January Newsletter 15.pub - South Woodham Ferrers U3A
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January Newsletter 15.pub - South Woodham Ferrers U3A
SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS NEWSLETTER NO 104 January 2015 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairperson Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Janice Tyas David Courtenay Maureen Stockton Allen Surrey Committee Members Membership Secretary Sheila Chilton Groups Coordinator Speaker Secretary Co-opted members 01245 321110 01245 321093 01621 741655 01245 320743 01245 321238 Chris Dutfield Heather Richardson Brian Chilton 01621 828806 01245 320205 01245 321238 Anne Jackson 01245 322261 Lynn Boyland 01245 321127 Adelaide Ogilvie Jean Foddering 01245 320716 01245 320874 From the Chair, I hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year. If you are like me, you over-indulged! I am glad the Christmas dinners are over and the turkey finished. It’s the time of the year for New Year resolutions, do you make them and if so do you keep them. I never do, so I do not bother any more. I hope you have another successful year in your groups and we have two new ones starting soon. The social committee are planning some more trips this year and I hope you will support them. On behalf of the committee I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. Janice Page 2 Memory Course 2015 Due to this being oversubscribed, not everyone who put their name down will be able to come on this occasion. I have contacted those who were on the waiting list from last year, and added those who put their name down at the last meeting, on a first come first served basis. Everyone will be contacted personally, and if you are not included this time, your name will be put on the waiting list for the next course. Margaret Martin SUPREME COURT TRIP 6TH FEBRUARY 2015 Cost is £13 including coach fare to visit this special venue with a tour. There are still places available for this trip Please come and talk to our Social Committee (in other hall) for more details, if you are interested. Jean Foddering NEW GROUP Weekend Activities/Sunday Dining We are meeting Sunday, 12 o’clock 1st February at the Town Crier, South Woodham Ferrers. If you are interested in joining us please sign the list at the U3A meeting, or telephone me on 322261 Anne Jackson Groups Co-ordinator Page 3 Gardening Twenty members of the group met for a chat and refreshments at Stow Maries for our Christmas get together. We discussed the 2014 programme and I was able to talk a little about next year’s plans. Thanks to Judy we quietly worked on the quiz and the crossword both of which challenged our horticultural knowledge. Many thanks to the everybody who helped to organise the event. We will not to forget the cake makers either. Future Plans Monday January 12th We will have a talk by Mike Sullivan from the Alpine Society. Mike will bring plants and answer questions. 2 pm at Smythe Hall, Stow Maries. £4.50 including refreshments. Monday February 9th Dr. Simon Charlesworth who is a Lavender Grower, propagator and Chelsea gold medal winner. We hope to visit his nursery later in the year to learn more about lavender. 2 pm at Smythe Hall Stow Maries. Cost £5.00 including refreshments. Monday March 9th Awaiting info from Writtle College but we have other idea in the pipeline if not successful with Writtle. Enjoy Mary Walking Group The walking group meet on the first and third Friday of the month; we are not a strolling group and do walk at quite a stiff pace with few stops. If you would like to join us, just turn up. Alternatively please feel free to contact me for further information about walking, using any of the means listed at the back of this newsletter. You can also get more details about the walking group from our web site; http://walking.swf-u3a.org.uk, which is updated monthly. January Walks Friday 2nd January - Bradwell Walk - 6.5 miles - please meet in St Peters on the Wall car park just before 10am. Friday 16th January - Woodham Walter Walk - 5.5 miles - please meet in the lay-by opposite the Bell pub in Woodham Walter for a 10am start. Advance Notice of February Walks Friday 6th February - Burnham Walk - 6 miles - please meet in Burnham Marina car park at 10 am. Friday 20th February - Purleigh Walk - 5.5 miles - please meet in Purleigh sports field car park at 10 am. Bob Tyas Page 4 Local History Christmas lunch Once again the Local History Group enjoyed the festive lunch at Club Woodham. We have used this venue for a few years now and they always come up trumps on food and service. Special thanks go to Allen and the team for an excellent year of events and for their time and effort. We look forward to more of the same in 2015. Pat Theatre Throng ‘History Boys’ Palace Theatre Westcliff Thursday 29th January 2015 at 2.30pm Followed by dinner at Oldhams (opposite the theatre) Tickets were available for collection and payment at December meeting. All tickets now sold. Page 5 SWF U3A CURRY CLIQUE The next meeting will be on Tuesday 20th Jan 2015, 7.30 for 7.45pm The venue: The Balti Bhujon 24 Mill Road MALDON CM9 5HZ Tel: 01621 852564 All starters and main dishes from the menu will be charged at half price. Approximate cost of a two course evening meal excluding drinks should be £10 . Payment to be paid to the restaurant on the night. Board will be out at meetings. Graham Evans Tel 01621 742524 Kathy and I would like to thank all the Cliquers for their support and wonderful company during 2014. I would like to say a special word of thanks for the generosity and kindness shown to us at the Christmas Clique Special. Santa would also like to thank Judy, Chris, Mary, Kay, Christine and even ‘Noel’ for the special attention he received. Graham SUPREME COURT TRIP 6TH FEBRUARY - I will confirm pick-up times at the U3A meeting as coach company is closed over the holidays. Will all those booked please let me know if they want to be picked up at the Village Hall in Hullbridge Road or at Asda. SUMMER TRIP - I have booked a coach for a trip to Aldeburgh and Southwold on Tuesday 30th June which will have our two usual guides Claire and Ian on board. Further details to be given later but put the date in your diaries early. QUIZ NIGHT - This has been booked for Friday October 16th at Champions Manor Hall so please put this date in your diaries now so we can sell tickets later in the year. Thank you for supporting the Social Committee. Jean Foddering Page 6 Wine Group 3 Christmas Buffet A great time was had by all with great food, wine and plenty of merriment to go round. The stars of the show were our very own organisers Sheila and Brian who have done us proud throughout the year. The rain was pouring and there was a big puddle in front of the pub. A ragged old man was standing there with a rod and hanging a string into the puddle. A curious gentleman came over to him and asked what he was doing. 'Fishing,' the old man said simply. 'Poor old fool,' the gentleman thought and he invited the ragged old man to a drink in the pub. As he felt he should start some conversation while they were sipping their whisky, the gentleman asked, ‘And how many have you caught?' Page 7 London Walks 1 May we begin by wishing you all a Happy Healthy and Peaceful NewYear. This is a list of our planned walks for the coming year and as you can see we begin with our Indoor talk at Champions Manor from 2pm -4pm. We will be collecting names and money (£5) for this at the meeting. Wednesday February 18 Talk at Champions Manor entitled "London's Horrible History " " " March 18 Ghosts of the West End (Evening) " " April 15 Bloody Flaming Poxy London " " May 20 Docklands " " June 17 Old Palace Quarter " " July 15 Village in Piccadilly " " August 19 Olympic Park " " Sept 16 Old Marylebone " " Oct 21 In the Footsteps of Sherlock Holmes " " Nov 18 Inside Covent Garden " " Dec 02 Christmas meal (TBC) Mary and Kay Art and Architecture We have booked a speaker for a talk at Champions Manor Hall on Wednesday 28th January. It will be a similar format to last year with a buffet lunch followed by the talk. The speaker will be David Thompson who gave the talk last January but his topic this year will be the architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. The plan is for the buffet lunch to be available at 1.30pm followed by the talk at 2.00pm so please gather about 1.15pm for 1.30pm. All u3a members are welcome to attend. The price is £12.50 per person however we are able to call upon group funds do subsidise the price for 2014 Art and Architecture group members for whom the price is £8.50. This covers the buffet lunch and the talk. There are a good number of people signed up to attend but places are available if you would like to come along. If possible we would to finalise numbers (and payments) on Wednesday 7th January so that catering numbers can be confirmed. Chris and Roy Page 8 London Theatre The Book of the Mormon - Wed mat. 11th February. 10+ £39.50 + 60p fee. Tickets on hold. Please confirm your availability and have cheques available at the meeting. Cats - Wed mat 25th February. 6+ £39.50 + 60p fee. Tickets available at the meeting. Taken at Midnight - Wed mat. 11th March – 6+ £32.50+49p 10+ £29.50+45p. Tickets available at the meeting, please have cheques available for payment. Miss Saigon - Thurs mat. 23rd April - 10+ £32.50 + 49p fee. Tickets purchased, please have cheques available at the meeting. I will circulate tickets in the New Year. Memphis - Wed mat 17th or 24th June - 10+ £39.50 + 60p fee – Starring Beverley Knight has opened to rave reviews, however, she is not performing matinees. It looks as though the majority will go for a matinee so I’m suggesting 17th or 24th June. Please indicate whether you are available on these dates. Gypsy - Wed. mat. 6+ £45+68p 10+ £39.50+60p 40+ £35+53p. Starring Imelda Staunton is coming to the Savoy Theatre in April and booking through to November -Board is out for interest and I will be looking at booking in July or August if this doesn’t clash with holidays. A Happy & Healthy New Year to all. Pauline New Year's Resolutions Just think, think, think, Of things you can do, To make yourself better, Before the year's through. Resolutions can be tough, Or simple as can be, Making resolutions, Are great for you and me! So what will you promise, To help yourself my dear Through 2015, Have a happy new year! Iram Khan Page 9 January By John Updike The days are short, The sun a spark, Hung thin between The dark and dark. Fat snowy footsteps Track the floor. Milk bottles burst Outside the door. The river is A frozen place Held still beneath The trees of lace. The sky is low. The wind is gray. The radiator Purrs all day. Page 10 Today’s speaker is Patricia Pound ’Snippets of history of Romford, Hornchurch and Brentwood’ 4th Feb: Ian Keeble ‘Satirist to Insanity’ Ian talks of one of the most famous graphic artists of the 18th century, James Gilroy. It is 100 years since his death but who, in many respects, was the pioneer of the modern caricature SOCIAL COMMITTEE Members: Jean Foddering (Leader) Monica Streamer (Treasurer) Dorne Knott Pat Golding Unni Vester-Hodgson Shirley Watters Our Web Site This contains details of past and future meetings. It also has a copy of the newsletter each month, so you can check any details. http://www.swf-u3a.org.uk The Crouch Valley U3A web site is at http://www.crouchvalleyu3a.org.uk/ Page 11 . INTEREST & ACTIVITY GROUPS Amblers Meet 4th Friday @ 11am Contact:- Maureen Jones 01245329324 Art & Architecture Meet 4th Tuesday @ Co-ordinator :- Chris Miles 01245 401015 e-mail:- [email protected] Art Group Practical Meet 3rd Tuesday 1.30pm – 4:30pm Co-ordinator :- Ali-J Wilson e-mail:- [email protected] Bird Watching Meets 1st Thursday @ 10:00am Contact :- Eileen Maclean 01245 426232 01245 321160 Book Group 1 Meets 1st Monday @ 10.00am First Monday. Co-ordinator:- Sue Moore 01268 763679 e-mail:[email protected] Book Group 2 Meets 1st Monday @ 7.30pm. First Monday Co-ordinator :- Pam French 01245 400311 e-mail:- [email protected] Cards and Games for fun Meets 4th Wednesday Co-ordinator :- Adelaide Ogilivie e mail:- [email protected] 01245 320716 . Computer Self Help On line forum No Meetings Group Co-ordinator :- JG Weston e-mail:- [email protected] Craft Group Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays @10:00-12:00am Plus 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @10:00-12:00am Co-ordinator :- Sandra Rolfe 01245 320374 E-mail - [email protected] Curry Clique Meets third Tuesday of alternate months Co-ordinator Graham Evans 01621 742524 Page 12 Discussion Group Meets 3rd Monday @ 2:00 – 4:00pm at members homes Co-ordinator :- Margaret Hill Digital Photography Meets 4th Friday @ 10:00am Group Co-ordinator :- Ali-J Wilson e-mail:- [email protected] Drawing Group 01245 426232 Meets fourth Monday of the month at 2.00 - 4.00 pm Co-ordinator :- Ali-J Wilson 01245 426232 e-mail:- [email protected] Family History Group Meets 4th Tuesday 2:00-4:00pm Co-ordinator :- Pat Golding e-mail:- [email protected] Film Making 01245 320997 01245 320846 Meets 3rd Thursday @ 10:00 – 12:00am Co-ordinator :- Ken Pratt 01245 324930 e-mail:- [email protected] Film Viewing Group Meets 3rd Wednesday @ 2:00 – 4:30pm Co-ordinator :- Linda Cusick 01245 329817 e-mail:- [email protected] French Group Gardening Group Golfing Group Meets 2nd Thursday @ 1:30 – 4:30pm Co-ordinator :- Jean Foddering Meets 2nd Monday Co-ordinator :- Mary Dodd e-mail:- [email protected] 01245 320874 01245 328179 Meets every Monday Morning Co-ordinator :- Bob Tyas 01245 321110 e-mail:- [email protected] Hand Held Technology Meets 1st Thursday @ 1:30—3.30pm Group Co-ordinator:- Brian Hurrell 01245 324148 e-mail: [email protected] Local History Group Meets 2nd Tuesday @ 2:00 – 4:00 pm Contact :- Allen Surrey e-mail:- [email protected] 01245 320743 Page 13 INTEREST GROUPS continued London Theatres Meets to suit Tickets Co-ordinator :- Pauline Coster 01245 320437 e-mail:- [email protected] London Walks Group 1 Meets 3rd Wednesday when walks are scheduled Co-ordinator :- Mary Brindley 01245 329162 e-mail:- [email protected] London Walks Group 2 Meets 4th Thursday when walks are scheduled Co-ordinator :- Janice Tyas 01245 321110 Luncheon Club Meets 2nd Thursday for lunch @ selected venue Co-ordinator :- Heather Richardson 01245 320205 e-mail:- [email protected] Music Appreciation Meets 2nd Wednesday 2:00 – 4:00 pm Group Co-ordinator :- Heather Richardson e-mail:- [email protected] 01245 320205 Play Reading Group Meets 3rd Tuesday 10am until 12 noon Coordinator Judith 01245321380 email [email protected] Snooker Group Meets 2nd Thursday 2:00 pm. First floor SWF Village Hall Co-ordinator :- David Courtenay e-mail:- [email protected] 01245 321093 Science & Technology Meets 1st Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 pm Group In the Meeting Room @ Champions Manor Co-ordinator :- Carol Weston 01245 325080 Singles - Social & Dining Meets 3rd Monday for lunch 11:30 am Co-ordinator :- Joan Bridger Val Weidenhaur E-mail [email protected] Strollers Meets 4th Monday 10:30 am Contact :- Anne Jackson 01245 322261 Coordinator: Jill Hiskitt 01245 320794 Page 14 01245 328369. 01245 324813 Strollers Tai Chi Meets 4th Monday 10:30 am Contact :- Anne Jackson Coordinator: Jill Hiskitt Meets every Monday 1:15 – 2:30 pm @ SWF Village Hall Tutor :- Gareth Chandler e-mail:- [email protected] 01245 322261 01245 320794 07760 234536 Ten Pin Bowling Meets 2nd Friday & 4th Tuesday @ 9:45 am Madison Heights in Maldon Co-ordinator :- David Courtenay 01245 321093 e-mail:- [email protected] Walking Group Meets 1st & 3rd Friday Co-ordinator :- Bob Tyas 01245 321110 e-mail:- [email protected] Whisky Appreciation Meets 4th Friday @ 2:00 pm Group Co-ordinator :- Alan Golding email:[email protected] 01245 3208 Wine Appreciation Meets 2nd Friday 2:00 – 4:00 pm Group 1 Co-ordinator :- Bob Tyas 01245 321110 e-mail:- [email protected] Wine Appreciation Meets 2nd Friday 2:00 – 4:00 pm Group 2 Co-ordinator :- Gerald Malone e-mail:- [email protected] 01245 325572 Wine Appreciation Meets 2nd Friday 2:00 – 4:00 pm Group 3 Co-ordinator :- Brian Chilton e-mail:- [email protected] 01245 321238 Please note the deadline for inclusion in next month’s Newsletter is Thursday 31st January E-mail to Lyn Kear at [email protected], tel.321367 or post to 11 Clements Court, SWF, CM3 5FB. Page 15 Day of the Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday A M P M A M P M A M P M A M P M A M P M 4th Golfing Group Strollers Local History Group Film Viewing London Walks 1 Film Making Craft Art Practical Curry Clique Cards and Games for Fun London Walks 2 Tai Chi Drawing Group Ten Pin Bowling Craft Art & Architecture Family History Music Appreciation Walking Tai Chi Gardening Craft Group WEEK OF THE MONTH 2nd 3rd Golfing Group Golfing Group Singles Social & Dining Tai Chi Discussion Group South Woodham Ferrers U3A Interest Group Programme 1st Golfing Group Book Group 1 Tai Chi Book Group 2 MONTHLY MEETING Bird Watchng Craft Science & Technology Hand Held Technology Walking Amblers Photography Whisky Appreciation Luncheon Club French Snooker Ten Pin Bowling Wine Appreciation 1,2,3 Theatre as Arranged, Curry Clique, third Tuesday of alternate months