places in this group, so please come and join us. Ring Matilda 01536 522 915 Making Music Group We enjoy making music - mainly guitars but other instruments very welcome - some old songs, some Country and Western, some folk, some (not much) modern. We meet every Friday 2pm-4pm, at the leader’s home in Rushden. Playing in a group is different from playing for just yourself but we have a lot of fun trying out 'our' variations on tunes, chords and rhythms and annoying the neighbours. Beginners are welcome. Ring Alan 01933 350 147. Craft Group We makes some marvellous craft items under Angela’s guidance. The group meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 10am.in Angela’s home. At the next meeting on 24th May we will be doing ribbon weaving. Ring Angela 01536 484 187
Contact: Mary Wildman 01536 741 222 marywildman365@gmail.com Stitchin' Time— This group is so friendly. One member teaches crochet and the ladies can now do double crochet and trebles. They were shown a finished twiddle muff and one member left with a bag of wool, crochet hooks and an armful of enthusiasm to make a twiddle muff. Our experienced knitter helped sort out plain rows and pearl rows. Dolls and teddies were being knitted along with jumpers and cardigans. Tea and cake are enjoyed by all and some of this group have even taken on commissions. Look forward to seeing everyone again next month. Contact:
Pauline Parkin 01536 799 197 paulineparkin@hotmail.com
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Walking Group - The walking group meets on the 1st
Wining and Dining Some of us are away with Canals and waterways in June there or I am changing the date to the 21st. If you are interested in joining us on that date please let me know by May U3A meeting and I will organise a venue
Wednesday every month at different locations for a walk lasting 2 to 2½ hours starting at 10:00am. These walks are usually between 4 and 6 miles and taken at a relatively leisurely pace. The group generally end the walk with lunch at a local village pub. New members are very welcome; just call or email me using the contact details below. Our May walk started from the Red Lion Hotel in East Haddon with 21 of us setting out in a stiff breeze with a short walk along the main road before taking refuge along the field walks. Along the way we encountered sheep and lambs, a herd of very curious young bullocks and two very energetic young colts who thought it was a good game to gallop through and around us. We held our nerve, however, and exited their field unscathed. The views from the top of the "slight inclines" were excellent, including the Northampton Lighthouse in the distance. Half a dozen stiles produced our usual moans and groans but we managed to keep our balance, just. During the banana break a handful of us took a slight detour to the lovely little church at Holdenby. The church is now decommissioned but beautifully cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust. We noted the gate in the wall nearby where the staff from the "big house" were probably frog-marched to church on Sundays, attendance in those days most likely being compulsory. All in all a good walk, although one of the "slight inclines" was slightly more challenging than remembered from the recce! We returned to the Red Lion with all cobwebs blown firmly away to enjoy our lunch and a reviving drink. Our next walk will be on Wednesday 7th June and will be announced by email the week before to all members of the group on my contact list as the starting location has not been fixed as yet. The usual email confirming arrangements will be sent to members of the walking group a week before the walk. If you are not on my list and you would like to join us please drop me an email or give me a call a few days before the walk.
Contact: Christine Strachan 01536 515 730 cestrachan1@gmail.com
Writers Group— Some group members came along with writing to share. Some group members came along to gain inspiration. Both groups came away with their aims fulfilled. We shared a story of pathos and special needs and a story of magical birthdays. Guess who's danced with Tony Blackburn! We shared a story of the launch of a great ship and a story of romance (deliciously tonguein-cheek). To round it all off, we shared the (verbal) story of a youngster's apprenticeship to the upmarket end of the rag trade. Guess who has been couturier to Royalty! In short, we had shedloads of sharing and an afternoon of sheer enjoyment. Our stories are written both from imagination and from recollection. From recollection, we all have wonderful memories to share, especially with future generations: children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren. If you want to come along and share your stories, or just gain inspiration from the others, you will be welcome. Our next meeting is, as usual, on the first Tuesday (6 June) at the usual time (from 2-4) at the usual place (Kettering Library).
Contact: John Flower 01536 764 541 john@7678.co.uk Water Colour Painting Classes - We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from September to April. Our venue is at The Parish Hall, Market Place, Kettering, from 1.15pm - 3.15pm. SEPTEMBER 14TH, 28TH OCTOBER 12TH, 26TH NOVEMBER 9TH, 23RD DECEMBER 14TH (Last Class) (New classes for the Winter Term start again on 11th January 2018. If you are interested in joining us please get in touch
Some possible ideas for subjects to whet your appetite are: An Unlikely Pet The Grass is Greener A Keepsake If these raise any memories do put them on paper and bring them along. If not, be creative! CU there (as they say in Textland).
Contact: Jo Beaver on 01933 224 474 beaver.jean@yahoo.co.uk or Barbara Goodall on 01536 523 259 barbiegood@aol.com
Normal Contact: Tom Piercy 01536 712 581 tom@tom-and-ann.demon.co.uk
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Kettering U3A Interest Group Timetable Please contact group co-ordinator for more information before joining a group Day No fixed day Gardening Heartbeat Monday Card Making Knit and Natter History
Co-ordinator
Tel.no
Venue
Frequency
Time
Ray Bradbury Bridget Ling
01536 516 587 01536 515 816
varies varies
varies varies
varies varies
01536 510 354 01536 523 867 01536 392 716 01536 725 925 01536 744 753 01536 711 976
Home 3rd Monday Home 1st & 3rd Mondays Counties CommunityCentre 1st Monday
10.00 – 12 noon 10.00 – 12 noon 2.00 – 4.00pm
Family History Photography
Marian Tucker Annette Chidwick Maggi McGuire Eileen Mason Richard Boyles Trevor Rudkin
LDS Church, Rothwell Road 2nd Monday varies 1st Monday
2.00 – 4.00pm 2.00 – 4.00pm
English Studies
Mary Wildman
01536 741 222
Home
2nd & 4th Mondays
2.00 – 4.00pm
Richard Boyles Richard Ling Maggi McGuire Sue Hart Joan Allingham Tom Piercy
01536 744 753 01536 515 816 01536 392 716 01536 724 635 01536 722 610 01536 712 581
Variable—check web site Parish Church Rooms varies
2nd Tuesday 2nd Tuesday 4th Tuesday
2.00 – 4.00pm 2.00 – 4.00pm varies
Home Kettering Library
weekly 1st Tuesday
1.30 – 4.00pm 2.00—4.00 pm
Maggi McGuire Eileen Mason Joe Fletcher Bob Thorogood Pauline Parkin Janet Flower Eileen Mason Jean Beaver John Flower Pauline Parkin Christine Strachan
01536 392 716 01536 725 925 01536 722 399 01933 650 551 01536 799 197 01536 764 541 01536 725 925 01933 224 474 01536 764 541 01536 799 197 01536 515 730
Home
2nd Wednesday
10.00-12 noon
Home varies varies varies varies St.Andrews Church varies Home varies
Fortnightly 2nd & 4th Wednesday 4th Wednesday 3rd Wednesday 3rd Wednesday 2nd & 4th Wednesday 1st Wednesday 1st Wednesday 2nd Wednesday
9.30 – 11.00 am 2.00 – 4.00pm 2.00 – 4.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 10.30—12 noon 10.00 start 2.00 - 4.00pm varies
Christine Strachan Derek Warren Mary Wildman Barbara Goodall Jo Beaver
01536 515 730 01536 518 560 01536 741 222 01536 523 259 01933 224 474
varies varies Home
3rd Thursday 2nd Thursday Fortnightly
2.00 – 4.00pm varies 10.00-12.00
Parish Church Rooms
2nd & 4th Thursdays
1.15 – 3.15pm
Sue Macfarlane Janet Chivers Michele Junin Alan Stephens
01536 523 754 01536 214 250 01536 671 971 01536 726 911
Bridge Club, Kettering Kino Lounge, Market Place Travellers Room, at Station Pytchley Golf Club
weekly 1st Friday 3rd Friday Every Friday
1.30 – 4.00pm 10.00 – 11.30am 2.00—4.00pm 1.00 – 4.00pm
Tuesday Computers Discussion Group Lunch Club Sugarcraft Writers Group Wednesday Creative Cards German Conversation Spanish Conversation Bookworms Looking at Churches Musical Circles 2 Country Dancing Walking Stitchin’ Time Wining & Dining Thursday Canals & Waterways Country Matters Busy Needles Water Colour Painting Friday Bridge Friday Pop In French Conversation Golf
Meetings below with Ise Valley U3A The following groups are in conjunction with Ise Valley U3A Please contact group co-ordinator before joining a group Day
Co-ordinator
Tel.no
Venue
Frequency
Time
Canasta
Margaret Hall
01536 512 215
Kettering Bridge Club
Weekly
2.00-4.30pm
Swimming
Isabel Collins
01536 520 971
Kettering Pool
Weekly
9.00-9.45am
Ballroom Dancing
Pat Johnson
01536 483 398
Singing For Pleasure
Jill Dee
01536 514 054
Fuller Church
Fortnightly Fridays
10.00-11.45
Sing (& Laugh) Out Loud
Mary Wildman
01536 741 222
Fuller Church
Alternate Fridays
10.00-11.45
Monday
Friday 2nd & 4th Friday
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