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May 2019
Murder, Mystery Book Group
We meet at Carriages cafe,
2pm on the third Monday of the month.
email [email protected] or Phone
07398171075. for more details
May’s Book
The Cuckoo Wood
By SEAN COLEMAN
Coffee Morning Groups
There are two Friday Coffee morning groups on opposite sides of the town
which hopefully enables everyone to access one or other of them.
Alterna&ve Coffee Group 11am
We are moving just a short distance, so as to remain on the same side of
town, and going to The Palace Theatre Café, on Appletongate. There is a small
car park opposite and it is not too far from London Road car park. Access is via
the main theatre entrance (up the steps) or through the civic centre entrance
(disabled access). Everyone Welcome
Carriages 10:30
(Castle Railway Sta9on)
Poetry Reading Group.
Mee9ngs are held on the first Monday of the month, from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00
p.m. If you would like to be part of this Group, please contact Maggie Sacke�
Email: maggiesacke�@hotmail.co.uk or Telephone: 01636 680993.
Non-Fic&on Book Group
While a great novel can be engaging, there's nothing quite like a true story.
Whether that story comes in the form of
repor9ng on science, architecture,
medicine, or poli9cs - or through
biographies, histories, self-help, etc., Non
-fic9on gives us the chance to look at,
and learn from, the world around us.
By selec9ng and discussing books
together, you can enjoy meaningful
conversa9ons while we share more
about ourselves with our each other.
Come join us! If you’re just now finding out about us (or didn’t read/finish this
month’s selec9on) – come anyway. You will no doubt have an opinion as the
conversa9on evolves!
We meet on the 1’st Wednesday of the month at
Carriages Café NG24 1BL (Castle Gate Sta9on) at 2:00
pm The group leader is Julea Merlin and is best
reached by e-mail: [email protected]
Telephone/Text phone number is 07932 385672. No
need to call ahead, you can just show up!
May 1’st mee&ng at 2:00pm
we will be discussing “McCarthy’s Bar” by Pete McCarthy.
For May reading/June Mee9ng:
Margot Lee She�erly - “Hidden
Figures”
Subscrip&ons are now due for 2019/2020
New renewal form /applica9on forms are available for download online
please remember to fill in both sides. Group leaders should dispose of
all older versions and print new one as soon as possible.
If anyone has any problems doing any of this please speak to Maggie
George on 07790719870 or their group leader.
Out and About Group
We set off with a full bus at 8.30 am on our way to Cheltenham Racecourse
Railway sta9on . The weather was not very promising with rain and dull cloudy
condi9ons most of the way . We stopped for tea at Evesham at a Blue
Diamond Garden centre with associated shopping village , which was almost
worth a bus trip In itself.
We arrived at the racecourse in good 9me and boarded the train at about 12
noon . We had coach C to ourselves - 50 plus of us . The
bus leK us to pick us up later in Broadway . The train
journey was very pre�y going through the heart of the
Cotswolds . On arriving in Broadway with brightening
weather our bus took about 4 people to
the Broadway Tower , a folly built to enjoy
the fabulous view up there. The rest of us explored Broadway a
pre�y and celebrated Cotswold village. At 4 pm it was 9me to
board the bus and make our way home. We used the old fosse
way, again through the heart of the Cotswolds villages on the
limestone escarpment with the honey coloured houses and farm
buildings which is the trademark of this beau9ful area.
See more pictures on back page
Join us for the trip to Wells Next the Sea on the Friday 7th June 2019. I’ve laid
on a second bus so no one need miss the trip. Imagine —— half a doz
Brancaster Oysters or po�ed wells crab , with a glass of sharp white Pinot
Grigio to compliment ( Golden Fleece On the Quayside ) .
Chris
Motor Home Group leadership
Andrew Birkhead will not be con9nuing with the Motor Home Group due to
health reasons so we are looking for someone to take on this pres9gious job.
Digital Photography Group
We will not be using the Hawtonville Methodist Church Hall over the summer
months. The mee9ngs will be at the following members’ houses to avoid
making a loss on the cost of the hall.
28th
May Mee9ng
Andy Light’s house - Phone 07876 594425 for details
25th
June Mee9ng
Richard Harcus’s house - Phone 01636 684511 for details
23rd
July Mee9ng
My House - Phone 01636 705138 for details
We will s9ll pay the normal subs to build up funds for the hall cost over the
autumn winter spring seasons
No Mee9ng in August
From 24th
September we will be back in
Hawtonville Methodist Church Hall
Here’s some images from our photoshoot around Balderton Lake on 9th
April
CREATIVE TOURISM
Monday 27th
May (Spring Bank Holiday) mee9ng as usual. Hawtonville Meth Church Hall. 1.45 for 2-4pm.
Part 1 – WORLD’S WONDERS: In this produc9on we shall be
experiencing, visi9ng, and enjoying some of the most dangerous and
extreme railways travelling through deep gorges and near ver9cal
descents! Some incredible insane bridges and most dangerous roads.
Part 2 – WORLD’S WONDERS (cont.) Welcome to Mojo Travel short
films. Today we’re coun9ng down our favourite films of biggest
manmade structures. Unpredicted wonders of the world. Most
underrated ci9es. Secrets hidden inside famous loca9ons. Strange and
bizarre places on earth. World’s most amazing waterfalls – and finishing
with 10 most beau9ful places in Europe.
All new members welcome. Refreshments. Free parking. New Summer
Brochure is available now - and for further informa9on please ‘click’
onto our u3a newsle�er website or contact Grp. Ldr. June Halford
(01636) 923 648.
Forthcoming Speakers
May 2019 Stuart Dixon ‘Down to earth garden talks’
June.2019 No speaker. AGM
July.2019 Vince Eager (part 2)
Back for follow-up from last year.
August.2019 NO MEETING
Where to find us
All monthly mee9ngs are held on the second Thursday in
the month from 2pm-4pm at Holy Trinity Catholic
Church, Boundary Road, Newark, NG24 4AU. Parking is
extremely limited at the Church during school hours so
we recommend that you park at Sconce Hills Park (a li�le
further down Boundary Road) and walk back.
Discussion Group
Now mee9ng every 4th Friday of the month
New members are always welcome
KNIT & NATTER GROUP
The “Knit & Na�er Group” con9nues to grow. We are a
friendly group of people enjoying a variety of skills, which we
are happy to share with each other. This group is not just for
kni�ers, anyone with an interest in crochet, wool craK,
spinning or any other woolly stuff, why not come along and
share your interest. You don’t need to be an expert, all levels
of proficiency welcome.
We look forward to welcoming new members. So why not
join us and make new friends, extend your skills and add to
the general fun and hub-hub.
Coddington Community Centre
1st
Thursday of the month @ 1.30 – 3.30pm
For further informa9on contact :-
Anita Smith Tel. 01636 646559 Mobile 07889 721000
e-mail [email protected]
Please note the contact details for the
newsletter and website
Newsletter: [email protected]
Website: [email protected]
All contributions to the newsletter must be received by 24th of the month.
Science Group
The next mee9ng will be on Tuesday 28th., May when the subject will
be “Sleep, Dreams and Nightmares.” How we change from infancy to
our senior years. I hope to see you then. Robert.
Archaeology Peter Foden 01636 704241 3rd Thursday 14.30
Art for All Jacq Cartwright 01636 650411 1st & 3rd Tues 10.00
Art Apprecia9on Michael Ayling 01636 650607 2nd Tuesday 10.00
Ballroom Dancing Maggie George 07790719870 4th Thursday 14.30
Coffee Morning Reg Goodall 01636 651838 Every Friday 10.30
CraK Group Carole Tweedale 01636 672989 3rd Monday 09.30
CraK and Cha�er Sue Eddowes 01636921373 3rd Tuesday 14.00
Crea9ve Tourism June Halford 01636 923648 Last Monday 13.45
Crea9ve Wri9ng Maj Donovan or
Jean Johnson
01636 702381
01636 688954
3rd Wed 10.00
Dance ( Circle) Audrey Blake 01636 650676 3rd Thursday 13.30
Dance (line) Audrey Blake 01636 650676 4th Thursday 10.00
Discussion Muriel Price 01636 672883 2nd & 4th Friday 14.00
Digital Photography Geoff Bowers 01636 705138 4th Tuesday 14.00
Early Birds c/o Jacq Cartwright 01636 650411 4th Thursday 18.15
French Conversa9on Carol Wilkinson 01636 672295 2nd & 3rd Fri 10.30
Geology Niki Whitburn 01636 706339 1st Tuesday 14.00
German Corri Moss 01636 706573 Contact Corri
Gospel Tom Chamberlain 01636 678571 3rd Mon contact Tom
Knit & Na�er Anita Smith 01636 646559 1st Thursday 13.30
Just Play Bridge Clive Morrissey 01623 860311 Alternate Wed 10.00
Group Leaders
Mah Jong Sonya Sinclair 01636 672921 1st Wed 14.00
Media Group Contact Jacq 01636 650411 occasionally
Motor Home
Caravan & Boat
Andrew Birkhead 07890 992169 Contact Andrew
Music Apprecia9on Terry Bowler or
Tony Marrio�
01636 650751
01636 659239
2nd Monday 14.00
Murder Mystery
Book
Gill Lee 07398171075 3rd Monday 14:00
Non-Fic9on Book Julea Merlin 07932385672 1st Wednesday 14:00
Nordic Walking Alan Williams 01400 281986 1st & 2nd Tues 10.00
Out and about Chris Handson 01636 677514 Contact Chris
Philosophy Tom Chamberlain 01636 678571 Alternate Fridays
Poetry Reading Margaret Sacke� 01636 680993 1st Monday 14.00
Recorder Playing Alison Wilson 01636 673298 1st &3rd Mon 14.00
Science Group Robert Anderson 01636 687909 4th Tuesday 10.00
Singing for fun Alison Wilson 01636 673298 4th Monday 14.00
Ukelele Happy Band Gill Peterson 01636 672154 2,3,4th Wed, pm
Walking Group Reg Robinson 01636 700188 2nd Monday 09.30
Local History Steve Aram 01636 671156 2nd Tuesday 14.00
Literature Glynda Green 01623 860311 Contact Glynda
Ge>ng your Newsle?er
If you or a friend are unable to collect a copy from the foyer or lounge at the
Thursday mee9ng, a newsle�er can be obtained from Carriages café at Castle
Sta9on during the Friday coffee morning mee9ng from 10.30 9ll noon.
Alterna9vely, you can ring your group leader and ask him or her to pick up a
copy for you and bring it to the group mee9ng.
Please note that group mee9ng 9mes and days can change some9mes,
especially when they fall on a Bank Holiday. If you are unsure, please check
with the group leader. Do not rely on the diary page, as I do not always get up-
to-date informa9on.
Group Leaders
Posi&on Name
Chair Chris Handson
Vice Chair Jacq Cartwright
Treasurer Jonathan Smith
Secretary Val Greaves
Membership Secretary Maggie George
Groups Coordinator Robert Anderson
Commi�ee Member (Website) Richard Harcus
Commi�ee Member (Speaker Seeker) Anne Handson
Commi�ee Member Reg Robinson
Commi�ee Member Geoff Bowers
Commi�ee Member Andy Light
Commi�ee Member Pat Harcus
Commi�ee Member Gill Lee
Commi�ee Member Julea Merlin
Commi?ee Members
Catering Organiser:-Pat Harcus
Newsle?er team:- Richard Harcus, Sheila Harris, Reg Goodall
Tea and Coffee Roster
May 2019
Neil Hinchley
Richard Harcus
Audrey Blake
June 2019
Robert Anderson
Elizabeth Anderson
Robert Anderson
Please let Pat know on 684511 if you are unable to a�end so she can organ-
ise a replacement.
More volunteers are always welcome.
ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP
“Preservation, conservation and archaeology in churches”
Talk by Prof. Chris Brooke
2.30pm Thursday, 16th May
at Hawtonville Methodist Church Hall.
Group Leaders
Please check that the informa9on about contact details and mee9ng 9mes
are correct and let me know if it needs to be amended. Thanks, Richard
History Group This was an illustrated talk on the Fall of Saxon England ( Xmas 1065 to
Xmas 1066 ) given by Mike Kelley .It was a " warts and all " version of a
most crucial year in Englands history . Beginning with the death of Edward
the confessor and ending with the corona9on of Duke William of
Normandy.
Edward died childless and his successor King Harold was duly chosen by
the Witan as King .Meanwhile , Vikings were massing in the North and
were eventually defeated near
York .At the same 9me William led an Invasion force in the South causing
the Saxon army to
rapidly deploy to meet the
threat .Although Harold had ini9al success the ba�le was eventually lost,
Harold was killed and England began a new era under the Norman yoke.
Mike gave a wealth of detail on the mo9va9on of the many characters
and also the treachery and double-dealing involved making an extremely
interes9ng and informa9ve session .
Next mee9ng : Tues 14 May 2019
Speaker : Chris Weir , NoXnghamshire Heritage
Steve Aram .
Art Apprecia&on
The next mee9ng is on Tuesday 9th April at 10am at Newark Bowls
Club.
The subject is “The Crucific9on”. Bring along anything you have that
you wish to share and discuss.
Cra@ Group
At our March mee9ng seven of the group enjoyed a session of Chinese pain9ng
led by Reg Robinson (his second visit). Reg reminded us of the principles, tools
and materials and we had a go at some basic techniques. We then tried our
hand at pain9ng fish and finally simple birds. The process is very calming and
you could have heard a pin drop! The others spent the 9me with Janet
Robinson making really a�rac9ve scented hangings. All in all an interes9ng and
worthwhile way to spend a Monday morning! Thank you to Reg and Janet.
OUT & ABOUT TRIPS FOR 2019
Get your seats quick before the all go
Friday 7th June 2019. WELLS NEXT
THE SEA
£15 per seat Leave 9.00
am
Tuesday 16th July 2019 YORK
£15 per seat leave. 9.00 am
Friday 15th November 2019 HARROGATE CHRISTMAS MARKET
£15 per seat leave 9.30am
Chris Handson
Walking Group
For May and June
The May walk is on May 12 at Woodland Waters Holiday Park Ancaster (NG32
3RT)?? Meet in the club house car park at 09.30. The walk is approximately 4.5-
5miles including 40 steps (alterna9ve available). There is some track walking,
and aKer the steps it is mainly flat.
The walk is organised by Janet (0793 1447652) and Carol.
Alison and Colin will be leading the walk on 10 June 2019.
The walk takes a circular route in the River Witham valley of about 4.5 miles
around the village of Aubourn.
Meet at The Royal Oak Public House car park, Royal Oak Lane, Aubourn,
Lincoln, LN5 9DT for a 9.30am start.
The pub normally opens at Noon for refreshments and meals.
Ink for printer going for free
We have a large number of ink cartridges (polar bear
equivalent) for an Epsom printer, that are free to a good
home. If you are interested, please give me a ring on
700188. Janet Robinson
CREATIVE WRITING
Are you good at wri9ng stories? Or not so
good like me? Come and join the Crea9ve
Wri9ng Group. It is a friendly group which
shares stories over a cuppa in the home of a
member. A non-threatening group of people
who enjoy using its imagina9on. Why not give
it a try too.
Venue:- Call Maj
01636 702381
Date and Time:-
1st Wed of Month
10.00 am
Reg Goodall's Boat Trip
13th September 2019
From Gunthorpe Riverside, NG14 7FB. Plenty of good parking, to NoXngham
and back.
Cast Off 08:30 am. We head upstream arriving in NoXngham around 12:30. we
pass under the Tram and Carrington Street to moor for lunch.
At 14:00 we return by Boat. I will hire both boats at the heavily discounted
price of £12.00 per person. WHO NEEDS GROUP-ON.. Members are encouraged
to " Have a Go" at the 9ller 'Steering' where the river is wide enough. Full
facili9es are available on board. We should arrive back about 18:00 that's 6pm
Places are limited to 24 persons so book A.S.A.P .......
Reg Goodall Phone 01636 651838
The Mah Jong group held their annual prize giving at the April mee9ng, when
we rewarded the players who have gained the highest scores during the past
year.
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To show you what a diverse game Mah Jong is,
take a look at the scores. The prize for the
High Game score went to Pat Woods with a
phenominal score of 8086. Well done Pat. The
winds and draggons were definately in your
favour that day. In second place was Di
Illingworth with a respectable score of 3060.
(Sadly Di was not with us to receive her giK)
Sue Legge� and Sheila Harris took joint 3rd
place both with a score of 1740. AKer gaining
her high
score in September Di then followed it with
the lowest score of 2, in December. This
gained her the 'Booby' prize which she
shared with Sonya, who also had a score of
2 on 2 occasions.
If you feel you would like to have a go at
playing Mah Jong, do come and join us on
the first Wednesday of the month.
Experience needed - absolutely none. You
will soon pick it up.
The venue for the May and June mee9ngs has been changed. Phone Sonya
for details 01636-672921
Out and About to Wells Next the Sea
The bus trip for ‘Wells Next The Sea’ on the Friday 7th June 2019 at 9.00 am
Corner of Cow Lane and Northgate (Aldi) now has another 30 places as I have
organised a second 53 seater . The places are selling fast . Price £15 per seat
Chris