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Issue 148 February 2020
Among the guiding principles on styles and methods of learning
is the recognition that the pleasures of learning are a driving
force in U3As and that U3A members see themselves as both learners
and teachers.
ENDERBY AREA NEWSLETTER
Message from the Chair
Hello Everyone
This month we are pleased to welcome Cynthia Reader-Blackton to
our committee, where she will join another new member Sandra Booth,
who was co-oped on last month.Cynthia will take over the role as
Speaker Secretary, so if you hear of any good speakers please let
her know.I hope the recent weather has not blown down too many of
your fences, or removed any roof tiles! At least the nights are
slowly getting lighter, and the possibility of spring seems more
real now that a few early bulbs have flowered.I look forward to
more clement weather and the opportunity to get out and about
without feeling (and probably looking) like Nell of the Arctic.
Esther Jones (Chair)
Items for Newsletter
Items for the March Newsletter should be sent to
[email protected] with a copy to [email protected] by
March 6th latest please.
Trips and Social
Outings
There is one seat available on the outing to Kew. Let Sandy know
please if you are interested.
Final payment for the outing to Kew on the 29th April is now
due. For most of you this will be £20 each. For those wanting to
use the hop on hop off land train there is an additional charge of
£5 per person. Please contact Sandy on 0116 286514 if you still
need to pay.
The cost of the visit to Highclere is £38 and final payment for
this should be made at the March meeting.
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Theatre
Please collect tickets from Bev today for Carousel, some still
need to pay for their tickets.
Half a Sixpence at Kilworth House on Saturday 8th August @
2.30pm cost £40pp payment due at March meeting, if you will not be
at the meeting please give monies to someone who will be. I still
have some availability for this show.
Love Never Dies which is the sequel to Phantom on Monday 5th
October 19.30hrs, at Curve, cost £34 if I have 20 names or £35pp if
number is below that. Payment due at June’s meeting please.I hope
those that attended the Pantomine at The Concordia had a fun
evening. Please see Bev today if you have any suggestions for
theatre trips or call on 01455 283379
GROUPSWalking2nd Thursday
The March walk on the 12th will be led by Wendy and Neil Garner.
Further details will be posted on Facebook and by email in due
course. Let Wendy and Neil know if you will be walking by calling
them on 07769793210.
New walkers will be made to feel most welcome. If anyone is
interested, they should contact Colin Hall on 0116 2865418.
Luncheon 4th Wednesday
Wednesday luncheon 12.30 pm At the Narborough Arms on February
26th 2020 if you are interested in joining this friendly group,
please contact Gill Mayer on 0116 224 2545.
Games
4th Monday of the month, at 1.45 p.m.
Next meeting 24th March. The venue is the Mission Moores Lane,
ENDERBY Please let Margaret know if you are coming at todays
meeting or on 0116 2866189
Sunday Club2nd Sunday
12.30 Sunday Luncheon to be confirmed at Dog and Gun Enderby on
8th March: Names please at today’s meeting or phone Gill Mayer 0116
224 2545.
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Bird watching
It is some time since our group have been birdwatching due to
weather conditions , but we finally made it to Brandon Reserve on
the 30th of January. We began at the centre’s feeding station and
had good views of male and female Greater Spotted Woodpeckers:see
photo.Also seen were Reed Bunting, male and female, and a
Nuthatch.
Moving out onto the reserve some of species seen were Kingfisher
in flight, Little Egret, Shell Duck and a Great Black
Backed Gull which has a wing span of 5 feet. In total 36 species
were spotted.
Last year we asked our group to record the number of different
birds they had seen throughout the year ,the winner was Pam Lane
with 111. So that's the target to beat in2020.
Next Birdwatching 20th Feb 2020 Brandon 10 -00 am. Names to
Colin or phone on01162866189.
Canasta3rd Monday – 1.45p.m.
The March meeting will be on the 16th. Gill Mayer and Barbara
Brooke will be providing refreshments.
The venue for the group is the Mission Moores Lane, Enderby,
LE19 4AN. If anyone would like to join this group, please let Sandy
and Colin (tel: 0116 2865418) know.
Fishing
This is a recently formed group, who meet on a Tuesday morning
at a previously agreed local location to enjoy a few hours
fishing.
The group would like to encourage more members to join them. If
you are interested, please call Graham Muddimer on 0116 2841235 or
Colin Hall on 0116 2865418 for more details.
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Family History3rd Thursday – 2pm
The next two meetings at Sandy’s house will be on Thursday the
5th March and Thursday 26th March. The dates have been changed
because of other commitments. We will spend some time planning
visits in the coming year so please consider where you would like
to go in advance of the meeting. Please let Sandy know on 0116
2865418 if you will be there.
Anyone wanting help with their family tree should contact Sandy
in the first instance.
Short Mat BowlingMonday mornings – 10am
This group enjoys morning sessions of bowling at Brockington
College, Enderby from 10am until noon. There is now no waiting
list. Contact Gill Mayer on 0116 224 2545 for more information.
Knit and Natter
1st Monday – 2pm. Venue will change every month.
March knit and Natter will be at Karen’s house, please let her
know if you will attending at today's meeting or phone 0116
2864691.
Taken to Age Concern Lutterworth: 8 hats, 1 blanket, 1 cushion,
8 pairs of bed socks, 6 baby hats, 10 children jumpers and 2
children hats. Please see Margaret or phone 01162866189 for more
details.
Italian2nd and 4th Monday – 3pm
It's back to work now after the Christmas festivities although
we have managed to squeeze in a study of Italian cocktails - and
even invent a few of our own! The next dates will be 24th February
and 9th and 23rd March 3p.m. at Elizabeth's
If anyone has any questions about our friendly group you can
contact
Elizabeth on 0116-2750373
History ResearchTuesday – 2pm For this group, contact the named
host.
The meeting in March will be on Tuesday, 17th at Elizabeth’s
place. Please make sure you let Elizabeth know whether you are able
to go. ([email protected])
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Craft2nd Monday – 1.30pmThe Mission on Moore’s Lane,
Enderby.
The next Craft Group meeting is on the 9th March and we
are decorating coffee canisters.MaterialsEmbellishments lace ribbon
etcPVA glue brush
Scissors
Cinema Civic Centre -12.30. start £2.50. per person.
The next two dates for the Cinema Club are 20th March, when the
film will be "War Horse" based on the book by Michael Mopurgo. And
on 24th April we will be showing "Downton Abbey". Bring a picnic, a
friend and most important of all, yourself!
Ten Pin Bowling3Hollywood Bowl on the Meridian at 1.35 for a
1.45 start.
Next month’s dates will be March 11th and March 25th. Anyone
interested in joining us will be very welcome.For information
please telephone Jean Marsden on 01162849269 or 07801490469.
DiscussionTuesday after monthly meeting – 10.30am.
“Unfortunately our January meeting was cancelled due to illness.
We have therefore carried on the subjects to Tuesday 25th February
at 10.30am, Gill’s house.1. Do we think Meghan Markle will win her
legal action against newspaper who published her private letter?2.
Who should have the ultimate decision on a child’s medical
treatment. Parent or Court?”.
German2nd and 4th Tuesday – 2pm Jenny 0116-2865575I’m hoping to
restart the group in March. I’ll be contacting group members re
possible dates. If you’re interested in the language, please
contact Jenny.
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KurlingEvery Tuesday at 1.45 p.m. At ENDERBY village
institute
We have spaces at the moment. Please contact Margaret on
0116 2866168, or come along on a Tuesday afternoon to see if you
like Kurling.
On Friday 24th January four of our kurling group went to the
Blaby Chairman’s Kurling evening at L.F.E. the team won!
On the 17th march we are hosting a competition with Loughborough
Carillon team.
MEMBERS CORNER
Refreshments
Refreshments for February will be served by Dee Lacey & Pat
Sargeant. In March it will be Carol Ireland & Daphne
Sargent.Any volunteers please see Joan. or phone on 0116
2865649
StampsPam Lawrence is collecting used postage stamps for LOROS,
and would appreciate any that you have.
UnderwearJean Marsden is collecting bras both new and used for a
charity which sends them to Africa to help young women and adults
who cannot afford these luxuries as they are regarded in this
country. They also use the bras to raise money for breast awareness
so any donations of these items would be very gratefully received.
They can be taken to themonthly meeting and given to Margaret
Marshall who will pass them on to Jean should she not be at the
meeting. Or you can contact Jean on 07801490469 or 01162849269.
Old/used Printer Cartridges, Used Stamps and old phones.Tilly is
collecting the above for Hearing Dogs for the Deaf.
Old spectaclesTilly is collecting these for World Vision.
Dog and Gun ParkingOnly for General monthly Wednesday meeting.
Please display a U3A tag on your dashboard if using their parking
area. Margaret will supply a tag.
WelfareIf you know of any member who is ill and would appreciate
a card please contact Joan Brown on 0116-2865649
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Memory JoggersRaffle prizes; If you are having a clear out
please donate to our monthly raffle. Prizes can be given to any
committee member.
Notices tableThis is situated at the front of the hall to the
right of the speaker's stage and we recommend you take time to
study or glance at the information on this table. It is one way we
try to reach all of our members with information that may be of
interest to them.
If you have something you wish to post on this table get in
touch with Joan Brown and she will let you know if it's possible
and if you have questions regarding anything on this table speak to
any committee member. Your input is highly valued!
Enderby Area U3A Speaker Programme 2020
February 19th The Pale Blue Dot - Earth. Andrew FoundMarch18th
Oprah Winfrey touched my elbow. Graham KealApril15th Edith Piaf.
Julie EdeMay 20th Scams Ian RossJune 17th The Penny Dropped Paul
IsherwoodJuly 15th Barrow to Baghdad Phillip Caine
If, through your other pursuits, you come across good speakers
who you think might suit Enderby U3A please let committee members,
know.
A full list of the committee 2019 /20
Chair & ) _ _ Esther Jones 01455 888316
[email protected] )Vice Chair & ) _ _ Tilly
Greenhill 0116 2867790 [email protected] )
Treasurer Linda Jayes 01455 888170 [email protected] Co - )
_ _ VacantOrdinator )Member Margaret Marshall 0116 2866189
[email protected] Member Gill Mayer 0116 2242545
[email protected] Member Sandra Booth 0116 2864500Welfare
Joan Brown 0116 2865649 [email protected] Cynthia
Reader-Blackton 0116 4791906 [email protected]
Mike Moloney 0116 2849356 [email protected] Ann Burton
0116 2863426 [email protected]
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Membership Secretary: Tilly Greenhill 0116 2867790
Remember this is your U3A so let’s make use of it
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