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FOR MEMBERSBY MEMBERS
Notices for
August 2017
This Month’s MeetingThursday 3 August 2017
Dr John Dornan. Doctors of Culture
and Doctors of Death.
Next Month’s MeetingThursday 7 September 2017
David Longford. Theatre Royal, Nottingham.
Please remember to turn off your mobile phone.
Thank you.
No
No
No
Please be aware that there is no First Aider on duty at this
Meeting. In line withNational U3A guidelines in the
event of a problem we will immediately contact the
emergency services.
MORE HELP NEEDED PLEASE
To stack away the tables and chairs after
this meeting.
Our new membership year begins on 1st May 2017 and ends on 30th April 2018 so payment is
now overdue.You can renew your membership at this meeting.
As promised last year, our membership fee for 2017-2018 U3A year will be £15 and this can be paid either by cash or cheque which should be
made out to Beeston U3A. If you have any alteration to your Gift Aid status
could you contact Margot Gale at [email protected] or inform her by post
or at the open meeting.
Membership Renewal
If you can’t get to an Open Meeting, you can pay by post. Send your cheque for £15 to:Membership Secretary Beeston U3A
Beeston Methodist ChurchChilwell Road
BeestonNottingham NG9 1EH.
Please enclose a SAE for your receipt and membership card to be posted to you.
Membership Renewal
Future MeetingsPlease Note:
In future there will be no break after the notices but we will pass straight on to
the speaker
Please let your Group Leader Know:
1. If you no longer wish to attend a Group. This will allow new members
to join a Group with a waiting list.
2. If you have a reason why you can’t get to Group meetings but still
wish to be a member. Four non-notified absences in a row will result
in your name being removed from that group and the place open to
someone else.
Not Receiving Any Emails From Us?If you supplied an email address, it may be
wrong now! Also Freeserve, Wanadoo and Orange email
addresses have been closed.Please let us know your new address!
Please email Celia Billau on [email protected]
to let us knowor contact a member of the committee.
Calling All New MembersCoffee morning on Thursday 10 August
at the White Lion, Beeston at 10:30.Meet members of the Committee and learn more about the Interest Groups.
New Email AddressesSue Blackley
Chair:[email protected]
Malcolm BrookbanksTreasurer:
[email protected] Billau
Communications [email protected]
Coffee at Group MeetingsIf you use the church’s coffee and tea facilities at a Group Meeting, please
remember you need to pay a contribution of 30p per cup per
person towards the church’s expenses .
The coffee and tea are not free.
Community Notice Board
Don’t forget to check what’s on the
Community Notice Board at Open Meetings
Beeston U3A Forum If you would like to propose a new
Group or would like to make a suggestion to improve the running of Beeston U3A, you can do this on the
website www.beestonu3a.org.uk. Look for the button Beeston U3A Forum on the home page.
Find us on Facebook We now have our own
Facebook Group:Beeston U3A
You can find a link to it on the home page of our
website, www.beestonu3a.org.uk
Special Events
Saturday 12th August.Beeston Resource Centre.Glorious 12th Barbecue.
Details at Open Meetingsfrom
Janis [email protected]
Murder Mystery Night.Saturday 14th October.Christ Church, Chilwell.
Details at Open Meetingsfrom
Janis [email protected]
Fine Wine Tasting EveningBeeston Resource Centre
Friday December 8th 2017 at 7pm Tickets £15
Available at the Open meetings or contact our Events Organiser Janis
PattersonSold Out
Thursford Spectacular15/16 November 2017
A limited number of tickets have been allocated to us for this Christmas 2017 visit.
In order to secure these tickets we must have definite numbers.
This involves an overnight stay at Caley Hall Hotel, Old Hunstanton. Dinner, bed and breakfast £159 per person, £22.00 single
room supplement. Six places are still available.
Charles Hanson's Auction HouseFurther visit to Charles Hanson's Auction House
to see Bargain Hunt being filmed Thursday 23 November 2017.
All details costings etc are the same as 20 July 2017.
Forms available from Lucy Beardsley.Places are still available.
NewVisit to Southern Ireland
22 April 2018 to 27 April 2018. 6 days, 5 nights.
Forms and further details at Open Meetings.
Hodsock PrioryWednesday 9 May 2018
Visit Hodsock Priory, near Blyth for a guided tour of the House followed by light
luncheon and the opportunity to see the bluebells in flower.
Cost - £29.75p per person. This includes coach fare, refreshments on arrival, tour of
House and light luncheon.Places available.
NEWS ABOUT
BEESTON
INTEREST GROUPS
Walks are held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
and are a maximum of three miles in length.
NEXT WALKS
Wednesday 16th August
&
Wednesday 30th AugustContact: ([email protected] or 0115 8752336) for
further details.
Architecture GroupDue to the group going on site
visits, August through to October, there will be no
meetings at the Church on the first Tuesday of the month.
Back to normal in November.Di Fischer-Harman
5th Book GroupThe 5th Book Group which is now called
'THE FIFTH CHAPTER' will be meeting monthly at the White Lion 24 Middle Street Beeston Nottingham NG9 1FX
every 2nd Wednesday starting at 10am from 13th September.
If you are interested in joining this group please Contact Ginny Lawes email
Interested in joining the Bowls Group?Meeting at Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre, Beechdale Road, Bilborough.
We are now taking names for the next tuition session.
Contact Peter Noon for more information: Email: [email protected]
Tel: 9288131.
Bowls GroupBowl sessions are arranged for all Fridays at 10.30am lasting 2 hours - all members welcome.Numbers are gradually increasing and we had 8 persons attending which meant we had 2 lanes open.However, the other two weekly roll-up sessions are Mondays 12.30pm – 2.30pm, and Thursdays 2.30pm –4.30pm. U3A bowlers were invited to just turn up to these sessions, and play with their U3A friends.
Buddies
There will be no Buddies meeting in August.
Back as usual in September.
French conversation
The last French Conversation Group meeting is on Monday 10th
July. It will recommence on Monday 11th September.
New Greek Group
Learn Greek from the beginning. We meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of
the month at the Methodist Church
at 10am.Come and join us
German conversation The German conversation group will
not meet in August. The next meeting will be at 10.00am on Tuesday 5th
September at The White Lion. We will be discussing our holidays. This is a small group with varying levels of
ability in spoken German. New members are welcome.
History Group
No Meeting In August
Resume September 8th
SALI Dancers
International Folk Dancers will not be meeting in
August.
Let's Right Shakespeare Group
The next meeting is to be held on the 3rd Monday of August
(21st) due to the 4th being the Monday of the long weekend.
Di Fischer-Harman [email protected]
Wednesday, 23rd AugustZizi, King Street, Nottingham
Organisers: Jose Gibson & Sheila BatesBOOK TODAY IN THE MAIN HALL
Thursday, 28th SeptemberMarco Pierre White, Nottingham
Organisers: Dorothy Bolton & Chris MorrisonBOOK AT THE SEPTEMBER OPEN MEETING
Group Facilitators: Shirley Cooper & Glenis Fisher
Needles and Wool Group (Knitting and Crocheting)
A social group with a learning and sharing atmosphere.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the Month 2-4pm Venue: Chilwell Road Methodist Church,
Youth Room.Next meeting is Thursday 17 August 2-4 p.m.For more information please contact Sheila
on Email: [email protected]
To All Poetry LoversThe Poetry Appreciation Group could do
with a few extra members.This group is very informal and we are
all friendly people who love to read poetry.
If you would like to share your favourite poems with us, please give us a try.
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Wesley room at 1.30.
Practical Gardening GroupThe Practical Gardening Group has
changed the day it meets each month and the room where we meet in order
to welcome and accommodate new members. We now meet on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month in the GUILD room of the CRMC. You will be most
welcome to join us there.
Psychology & Sociology Group
The next meeting is to be held on the 3rd Monday of August
(21st) due to the 4th being the Monday of the long weekend.
Quiz Group
Friday 18th August 10-30.White Lion Beeston.
All Welcome. Easy Questions.
If your Group is on a break in August, why not come and
join us. Just drop in.
Beeston Real Ale Group
Meets 4th Wednesday of MonthContact Peter Lee
[email protected] details of the next meeting.
Scottish Country Dancing
The Scottish Country Dancers are taking a summer break.
Restart date:Thursday 14th SeptemberWeeks: 2, 3 and 5 (if any)
Time: 10:15 am – 11:45 amPlace: Beeston Methodist Church hall
Contact: [email protected] dancers will be very welcome
Singing For Fun
Led by Margaret Johnson, we sing with enthusiasm and enjoyment. There are
no auditions. We meet the 4th Thursday of each month from 10am to
12 noon. For more information please contact
Elizabeth. [email protected]
Table Tennis GroupsTable Tennis-One. Monday 10am.
Leader: Janet Hoult. [email protected]. Full
Table Tennis-Two. Monday 11.10am. Leader: KathrynDeane. [email protected]. Full.
Table Tennis-Three. Thursday 10am. Leader: Helen Perbet. [email protected].
Vacancies.
Table Tennis sessions for this term will now continue through to the end of July.
What the Papers Say (Current Affairs Discussion Group)
have now reverted back to meeting in Beeston Library. We meet on the third Friday of the month - next meeting Aug 18th
2-4pm. New members welcome.
Writing For Pleasure is very pleased to announce that the judge for the short story writing competition is Sam Maxfield, a local, professional writer. Amongst her books is the first part of a trilogy “The Last Resort”.Closing date: Thursday 7th September.Good Luck!
Proposed
New Groups
Information from Chris ChaterGroups Co-ordinator
Suggestions have been made for the following groups listed below.
If you are interested in facilitating or joining, please contact Beeston U3A
Group Coordinator email [email protected] or telephone
07598713256 [do not hesitate to leave a message]
New Group - AstronomyAstronomy is one of the oldest physical sciences. The night sky and its array of
stars, wandering planets, changing moon phases, occasional comets and meteor
showers, and in far northern and southern latitudes, shimmering auroras, have
fascinated mankind and stimulated the imagination of generations. – We are
looking for member[s] to run the above group
2nd Medium Walks GroupA meeting will be arranged for the above group to discuss moving forward we have a member who is willing to do the Communications for
the Group and there are now 5 members who are willing to lead a walk.
If you are interested in joining/leading a walk, please contact Beeston U3A Group Coordinator
email [email protected] or telephone 07598713256 [do not hesitate to leave a
message]
Beginner Recorder Group
Due to members commitments during the Summer months, the initial meeting for the group is being
delayed till September when I will contact those that are interested to arrange a meeting. Within the group
there is a member who is willing to share her knowledge of the recorder.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Beeston U3A Group Coordinator email
[email protected] or telephone 07598713256 [do not hesitate to leave a message]
BEESTON U3A NEEDS
YOUR HELP!
Beeston U3A Needs You
Without willing volunteers our
U3A would not be so
successful.
If you have benefited from the
work of our Group Leaders
please consider becoming one
yourself.
Links to Local UniversitiesPlease help us to establish links with
Nottingham Trent University.
They have asked us to help with 3
projects: engaging the older shopper in
the grocery shopping experience,
fashion for ladies over 55 and clothing
for people living with raynauds, diabetes,
or arthritis. If you would like to be
involved, further details are on our
website beestonu3a.org.uk, or from
Steve Austin by email:
NATIONAL AND CLUSTER NOTICES
Third Age Trust Legal HelplineTo access the free legal helpline:Call 0344 770 1040 and quote 'U3A Legal Helpline'.It is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Arc Legal Assistance in partnership with Irwin Mitchell Solicitors
Long Eaton, Ilkeston and Stapleford
U3AsFor any information concerning these
three U3As please look them up on the
Cluster Group Page on our website.
There you will see what they offer and
whom to contact.
We have agreed that we can join three
groups from each of our different U3As
as part of the cluster.
For Long Eaton please contact the
membership secretary on: 01332 987023