21 july 2015 21 gorffennaf 2015 for your convenience these screen shots will appear on the wrexham...
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21 July 2015
21 Gorffennaf 2015
For your convenience these screen shots will appear on the
Wrexham U3A website until 14 September 2015
WREXHAM WRECSAM
Future presentations
18 August Treasure Hunt and meal
15 September Amsterdam, the Friendly City Peter Mathot
20 October The Hill Farmer Gareth Wyn Jones
17 November The Parks and Gardens of Clwyd Glynis Shaw
15 December Christmas Lunch – Llyndir Hall (bookings taken from July meeting)
Annual Treasure Hunt
A walking Treasure Hunt in Gresford(start/finish Gresford Memorial Hall)
18 August (from 1.30 pm)
Meal afterwards at Glyndwr University (booking essential)
Sign up from the June Speaker meeting
Visits and Events 2015 dates
25th July 2015: Ironbridge29th August 2015: Eyam13th Nov: Tinsel and Turkey weekend
ASK IN THE FOYER FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Group News
Poetry Group - has been established under the Leadership of Valerie Williams Meets on the first Monday of each month at 2.00 pm.
Contact Val on 01978 756614
Reading Group 2 - has been reconvened under the Leadership of Chris CrippsMeets on the second Wednesday of each monthContact Chris on 01978 265458
Art Appreciation Maureen Chadwick leads this group. Contact Val Scott Meets on the second Monday of each month at St.
Margaret’s Hall, Garden Village at 10 am. Contact Val on 01978 356709
Group NewsWalking Group: Monthly – Week 4 23 July – Llangollen
Canal Walking16 July – Lion Quays to Jack MyttonAugust – Holiday Month17 September – Colemere to Ellesmere Boathouse
Group News
Sewing Group – now meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 27 Poyser St. Contact: Concetta Scandariato on 01978 355312 for details.
Family History - now in Training Room at Acton Community Centre
Vacancies – Reading Group. Contact: Liz Martin on 01978 261694 Sunday Lunch Group. Contact: Sheila Jardine on 01978 571761
New Group
Knit and Natter GroupThis group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Cunliffe Arms, Jeffreys Road (2.00-4.00 pm).
Currently: Knitting for charity T4U (Teams4U) – helps communities across the world helping children. Donations of wool welcome. Spinning demonstration at November meeting.
Members are asked to bring along their current project, any knitting patterns and books.Please see Pam Dean if you wish to join this group or if you have any spare wool to donate.
New GroupsGerman GroupLeader : Elizabeth Pettit Tel No. 01978-854519Deputy Leader: Audrey Lockyer Tel No. 01978-790312Venue: Cunliffe Arms, Jeffreys Road, Wrexham (Tesco Community room from April)When: Tuesday at 2.00pm (2nd and 4th week of month)
Gardening Group 5Leader : Lorna Grey Tel No: 01978-353450Deputy Leader : Diane Hearn Tel No: 01978-358821When: Second Tuesday of each Month at Members’ homesPlease see newsletter for details of activities
New Group
Tap Dancing
This group will meet every Monday 3.15 – 4.45 pmat St Mary’s Catholic Church withthe first session to be held on 20th July 2015
Group Leaders Wanted
We urgently need Leaders for the following groups:Spanish Conversation10 members have registered and one person has volunteered to help with the group. A contact in Mold U3A has offered assistance as to the framework for the group
PsychologyMember interest but no group leader.
If you are able to help with any of these groups please contact Pam Dean.
Group Leaders Meeting – 8th SeptemberPlease inform Pam of intended attendance at the Speaker Meeting on 16th June and names of those wishing to book a meal to be given to Pam by 1st August.
Other activities that may be of interest (not run by Wrexham U3A)
Bridge for Beginners - Current course runs on a Thursday (1.00-3.00pm) at Age Connects, St Andrew’s House (behind Ramada Plaza). £3 per session. Call Andrew Mountain on 07980 118508 for details. Seniors exercise programme – currently running at Maes-y-Pant community woodland,
Gresford/Marford Balane, flexibility, strength and cardio. I hour sessions
Contact Claire on 07834 494818 for details. Small charge.
Craft Contact: Frances Hughes 01244 570022 (note phone number)
Acton Community Centre. First Wednesday. 10 am-noon
Some other Activities that may be of interest (not run by Wrexham U3A)
1. Age Connects NE Wales is based in Ellice Way (Yale Business Park), LL13 7YL (08450 549822)Courses include:Knitting and CrochetComputerSingingLearn to DrawExercise
Email: [email protected]: www.acnew.org.uk
2. Tai Chi
From Wednesday 3 June, Glyndwr Sports Centre (2-3 pm)
These might be of interest
U3A Summer Schools17-20 August: Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester
(www.u3a.org.uk for details)
North Wales Region U3A – Theme Day
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2015Time: 9:45 - 16:30Topic: “It’s Good to be Green – North Wales Renewable Energy Projects”Venue: Glasdir Centre, LlanwrstCost: £12.00Interested members please see Mary Woolley.
Newsletter
A PLEA TO GROUP LEADERS
Items for the September Newsletter must be in the hands of the Editorial Team by
Tuesday 1 September 2015 at the latest
Articles of 75-125 words ( with or without photos ) are being sought from the Study Groups.
All members of the U3A should be kept informed about the quality work being undertaken in the Study groups , so please let us know what you do.
Contact the Editorial Team via their email:
Handbook 2015-16
• This details our activities for the coming year
• Are there any courses you would like to see started?
• We are also aware that some male members may feel that there are not enough activities that may be of more interest to them
• Contact Pam Dean if you have an idea for a new group
Erratum: Page 8. Peter Beddoes – 01978 359451
Membership 2015-6
Membership renewal was due on 1 MayFull year membership - £15
Full year membership+ postage of newsletter - £18.50
Membership queries – see Ann Herniman in the Foyer
New Handbook – available now for all paid-up members
Our Speaker Today
Gavin Hunter“The Port Sunlight Story”
Our Speaker in September
Pete Mathot Amsterdam – the friendly city