15th June, 2014

15ed Gorffennaf, 2014

For your convenience these screen shots will appear on the

Wrexham U3A website until 19th August, 2014

WREXHAM WRECSAM

Future presentations

19th August Treasure Hunt/Meal Wrexham Town/Glyndwr Univ. 16th September A Year or Two in a Mayor’s Life Ian/Hilary Roberts

21st October Money Matters in Retirement Medwyn Edwards

18th November Benefits of Bushcraft Saul Burton

16th DecemberChristmas Lunch Llyndir Hall Hotel, RossettPlease note change of venue for the lunchSee next slide for more details

Coleg Cambria Rendezvous Restaurant

Tuesday 7th October, 2014 12.00 for 12.30pm

This is our Autumn Term lunch at Coleg Cambria

Cost £10.00

Bookings and payments (by cheque to Wrexham U3A) will be taken today

Please see Mary Woolley

Christmas lunch

You will have noted from a previous slide that the venue for the Christmas lunch has changed. It will now be held at Llyndir Hall Hotel in Rossett.

Date: 16th December, 2014 Cost: £16.00

Bookings and payment will be taken by Ann Herniman at today`s meeting.Payment by cheque made out to Wrexham U3A

Treasure Hunt

When? Tuesday 19 August (Start between 1.30-2.15 pm)

Where? A pleasant walk around town with plenty of places to stop off for a rest/refreshments

From? Start/finish is at Wrexham Little Theatre

Meal The Treasure Hunt is followed by a meal at Glyndwr University (5 for 5.30 pm)

Cost £11 (including meal)

Sign up at the desk in the foyer to join us

Industrial ArchaeologyPlease note that this group is to be known as the

Industrial Heritage group

Programme

Friday 25th July Mixed bag around the Ffestiniog railway

Saturday August 30th Trio of interest in Birkenhead

Friday September 26th Ironbridge

Friday October 31st Llangollen Railway and its links to slate

Friday November 28th Llanymynech lime kiln

This group is seeking further members. Please see Pam Dean in the foyer if you wish to join the group.

Members’ Handbook 2014-5

Contains information on group activities, the speaker programme, officers, contacts etc.

Pick up your copy in the foyer today if you have not already received it.

Please note: Correction to the Handbook Quiz Group meets second Monday of the month and not the first Monday

Annual Subscription not yet paid?Cheques to WrexhamU3A can be paid in the foyer or posted (with application form) to:

Wrexham U3APO Box 2257WrexhamLL11 0DE

Visits and Events

16th August Manchester Ship Canal.

14th September Ludlow and Berrington Hall FULL (Waiting list applies.).

10th / 12th October Norwich and Sandringham FULL (Waiting list applies.) £250 double/£155 single by 31 July.

NEW VISIT NEW VISIT NEW VISIT

2nd December Tatton Park Christmas Visit Cost £30.00 to include entrance, three course lunch and travel.

The theme is “Nutcracker”

SEE MARGARET HADWIN SMITH IN THE FOYER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. Cheques to Wrexham U3A.

VisitsMargaret Hadwin Smith and her happy group of travellers on the visit to Wightwick Hall. Many

smiling faces despite the fact that the catering at the Hall left something to be desired!

Group News

Poetry Group - has been established under the Leadership of Valerie Williams Meets on the first Monday of each month at 2.00pm

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

IMPORTANT

Family History Group Will all members please contact Pam Dean if they are attending the Annual Meal on Friday July 25th as numbers are required by Glyndwr University

Canal Walking and Wittling

19th June Caldy Valley Park and Ride to Telford Warehouse

17th July Primrose Way to the Queen`s Head

18th September Caldy Park and Ride to Christleton

16th October Colmere to Ellesmere Boathouse

20th November Rednal Junction to Queen`s Head

FURTHER DETAILS in the July Newsletter and from Judith Dolben

Gardening Group 4

Future Programme

13th August 10.00am to 12 noon Meeting at Wendy and Alan`s home.

10th September 10.00am to 12 noon At Sue and Rod`s for a plant swap

Further dates: 8th October and 12th November No meeting in December

New Groups

Art Appreciation This group will hold its first meeting on Monday 14th July, 2014 at St. Margaret`s Meeting Room ( entrance to the left of the Hall) between 1.30 and 3.30pm.Contact for the group is Mary Woolley if you wish to join.

Knit and Natter GroupThis group will hold its first meeting on Tuesday , September 23rd at the Cunliffe Arms, Jeffreys Road at 2.00-4.00pm.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, WrexhamWhen: 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’ homes

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.

National Garden Scheme VisitsLeader : Norma Hardy Tel No: 01978 357063 E-mail normahardy@gmail.com• Maximum 20 people• Car Travel – no more than 25 miles. Costs to be shared. Car sharing will be needed because of limited

parking at some venues. Payment will be made at the gardens for entry and refreshments.

• 6th August Dove Cottage, Penyffordd, CH4 0JR

• 3rd September Leeswood Farm, Leeswood , CH7 4SQ

Note The garden owners are opening their gardens especially for us , so we go regardless of weather. Norma will need to know who is going on each visit to give the owners numbers for refreshments, so please notify Norma the weekend before the visit.

Newsletter

A PLEA TO GROUP LEADERS

Items for the September Newsletter must be in the hands of the Editorial Team by

THURSDAY 28th August 2014 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

Next Group Leaders’ meeting: 9th September at Wrexham Memorial Hall (9.30 am)Please let Pam Dean know if you are attending the meeting and the meal a.s.a.p

Today`s Speaker

Dr. Rhys Morris

Astrophysics Department

Bristol University

“ History of Astronomy in Wales”