Kettering U3A
19th December 2017 Kettering U3A Year 14 Newsletter 6
Today Carols by Candlelight by
U3A Choir
Order of Proceedings 1.30pm Doors open Purchase Raffle Tickets 1.55pm take your seats for notices 2pm -2.45pm "Carols by Candlelight" 2.45pm Drawing of Raffle Free Refreshments
From the Chairman— So, here we are almost at the end of 2017; in many KU3A ways at least, a successful 12 months. I’m very pleased to announce that, following last month’s appeals Peter Baker has agreed to take on the role of Publicity Officer and a surplus keyboard has found its way to Mike Fuller. 2018 will still see us appealing for help “front of house”, however, and the Choir looking for another accompanist. What else will the New Year bring? Well, the monthly meeting in March (the 20th; closer than you think) will be Hobbies and Interests Day - a chance for ordinary members, as well as Group Leaders and Committee, to show off what interests them perhaps beyond or within U3A. You won’t have to stand up and give a presentation; all you will need is a table in the body of the hall, to display your stamp albums, fretwork, lapidary, bonsai, robots, crochet, handbells, jewelry, cards, cakes, paintings, poetry, whatever, and possibly sell some of your items. We have done this once before, but some years ago, and we have had lots of new members since then. So far, we have had some response but have space for lots more. If you’d like to take part, please contact Di Tebbutt as soon as may be to book a table. Meanwhile it remains only for me to wish you a very Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year.
Mary January 16th An Introduction to Glass by
Derek Hunt Registered Charity No. 1108614
Latimer Theatre, Kettering
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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 if you need to call them. 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.
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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.
Monthly Meeting Dates & Speakers 2018
Feb 20 Treading The Boards Julie Hill Mar 20 Hobbies and Interests U3A Members Apr 17 Dogs for good Speaker name tbc May15 Comedy Magic and Variety Dave Moylan Jun 19 Annual General Meeting Jul 17 The Vanishing Maid Servant Ian Keable Aug 21 Wildlife on your doorstep Tom Way Sep 18 Protecting Family Wealth Vicki Brown Oct 16 Rodgers and Hammerstein Tricia Thompson Nov 29 The Art of the Christmas Card Danny Wells Dec 18 U3A Christmas party
Merry Christmas from your Committee Your Kettering U3A Committee 2017-2018 Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Membership Secretary Treasurer Speaker Seeker Newsletter/Web site Groups Co-ordinator Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member
Mary Wildman Diane Tebbutt Chris Crick Marian Garrod Candice Rice Tony Loft Richard Boyles Sue Perkins Shirley Mepham Linda Tyrrell Peter Baker
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marywildman365@gmail.com di_tebbutt@hotmail.com chris.crick@hotmail.co.uk rmgarrod88@gmail.com vegaspond17@sky.com tonyloft@me.com richard@boyles.co.uk lazygirl_tresham@yahoo.co.uk lindaj.tyrrell@gmail.com pdbaker@btinternet.com
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News — Interest Groups — Visits and Reports NEW GROUP—Jewellery Making Using Beads — Sherry Calvert is offering to teach this craft to a maximum of 6 people; day and time to be arranged. If you are interested. Contact: Sherry Calvert 07722 407636 sherry_calvert@msn.com
Our next meeting at the Eden Centre, 21, Montagu Street, Kettering Format of the meeting:Order of Proceedings 1.30pm Doors open Purchase Raffle Tickets 1.55pm take your seats for notices 2pm -2.45pm "Carols by Candlelight" 2.45pm Drawing of Raffle Free Refreshments Wheelchair disabled access is available at the rear by phoning 01536 484 800 There is 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.
Basic Bridge - The group meets once a fortnight on a Thursday from 2pm until 4pm. The meetings in January are on 4th and 18th and in February on 1st and 15th. At the moment there are 12 regular members and a few people who pop in now and again, so there is plenty of room for more. So if you want to learn to play Bridge for fun, come and join us. We meet at the Kettering Bridge Club in Field Street. Unfortunately there has been limited interest in playing Scrabble so we cannot offer this opportunity at the moment. I will let you know if things change and the group becomes viable.
Newsletter DEADLINE— is 2 Saturdays before the monthly meeting. You can read and download the newsletter in FULL COLOUR from our internet page at
www.U3AKettering.co.uk Contact: Richard Boyles 01536 744 753 richard@boyles.co.uk
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Contact: Di Tebbutt 01536 392 556 di_tebbutt@hotmail.com
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Card Making — It always fun in my house when we do card making as the ladies say, " well I've learnt something new today! or I'm so pleased I made these cards".
Bookworms — We watched "The 100-year old man who climbed out of a window and disappeared", as we had read the book which was hilarious, Allan, the 100 -year old man, escaped from his care home and journeyed around the world, accompanied by people and an elephant whom he met along his journey. Other than to say he was an expert in explosions, I will not give away any more of the story. It was a very funny film and thoroughly enjoyed
I still have room for more members to join us. I heard someone at the meeting say , I couldn't do that card making it's too difficult... Well I follow the KISS rule. ( Keep it simple sweetheart ) Make a new years Resolution and try card making
by all. We will not now be meeting again until the New Year, and our next book is "The Rose of Sebastopol". I hope all the Bookworms have a lovely Christmas. Contact:
Contact: Marian Tucker 01536 510 354 mariantucker1954@gmail.com
Pauline Parkin 01536 799 197
Creative Cards —
Busy Needles and Banter — At the time of writing, we are sending off a large parcel of knitted/ crocheted lovely things (see photo) to Cardiff, and are headed for our last session before Christmas, viz on the 14th. We start again at the usual time and place on January 11th. Merry Christmas to all our fantastic supporters, and a very Happy New Year. Contact:
Mary Wildman 01536 741 222 marywildman365@gmail.com
We have one last meeting this side of Christmas and we will be making last minute Christmas cards to be sent to the people we have missed off our card list so far – I have certainly remembered a few. We will continue in the New Year and will return to making birthday cards for our families and friends and of course enjoying a good chat over a cup of tea. Contact: Eileen Mason
01536 725 925 edmason5@yahoo.co.uk or Maggi McGuire 01536 392 716 maggi.mcguire@outlook.com
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Computer Group — Unfortunately I had to cancel the December meeting. A REMINDER to backup your data and photos. It is CRITICAL that you make regular backups in case of computer failure of other disaster. Free instructions can be downloaded from the computer group web site as below.
Canals & Waterways— Following our walk,
lunch and planning meeting the proposed programme for 2018 is as follows:Jan 18th 2.0pm quiz at the Eden Centre Feb 15th 2.0pm talk by Mary Matts at the Eden Centre Mar 15th Day trip to Ironbridge—tba Apr 19th Coach trip to Slimbridge Wetland Centre-tba May 17th Day trip to Cromford Mill, plus horse drawn boat trip if available Jun 19-21st Wales trip to Pontcysllite Jul 19th John Bunyan boat trip Bedford Aug 16th Day visit to Ely and boat trip Sep 20th Self drive Day Boat hire Milton Keynes Oct 18th Anderton Boat Lift Nov 15th Planning meeting & lunch at Stanwick Lakes Dec 6th Christmas meal
We meet at the Counties Community Centre, 28 Hertford Road, Kettering NN15 6LG.
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For your diaries 10 & 11 February open weekend at Foxton Locks which will be de-watered and stairs so you can go down inside a lock 28 May Crick boat show 17 June Foxton Locks festival
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. Discussion Group — The next meeting January 9th at the Parish Church Halls at the usual 2pm. Subject:- It's 25 years since texting began. Do you text, twitter or Facebook or is it something that has passed you by? What's more do you care or would your life be at a disadvantage without them? Or have we to embrace them and move into the real world and get out of the fur lined rut in which it is so easy for the older generation to languish? That could be enough to keep us busy for fifteen minutes so have some other topic up your sleeve. Donald Trump is excluded.
If you wish to join us on any of our events please let me know either by E-mail or at the U3A meetings Contact: Christine Strachan 01536 515730 cestrachan1@gmail.com
Obituary - Many of our earlier members will be saddened to hear of the death of Geoff White. Geoff was the first treasurer of Kettering U3A and was in the post for three years. His no fuss approach was refreshing and he made a much valued contribution in getting the U3A off the ground. Geoff became a member of many groups including my "3D Decoupage" group where he produced some excellent pictures. Those who knew him will miss him.
Contact: Richard Ling
Carole Bradbury (First chairman of KU3A)
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Country Matters — Our walk in November started from The Carpenter’s Arms in Irchester walking from the village across fields to Irchester Country Park. It was a beautiful, sunny day and fortunately the footpath across to the park wasn’t too muddy, considering the rainfall over the previous day. The autumnal foliage on the trees and on the ground was enhanced by the brilliant blue sky. During our walk we noticed several wooden sculptures of various birds, animals and even the Vikings! Hidden in the woods were ‘dinosaur eggs’ and the occasional dinosaur! Also noted were several newly erected viewpoints across strategic places across the old quarry face, and a timeline laid out along the main footpath, explaining the history of the geological area from the dawn of time to the present day. We now have a break over the next two months – so our next meeting will be in February possibly at Waddenhoe to enjoy the snowdrops – but we will confirm the details nearer the time. Contact:
Family History— The December meeting was cancelled due to heavy snow, so instead of a report here is a Victorian Christmas greeting card for you all.
We have plenty of space for new members to join so feel free to come along to see if you like it. 8th Jan - Workshop 6 - How to Write Your Family History Book ? Come along with some ideas and examples and bring your Laptop & we'll help each other. Meetings are held on the second Monday, 2-4pm at the LDS Church, Rothwell Road, Kettering located between the crematorium and Brewers Fayre/Premier Inn. www.U3AKettering.co.uk
Derek Warren 01536 518 560 derek@thewarrens.me.uk
Contact: Richard Boyles English Studies — continues with Act Two of King Lear. If delving into the world of English Poetry and Drama is one of your resolutions for the new year, why not get in touch?
01536 744 753 richard@boyles.co.uk
French Conversation -After a month break due to my holiday plan, we resumed our meeting on the 17th on November. Our next meeting and the last one for the year will be held on the 8th of December. May I wish you all a good and joyful Festive Seasons and all the best for 2018.
Contact: Mary Wildman 01536 741 222 marywildman365@gmail.com
Contact: Michele Junin 01536 671 971 m.p.junin@outlook.com
English Country Dancing — Our dancing is progressing well and we have learned a lot of new ones. Although we have welcomed some new members we would enjoy having more. We meet on 2nd & 4th Weds. of each month at St. Andrews Church Hall from 10.30a.m. to noon.
Gardening Group — The group is now taking its Winter Break, resuming in the Spring. Suggestions for activities next season always welcome. Contact: Ray Bradbury 01536 516 587 prbrad@live.co.uk Golf — Our regular group meets at 1.30 pm Fridays at Pytchley Golf Club still seems to be the most popular time !! Contact: Alan Stephens 01536 726 911 or 07931 637 660 alanstephens26@outlook.com
Contact: Jean Beaver 01933 224 474 beaver.jean@yahoo.co.uk
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Knit and Natter - We had a lovely suprise, after taking our nativity scene to The Beehive in Northampton for their Christmas sale we were very pleased to hear they auctioned it off and raised £100.
Friday Pop-In - Outside the Kino it was freezing cold. Inside it was warm and buzzing. Our First Friday Pop-in is the place to be and plenty of us turned out to endorse that claim. We shared cheerful chat over croissants and coffee (other beverages are available!): chat about books; chat about Christmas; chat about grandchildren, teaching, bridge and even youthful memories of camping. Never a dull moment S
Contact: Annette Chidwick 01536 523 867 annette.chidwick@tiscali.co.uk Heartbeat— The December Heartbeat Group meeting will have taken place by the time everyone is reading this. Hopefully the weather will have been good to us, but at least the company and refreshments will have been bright and sunny ! The meeting will have been at Cranford, adjourning to the Old Forge refreshments. The January walk will be around the old part of Burton Latimer taking in the woods at the back of the parish church on Monday Jan 8th. We will meet in the public car park in front of the Old Vic pub ready to move off at 10-00am. Refreshments will be taken at the Seasons Garden Centre at the other end of Cranford Road. Although the prime object is to walk energetically, all are welcome.
Whatever the weather, do come along to next month’s Pop-in on the first Friday of the month (5 January), same time (10:00 to about 11:30), same place (the Kino Lounge, Market Place, next door to Wildwood, formerly Mr Ray’s). Janet is looking forward to seeing you all there—a great way to start the New Year in great company— and meanwhile would like to wish you all a very happy festive season. Contact: Janet Chivers 01536 214 250 janet.chivers@talk21.com
German Basic Conversation — We meet every second Wednesday at 9.30 am., in order to try and speak some German. We are little more than beginners who learn everyday expressions ie. to meet and greet: to ask for directions: to request travel tickets; to order meals and to locate places: to discuss the weather, etc. 'Repetition' is our motto and it is a test of the memory: that is where the fun comes in. We now have one or two vacancies, you are welcome to give it a try.
2018 PROGRAMME Jan 8th Burton Latimer Feb 12th Rothwell March 12th Wicksteed Park April 9th Boughton House/Weekley May 14th Cranford All meetings are on the second Monday of the month, and start at 10-00 am. We walk on good paths, and the terrain is never strenuous . Usually the walk will take 30 minutes, and then we have a cuppa somewhere congenial.
Contact: Joe Fletcher
Contact: David Clayton
01536 722 399
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Looking at Churches — On Wednesday 15th November twenty two of us enjoyed a talk at St. Nicholas church in Marston Trussell followed by homemade cakes, tea and coffee in the village hall. The name Marston Trussell comes from Merston meaning marshland and the Trussell family who were
History - The subject at the December meeting was Barton Seagrave – the land, church and people and it was presented by one of our own members, Anne Pegg who has published a book on the same subject. We found out that Saxon and Roman remains had been found in the area and that Barton had been a small hamlet but has now grown to a much larger small town that has been absorbed into Kettering. The main part of the church is Saxon and there was a castle the stones of which were used by the locals to build their homes etc. If you would like to obtain a copy of Anne’s book, please contact her directly. As the January meeting falls on New Years Day there will not be a meeting. The February meeting will take place on the first Monday in February and the subject will be Deene Park. House Administrator at Deene Park will be coming to tell us about the Brudenell family who lived and still live at Deene Park. Contact: Eileen Mason
01536 725 925 edmason5@yahoo.co.uk or Maggi McGuire 01536 392 716 maggi.mcguire@outlook.com
well known in the area for four hundred years until the 16th century. The River Welland was originally navigable to Market Harborough but as the village is on a flood plain, during the Civil War retreating Cavaliers from Naseby were cornered and killed. The remains of seventeen cavaliers are buried in the churchyard under a fir tree. However, there are no headstones to this effect. The present church was built between the 12th and 14th centuries. The arched doorway timbers of the porch may have come from a 14th century Danish ship stranded on the Welland when it was navigable. Inside the church is one piece of medieval glass, the rest of the lovely stained glass windows are Victorian; a solid oak chest is from the 13th century and is still in use today. The oak pulpit is Jacobean and the church has a leprosy window and six bells. The Mark Brewster memorial commemorates a 16th century adventurer who was a wool merchant and church benefactor; however in his earlier days he was a Baltic Sea pirate who was hunted down and taken to Russia to be executed in Moscow in 1612 for his previous crimes. Lead has been removed from the roof of the church three times and now the roof is covered in steel. The church also has bats and they have a bat deterrent in the chancel to deter them. There will be no church visits in December 2017 or January 2018. I will email all members of the group on my contact list ten days before our February visit to ascertain numbers together with any additional or a change of information. Contact: Janet Flower 01536 764 541 janet@jf7678.co.uk
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Lunch Club - Over 30 members of the Kettering U3A had a very enjoyable Christmas Lunch at the Stirrup Cup in Barton Seagrave on the 5th December 2017. There were number of choices for everyone from the usual Christmas lunch to Steak or Fish Pie etc. Judging by the chatter, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves with plenty of laughter followed by silence when everyone was working their way through their meal. Many thanks to Elizabeth York and Kathleen Alton for arranging the lunch.
Musical Circles 2 —
The group met in November and enjoyed a programme called 'pot luck'. Each member in turn chose a number at random from a selection of discs and then chose a number representing the number of tracks on that disc. For example the first disc chosen was number 5 , and then track 9 from the 18 on that disc. This turned out to be Rossini's '' Largo al Factotum'' from 'The Barber of Seville. The choices were completely at random but resulted in a very good programme including works by Charles-Marie Widor, Tchaikovsky, Scarlatti, Brahms, JS Bach, Carl Orff, Beethoven, Schubert, Francisco Tarrega, Mozart, Fritz Kreisler, Verdi and Morton Gould. What with light refreshments and a good gossip putting the world to rights it proved an interesting and enjoyable afternoon. Ray Bradbury. For further details Contact: Eileen Mason 01536 725925 eileenm1935@gmail.com The next Lunch Club will be held on the 23rd January 2018 and details of the venue and menu will be available at the monthly meeting in January. The organisers will be Elizabeth and Kathleen and the venue may well be Italian. Contact: Maggi McGuire 01536 392 716 maggi.mcguire@outlook.com or Sue Hart 01536 724 635 susan.hart123@btinternet.com
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Sing (and laugh) Out Loud Today, December 19th, please be in your seats by 2pm and be ready to join in with our carolling. This year has seen us grow quite remarkably in numbers and repertoire. From Vaughan Williams English Folk Songs to Handel, Mozart or even Verdi, we’ll give it a go.
Painting & Drawing Classes - We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from September to March. Our venue is at The Parish Hall, Market Place, Kettering, from 1.15pm to 3.15pm. Free parking is next to The Parish Hall, and the church grounds may also be used. Class dates for the WinterTerm are as follows:JANUARY 11TH, 25TH FEBRUARY 8TH, 22ND MARCH 8TH, 22ND (LAST CLASS) (New classes for the Autumn Term start again in September 2018).
We’ve been extraordinarily fortunate in having Norah to play for us this last “Term”, but we do need another pianist at least to share the load. Please, if you can help, - even if you can only play the melody line - let us know. Our regular singing sessions recommence on January 12th, but in the meantime we hope to see, and hear, some of you at least at 11 am on Friday December 22nd outside Cancer Research UK shop (opposite Peacocks and McDonalds). Wassail!
This painting in water colours is called "A Letter For Santa" by Barbara Goodall, which is most appropriate at this time of year. If you are interested in joining the above class please get in touch with either Jo or Barbara, or just come along to one of our classes.
Contact: Mary Wildman 01536 741 222 marywildman365@gmail.com
Contact: Jo Beaver on 01933 224 474 beaver.jean@yahoo.co.uk or Barbara Goodall on 01536 523 259 barbiegood@aol.com
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. We now meet at the Hertford Road Community centre. The room costs £10 per session so less than £1 each. We shall start on our new book which is ‘Enjoy Spanish’ in January 2018 We could now accept one or two more members but they would need to have quite a good level of understanding of the language.
Stitchin' Time— We had an afternoon creating knitted baby clothes, a hedgehog, a hat, jumpers, squares, and Christmas bells pictures in cross stitch, followed by tea, mince pies and Christmas tree cakes. No meeting in January, as it comes straight after the New Year, so look forward to seeing all the knitters, crocheters, and stitchers in February. Contact:
Contact: Bob Thorogood 01933 650 551 bob@rltservices.co.uk
Pauline Parkin 01536 799 197
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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.
Singing For Pleasure — We are enjoying our singing and going out to entertain people with our Christmas programme. We are pleased to say that Linda, Pauline and Kate are recovering well and will join us at our Christmas lunch at the Olde Victoria in Burton Latimer on 8th December. Our meetings resume again on 6th January. Contact: Jill Dee
Contact: Joan Allingham 01536 722 610 Wining and Dining Wednesday January 10th at 7.0pm Bills the Lakes Rushden.. As our dining night falls on Valentine's Day in February I am changing it to February 6th and will be trying to book Sage and Brook in Grafton Underwood. I believe it is pie night. If you wish to join us please let me know by the 20th December.
01536 514 054
Walking Group - The walking group meets on the 1st 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: Christine Strachan 01536 515 730 cestrachan1@gmail.com
New members are welcome so for more details please contact the group co-ordinator
Writers Group— For a seasonal break we started our meeting in the congenial surroundings of the Kino Lounge in the Market Square for a warming cup of coffee and a bite while we discussed our future plans. Reviewing our numbers showed that we’ve room for one or two more so if you enjoy writing or would like to sharpen up your skills, you are welcome to come along and join our supportive, friendly group. We next sauntered over to the Library to review our writing. This month’s subject was ‘Red and Green’ and we shared stories of both guilt and of murder. To add contrast we heard of a home move and of the reviving qualities of a nice cup of tea. Comfort and drama, all in one afternoon! Come along and join us. You are welcome just to watch and observe or you can take part and bring some of your own writing with you to share. Choose your own subject— something you’ve written for your grandchildren, perhaps? Or maybe something that has happened to you recently? If you’d like to work to a set subject you can bring your thoughts on ‘A Season’. We’ll meet as usual on the first Tuesday (2 January), at the usual time (from 2-4) and at the usual place (Kettering Library). Meanwhile, have a wonderful Christmas and very best wishes for the New Year and we’ll see you all there at the Library. Don’t forget to put it in your diary!
Contact: John Flower 01536 764 541 john@7678.co.uk
Contact: Tom Piercy 01536 712 581 tom@tom-and-ann.demon.co.uk
contact details below. Our December walk was regrettably cancelled owing to my being ill. Our next walk will be on Wednesday 3rd January 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. 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.
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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
Co-ordinator
Tel.no
Venue
Frequency
Time
Ray Bradbury
01536 516 587
varies
varies
varies
01536 510 354 01536 523 867 01536 392 716 01536 725 925 01536 744 753
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
Marian Tucker Annette Chidwick Maggi McGuire Eileen Mason Richard Boyles
LDS Church, Rothwell Road 2nd Monday
2.00 – 4.00pm
Heartbeat English Studies
David Clayton Mary Wildman
01536 520 965 01536 741 222
varies Home
2nd Monday Fortnightly
10.00 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 Diane Tebbutt Mary Wildman Barbara Goodall Jo Beaver
01536 515 730 01536 518 560 01536 392 556 01536 741 222 01536 523 259 01933 224 474
varies varies Kettering Bridge Cub Home
3rd Thursday 2nd Thursday Fortnightly Fortnightly
2.00 – 4.00pm varies 2.00—4.00pm 10.00-12.00
Parish Church Rooms
2nd & 4th Thursdays
1.15 – 3.15pm
Mary Wildman Janet Chivers Michele Junin Alan Stephens
01536 741 222 01536 214 250 01536 671 971 01536 726 911
Fuller Church Kino Lounge, Market Place Travellers Room, at Station Pytchley Golf Club
Alternate Fridays 1st Friday 3rd Friday Every Friday
10.00-11.45 10.00 – 11.30am 2.00—4.00pm 1.00 – 4.00pm
Monday Card Making Knit and Natter History
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 Basic Bridge Busy Needles Painting and Drawing Friday Sing (& Laugh) Out Loud 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
Monday
Friday 2nd & 4th Friday Fuller Church
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Fortnightly Fridays
10.00-11.45
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