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Lunch Club

06 Sept……… The Moulders Arms; Riddings [DE55 4BX]

If you wish to join the Lunch club at either of these venues, please put your

name on the appropriate list.

Singing for fun summer and autumn - meeting at Maxine’s home at 2.00pm

Next meetings are September 11th; October 2nd (note it is the first Tuesday of the month) Nov. 13th; December 11th. - There will be another rehearsal in December, date to be confirmed.

Future events:- Martin Fish, Gardeners’ question time - tickets now on sale – Thursday 04.10.12 Murder Mystery evening - tickets now on sale - Saturday 27.10.12 “Wild, Wild West” – a chance to dress up- (optional) and join in the fun. .

Crafty-Christmas Celebration- Soup and roll, home-made Mince pies

Entertainment by the Am-Dram and singing for fun groups. There will be a sale of crafts created by our members

Tickets will be on sale next month – for a token £1.00 per person

NEW YEAR’S EVE - at Rainworth Village Hall with the Storm-Beats as it was last time. This event now booked please mark it in your diaries 31.12.12 Tickets will be on sale next month at £11.00 pp. -- Bargain of the year for a New-Years celebration with a live band, bar and all the fun you could have. *** Do you know of anyone in Ashfield U3A who is very poorly or has just lost a loved one? We would

like to send out a card on behalf of the Ashfield U3A. Please contact Maxine Rose on 01623 459081. or

send an email to [email protected]

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Website: www.ashfieldu3a.org.uk

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August, 2012

Your speaker today is Gordon Asher on the subject:

‘Being nosy in other people’s houses’

Martin Fish Gardeners’ Question Time

The well-known author, broadcaster and garden expert will be visiting us again

on Thursday, October 4th. 7 for 7.30pm

Another chance to see Martin, who is a very amusing speaker and raconteur, and ask your questions, give him your gardening problems etc.

Tickets on sale today, £5.00 to include home-made cakes and tea or coffee. See Jill

Murder Mystery evening Saturday, October 27

th, 7.00 for 7.30pm

We will present a Murder-Mystery evening, with a troupe of

players providing the action. The theme will be the Wild Wild West!

Come dressed for the action – six shooters and Stetsons, feathered

headdresses etc., - not compulsory, but it would be fun.

This time, your committee will provide a two course chicken supper, -

(there is a vegetarian option), with food placed onto tables of eight, to

ensure that EVERYONE gets their fair share.

We have realised that we must do this ourselves, as relying on outside

caterers invariably means there is not enough for the last two tables, -

- and we must avoid this.

Tickets at £11.00 per head and table plans are now available

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Ashfield U3A Any changes/additions to your group’s programme should be given to both Ron Britton for the web-site and also to Jill Pullan for the newsletter, no later that the Sunday before the main meeting. Please inform the editor, Jill Pullan 01623 400545 of any changes to your normal programme in the near future. This will be of great help to members of your various groups – this includes changes of content and venues Interest Group Meetings:- If you wish to join any interest group, please telephone the group leader first to ensure there is a vacancy in that group. All relevant details can be obtained from the group leader, including where the walking group intend to meet and which walk they will do, or which book the reading group is reading, which garden the horticulture group is visiting etc. Group leaders’ names and contact details are on pages 8-9 of the newsletter, and also on the web-site.

Birdwatching,

With the exception of the visit to Carsington Water on September 2nd, the

Bird Watching group is on hold till November due to holidays and lack of

interest and then will reschedule to a Sunday once a month.

New date to follow. Please see Mary for details 01773 776386

Rock Group;

The ROLLING STONES tribute:- Sat 25th August, Tickets £8.00,

ABBA Tribute: - Sat 29th September, Tickets £7.50

Venue: The Diamond at Sutton.

ROCK GROUP UPDATE ON PAST GIGS

A great night was had to see Police and Simple Minds , lots of laughing and Carole was in hysterics watching 3 guys dancing on the floor, home late as normal , but worth it. The 4 girls went without me to see Rod Stewart (as I was on holiday) apparently he was brilliant, and I missed a good night. Carole thought it really was Rod , and he is coming later on in year so I will be joining them for that gig. Last Friday we went to see the Thin Lizzy tribute band the place was packed, andI know now why they are billed as best tribute to Lizzy in Europe, FANTASTIC! everyone had a great time and we already have our tickets to see the Stones on the 25th. Mary :- 01773 776386

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For Group Leaders’ phone numbers, see pages 8-9 of the Newsletter

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Plat. Invest Gr 10.30 Zumba gold 10.00 Class. Music 2 14.00 Bridge 18.30

Card Craft 10.00

Zumba Gold 10.00

Current affairs 13.30

French 13.30

Horticulture .2 10.00

Zumba Gold 10.00

Book Gr. B 13.30

Bridge 18.30

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Zumba Gold 10.00

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Sing for fun 14.15

Mansfield U3A 10.00

Gardening Group 14.00

Tai Chi 14.00

International Dining –

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Hucknall U3A 14.00

Wine Appreciate 19.30 Shakespeare 13.30

Threads & Textiles 10.00

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Creative Writing

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Family History 13.00

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Line Dancing 10.00

Woodcarving 18.00

Ash Meeting 10.00

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ASHFIELD U3A HOLIDAYS 2013

Springtime in AMSTERDAM - with Keukenhof, Flower Parade & Delft options.

5 nights B&B centrally located 3* international hotel. All rooms with TV, hairdryer,

tea/coffee making facilities. Day flight from East Midland airport.

22nd - 27th March 2012 Stroll along picturesque canals, visit Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum, Ann Franks house,

soak up the atmosphere and relax with a late night show or canal cruise. Shop for designer bargains in Hoofstraat. Optional excursions to - the world renowned Keukenhof flower festival and flower parade; or visit Delft and some coastal fishing villages. Prices & flight information are available from Caroline, & taking bookings now. Limited single rooms. SEVILLE May 2013 I am still waiting confirmation on airport departures - and will contact everyone who has expressed an interest in this holiday when I have information. Thank you for your patience. Caroline Rhoades: 01623 721987 07724210563: [email protected]

No Refunds Policy Your committee have reluctantly decided that when tickets are ordered they must be paid for, unless advised differently, and if you find you cannot attend the event you have bought the ticket for, it is up to you to sell that ticket on, and no refund will be given by U3A, unless there is a waiting list in operation. This is because some events have run at a loss due to people suddenly cancelling and expecting their money to be refunded. After all, if you book seats at the theatre, or a bus trip and found you couldn’t attend, you would lose your money, and, regrettably, we must have a similar policy.

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Live at Lunch FREE concerts all start at 1pm

Tuesday 16th October - Caroline Pether - violin & piano recital

Thursday 22nd November - Music for flute, clarinet and piano from

‘The Sterling Trio’

BRIDGE DATES UNTIL CHRISTMAS 10th September at the home of Martin and Maxine Rose 6.30 to 9.00pm. 24th September at the home of Martin and Maxine Rose 6.30 to 9.00pm.

Starting October, meetings will be at the West Notts College: - 6.30 – 9.00pm

8th October: 12th November: 26th November: 10th December

BREAKING NEWS! CAR-PARKING

We have learned that Morrison’s have extended their car-parking to 3 hours. -This means that you could park at 9.30am and collect your car before 12.30, - ample time for our meetings. Please make sure you don’t over-stay your time, though, as it is controlled by Parking Eye, and this is notorious for clamping down and giving out huge fines.

Notice on the wall in a Laboratory.

Theory is when you know everything, but nothing works Practice is when everything works, but no-one knows why In our lab, theory and practice are combined: - …………………..

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THEATRE VISITS WITH BARBARA IVES

Wed 12th Sept 2.pm Theatre Royal Cabaret

Fri 14th Sep 1.00pm Theatre Royal Martin Jacoby (Classical Piano Recital) - Free

Sun 23rd Sept 6.30pm Albert Hall, Nottingham

Bestwood Male-voice Choir

Wed 24th Oct 1.30pm Theatre Royal Joseph & Amazing Colour Dreamcoat

Wed 31st Oct 2.00.pm Theatre Royal The Lady Killers (£22)

Thur 29th Nov 2.00pm Theatre Royal 42nd Street

Thur 20th Dec London Theatre visit with Weekenders

Top-Hat with Tom Chambers

Contact Barbara by e-mail [email protected]

Creative Writing Next meeting on Wednesday 19th September 2.00pm, at 28 Helmsley Rd, Rainworth NG21 0DG As this is a new group, albeit starting up again, we were pleased to find there was nothing too heavy or intellectual, and everyone brought varying pieces they had written. These were quite diverse and enjoyable to listen to. Creative writing is an enjoyable and relaxing pastime with flexible timescales. Workshop – we have arranged a Creative Writing Workshop on the 10th October from 10am – 3pm at Acacia Centre, Annesley Woodhouse which will provide expert tuition on creative writing using the history of Annesley Old Church and Annesley Hall as examples. The prompts could involve romance, ghosts, exploration, disputes or even a famous duel. This workshop is free but places will be limited so sign up early to avoid disappointment. Contact Chris on 01623 550105 for further information, or to put your name down on the board

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CROQUET 2012- Tichfield Park

The regular meeting will be on the fourth Wednesday of each month, 10-30am to 1-0pm. Groups of four named players could book to play on other days giving a weeks notice. The park is 50 yards from Kirkby Cross, with ample parking. The next meeting should be August 22nd; umbrellas and warm clothing advised for all.

Walking Group B .., contact David Wilson Meeting at 9.50 for a 10am start on the 3rd Thursday of the month and always weather permitting

If not sure ring Jim on 01623 402 222 Mobile 07976 358 230

Jim is now retiring from leading the walks for this group, although he will continue to do the administration. We are looking for someone who is willing to

lead the walks until Jim has his knee sorted, and will once again be the walk-leader..

Please contact David Wilson if you can fill this role.

Sep 20th Alfreton / Wingfield meet at Alfreton Park, A615 Alfreton to Matlock Road Oct 18th T.B.A.

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ASHFIELD U3A ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES GROUP 28th SEPTEMBER - FULL DAY TRIP

ALREWAS NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL/ARBORETUM & GLADSTONE

POTTERY MUSEUM The morning will be spent at Alrewas (near Lichfield) and then travel to Longton, Stoke on Trent to visit GLADSTONE POTTERY MUSEUM, where guides have been booked to demonstrate the art of making pottery.

Interest Group Meetings

If you wish to join any interest group, please telephone the group leader first to ensure there is a vacancy in that group. All relevant details can be obtained from the group leader, including where the walking group intend to meet and which walk they will do, or which book the reading group is reading, which garden the horticulture group is visiting etc. Group leaders’ names and contact details are on pages 8-9 of the newsletter, and also on the web-site.

MEMBERSHIP FEES:- . Full membership is £16.00 for the year Associate membership, for members who pay their Capitation fee to another U3A -£12.50 Postal Membership £11.00. Associate Postal Membership £7.50. The capitation fee was raised from £2.50 to £3.50 two years ago, but we didn’t pass this onto our members, but now feel we must increase the fees by £1.00. This is still cheaper than it was 3 years ago.

Please note that whichever membership you choose, you will have full membership of Ashfield U3A

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Line Dancing

The next session of Line Dancing will be on Thursday 20th September at St

Wilfrid's Church Hall, Kirkby-in-Ashfield starting at 10am

There's room for you if you haven't tried it yet

ZUMBA GOLD

Please note:- there will be no Zumba Gold until 17th

September, due to the

instructor going on holiday.

We apologise for the short notice, but the instructor has only just let us know

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP 1: PROGRAMME FOR 2012

The group meets on the fourth Wednesday afternoon each month (in December on the third Wednesday) from 2 pm to 4:15 pm.

Date Composer, or subject for meeting Host

26th September Dmitri Shostakovich Alan

25th July

Maurice Ravel Nona

24th October Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein Joan

28th November Teach-in: Len Hill on Giacomo Puccini Maxine

19th December Your favourite music [NB: change of date for this meeting]

Nona

27th February 2013 Stella

We now have a host for every meeting on the current programme, which finishes on 27th March 2013.

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Ashfield U3A Our First Half Year Plus

The group continues strongly, having completed our first seven months. We listen to a wide range of music, sometimes taking in a bit of jazzed-up Bach or a number from a modern ‘classic’ musical. But mostly we are mainstream, sharing our love of classical music, in some cases coming new to it, and always extending our knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment. Members are welcome to bring or request a favourite piece to any meeting. These are the themes for the rest of the year:

September - The Orchestra October - Members’ Choice November - Patterns in Music

December - N & E European composers We meet on the first Monday in the month, from 2 to 4 pm. Our sessions are at the Ashwood Centre so there’s plenty of room for new members. If you’re interested, do get in touch, or just come along at 2 pm on August 6th.

Ron Walker, 01623 456389, [email protected]

U3A ASHFIELD – FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

Programme for Autumn 2012

Sept 13th – The Forces & Dukes of Portland (Frank)

Oct 11th – Immigration & Emmigration

Nov 8th – Speaker - Maureen Newton

Family History Group Christmas outing to the Galleries of Justice on Thursday

13th December, visit in the afternoon at 2.30pm after a Christmas lunch in

Nottingham.

Cost of visit to Galleries of Justice £7.50p, cost of meal will be on top of this,

make your own way into Nottingham.

Anyone who would like to join us please contact Trish Tootell 01623 793447 or e

mail [email protected]

Please send any articles for the Newsletter to the editor., I welcome any contributions. Email to [email protected] or phone:- 01623 400545

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Trips with Kathleen THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR - MONDAY 19th NOVEMBER

This is an opportunity to book your ticket to the best Christmas Show

you will ever see!

We have managed to get excellent seats for the afternoon performance

of this incredible spectacle. If you have never heard of THURSFORD -

just ask someone who has already enjoyed a visit - and you will be

convinced! CONTACT KATHLEEN JONES ON 01623 550740.

Late Breakfast Group

Because of a limit on numbers, the next Late Breakfast will be split into 2 groups - Friday 31

st August and Friday 7

th September, at the Queen's

Head, Watnall - 9.30 for 9.45 a.m. We are limited to a maximum of 20 people on each day, but if space permits you are quite welcome to book in for both ! Geoff Cree 01623 794485

ASHFIELD DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY GROUPPROGRAMME July –September 2012 DATE SUBJECT VENUE

September4th Review of Summer photo Ashwood Centre 1.30-3.30pm Please can you bring as many photos as you can of U3A Jubilee Events so we can possibly make a book of them for posterity. If you have a laptop please bring it with you.

Railway Interest Group

A trip to the Model Railway Fair at Barrow Hill Roundhouse is planned for Sunday 23

rd September. There will be live steam locomotives, plus

heritage and current diesel & electric locos. The cost is £10, and payment is required no later than the August meeting. Geoff Cree 01623 794485

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Your U3A Committee Please consider giving any help with e.g. the Book Stall, refreshments; greeters; or making new members feel welcome. Also, please offer to help with the catering at the many events we organise. We always need a few ‘extra hands’ to help at events and meetings.

Please consider helping your committee in any of the above capacities.

Book Group ‘A’ (1)

We will discuss: ‘A Cautious Approach' by Stanley Middleton And look at Books translated to English - 19th and early 20th century [Emile Zola]

Strollers Group programme 12th

September

Nottingham Canal and Erewash Canal, Eastwood

Park on Tinsley Road, Eastwood.

10th October Hardwick Lakes Overflow car park, just below Hardwick Inn

14th Nov Teversal Trails Visitor Centre, Carnarvon Street, Teversal

12th Dec Harlow Wood Coffee Shop car park, Portland College, A60

Proposed New Interest Groups

We have had several new interest groups proposed.

NEW- ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES GROUP: - Kathleen Jones and Gill Knight. 01623 550740

FOOD & COOKERY ---- Please put your name on the appropriate board.

Co-ordinator, Eileen Allin: 01623 473662 BIRD WATCHING Please put your name on the board, -

Co-ordinator - Mary Naylor: 01773 776386 JAZZ / POPULAR MUSIC -- Please put your name on the board if you are interested Co-ordinator Ann Walter: 01623 239258 SHAKESPEARE Please put your name on the board if you are interested Co-ordinator Ann Walter: 01623 239258 CREATIVE WRITING Please put your name on the board if you are interested Co-ordinator Chris Ward: 01623 239258 WHIST - Please put your name on the appropriate board DOMINOES – playing the game of ‘5’s and 3’s’, this is now within the Board Games group

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Crafty Christmas Lunch

We will be having a ‘Crafty Christmas Lunch’ on our usual meeting day in December, i.e. Thursday , 20th. The event will start at 11.30am, lunch will be from 12.30pm, followed by the entertainment, and the close will be 3.00 pm. We hope to serve vegetable soup and a roll, plus home-made mince-pies. It will be the usual arrangement, and we ask that you bring your own drink and glasses if you want other than water to drink. Tickets on sale Sept. for £1.00pp Have you stopped knitting, wood carving or turning, sewing, cooking or any other productive hobby because you don’t know what to do with the products of your skills? At our Christmas lunch, there will be an opportunity for you to sell anything you have made and recoup the costs so that you can carry on again next year. Any additional profits made will go to a charity of your choice. We plan to have the sale in the board room before lunch

WEEKENDERS This group is for any U3A member whether they be on their own or part of a twosome! It remains an opportunity to meet others and make new friends. There is a car share system for those who do not wish to drive. We generally meet up at Ashfield District Council car park Kirkby - (adjacent to ALDI)

Sunday 2nd September

Lunch at Bell Mia the new Italian restaurant in Hucknall. We will be meeting up with

the Weekenders group from Hucknall. Everyone is welcome. Please put your name on the list or ring me if you would like to come.

Meet 11.30am Car park Ashfield district council offices, Kirkby.

Sunday 16th September Lunch at the Spread Eagle Hockerton, this place has had rave reviews for its food

and the prices are very reasonable. £8.95 large Sunday lunch, smaller portion is

£5.95 (save room for pudding).

Afterwards we will be going to Southwell for a stroll and perhaps afternoon tea.

Meet 11.15 car park Ashfield district council offices, Kirkby. Everyone welcome.

Group Meeting dates If your group is Card Craft, you will see from the table on page 15 that it meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 10.00am. If you wish to join any interest group, please telephone the group leader first to ensure there is a vacancy in that group. All relevant details can be obtained from the group leader, including where the walking group intend to meet and which walk they will do, etc.

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Book Group 2 Book Group 2 read one book per month and the group discuss this the following month, meeting in Kirkby Library starting at 1.30 pm finishing at 2.45 pm (the time may change slightly), see notice board.

WINE APPRECIATION

Unfortunately, numbers are restricted to 10, but if anyone would like to start a second group, then members of the existing group would be more than happy to assist and advise them.

Co-ordinator is Geoff Cree, 01623 794485.

Investment Clubs

A vacancy for a maximum of two people has arisen at the Platinum Investmet Club. If you are interested, please contact Jill Pullan 01623 400545

CANASTA GROUP The Canasta group is now meeting regularly with a mixture of experts and beginners. The Group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Ashwood Centre, 7.00 - 9.30 p.m. If you would like to learn this fascinating card game please contact

Geoff Cree, 01623 794485.

INTERNATIONAL DINING GROUP

Just what you have been waiting for - the next four meals and we hope you will find them appetising! Wednesday 29 August 6.30 pm - Kayal 8 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL (Kerala cuisine) www.kayalrestaurant.com Wednesday 26 September 6.30 pm - Marrakesh 6 Chapel Bar Nottingham NG1 6JQ ( Moroccan/Lebanese) Wednesday 31 October 6.30 pm - Ania 558 Mansfield Road Sherwood NG5 2FS (Polish - a return to this restaurant by popular request) Wednesday 28 November 6.30 pm - Fillets Sandlands Court Fulmar Close Forest Town NG19 0GG (forget about the Christmas turkey, we are celebrating with fish and chips and more!) No event in December of course. More information will be sent nearer each date. If you would like to join us for the first outing to Kayal please let me know by 20th August. No pre-ordering necessary for this. All members will be informed by email.

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Tai Chi

September’s meeting will be the 3rd

Tues, 18thth

Sept. at 2.00pm. Thereafter all the

Tai Chi meetings will be the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2.00pm. This is because

the venue can no longer accommodate us on Fridays after August.

Does anyone know of a LARGE waistcoat that can be borrowed by the am-dram

group until Christmas this year. We need a large dark-coloured waistcoat, and will

be happy to return it after Christmas. Please contact Jill if you can offer one.

STROLLERS GROUP WALK

For their August walk the Strollers went for the first time to two Local Nature Reserves on the eastern outskirts of Mansfield, Oak Tree Heath and Strawberry Hill Heath. We set off from the Oak Tree Leisure Centre across Oak Tree Heath in bright sunshine and were soon rewarded with plenty of colour despite the bracken having grown rather rampant this year, obscuring parts of the paths. The bright purple bell heather was fully out and the paler ling nearly out, both contrasting with yellow Common St John’s Wort and clumps of tall dandelion-like Smooth Hawksbeard as well as splashes of bright orange Mountain Ash berries every now and again, all surrounded by the fresh-green of the abundant bracken. More yellow flowers were seen on the eastern side of the Heath before we crossed over Jubilee Way South on our way to Strawberry Hill Heath. This was much more wooded with oaks and silver birches as well as gorse, broom scrub, wavy hair-grass and some heather. After a short gentle slope we reached the circular Strawberry Hill oak plantation, or Strawberry Nob as it is known locally, and on to a hidden pond caused by ground subsidence with, eerily, a number of dead trees still standing in the water. John had noticed numerous frogs hopping about on the return route path, but I couldn’t see any. And then the penny dropped - yes, the frogs were there, but they were thumbnail-sized ones! We continued back to Oak Tree Heath and the car park, well pleased to have had a lovely walk, especially with the colours of the heather and the flowers, and then on to the Tesco café.

Anyone wishing to come on our future walks on the second Wednesday of each month will be very welcome. Setting off at 10:30 am, all of the walks are gentle strolls of up to 2½ miles in length, which means that we expect to return to the cars between 11:40 and 12:05, in good time for refreshments afterwards. The next walk on 12

th September is the Nottingham Canal and the Erewash Canal

starting from Tinsley Street, Eastwood.

Alan Radford 01623 427934

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Ashfield U3A Interest Group Leaders. NB If you wish to join a group, please telephone the group leader beforehand,

to check if there is an available place, current venue etc

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES (Kathleen Jones) tel: 01623 550740 BIRD WATCHING (Mary Naylor ) tel: 01773 776386 BRIDGE Group (Maxine Rose) tel: 01623 459081 BOARD GAMES Group (Marian Wilson) tel: 01623 752780 BOOK STALL (Carole Britton) tel: 01623 456855 CANASTA (Geoff Cree) tel: 01623 794485 CARD CRAFT (Carole Seymour) tel: 01623 489785 CLASSICAL MUSIC 1 (Alan Radford) tel: 01623 427934 CLASSICAL MUSIC 2 (Ron Walker) tel: 01623 456389 CINEMA (Sylvia Smith) tel: 01623 514357 CREATIVE WRITING (Chris Ward) tel: 01623 550105 CRAFT Group (Currently suspended) (Anne Kemp) tel: 01623 750907 CROQUET (Peter Baker) tel: 01623 437834 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY/ IMAGING (Lionel & Janet Castle) tel: 01623 468102 DISCUSSION GROUP (Marian Wilson) tel: 01623 752780 EASY- WHEELERS (Cycling for fun) (Alan Snape) tel:01159 273524 FAMILY HISTORY (Trish Tootell) tel: 01623 793447 FRENCH CONVERSATION Group (Ann Cottee) tel: 01623 750538 GARDENING GROUP (Jan Strachan) tel: 01623 644664 HOLIDAYS - VARIOUS (Caroline Rhodes) tel: 07724210563 or 01623 721987 HORTICULTURE Group: ‘1’ (Lynne Jackson) tel: 01623 750466 HORTICULTURE Group ‘2’ (Marjorie Woolham) tel: 01773 811755 INTERNATIONAL DINING (Georganne Barlow tel: 01623 626647

& Julia Porter) tel: 01623 620892 JAZZ & SWING MUSIC Ann Walter tel: 01623 239258 LATE BREAKFAST (Geoff Cree) tel: 01623 794485

LINE DANCING (Cynthia Driscoll) tel: 01623 794243

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LUNCHEON Group (Ron & Carole Britton) tel: 01623 456855 MOVEMENT TO MUSIC + YOGA (Pam Sapey) tel: 01623 558700 OUTINGS; NAT TRUST (Kathleen Jones) tel: 01623 550740 Numerous – see newsletter, boards and announcements PLATINUM Investment Club (Jill Pullan) tel: 01623 400545 PLAYREADING (AM-DRAM) (Vivian Ellis) tel: 01623 620743

Reading plays & performing at U3A events RAILWAY Group (Geoff Cree) tel: 01623 794485 READING Book Group ‘A’ (Lynne Jackson) tel: 01623 750466 READING Book Group ‘2’ (B) (Gill Ball) tel: 01623 450003

(Sandra Playford) tel: 01623 754644 ROCK GROUP Mary Naylor tel: 01773 776386

SCRABBLE (Margaret Nunn) tel: 01159 634196 SHAKESPEARE (Ann Walter) tel: 01623 239258 SINGING FOR FUN (Maxine Rose) tel: 01623 459081 SUGARCRAFT & Cake Decorating (Sue Hughes) tel: 01623 556256 T’AI CHI (Traditional) (Jill Pullan) tel: 01623 400545

Practising this healthy, beneficial art and exercise THREADS & TEXTILES (Lynne Jackson) tel: 01623 750466 THEATRE VISITS Group (Barbara Ives) tel: 0115 9539893 Various shows, plays etc at various venues WALKING Group ‘A’ (David Porter) tel: 01623 620892 More demanding walks of between 7 and 9 miles in length WALKING Group ‘B’ David Wilson) tel: 01623 752780 Less demanding walks, between 4 and 6 miles

WALKING GROUP ‘C’ (Strollers) (Alan Radford) tel: 01623 427934 Strolling between 1- 21/2 miles WEEKENDERS (Caroline Rhoades) tel: 07724210563 or Catering for people at a loose end at weekends, bank holidays etc 01623 721987 WINE APPRECIATION (Geoff Cree) tel: 01623 794485 WOOD CARVING (Stuart Daft) tel: 01623 559133 ZUMBA GOLD (Christine Bakowsky) tel: 01623 723140 New Groups: If there is a group you would be interested in joining, but isn’t offered at the moment, see Mary Naylor,

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Book Group 2 Book Group 2 read one book per month and the group discuss this the following month, meeting in Kirkby Library starting at 1.30 pm finishing at 2.45 pm (the time may change slightly), see notice board.

WINE APPRECIATION

Unfortunately, numbers are restricted to 10, but if anyone would like to start a second group, then members of the existing group would be more than happy to assist and advise them.

Co-ordinator is Geoff Cree, 01623 794485.

Investment Clubs

A vacancy for a maximum of two people has arisen at the Platinum Investmet Club. If you are interested, please contact Jill Pullan 01623 400545

CANASTA GROUP The Canasta group is now meeting regularly with a mixture of experts and beginners. The Group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Ashwood Centre, 7.00 - 9.30 p.m. If you would like to learn this fascinating card game please contact

Geoff Cree, 01623 794485.

INTERNATIONAL DINING GROUP

Just what you have been waiting for - the next four meals and we hope you will find them appetising! Wednesday 29 August 6.30 pm - Kayal 8 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL (Kerala cuisine) www.kayalrestaurant.com Wednesday 26 September 6.30 pm - Marrakesh 6 Chapel Bar Nottingham NG1 6JQ ( Moroccan/Lebanese) Wednesday 31 October 6.30 pm - Ania 558 Mansfield Road Sherwood NG5 2FS (Polish - a return to this restaurant by popular request) Wednesday 28 November 6.30 pm - Fillets Sandlands Court Fulmar Close Forest Town NG19 0GG (forget about the Christmas turkey, we are celebrating with fish and chips and more!) No event in December of course. More information will be sent nearer each date. If you would like to join us for the first outing to Kayal please let me know by 20th August. No pre-ordering necessary for this. All members will be informed by email.

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Tai Chi

September’s meeting will be the 3rd

Tues, 18thth

Sept. at 2.00pm. Thereafter all the

Tai Chi meetings will be the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2.00pm. This is because

the venue can no longer accommodate us on Fridays after August.

Does anyone know of a LARGE waistcoat that can be borrowed by the am-dram

group until Christmas this year. We need a large dark-coloured waistcoat, and will

be happy to return it after Christmas. Please contact Jill if you can offer one.

STROLLERS GROUP WALK

For their August walk the Strollers went for the first time to two Local Nature Reserves on the eastern outskirts of Mansfield, Oak Tree Heath and Strawberry Hill Heath. We set off from the Oak Tree Leisure Centre across Oak Tree Heath in bright sunshine and were soon rewarded with plenty of colour despite the bracken having grown rather rampant this year, obscuring parts of the paths. The bright purple bell heather was fully out and the paler ling nearly out, both contrasting with yellow Common St John’s Wort and clumps of tall dandelion-like Smooth Hawksbeard as well as splashes of bright orange Mountain Ash berries every now and again, all surrounded by the fresh-green of the abundant bracken. More yellow flowers were seen on the eastern side of the Heath before we crossed over Jubilee Way South on our way to Strawberry Hill Heath. This was much more wooded with oaks and silver birches as well as gorse, broom scrub, wavy hair-grass and some heather. After a short gentle slope we reached the circular Strawberry Hill oak plantation, or Strawberry Nob as it is known locally, and on to a hidden pond caused by ground subsidence with, eerily, a number of dead trees still standing in the water. John had noticed numerous frogs hopping about on the return route path, but I couldn’t see any. And then the penny dropped - yes, the frogs were there, but they were thumbnail-sized ones! We continued back to Oak Tree Heath and the car park, well pleased to have had a lovely walk, especially with the colours of the heather and the flowers, and then on to the Tesco café.

Anyone wishing to come on our future walks on the second Wednesday of each month will be very welcome. Setting off at 10:30 am, all of the walks are gentle strolls of up to 2½ miles in length, which means that we expect to return to the cars between 11:40 and 12:05, in good time for refreshments afterwards. The next walk on 12

th September is the Nottingham Canal and the Erewash Canal

starting from Tinsley Street, Eastwood.

Alan Radford 01623 427934

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Your U3A Committee Please consider giving any help with e.g. the Book Stall, refreshments; greeters; or making new members feel welcome. Also, please offer to help with the catering at the many events we organise. We always need a few ‘extra hands’ to help at events and meetings.

Please consider helping your committee in any of the above capacities.

Book Group ‘A’ (1)

We will discuss: ‘A Cautious Approach' by Stanley Middleton And look at Books translated to English - 19th and early 20th century [Emile Zola]

Strollers Group programme 12th

September

Nottingham Canal and Erewash Canal, Eastwood

Park on Tinsley Road, Eastwood.

10th October Hardwick Lakes Overflow car park, just below Hardwick Inn

14th Nov Teversal Trails Visitor Centre, Carnarvon Street, Teversal

12th Dec Harlow Wood Coffee Shop car park, Portland College, A60

Proposed New Interest Groups

We have had several new interest groups proposed.

NEW- ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES GROUP: - Kathleen Jones and Gill Knight. 01623 550740

FOOD & COOKERY ---- Please put your name on the appropriate board.

Co-ordinator, Eileen Allin: 01623 473662 BIRD WATCHING Please put your name on the board, -

Co-ordinator - Mary Naylor: 01773 776386 JAZZ / POPULAR MUSIC -- Please put your name on the board if you are interested Co-ordinator Ann Walter: 01623 239258 SHAKESPEARE Please put your name on the board if you are interested Co-ordinator Ann Walter: 01623 239258 CREATIVE WRITING Please put your name on the board if you are interested Co-ordinator Chris Ward: 01623 239258 WHIST - Please put your name on the appropriate board DOMINOES – playing the game of ‘5’s and 3’s’, this is now within the Board Games group

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Crafty Christmas Lunch

We will be having a ‘Crafty Christmas Lunch’ on our usual meeting day in December, i.e. Thursday , 20th. The event will start at 11.30am, lunch will be from 12.30pm, followed by the entertainment, and the close will be 3.00 pm. We hope to serve vegetable soup and a roll, plus home-made mince-pies. It will be the usual arrangement, and we ask that you bring your own drink and glasses if you want other than water to drink. Tickets on sale Sept. for £1.00pp Have you stopped knitting, wood carving or turning, sewing, cooking or any other productive hobby because you don’t know what to do with the products of your skills? At our Christmas lunch, there will be an opportunity for you to sell anything you have made and recoup the costs so that you can carry on again next year. Any additional profits made will go to a charity of your choice. We plan to have the sale in the board room before lunch

WEEKENDERS This group is for any U3A member whether they be on their own or part of a twosome! It remains an opportunity to meet others and make new friends. There is a car share system for those who do not wish to drive. We generally meet up at Ashfield District Council car park Kirkby - (adjacent to ALDI)

Sunday 2nd September

Lunch at Bell Mia the new Italian restaurant in Hucknall. We will be meeting up with

the Weekenders group from Hucknall. Everyone is welcome. Please put your name on the list or ring me if you would like to come.

Meet 11.30am Car park Ashfield district council offices, Kirkby.

Sunday 16th September Lunch at the Spread Eagle Hockerton, this place has had rave reviews for its food

and the prices are very reasonable. £8.95 large Sunday lunch, smaller portion is

£5.95 (save room for pudding).

Afterwards we will be going to Southwell for a stroll and perhaps afternoon tea.

Meet 11.15 car park Ashfield district council offices, Kirkby. Everyone welcome.

Group Meeting dates If your group is Card Craft, you will see from the table on page 15 that it meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 10.00am. If you wish to join any interest group, please telephone the group leader first to ensure there is a vacancy in that group. All relevant details can be obtained from the group leader, including where the walking group intend to meet and which walk they will do, etc.

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Ashfield U3A Our First Half Year Plus

The group continues strongly, having completed our first seven months. We listen to a wide range of music, sometimes taking in a bit of jazzed-up Bach or a number from a modern ‘classic’ musical. But mostly we are mainstream, sharing our love of classical music, in some cases coming new to it, and always extending our knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment. Members are welcome to bring or request a favourite piece to any meeting. These are the themes for the rest of the year:

September - The Orchestra October - Members’ Choice November - Patterns in Music

December - N & E European composers We meet on the first Monday in the month, from 2 to 4 pm. Our sessions are at the Ashwood Centre so there’s plenty of room for new members. If you’re interested, do get in touch, or just come along at 2 pm on August 6th.

Ron Walker, 01623 456389, [email protected]

U3A ASHFIELD – FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

Programme for Autumn 2012

Sept 13th – The Forces & Dukes of Portland (Frank)

Oct 11th – Immigration & Emmigration

Nov 8th – Speaker - Maureen Newton

Family History Group Christmas outing to the Galleries of Justice on Thursday

13th December, visit in the afternoon at 2.30pm after a Christmas lunch in

Nottingham.

Cost of visit to Galleries of Justice £7.50p, cost of meal will be on top of this,

make your own way into Nottingham.

Anyone who would like to join us please contact Trish Tootell 01623 793447 or e

mail [email protected]

Please send any articles for the Newsletter to the editor., I welcome any contributions. Email to [email protected] or phone:- 01623 400545

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Trips with Kathleen THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR - MONDAY 19th NOVEMBER

This is an opportunity to book your ticket to the best Christmas Show

you will ever see!

We have managed to get excellent seats for the afternoon performance

of this incredible spectacle. If you have never heard of THURSFORD -

just ask someone who has already enjoyed a visit - and you will be

convinced! CONTACT KATHLEEN JONES ON 01623 550740.

Late Breakfast Group

Because of a limit on numbers, the next Late Breakfast will be split into 2 groups - Friday 31

st August and Friday 7

th September, at the Queen's

Head, Watnall - 9.30 for 9.45 a.m. We are limited to a maximum of 20 people on each day, but if space permits you are quite welcome to book in for both ! Geoff Cree 01623 794485

ASHFIELD DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY GROUPPROGRAMME July –September 2012 DATE SUBJECT VENUE

September4th Review of Summer photo Ashwood Centre 1.30-3.30pm Please can you bring as many photos as you can of U3A Jubilee Events so we can possibly make a book of them for posterity. If you have a laptop please bring it with you.

Railway Interest Group

A trip to the Model Railway Fair at Barrow Hill Roundhouse is planned for Sunday 23

rd September. There will be live steam locomotives, plus

heritage and current diesel & electric locos. The cost is £10, and payment is required no later than the August meeting. Geoff Cree 01623 794485

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CROQUET 2012- Tichfield Park

The regular meeting will be on the fourth Wednesday of each month, 10-30am to 1-0pm. Groups of four named players could book to play on other days giving a weeks notice. The park is 50 yards from Kirkby Cross, with ample parking. The next meeting should be August 22nd; umbrellas and warm clothing advised for all.

Walking Group B .., contact David Wilson Meeting at 9.50 for a 10am start on the 3rd Thursday of the month and always weather permitting

If not sure ring Jim on 01623 402 222 Mobile 07976 358 230

Jim is now retiring from leading the walks for this group, although he will continue to do the administration. We are looking for someone who is willing to

lead the walks until Jim has his knee sorted, and will once again be the walk-leader..

Please contact David Wilson if you can fill this role.

Sep 20th Alfreton / Wingfield meet at Alfreton Park, A615 Alfreton to Matlock Road Oct 18th T.B.A.

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ASHFIELD U3A ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES GROUP 28th SEPTEMBER - FULL DAY TRIP

ALREWAS NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL/ARBORETUM & GLADSTONE

POTTERY MUSEUM The morning will be spent at Alrewas (near Lichfield) and then travel to Longton, Stoke on Trent to visit GLADSTONE POTTERY MUSEUM, where guides have been booked to demonstrate the art of making pottery.

Interest Group Meetings

If you wish to join any interest group, please telephone the group leader first to ensure there is a vacancy in that group. All relevant details can be obtained from the group leader, including where the walking group intend to meet and which walk they will do, or which book the reading group is reading, which garden the horticulture group is visiting etc. Group leaders’ names and contact details are on pages 8-9 of the newsletter, and also on the web-site.

MEMBERSHIP FEES:- . Full membership is £16.00 for the year Associate membership, for members who pay their Capitation fee to another U3A -£12.50 Postal Membership £11.00. Associate Postal Membership £7.50. The capitation fee was raised from £2.50 to £3.50 two years ago, but we didn’t pass this onto our members, but now feel we must increase the fees by £1.00. This is still cheaper than it was 3 years ago.

Please note that whichever membership you choose, you will have full membership of Ashfield U3A

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Line Dancing

The next session of Line Dancing will be on Thursday 20th September at St

Wilfrid's Church Hall, Kirkby-in-Ashfield starting at 10am

There's room for you if you haven't tried it yet

ZUMBA GOLD

Please note:- there will be no Zumba Gold until 17th

September, due to the

instructor going on holiday.

We apologise for the short notice, but the instructor has only just let us know

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP 1: PROGRAMME FOR 2012

The group meets on the fourth Wednesday afternoon each month (in December on the third Wednesday) from 2 pm to 4:15 pm.

Date Composer, or subject for meeting Host

26th September Dmitri Shostakovich Alan

25th July

Maurice Ravel Nona

24th October Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein Joan

28th November Teach-in: Len Hill on Giacomo Puccini Maxine

19th December Your favourite music [NB: change of date for this meeting]

Nona

27th February 2013 Stella

We now have a host for every meeting on the current programme, which finishes on 27th March 2013.

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ASHFIELD U3A HOLIDAYS 2013

Springtime in AMSTERDAM - with Keukenhof, Flower Parade & Delft options.

5 nights B&B centrally located 3* international hotel. All rooms with TV, hairdryer,

tea/coffee making facilities. Day flight from East Midland airport.

22nd - 27th March 2012 Stroll along picturesque canals, visit Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum, Ann Franks house,

soak up the atmosphere and relax with a late night show or canal cruise. Shop for designer bargains in Hoofstraat. Optional excursions to - the world renowned Keukenhof flower festival and flower parade; or visit Delft and some coastal fishing villages. Prices & flight information are available from Caroline, & taking bookings now. Limited single rooms. SEVILLE May 2013 I am still waiting confirmation on airport departures - and will contact everyone who has expressed an interest in this holiday when I have information. Thank you for your patience. Caroline Rhoades: 01623 721987 07724210563: [email protected]

No Refunds Policy Your committee have reluctantly decided that when tickets are ordered they must be paid for, unless advised differently, and if you find you cannot attend the event you have bought the ticket for, it is up to you to sell that ticket on, and no refund will be given by U3A, unless there is a waiting list in operation. This is because some events have run at a loss due to people suddenly cancelling and expecting their money to be refunded. After all, if you book seats at the theatre, or a bus trip and found you couldn’t attend, you would lose your money, and, regrettably, we must have a similar policy.

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Live at Lunch FREE concerts all start at 1pm

Tuesday 16th October - Caroline Pether - violin & piano recital

Thursday 22nd November - Music for flute, clarinet and piano from

‘The Sterling Trio’

BRIDGE DATES UNTIL CHRISTMAS 10th September at the home of Martin and Maxine Rose 6.30 to 9.00pm. 24th September at the home of Martin and Maxine Rose 6.30 to 9.00pm.

Starting October, meetings will be at the West Notts College: - 6.30 – 9.00pm

8th October: 12th November: 26th November: 10th December

BREAKING NEWS! CAR-PARKING

We have learned that Morrison’s have extended their car-parking to 3 hours. -This means that you could park at 9.30am and collect your car before 12.30, - ample time for our meetings. Please make sure you don’t over-stay your time, though, as it is controlled by Parking Eye, and this is notorious for clamping down and giving out huge fines.

Notice on the wall in a Laboratory.

Theory is when you know everything, but nothing works Practice is when everything works, but no-one knows why In our lab, theory and practice are combined: - …………………..

……………..nothing works and nobody knows why 3

THEATRE VISITS WITH BARBARA IVES

Wed 12th Sept 2.pm Theatre Royal Cabaret

Fri 14th Sep 1.00pm Theatre Royal Martin Jacoby (Classical Piano Recital) - Free

Sun 23rd Sept 6.30pm Albert Hall, Nottingham

Bestwood Male-voice Choir

Wed 24th Oct 1.30pm Theatre Royal Joseph & Amazing Colour Dreamcoat

Wed 31st Oct 2.00.pm Theatre Royal The Lady Killers (£22)

Thur 29th Nov 2.00pm Theatre Royal 42nd Street

Thur 20th Dec London Theatre visit with Weekenders

Top-Hat with Tom Chambers

Contact Barbara by e-mail [email protected]

Creative Writing Next meeting on Wednesday 19th September 2.00pm, at 28 Helmsley Rd, Rainworth NG21 0DG As this is a new group, albeit starting up again, we were pleased to find there was nothing too heavy or intellectual, and everyone brought varying pieces they had written. These were quite diverse and enjoyable to listen to. Creative writing is an enjoyable and relaxing pastime with flexible timescales. Workshop – we have arranged a Creative Writing Workshop on the 10th October from 10am – 3pm at Acacia Centre, Annesley Woodhouse which will provide expert tuition on creative writing using the history of Annesley Old Church and Annesley Hall as examples. The prompts could involve romance, ghosts, exploration, disputes or even a famous duel. This workshop is free but places will be limited so sign up early to avoid disappointment. Contact Chris on 01623 550105 for further information, or to put your name down on the board

Ashfield U3A Any changes/additions to your group’s programme should be given to both Ron Britton for the web-site and also to Jill Pullan for the newsletter, no later that the Sunday before the main meeting. Please inform the editor, Jill Pullan 01623 400545 of any changes to your normal programme in the near future. This will be of great help to members of your various groups – this includes changes of content and venues Interest Group Meetings:- If you wish to join any interest group, please telephone the group leader first to ensure there is a vacancy in that group. All relevant details can be obtained from the group leader, including where the walking group intend to meet and which walk they will do, or which book the reading group is reading, which garden the horticulture group is visiting etc. Group leaders’ names and contact details are on pages 8-9 of the newsletter, and also on the web-site.

Birdwatching,

With the exception of the visit to Carsington Water on September 2nd, the

Bird Watching group is on hold till November due to holidays and lack of

interest and then will reschedule to a Sunday once a month.

New date to follow. Please see Mary for details 01773 776386

Rock Group;

The ROLLING STONES tribute:- Sat 25th August, Tickets £8.00,

ABBA Tribute: - Sat 29th September, Tickets £7.50

Venue: The Diamond at Sutton.

ROCK GROUP UPDATE ON PAST GIGS

A great night was had to see Police and Simple Minds , lots of laughing and Carole was in hysterics watching 3 guys dancing on the floor, home late as normal , but worth it. The 4 girls went without me to see Rod Stewart (as I was on holiday) apparently he was brilliant, and I missed a good night. Carole thought it really was Rod , and he is coming later on in year so I will be joining them for that gig. Last Friday we went to see the Thin Lizzy tribute band the place was packed, andI know now why they are billed as best tribute to Lizzy in Europe, FANTASTIC! everyone had a great time and we already have our tickets to see the Stones on the 25th. Mary :- 01773 776386

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For Group Leaders’ phone numbers, see pages 8-9 of the Newsletter

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Card Craft 10.00

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Current affairs 13.30

French 13.30

Horticulture .2 10.00

Zumba Gold 10.00

Book Gr. B 13.30

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Sing for fun 14.15

Mansfield U3A 10.00

Gardening Group 14.00

Tai Chi 14.00

International Dining –

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Hucknall U3A 14.00

Wine Appreciate 19.30 Shakespeare 13.30

Threads & Textiles 10.00

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Family History 13.00

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Woodcarving 18.00

Ash Meeting 10.00

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Lunch Club

06 Sept……… The Moulders Arms; Riddings [DE55 4BX]

If you wish to join the Lunch club at either of these venues, please put your

name on the appropriate list.

Singing for fun summer and autumn - meeting at Maxine’s home at 2.00pm

Next meetings are September 11th; October 2nd (note it is the first Tuesday of the month) Nov. 13th; December 11th. - There will be another rehearsal in December, date to be confirmed.

Future events:- Martin Fish, Gardeners’ question time - tickets now on sale – Thursday 04.10.12 Murder Mystery evening - tickets now on sale - Saturday 27.10.12 “Wild, Wild West” – a chance to dress up- (optional) and join in the fun. .

Crafty-Christmas Celebration- Soup and roll, home-made Mince pies

Entertainment by the Am-Dram and singing for fun groups. There will be a sale of crafts created by our members

Tickets will be on sale next month – for a token £1.00 per person

NEW YEAR’S EVE - at Rainworth Village Hall with the Storm-Beats as it was last time. This event now booked please mark it in your diaries 31.12.12 Tickets will be on sale next month at £11.00 pp. -- Bargain of the year for a New-Years celebration with a live band, bar and all the fun you could have. *** Do you know of anyone in Ashfield U3A who is very poorly or has just lost a loved one? We would

like to send out a card on behalf of the Ashfield U3A. Please contact Maxine Rose on 01623 459081. or

send an email to [email protected]

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August, 2012

Your speaker today is Gordon Asher on the subject:

‘Being nosy in other people’s houses’

Martin Fish Gardeners’ Question Time

The well-known author, broadcaster and garden expert will be visiting us again

on Thursday, October 4th. 7 for 7.30pm

Another chance to see Martin, who is a very amusing speaker and raconteur, and ask your questions, give him your gardening problems etc.

Tickets on sale today, £5.00 to include home-made cakes and tea or coffee. See Jill

Murder Mystery evening Saturday, October 27

th, 7.00 for 7.30pm

We will present a Murder-Mystery evening, with a troupe of

players providing the action. The theme will be the Wild Wild West!

Come dressed for the action – six shooters and Stetsons, feathered

headdresses etc., - not compulsory, but it would be fun.

This time, your committee will provide a two course chicken supper, -

(there is a vegetarian option), with food placed onto tables of eight, to

ensure that EVERYONE gets their fair share.

We have realised that we must do this ourselves, as relying on outside

caterers invariably means there is not enough for the last two tables, -

- and we must avoid this.

Tickets at £11.00 per head and table plans are now available

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