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FOR MEMBERSBY MEMBERS
Notices for
December 2016
This Month’s MeetingThursday 1 December 2016
Christmas MeetingCoffee Tea and Festive Refreshments
Seasonal Pantomime Entertainment from the Play Reading Group
Oldish Spice - A Capella group, a local group of singers.
Beeston U3A Ukulele Group and Singing for fun will entertain us with Christmas Music and singing.
Please remember to turn off your mobile phone.
Thank you.
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Please be aware that there is no First Aider on duty at this
Meeting. In line withNational U3A guidelines in the
event of a problem we will immediately contact the
emergency services.
MORE HELP NEEDED PLEASE
To stack away the tables and chairs after
this meeting.
Next Month’s MeetingThursday 5 January 2017
John Wilson. Me and My Rucksack
in The Peak District.
Future MeetingsPlease Note:
In future there will be no break after the notices but we will pass straight on to
the speaker
Please let your Group Leader Know:
1. If you no longer wish to attend a Group. This will allow new members
to join a Group with a waiting list.
2. If you have a reason why you can’t get to Group meetings but still
wish to be a member. Four non-notified absences in a row will result
in your name being removed from that group and the place open to
someone else.
Email Address Changes
Please, if you do change your email address inform your Group Leader,
Margot Gale (Membership Secretary) and Marie Potts (newsletter).
This is essential for us to communicate easily with you.
Calling All New MembersCoffee morning on
Thursday 8 Decemberat the White Lion, Beeston at 10:30.
Meet members of the Committee and learn more about the Interest Groups.
New Email Addresses
Sue BlackleyChair:
[email protected] Brookbanks
Treasurer:[email protected]
Marie PottsCommunications Officer:
Beeston U3A NewsletterThe newsletter is out today.
Non-Email members can collect their copy from Marie Potts in the main
hall. If you receive an email copy but would like to buy a paper copy, they
are available for a minimum donation of 50p towards printing costs.
Coffee at Group MeetingsIf you use the church’s coffee and tea facilities at a Group Meeting, please
remember you need to pay a contribution of 30p per cup per
person towards the church’s expenses .
The coffee and tea is not free.
Community Notice Board
Don’t forget to check what’s on the
Community Notice Board at Open Meetings
Special Events
Burns night Supperand CeilidhWith Acushla
Ceilidh BandOn Wednesday 25th January 7pm – 11pm
At Christ Church Chilwell Hall
Four Course Menu
Cullen Skink - Haggis and Neeps & Tatties
Cranachan - Cheese and Oatcakes
The Haggis will be piped in in the traditional manner
No Bar – Bring your own drinks
Tickets £15 each
Christmas Visit 2016A visit to Haddon Hall
Friday 9 December 2016 Cost £21.50 per person.
Depart Lace Rd, Beeston 9.30 am, Derby Rd, Bramcote, 9.45 am.
This trip is now full.
Outings/Visits for 2017 Onwards.
Hodsock PrioryTaste and Tour Package to see
SnowdropsFriday 24 February 2017. £24.50p per person
11.00am Coffee and welcome on arrival. 11.30am Private Tour of Snowdrop Gardens with a Guide. 12.15pm Lunch in VIP area (cost included). 1.00pm Everyone at Leisure - explore Gift Shop and plants for sale.1.30pm Take the Snowdrop Woodland Walk2.00pm Listen to free History talk by the campfire in Woods2.30pm Time to collect plants/gifts etc from Gift Shop before boarding coach at approximately 3 30pm.
Details and forms from Lucy Beardsley.
Cathedral City of LichfieldFriday 21 April 2017
Cost £14.00 per person.
Places of interest:Lichfield Cathedral - which houses a small permanent display of the Staffordshire Hoard - the largest Anglo-Saxon hoard of gold.Samuel Johnson's Birthplace Museum.Erasmus Darwin's House - scientist, doctor, inventor, poet, botanist and grandfather of Charles Darwin.Friday is Market Day.Plenty of places to eat and shop.
Details and forms available from Lucy Beardsley
Visit to Blenheim Palace16/17 June 2017.
This includes entrance to Blenheim Palace and Gardens. Gardens were designed by
Capability Brown.Overnight stay at The Holiday Inn Reading South. Cost £90.00 per person. Single Room supplement £20.00 per person. Singles, Twins and Doubles available. Deposit £35.00 per person.
Details and forms from Lucy Beardsley.
Further visits are being planned for 2017.
To help this process, please complete the survey on our
website www.beestonu3a.org.ukon the Latest News Page.
NEWS ABOUT
BEESTON
INTEREST GROUPS
DECEMBER / JANUARY WALKSWalks are usually held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday
of each month.Wednesday 7th: Meet at Bramcote Park car park (10.15 for a 10.20 start).Wednesday 21st: No walk.Wednesday 4th January: Meet at Toton Lane Tram Station at 10.15.
Contact: [email protected] or 8752336.
There are still places for the Art History trip to Florence in March (March 12th - 15th
2017).
Art History
If anyone is interested and would like more information please contact Helen Stewart on either 01159227717 or at [email protected]
for more details.
Art History
The next Art History meeting will be on
January 24th 2017.
Interested in joining the Bowls Group?Meeting at Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre, Beechdale Road, Bilborough.
We are now taking names for the next tuition session.
Contact Peter Noon for more information: Email: [email protected]
Tel: 9288131.
Bowls GroupBowl sessions are arranged for all Fridays at 10.30am lasting 2 hours - all members welcome.Numbers are gradually increasing and we had 8 persons attending which meant we had 2 lanes open.However, the other 2 sessions on Monday at 10.30am and Thursday at 10.30am are booked, and also available to those who indicated that they preferred these dates. Just turn up to any one or more sessions – you will be welcome, and they are completely for our members.
BuddiesPlease note:
There will be no meeting in December.
History Group
Next MeetingFriday 9 December 2016 10am Guild RoomNursery Rhymes are History – Judith Foxon
and
The Bring & Share Christmas Fuddle & Quiz
If you haven’t signed up already, please let Margaret (0115 925 8093 or ronhjones@outlook,com) know by Tuesday 6 December whether you will be bringing Sweet or Savoury. Drinks will be provided.
New Beginners Italian Group
The Italian Group are meeting twice a month 1st and 3rd Friday's 9.30am till 11.00am in the Wesley Room Beeston
Methodist Church, Chilwell Road. If you are interested please contact Brendan
Murphy facilitator of this group on email address
Christmas LunchBistrot Pierre
Thursday, 15th DecemberOrganisers Viv Morgan & Sheila Bates
Final payment should be made in the Main Hall today.
Wednesday 25th JanuaryThe Cornmill, Chilwell
Organisers Pam Brown & Shirley CooperBook at the January open meeting.
Two Lunch Group
Special Christmas Lunch at The COUNTRY COTTAGE HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Ruddington on Monday 12th December 12.00 for 12.30pm Contact Pamela Bayley [email protected] and
Carol Spicer [email protected] Please book early as many places have been taken and there
is a limit available.
Practical Garden Group The Practical Gardening Group will NOT be
meeting on Monday January 16th 2017 because they are once again joining with the Garden Visits Group on Wednesday
January 11th when a speaker is coming to talk to both groups about her work as a
garden designer and her work at Brackenhurst.
Quiz GroupNext Meeting
Friday 16 December. White Lion Beeston 10-30am.
Everyone Welcome. Ring Jean Evans 01159222238
or Just Drop In.
Singing for Fun
Led by Margaret Johnson we sing with enthusiasm and enjoyment. There are no auditions. We meet the 4th Thursday of
each month from 10am to 12 noon. Please note there will be no meeting in
December.For more information please contact
Elizabeth: [email protected]
Writing For Pleasure
The Writing For Pleasure Group has started its own website so that members of Beeston U3A can read their work. The
website is available at www.helenbeestonu3a.co.uk We hope
you enjoy reading our stories..
Proposed
New Groups
Information from Chris ChaterGroups Co-ordinator
If you are interested in joining any of the proposed new Groups listed below, contact Chris on
Beginners Polish GroupAre you interested learning Polish? The emphasis is on practical language use –
speaking and understanding.There is a facilitator (qualified lecturer) for
this group. It will be small; 8 members only. The Polish word for 'you' changes according to one's gender, so the group
would particularly welcome gentlemen as well as ladies to enable lots of realistic
language practice.
New Book Group The initial meeting of the above group took
place on Tuesday 22nd November. Elaine Neville has agreed to be the facilitator of the Group. If you are interested in joining the
group please contact her on the following email [email protected]
The next meeting is taking place on Monday 16th January 2017 at 1.30pm at the White Lion
Middle Street, Beeston.
A Little Positive Discrimination!The committee are always looking to
improve and expand our U3A and would like to provide more interests groups that would be of greater interest to the men
amongst us.One idea that has been put forward is a
Real Ale Appreciation Group. If you have any thoughts on specific male orientated
interests, we would love to hear from you. Send us your ideas.
Information from Chris ChaterGroups Co-ordinator
If you are interested in joining any of the proposed new Groups
listed, contact Chris on [email protected]
U3A Group Ethos
Please remember that the U3A ethos is about learning with and from its members. Once it is known how many members may be interested in joining a new group, an initial meeting will be arranged to discuss the formation of the
group and way forward. Note that, if no one is willing to lead or be part
of a team, the group will not take place.
BEESTON U3A NEEDS
YOUR HELP!
Beeston U3A Needs You
Without willing volunteers our
U3A would not be so
successful.
If you have benefited from the
work of our Group Leaders
please consider becoming one
yourself.
University ContactsFor some time now, Beeston U3A Committee
have been trying to make contact with
Nottingham University with a view to forging
links between our group and the University.
Steve Austin and Richard Eddleston are
leading this initiative and despite sterling
efforts, have had no success so far. We
wondered if any of our members have any
contacts within the University that they could
put us in touch with to see if any progress can
be made. If you have a contact, please let
Steve or Richard know on
NATIONAL AND CLUSTER NOTICES
Participatory Workshops run by
National U3A at Local Venues
Volunteer Workshop.
We would like to run a National U3A led workshop for
members who would be interested in contributing
more to the U3A. This is aimed at those who feel they
would like to be a volunteer, perhaps be a group
leader, or assist in running a group as a team member,
but are unsure of what exactly is involved. This
workshop would also be open to current group leaders
who may like to find out more or get new ideas about
running their current group. It would be a day event,
probably in Spring 2017.
If you are interested in attending, please email Marie
Potts on [email protected] We will need 30
people for the event to go ahead.
Third Age Trust Legal HelplineTo access the free legal helpline:Call 0344 770 1040 and quote 'U3A Legal Helpline'.It is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Arc Legal Assistance in partnership with Irwin Mitchell Solicitors
Long Eaton & Ilkeston U3AFor any information concerning these
two U3As please look them up on the
Cluster Group Page on our website.
There you will see what they offer and
whom to contact.
We have agreed that we can join three
groups from each of our different U3As
as part of the cluster.
For Long Eaton please contact the
membership secretary on: 01332 987023