15 September 2015

15 Medi 2015

For your convenience these screen shots will appear on the

Wrexham U3A website until 20 October 2015

WREXHAM WRECSAM

Future presentations

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)

Visits and Events 2015 dates

19th Sept: Worcester Day Trip

26th Sept: Birmingham Day Trip

22nd Oct: Lunch at Coleg Cambria

13th Nov: Tinsel and Turkey weekend

ASK IN THE FOYER FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

Group Leaders’ Meeting

8th September 2015 – A group leaders meeting was held which was followed by a meal at Glyndwr University.

9th February 2016 – The next group leaders meeting will be held at 9:30am at The Memorial Club near Tesco.

24th February 2016 – 10th Anniversary Celebration. Please see Pam Dean regarding information on Group Leaders’ involvement

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 24th September – Halkyn, Limestone and Lead

Canal Walking17th September – Colemere to Ellesmere Boathouse15th October – Caldy Park and Ride to Plough, Christleton

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

Badminton – new members needed, please contact Rob and Pam Brown

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 Groups

Tap DancingThis group meets every Monday 3.15 – 4.45 pmat St Mary’s Catholic Church.Singing for PleasureIt is hoped to start this new group. Anyone interested Please see Margaret Hester.‘Live’ Cinema PerformancesPlease see Jan Evans if you would like to meet up with others who will

be attending performances.

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.

Film HistoryAlan Coulson has a collection of film study material which he is willing to share. If anyone is interested in starting a group please contact Mary Woolley.

If you are able to help with any of these groups please contact Pam Dean.

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: info@acnew.org.ukWebsite: www.acnew.org.uk

2. Tai Chi

From Wednesday 3 June, Glyndwr Sports Centre (2-3 pm)

These might be of interest

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 November Newsletter must be in the hands of the Editorial Team by

Friday 23rd October 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:

edjan2@btinternet.com

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

Our Speaker Today

Bob BostelmannLife as a Vet

Our Speaker in October

Gareth Wyn JonesThe Hill Farmer