Kettering U3A October 2013
15th October 2013 Kettering U3A Year 10 Newsletter 04 Today An Exceedingly Short History Of England from 1066 to Present Tony Boullemier
From the Chairman Many thanks to Mary for “holding the fort” last month. I was visiting the USA and Canada “celebrating” a BIG birthday! The speaker, I understand, continued the high quality that we have become used to this year so far. Thanks must go to all concerned for their hard work in finding such good people. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip with around 30 others and not surprisingly found other U3A members from other parts of the UK in the group, just as I had done on an earlier trip to France. One man, whose wife was the U3A member, commented “U3A seems to be a really good organisation and I can’t wait to retire and join it – they do so much!” This made me stop and think about our U3A and how we very often take it all for granted. Our tenth Anniversary celebration will (make sure you’ve got your ticket), hopefully, remind us of the benefits of belonging to such a thriving group and the commitment to making sure we continue to be successful. We can’t do it, however, without the support of our group leaders, membership, and a strong Committee. New members are essential to all organisations so please “spread the word”, think about joining the Committee or help in any way you can. Let’s make sure the next 10 years are as successful as the last! Cyril Young
Cyril Next Month 19th November 2013 The Work Of A Magistrate Wendy Curtis (Registered Charity No. 1108614) 1 www.u3asites.org.uk/kettering
Kettering U3A
October 2013
Members & Group Leaders Information Our next meeting
Monthly Meeting Dates & Speakers
at the Fuller Church, Gold St. Kettering Format of the meeting:1.30pm Hall open Tea/coffee & biscuits available Time to browse the groups and sign up for a visit. 2.15pm - 2.30pm U3A notices. 2.30pm—3.30pm Speaker 3.30pm (approx.) another opportunity to sign up for a visit and time to renew membership. 3.45pm Meeting ends.
17th December 2013 Christmas Party with The Seagrave Singers 21st January 2014 18th February 2014 18th March 2014 15th April 2014 20th May 2014 17th June 2014 15th July 2014 19th August 2014 16th September 2014 21st October 2014 18th November 2014 16th December 2014
Refreshment Rota Terry Young is our refreshment organiser and she will keep the contents of the refreshments up to date. There is no need to bring milk and biscuits. There is no washing up! If your group is assisting please be there by 1.15pm to help set-up This month it is
Newsletter
Country Matters/Churches
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Musical Circles 2 Christmas Meeting
Normal charges are:TEA/COFFEE with biscuits
50p
SQUASH (on request)
30p
Trainee Newsletter Editor I deleted “trainee” from my title as I’ve got the hang of it now. We are still unable to get a reasonable cost to produce a colour print version, so if anyone can get a cheap colour printing deal, please contact me. Remember you can view and download in FULL COLOUR on the Internet. A big thank you to all group leaders who sent me their reports, photographs and news items in plenty of time. Please send your contributions via e-mail to Richard@Boyles.co.uk by the deadline 10 days before the monthly meeting.
Tresham send their apologies that last month’s newsletter was poorly printed and stapled. There was not enough time to get it re-printed before the monthly meeting. BUT AS ALWAYS you can view the newsletter in glorious colour on the internet at
http://www.u3asites.org.uk/kettering and a fully interactive versions are there too at
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Welcome To New Members Greta & John Knibbs, Sue Hart, Val Plowman, Elizabeth & Brian Toseland, Jean Hazard, Rachel Terry, Chris Dickinson, Rose Northover, Sandra & David Bennett We hope that you will enjoy making new friends and participating in the activities of the Kettering U3A
Don’t forget that if you can’t get to the meeting you can: ♦ ♦ ♦
collect a Newsletter from either the Library or Tourist Information counter at Kettering Museum. use our postal service, cost £4.25 for half year. Ask the membership secretary for details. download the newsletter from the web site, www.u3asites.org.uk/kettering and click on Links.
To All Members If you are aware of anything affecting one of our members, such as an important birthday, anniversary, illness, etc. and feel that a card from U3A would be appreciated, please contact:- Joan Rolfe 01536 521 531
To All Group Leaders From the Committee Please check that any member of your group is actually a member of the U3A. This is important because of insurance implications. Group Leaders know the Post Code
of your venue. The emergency services will ask for it in order
to despatch an ambulance without delay.
Group Coordinator Message In a previous newsletter I did ask for invitations to visit your groups and would very much like to visit so please advise me if/when you would welcome a visit from me. In the meantime any help or advice I can give please call me on 01832 732 361. Maureen Curd.
Web Master
If you wish me to put additional information and/or photographs relating to your Groups on the Kettering U3A Website, please let me have this either via email to freda.s@tesco.net or by letting me have hardcopy. It would also be useful if I could have your permission to quote your email address. There is not only a list of Groups on the Website, but each Group also has its own page for the purpose of displaying both information and photographs. At present I have been able to include photographs for some Groups, which is due to the efforts of their Group Leaders. Freda Smith - Kettering U3A Web Master
News Letter Editor Copy deadline 10 days before monthly meeting: Saturday 9th November 2013 Members photos, drawings, cartoons etc. are all welcome. I will publish if space permits. Please e-mail reports, information, photos etc. to Richard Boyles richard@boyles.co.uk or call 01536 744 753
Your Kettering U3A Committee 2013-2014 Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer/Membership Sec. Secretary Outings/Groups Co-ordinator Speaker Secretary Newsletter Committee Member
Cyril Young Mary Wildman Maggi McGuire Marian Tucker Maureen Curd David Clayton Richard Boyles Vacancy
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c.young590@ntlworld.com marywildman@uwclub.net patricia.mcguire7@ntlworld.com mariantucker1954@gmail.com mcurd@btinternet.com anthonyd0912@tiscali.co.uk richard@boyles.co.uk
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October 2013
Visits and Events As many of you are aware a NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT is required for you put your name down on any of the arranged trips. Theatre tickets are payable in advance as theatres will only hold a group booking for a limited period. Should you wish to cancel after you have confirmed a booking it is your responsibility to find a person willing to take your place and reimburse you accordingly. In some instances, if we have a waiting list for example, we will put you in touch with someone who has shown an interest. ALL COACH FARES ARE SUBJECT TO NUMBERS In many instances we are unaware of final numbers so we cannot confirm the cost of the coach until this is ascertained. We now include a gratuity amount in the costing to include coach drivers and where applicable site guides. If we need to cancel through lack of support then those who have paid will get a full refund. Cheques should be made payable to U3A Kettering No. 2 A/C Thank you for your forbearance in this matter. Maureen. Our trip to the Poppy Factory The journey to Richmond was full of traffic delays which meant we were late for the presentation. However we were warmly welcomed and shown around. We met many of the people working on making the poppies: many are ex military and some disabled. It was very interesting to learn how and why the factory was started. We made our own poppies and were shown how the Queen's wreath is made. The weather proved kind enough for those who wanted to walk down by the river and some enjoyed a visit to the pub whilst others partook of their picnics. We had cause to thank our wonderful NHS service for the timely help with one of our party who was taken ill. Fortunately she was able to join us for the homeward journey and after a visit to her own GP the next day she was declared fit. So in all the whole day was full of interest.
Trips & Visits 03 Nov 2013 The Glen Miller Orchestra. Cancelled due to lack of support. Christmas Shopping visit to Trentham Village Thursday 07 Nov 2013. Coach now £22.00 pp. We do need more numbers to support this trip! The Royal & Derngate Wednesday 13 Nov 2013 The Buddy Holly Story Matinee 2.30pm. Seats held. Six people took tickets, the rest were cancelled. The Royal & Derngate Monday 20 January 2014 Don Quixote the Moscow City Ballet evening seats held @ £28.00 payment due to reserve seat. I am still holding tickets but they must be reserved and paid for at this meeting. PLEASE NOTE: We have introduced a new system for trips and theatres whereby a non refundable deposit will be asked for when you put your name down. This arrangement has been introduced as we lost quite a lot of money due to cancellations and this measure has become necessary to prevent further losses.
The trip to the poppy factory was from a suggestion by Jan Day who fortunately suggested it in time for arrangements to be made. If anyone has ideas of where they would like to visit please advise me or any committee member. Always bear in mind the time factor as we only enjoy one meeting a month with information in the newsletter, time to think it out, then collection of funds to finance the venture. I am happy to accept viable suggestions my phone number is 01832 732 361. Maureen Curd
Maureen in Poppy Factory - Photos © David Tucker 4
Kettering U3A October 2013
Come ome and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the
Kettering at a Celebration Tea in the North Pavilion, at Wicksteed Park on TUESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 2013 2.00 pm for 2.30 pm Tickets: U3A Members ÂŁ5.00 Guests/Visitors ÂŁ10.00 FREE Parking with U3A ticket Tickets will be available at the August, September and October monthly meetings or they can be obtained, by post, from the Treasurer, Maggi McGuire, 6 St Annes Road, Kettering, NN15 5EH
(please enclose a stamped addressed envelope)
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News - Interest Groups: Visits and Reports etc. A Good Read—New members welcome.
Where Are You? Would you please let Maggi McGuire (Treasurer and Membership Secretary) know if you change your address, telephone number or email address so that we can keep our records up to date and avoid incorrect mailings. Thank you.
Contact: Diana Ellis 01536 723380
Bridge - Every Friday at the Bridge club 1.30pm4pm. Contact: Sue Macfarlane 01536 523754
Locked Out? The Fuller Church entrance door will now be locked. To gain entry please ring the bell on the right of the door as indicated on the notice. To get out you need to press the green button on the door post.
Bookworms— Our next read is Water for Elephants, and our meeting is on 16 October. Look forward to some lively discussions. Contact: Pauline Parkin 01536 799197
Canals & Waterways— In September we visited Shardlow Heritage Centre Derbyshire. We were given a conducted tour through the village by Sheila Cooke who helps run the centre. Sheila gave us an insight in to how the canals and village were run by three family businesses. At one point the village had fourteen pubs but now only supports three.
Card Making 1— As always, happy and productive mornings. The quality of the cards being produced goes from strength to strength and everyone is so willing to share ideas and new equipment too. We all thoroughly enjoy the nattering that takes place over coffee too. Lovely social mornings with such lovely outcomes. The next meetings will be on November 5th and 6th, usual time, usual place. Look forward to seeing you all. Contact: Mary Earl 01536 522456
Card Making 2— Our next meeting is on Monday 21st October. Contact: Freda Smith 01536 482368
On October 17th there is a change to the programme. We are now going to Stanwick Lakes and meet at the cafe at 11.0am I have booked Xmas lunch on Thursday December 5th at the pub at Foxton Locks for 12.30 It is £9.95 for two courses or £12.95 three courses. They will require a £5 deposit and a food pre-order. If you are interested can you let me know by e-mail or tell Cathie in October. Contact: Christine Strachan 01536 515730 or ce.strachan1@ntlworld.com
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Discussion Group— It was good to resume our discussions in September and a lively meeting it was too. The topic was "Baby Boomers, Trials or Treasures" and there were diverse opinions as to this. In the end we concluded that this generation had fared pretty well but were a useful and needed part of society. So probably, treasures! This month we are choosing whom to take to a desert island with us so should be interesting. Chris Holden will be leading this meeting. On November 12th, Glynis Hall will be leading us with the topic "Women's Lib. Has it done society any favours?" Time to get our bra-burning ideas working. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2pm in the Parish Church Rooms on the Market Place. Contact: Mary Earl on 01536 522456
Computer Group — The new beginners classes have started and in the first two we learnt about Files and Folders. We cover all versions of Windows and Apple Mac and some members now have the well publicised Windows 8 so we are getting to grips learning that too. All subjects will be covered as we progress in a slow, step by step way. Each lesson is fully supported by a detailed hand-out sheet to take home. More information and video tutorials will soon be on the Computer Group’s internet site below
French —
BEGINNERS COURSE New members are welcome. SIGN UP NOW at this meeting or e-mail Richard or just turn up
Please ring me if you are interested in brushing up your knowledge of the language. Contact: Diana Ellis 01536 723380
The next sessions are 22 Oct Beginners 3 - Safe Computing & Backups 12 Nov NO MEETING (10th Anniversary Celebrations) 26 Nov Beginners 4 - Internet, Skype & Facebook
Friday Pop-in - A great result for Friday Pop-in. 16 people attended and Sue was delighted. They were able to transfer to the private room where they were able to laugh and chat without disturbing others. It will be great if this number is kept up as it is a good way of getting to know each other!
Full details and up to date schedule at www.U3AComputerGroup.co.uk Contact: Richard Boyles 01536 744 753 e-mail: Richard@Boyles.co.uk
We meet at the Toller church rooms 10 – 11.30 on the first Friday of every month. New members please come and join us for coffee, exchange of books, magazines and local news. We need your support. Contact: Sue Hince 01536 521023
Country Matters— This month a sizeable group of us started our walk in Ashton, famous for the conker championships. Ashton is a very picturesque village with plenty of thatched cottages many of which were rebuilt in the early 1900’s money being provided by one of the Rothschild family, famous for banking. We walked past an old watermill and continued our walk along the River Nene. As it was a cloudy day we only spotted a few dragonflies and butterflies, not like when Jean and I did the recce in August. We stopped to admire the view of the river as we crossed the road bridge, then continued walking back along the Oundle Pilgrimage Way, which took us back to Ashton. We enjoyed lunch at the Chequered Skipper. Our next walk is scheduled for 10 October at Broughton meeting in the Red Lion pub and will have taken place by the time the magazine is in print . November’s venue is Corby Boating Lake car park where we will go for a stroll around the woods. Look forward to seeing you on 14 November at 10.30 am.
Gardening Group— Contact: Ray Bradbury 01536 516587
German–1 Basic Conversation — This established group for Basic German Conversation remains oversubscribed so another group for absolute beginners has been formed. Contact: Joe Fletcher 01536 722399
Contact Derek Warren on 01536 518560 or e-mail derek@thewarrens.me.uk
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Kettering U3A Safe Driving Group — With the winter approaching the Safe Driving Group are planning to set up a session at a local skidpan. Skid Pan driver training is a fun and safe way of learning how to control a car when driving on icy or hazardous road surfaces. Each driver gets personal tuition from experienced advanced drivers in both front and rear wheel drive cars. The training session lasts about three hours and the cost is £95 per person. Contact: Steve Clorley 01832 732342 07973 624815 stephen.clorley@yahoo.com Or Roy Franklin 01536 482808 07751 106617 r.franklin672@btinternet.com
German-2 Conversation for Absolute Beginners— The established group for basic German Conversation remains oversubscribed so this new group for absolute beginners has been formed. This group meets every other Wednesday 1.30 to 3.00pm. Contact: Joe Fletcher 01536 722399 Heartbeat— By the time this news letter is published we will have had our October meeting. I shall be away for the January walk, Monday 7th January 2014. If one of the members will arrange it I shall be pleased. If no one is able to stand in, the next meeting will be in April. I will advertise that in the newsletters and at the meetings. Contact: Bridget Ling 01536 414810
Lunch Club—Thank you Janet Chivers for arranging a nice lunch at the Manor House in Corby (Tresham College). Good food and It was very well presented. For some students it was their first time at serving. October’s lunch will be hosted by Elizabeth York, at Vivo's in Burton Latimer. Please support her if you can. No Lunch in November, because we have an early Xmas lunch in December, which is being held at the Masonic Centre in Corby. Tickets are now on sale. See Ray Bradbury at this months meeting. Help is required for next year if the Lunch Club is to keep going. Please give some thought to help organize a lunch one month next year. I will have a new sheet with me at both lunches in Oct & Dec. It's nice to go to new venues, but we can always go to places we have been before. If you decide on a month, but are unable to do it, I can ask another person to change with you if that helps. It is always a good idea to stay local January and February in case the weather is bad. Please give it some thought. The Lunch Club has been going now for ten years; we don't want to see it stop. Contact: Rosemary Cooke 01536 356899
Italian Classes — One Italian class is running. If there is anyone else interested please contact: John Sellick 01536 517878 or montemassi@talktalk.net
Safe Driving Thoughts— Janet and myself have just finished six, 1-hour sessions with Roy Franklin, assessing our safe-driving abilities, at separate times I hasten to add. What an eye-opener. It doesn't do to be sensitive of criticism, but this was done in a very professional way. Criticism is not the correct word, more advising as to what would be a safer manoeuvre than the one chosen. Everyone should take advantage of this course as it is only too easy to get into bad habits, and with today's heavy traffic you can't be too careful. I should improve on that and say it’s a must. After all, it’s free and both advisers give up a lot of their free time to do this, so much appreciated. Thanks again to Roy from us both. Roy & Janet Clements
Advance Notice — Lunch Club Christmas Special will take place at The Masonic Hall in Corby on Tuesday 3rd December at 12 noon. The Masonic Hall has good parking and is easy to find but maps will be provided. The menu will be Winter Vegetable Soup with crusty roll and butter. Roast Turkey with Stuffing and Chipolatas, Roast Potatoes and Parsnips, Brussels Sprouts and Carrots. Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce. Coffee/Tea and Mince Pies. Paper Hats and Christmas Crackers. Special dietary requirements can be catered for if notified. All for the sum of £14 per head. BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN. Contact: Ray Bradbury 01536 516587 8
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Musical Circles 1— On Monday, 16 September musical circles 1 met at 137 London Road, Kettering. We celebrated the bicentenary of Verdi and Wagner. After a feast of music, we watched act two of the Finnish version of Verdi's "Macbeth". This was over 20 years old, but highly enjoyable. Gwyneth Holland
Knit and Natter - We are all busy knitting items to be sold at the Crazy Hats Christmas Fare. The picture shows just a few of the things that have been made. The blanket Jean knitted was taken to the Crazy Hats office. They were very pleased with it and are going to sell raffle tickets beforehand and on the day, to hopefully to make a nice lot of money for them. If anybody has any knitted items they could donate we would be pleased to have them.
Contact: Carole Bradbury 01536 516587
Musical Circles 2— A late change of venue was forced upon us when one of the members of the group was unfortunately taken into hospital at short notice. Hopefully by the time you read this she is back in circulation and in better health. The theme of the programme for this meeting was “The Numbers Game”. The challenge was to play pieces of music that fitted in with the numbers 1 to 15. This was achieved by selecting the following:
Contact: Annette Chidwick 01536 523867 Looking at Churches—In September we went to St.John the Baptist church in Corby Old Village. The churchyard has been greatly diminished in fairly recent years to make way for the main road, so now the church stands almost alone at a busy road junction. A vibrant young vicar told us a lot about the history of Corby, as well as that of the church. He pointed out things that we would have missed on our own, such as crosses scratched on the wall where people had come for comfort or sanctuary before carrying on their journey.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
A solo cello sonata by J.S. Bach A duet from Massenet’s “Manon” An extract from Schumann’s 3rd Symphony “September” from Richard Strauss’ “Four Last Songs” A movement from Schubert’s “Trout Quintet” The sextet at the end of Act 2 from Donizetti’s “Lucie de Lammermoor” The introduction from Haydn’s “Seven Last Words” A movement from Schubert’s Octet in F John Field’s Nocturne No.9 An extract from Mozart’s Serenade No.10 “Grand Partita! From J.S. Bach’s Cantata No. 11 “Lobet GottT” Dvorak’s String Quartet No.12 “The American” Part 3 Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No.13 The ball sequence from Berlioz’ Opus 14 (Symphonie Fantastique) Chopin’s Nocturne No.15
The results of the challenge produced a nice variety of music and made for a very pleasant afternoon’s listening. Perhaps others might like to take up this numbers challenge? We look forward to our next programme in October. Contact: Eileen Mason 01536 725925
We enjoyed a welcome cup of tea before going on to the newly opened Heritage Centre in Corby, which Richard Boyles had organized for us, so it was an interesting afternoon. Our next visit will be to Weldon Church on Wednesday October 16th at 2.0pm. Tea provided again, so it will be £3. No visit in November due to holiday. Thorpe Malsor on Wednesday December 18th. Contact: Janet Clements 01536 507721 or janet.clements@ntlworld.com
Musical Circles 3—The group is now taking its summer break, hopefully restarting in the Autumn Contact: Ray Bradbury 01536 516587
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Photography Group — In September we paid a return visit to Titchmarsh Nature Reserve. The weather was good, and we managed to walk the 4 miles or so around the Reserve. We saw swans, herons, grebes, coots, cormorants, and a variety of gulls amongst the birds on the lake. Unfortunately they were a long way from the land and so we struggled to get reasonable close-ups of them. We looked at the hides, but the undergrowth was so plush that it was unlikely that many birds would be tempted to approach them. A bit of gardening required, we felt. We also saw lots of dragonflies and damselflies, but in the heat of the day they were too active to stay still for long. We found some interesting horned sheep doing their bit to keep the grass grazed in the Reserve, and the back-lit teasel heads are always tempting subjects. The Tea Pot café in Aldwincle seems to have disappeared – has it closed down? So we didn’t get our refreshing cuppa at the end of the walk. We are hoping that October will bring interesting light and weather, and so we will probably visit Fotheringhay. Photos of the church from the river are always impressive, and if we could get a nice sky or a bit of mist that would help the atmosphere. If the weather is too bad we will meet indoors instead. Contact: Trevor Rudkin 01536 711976 or trevor.rudkin@gmail.com
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Playreading— Darling I'm Home by Jack Popplewell our play for September gave us all the opportunity to get in character and some fine readings emerged. It was the story of role reversal between an unsuccessful business man and his bored wife. After initial resentment the husband begins to enjoy his new situation until his unmarried daughter arrives unexpectedly with her twins. This really upsets the applecart but needless to say all ends well. Our next dates are October 10th and 24th Contact: Carole Bradbury 01536 516587
Poker Group — Contact: Ted Bray 01536 521803
Spanish Conversation—The Spanish conversation group (I have changed the name from ‘Basic Spanish’ because this group is no longer suitable for absolute beginners) continues to meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. We meet at various members’ houses so there is no charge. We use the book Pasos 2 which is for second level students. We are almost at full capacity but could manage perhaps one or two more members. However, because of the level our members are at, new students would need to have a reasonable knowledge of basic Spanish. Contact: Bob Thorogood 01933 650551 or bob@rltservices.co.uk
Photo © Marilyn Foulsham Playford English Country Dancing— Numbers have been down recently due to holidays & visits. Fortunately, we have managed to dance still and enjoy ourselves. Some members are going to a "Pride & Prejudice" ball in Rushden on Sat, October 5th,all dressed in our finery. New members would be very welcome to join in our meetings which are 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at St, Andrew's Church rooms 2.30 p.m. - 4p.m. Contact: Jean Beaver 01933 224474
Scrabble—Meetings are held at the Parish church rooms. Time 2.00pm—4.30pm on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month. New members are welcome. We enjoy playing in a relaxed atmosphere. Contact: Pauline Reed 01536 513850
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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 as displayed in the 10th Anniversary cake below. Contact Joan Allingham 01536 722610
Writers Group— On a sad note, former members of the group will be sorry to hear that Pat Wallis, one of our keenest contributors until recently, died last month. Her powers of observation and vivid descriptions of wildlife or scenes witnessed during her long life were striking, and her desire to learn and improve never waned. She is much missed. Mary Wildman.
Wining and Dining - Once again we had a tasty meal at Exotic Dining with wonderful service. By the next meeting we hope to have enjoyed a meal at The Swan Lamport. Our November experience will be at the Bakers Arms Thorpe Langton 7.0 pm Contact: Christine Strachan 01536 515730 or ce.strachan1@ntlworld.com
I would like to add that I first met Pat over twenty years ago and helped her with her computer. I was amazed at her enthusiasm and determination to conquer this new technology. A lovely lady. Richard Boyles
Walking Group - Unfortunately our October walk had to be cancelled.
Northampton U3A Ramblers & Striders Walking Holiday 10th-14th May 2014 -
We extend an invitation to all Walking Groups, countywide, to join our party of 26 for a 3 day - 4 night Walking Holiday in the Shropshire Hills, arriving on Saturday 10th May and departing on Wednesday 14th May 2014. The holiday is organised by H F Holidays Ltd with 4 levels of Walking, leaders and transport are supplied. Our base, with full board, is The Longmynd Hotel, a large purpose built hotel strategically placed in an elevated location above Church Stretton Further information, without commitment, is available from: Clive or Chris Spinney 01604 711747 Walks Leaders Northampton U3A
Watercolour Painting Class - The Watercolour Painting Class meets in the Parish Church Rooms (next to St. Peter & Paul Church, Kettering) from 2pm 4pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in the month. There is plenty of free parking in the Church grounds. Our teacher, Wendy Casson will be with us for every class during this Autumn Term. If you would like to join our class please get in touch
However, we have a walk on Wednesday, 6th November leaving from the Dukes Arms, Woodford where lunch can be pre-ordered. Start time 10.15 a.m. Contact: Ann and John Kemp on 0153 6761241 or annkemp@talktalk.net Writers Group— Are you someone with an urge to write? Someone with an idea for a story, a poem, an article, an essay, even a play that you've been dying to get down on paper, but have never got round to it? Or have you something that you've already written and would like to share! Why not come along to our friendly group? All you need is a love of words and a sense of humour; you'll find lots of positive encouragement and advice as well as a cuppa. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 1.45pm to 3.45pm in the Parish Rooms in Kettering: next meeting November 5th. For those who like a suggestion to work to - or ignore - there is usually a topic set, but as some of the group have written pieces they have not yet, for one reason or another, had a chance to complete or bring along, November's "topic" is Catch-up or what you will. For more information or ideas contact Mary Wildman 01536 741222 or marywildman@uwclub.net
with Jo Beaver 01933 224474 or Barbara Goodall 01536 523259 This month's picture is called "A Winter's Day" and is painted in watercolour by Jo Beaver. To see this picture then visit our Watercolour Painting Table today. 11
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Kettering U3A Interest Group Timetable (Updated October 2013) Please contact group co-ordinator for more information before joining a group Day No fixed day Safe Driving Gardening Group Heartbeat Travel Groups Monday A Good Read Card Making 2 Musical Circles 1 Musical Circles 3 Knit and Natter Photography Poker Tuesday Bridge Experienced Computer Group Discussion Group French Greeting Card Making Italian Lunch Club Sugarcraft Writers Group Wednesday German Conversation 1 German Conversation 2
Basic Spanish Bookworms Greeting Card Making Looking at Churches Musical Circles 2 Playford Dancing Scrabble Walking Wining & Dining Thursday Canals & Waterways Country Matters Play Reading 1 Water Colour Painting Friday Bridge Friday Pop in
Co-ordinator
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Steve Clorley Roy Franklin Ray Bradbury Bridget Ling Maureen Curd
01832 732342 01536 482808 01536 516587 01536 414810 01832 732361
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Diana Ellis Freda Smith Carole Bradbury Ray Bradbury Annette Chidwick Trevor Rudkin Ted Bray
01536 723380 01536 482368 01536 516587 01536 516587 01536 523867 01536 711976 01536 521803
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1st Monday 3rd Monday Monthly variable Monthly variable 1st & 3rd Mondays 1st Monday monthly weekly
2.00pm 10.00 – 12 noon 2.00pm 2.00 – 4.00pm 10.00 – 12 noon 2.00 – 4.00pm 2.00pm
Roger Stimson Richard Boyles Mary Earl Diana Ellis Mary Earl John Sellick Rosemary Cooke Joan Allingham Mary Wildman
01536 481523 01536 744753 01536 522456 01536 723380 01536 522456 01536 517868 01536 356899 01536 722610 01536 714222
home Fuller Church Parish Church Rooms home home Home varies home Parish Church Rooms
weekly 2nd & 4th Tuesday 2nd Tuesday in month 2nd & 4th Tuesdays monthly weekly 4th Tuesday weekly 1st Tuesday
2.00pm 2.00 – 4.00pm 2.00 – 4.00pm 2.00pm 10.00 – 11.30am 10.00 – 11.00am varies 1.30 – 4.00pm 1.45 – 3.45pm
Joe Fletcher Joe Fletcher Bob Thorogood Pauline Parkin Mary Earl Janet Clements Eileen Mason Jean Beaver Pauline Reed Ann Kemp Christine Strachan
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home home varies Parish church rooms home varies varies St.Andrews Church Parish church rooms varies varies
fortnightly fortnightly Every 2 weeks 3rd Wednesday monthly 3rd Wednesday 3rd Wednesday 2nd & 4th Wednesday 1st & 3rd Wednesday varies 2nd Wednesday
9.30 – 11.00 9.30 – 11.00 2.00 – 4.00pm 2.00 – 4.00pm 10.00 - 11.30am 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.30 – 4.00pm 2.15 – 4.30pm varies varies
Christine Strachan Derek Warren Carole Bradbury Barbara Goodall Jo Beaver
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varies varies home
3rd Thursday 2nd Thursday fortnightly
2.00 – 4.00pm varies 2.00 – 4.00pm
Parish Church Rooms
2nd & 4th Thursdays
2.00 – 4.00pm
Sue Macfarlane Sue Hince
01536 523754 01536 521023
Bridge Club, Kettering Toller Church (Meeting Ln.)
weekly 1st Fri monthly
1.30 – 4.00pm 10.00 – 11.30am
Meetings below with Ise Valley U3A Day
Co-ordinator
Tel.no
Venue
Frequency
Time
Monday Canasta
Pam Towns
01536 521160
Kettering Bridge Club
Fortnightly
2.00-4.30pm
Swimming
Isabel Collins
01536 520971
Kettering Pool
Weekly
9.00-9.45am
Jill Dee
01536 514054
Fuller Church
2nd & 4th Fridays
10.00-12.00
Friday Singing
12 RJB