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CANVEY ISLAND
Newsletter Dec 2019 – February 2020
https://u3asites.org.uk/canvey
Registered Charity No. 1173536
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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE It’s hard to believe that Christmas is almost here – where
did 2019 go!
Throughout this year our U3A has provided members
with numerous activities to participate in and the opportunity to make new
friends. May I, on behalf of the committee, take this opportunity to thank
everyone who has worked hard to make this possible, we couldn’t do this
without you.
At the 2020 AGM on the 16th March there will be five posts on the
Committee up for election, Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer,
Membership Secretary and Catering Administrator. I have to stress that to
ensure the viability of our U3A it is essential that these posts are filled. I urge
you to give serious consideration to putting yourself up for election. If you
would like to discuss any of these roles in more detail, please do not hesitate
in contacting me or any of the committee members.
The first national U3A Day will be held on the 3rd June 2020, U3A’s across
the country are being asked to take part in marking the day by hosting eye
catching events which showcase and celebrate what happens in their U3A.
Please put the 3rd June 2020 in your diary and in the New Year we will start
planning for the day, contributions and ideas from members are welcomed.
May your Christmas be filled with moments of love, laughter and goodwill,
and may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy.
LEARN LAUGH LIVE
Christine Watts - Chairman
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NOTE
FROM THE
EDITOR
Merry Christmas
and a happy and
healthy New
year to you all!
Once Christmas is over, I
cannot wait for Spring to
come as I don’t like the
cold, dark damp days.
There are many who
dislike the winter
because it keeps them
housebound and lonely
and it always concerns
me to think that there
could be something I can
do to help if only I knew.
Keep your eyes and ears
out for those around you
who could be helped in
some small way. Perhaps
even your company for
ten minutes, or a phone
call would make all the
difference?
If getting to a U3A
event is difficult for you
then let your liaison or a
committee member know
and we will try to find a
solution for you.
Whatever you do, stay
safe and warm!!
Elaine Mitchell - editor
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Our Annual General Meeting takes place in
March 2020
Dear Members,
The Annual General Meeting is the time when our current
committee members stand down from the committee, at the end of
their period of office and new committee members are proposed,
nominated, and voted onto our committee. The positions available
this year are: -
CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIRMAN
TREASURER MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
CATERING ADMINISTRATOR
We need to ensure that all posts are filled.
We Need You!
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We are contacting all our members who have
advised us of their email address, to inform them
of the new arrangements for our AGM. As you will be aware, in
the past, we have handed out your AGM pack at the monthly
meetings or posted them to you which is a costly and time-
consuming exercise. This year we intend to digitally send you
your AGM pack via email. The pack contains 5 documents which
will all be available for you to view via your smartphone, tablet,
laptop or PC. You will also be able to print the documents if that
is your preference. If you are unable to view documents from your current equipment please let me know, as soon as possible.
AGM packs will be handed out or posted, as usual, to those who
do not have email access.
The timetable for the AGM is as follows: -
Your AGM pack will be emailed or handed or posted to you on
14th January 2020. Completed nomination forms will need to be
returned to me by 11th February 2020. The AGM will be held on
16th March 2020. If you have any issues regarding our intentions please do not hesitate to contact me, as soon as possible.
In the meantime, if you would like to find out how the committee
works, or you feel that you would like to become involved in the
management and development of our vibrant and forward-thinking
U3A, come and have a chat with me or any Committee Member.
Mike Collett Canvey Island U3A - Secretary
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This group has been established for a number of years, we are
not competitive (well maybe just a little bit) but play for the
enjoyment of the game, it is a fun way of keeping fit and making
new friends.
We are happy to welcome new members, don’t worry if you have
never played before or haven’t played for many years you will be
made welcome. If you would like to join the group please contact
Christine Watts the Group Liaison.
Like all Liaisons and Committee Members, contact details for
Christine are found at the back of every Newsletter.
All up to date information can be found on the Website
https://u3asites.org.uk/Canvey
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Just a thought…….
Before the main meetings start – why
not turn your chair to face the
speaker on the stage – you can turn it
back to chat to your friends over
tea…..
The Bobbin Lace Group This group continues to meet whenever we can fit it in, usually once a month. Lace making is an extremely slow process and large projects can take months or even years, as with a table-cloth I've been working on for approximately 10 years. Obviously, I haven't been throwing the bobbins about on a daily basis, mainly because I've so many other groups I go to and other commitments. It's also due to the biscuit and drink breaks and putting the world to rights. We enjoy our meetings even if there is very slow progress. The equipment to make lace can be expensive and not easy to find these days so it's not for everyone but once started it can be very addictive. Anyone that may have visited Bruges has probably seen lace being made. There are many types of lace including Torchon a simple pretty lace which can be used to make book marks, paper weights, pictures and mats, Honiton which needs even more equipment and is a lightweight lace, and Tape which basically looks like a long, thin bandage with twists and turns. If anyone is interested in seeing some lace making just get in touch.
Submitted by Zena James – Group Liaison
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Essex Association of U3As Study Days Over the next six months the Essex Association of U3As are running three interesting Study days to which you are invited. Geology
Sunday 1st March 2020 at Broomfield Village Hall, 158 Main Road,
Chelmsford CM1 7AH
Start time 10.00 am
Cost of the day is £15.00 which includes lunch.
Prepare to have your mind stretched by geological time and take a tour of
Britain through time-travel spectacles.
We shall look at rocks, fossils and minerals that help us to interpret the
scenery and to work out what Britain was like in the past.
There will be illustrated talks and hands on activities.
Advanced Genealogy
Thursday 2nd April 2020 at St Cedds Hall,
Start time 9.30 am
The cost of the day will be £15.00 which includes lunch.
Toni Nobard is a genealogist with over 40 years experience in the field. She
has had two books published on the subject and until recently had a business
researching other people's family history.
Topics for the day:
Getting the most from the Census
Breaking down 'brick walls'
Dating old family photographs
Introduction to DNA for family history
The Study of Trees at the Arboretum
Monday 11th May 2020 at Marks Hall, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG.
Start time 10.30 am
The cost of the day is £10.00. (lunch NOT included - bring your own lunch)
Please note the Marks Hall will be closed to the public on this day.
The Arboretum forms an enviable collection of trees originating from every
temperate area of the world and miles of leafy woodland walks to explore and
enjoy.
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The Senior Arborist will be taking you through the differing areas of the
world's trees.
Please note that this day will be on uneven ground, it will also involve
steps and grassed areas which may not be suitable for those with reduced
mobility or wheelchair use
The above Study Days are open to U3A members of Essex Association
of U3A's only. Application should be made through their website.
Ever thought about speaking to someone you have never
spoken to before at the next U3A Meeting – it could make
their day – and be the start of a wonderful friendship for you
both!
Cards For Fun 1
This long running group meets
regularly to play all sorts of card
games. Much more than playing
cards it is the opportunity to get
together once a month, have a
good chat and laugh. As the
only male member Alan does well to keep his sanity some
months when the sugar in the biscuits takes effect on the
ladies! Since we cannot get any more people around our table
a second group has started that meets where there is more
room, so contact Cards for Fun 2 if you too would like to have
a fun time playing cards and making friends.
Submitted by Elaine Mitchell – Group Liaison
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SPRING NIGHT
2020 WHEN – FRIDAY 24TH APRIL 2020
DOORS OPEN 7.00PM - QUIZ
STARTS AT 7.30PM
WHERE – SMALLGAINS HALL, CANVEY ISLAND
ENTRY BY TICKET ONLY, COST - £5 EACH TICKETS FROM ALAN MITCHELL
MEMBERS MAY BUY TICKETS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY (SORRY, ADULTS ONLY)
COME ALONG AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN - TABLES OF UP TO 8
(CAN BE MADE UP ON THE NIGHT IF YOU DON’T HAVE A TEAM)
FULL BAR OPEN, BRING YOUR OWN NIBBLES
(NB ONLY DRINKS BOUGHT FROM BAR MAY BE
CONSUMED AT THE QUIZ)
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Group Coordinator’s News
Christmas will soon be with us so I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and
a healthy Happy New Year.
The next Liaisons meeting will be held at Smallgains Hall on Friday January 24th at
1.30pm. This year is a special time for the U3A as it will be holding its first National
U3A day on Wednesday 3rd June 2020. We will be discussing this event at our
Liaisons meeting and finding ways to promote what our U3A does and how we can
show some of the fantastic activities and groups to our new members and also the
public. I would urge you all to attend the January meeting so you can be involved
with ideas and suggestions on how you could promote your group for this special
day in June.
We have had suggestions for new groups given to me recently, including
Technology, Gardening and Calligraphy and many others, there is a list of these on
the Groups Notice Boards which you can read at the monthly meetings and also at
our social afternoons at Smallgains. If you are interested in any of the groups please
enter your name on the sheets provided or for more information email me via the
links on the website. We still need people to help start the new groups up so if you
think you have some experience or something to offer and could help other people
learn a new craft or skill or just be able to organise, then we really need your help.
Jan Collett – Groups Co-Ordinator
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Merry Christmas to all the members
from your committee
Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a
happy and healthy New Year come from
these members
To All members - Best Wishes from Georgia and Derek
To everyone. Best Wishes from Barbara Taylor
Wishing everyone happiness and good health - Linda M
To all members from Eileen Sharp
To all our friends at U3A Maureen and Fred
To U3A friends, Love and best wishes Val N
Ten Pin Bowling – Greetings from Christine
To all my friends at the U3A from Maureen Wood
To all my friends in the U3A Chris P
To all members. Best wishes from Gill B xx
To all our friends at U3A from Sheila and Pete
To all my friends at U3A from Iris Eagle
To all our friends from Michael and Mary
To all our friends at the U3A from Al and Jen B
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Best wishes to all at the U3A, from Marge
Badminton – Merry Christmas from Christine
To all my friends at the U3A, love from Pearl H
To U3A Friends, Love & Best wishes Val Nelson
To all my friends in the U3A. Best wishes Chris
Best Wishes for the New Year to all from Pauline D
Best wishes to all at the U3A.Happy Xmas – Rita
Wishing you all a Very Happy Christmas – Ann R
All the Card Groups–Very best wishes from Elaine
To all members who know me – Kath Darwood
Wishes for peace and good health to all – Carol N
To all our friends in the U3A. Best wishes Mike and Jan
All our Friends Old and New from Reg and Jan
To all my U3A friends – a Joyous Noel, from Julia
Holiday Spanish ‘Feliz Navidid’ from Christine
Knit and Natter – Greetings from Christine Watts
From Joan and Hugh Greetings to all U3A Folks
Quizzers and Snappers – from Alan (and Elaine!)
Committee – Relax and Enjoy – Christine
Thanks to Barbara (and Carol) for selling these Greetings
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Can you these cryptic birds. For example – Hole digger would be a myna (or mynah) bird.
The answers are on page 18
. Good Luck -
1. Regal angler.
2. Batman’s sidekick.
3. Female sailor.
4. Change direction.
5. Cavalier in strong wind.
6. Dogs do this.
7. A replete mother.
8. Rolling tobacco.
9. Margarine.
10. Silent big white bird.
11. Often found on building
sites.
12. You would tie this.
13. Breathless.
14. Cut-throat William.
15. Done after chewing.
16. Speedy.
17. Fairgrounds often have a
big one.
18. It is illegal to walk in this
way.
19. Little Margaret pastry.
20. Black hair.
21. Extra chicken.
22. Moan.
23. Cutlery invoice.
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Ten Pin Bowling
Fun, friendship, competition and exercise they are some of the
reasons why you should join our U3A’s Ten Pin Bowling group.
Amongst our group we have some excellent high scoring players and
a few, like myself, who just enjoy the game and are thrilled with an
occasional strike. We play monthly at the Hollywood Bowl at the
Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, the current price is £6.40 for two
games.
As well as having fun there are health benefits from playing, it burns
calories, strengthens muscles, improves flexibility, balance and hand-
eye coordination. The best part is: there are almost no limits on who
can bowl, it's a low impact, easy-to-learn sport, making it great for all
fitness levels.
So, if you already love bowling, or are looking for a new way to have
fun and stay fit why not give Ten Pin Bowling a try.
To join the group contact Christine Watts, the group liaison.
N.B. If you know of any member who is
unwell, or has recently suffered the
bereavement of their partner, or just needs a
friendly call to see how they are feeling,
please contact our Members Liaison, Georgia
Draper. Her contact details can be found on
the back page of this newsletter and she will
follow up on your suggestion with a card or telephone call.
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DATE TRIP BOOKING DESCRIPTION
WEDNESDAY 29TH JANUARY 2020
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
THEATRE
TICKET FACE VALUE £85.00
U3A PRICE £48.00
COACH £15.00
FROM 12.45pm
18TH NOVEMBER
FULLY BOOKED
Great long running show at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
WEDNESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY
WINTER LANDSCAPES
ESSEX VILLAGES &
PERRYWOOD GARDEN CENTRE
COACH ONLY PRICE £14.00
FROM 12.45pm
16TH - 20th DECEMBER
Visit some of Essex’s villages, stop for refreshments & lunch on route, then on to Perrywood Garden Centre.
SUNDAY 29TH
MARCH
THRIPLOW DAFFODILS
COACH ONLY PRICE £14.50 (ENTRY TO VILLAGE
PAY ON DAY £8.00)
FROM 12.45pm
20TH JANUARY
Step back in time as you walk the beautiful traffic free lanes of the village. Visiting open gardens, craft barns, marquees and stalls.
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SUNDAY 19TH APRIL
COLUMBIA ROAD
FLOWER MARKET & COVENT
GARDENS
COACH ONLY PRICE £15.50
FROM 12.45pm
17TH FEBRUARY
Columbia Road is well known for its flower market where you can
purchase anything from border plants,
garden ornaments to full grown trees, and
then on to Covent Garden.
SUNDAY 24TH MAY
LEEDS CASTLE
MEDIEVAL JOUST
PRICE £29.50
FROM 12.45pm
16TH MARCH
Leeds Castle will be putting on a medieval show where If you wish you can dress up for the occasion.
WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE
RYE, TENTERDEN &
KENT COUNTRYSIDE
COACH ONLY PRICE £15.00
FROM 12.45pm
20th APRIL
Some of Rye’s cobbled lanes date back to medieval times, where you will find half-timbered houses. Also, great Antique shops. Then on to Tenterden.
THURSDAY 16TH JULY
ELY CATHEDRAL &
MARKET
COACH ONLY PRICE £15.50 ENTRY INTO CATHEDRAL
APPROX £7.00
FROM12.45pm 18th MAY
Visit Ely where there is a very large market and Cathedral, housed in the Cathedral is the stained-glass museum.
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IMPORTANT – Wherever possible and especially for the higher priced
outings could you please pay by cheque made payable to Canvey Island
U3A. This saves the need for anyone to handle large amounts of cash
and will be much appreciated by the Bookings Team.
Remember when booking you may book two tickets for yourself and two
tickets for someone who is not able to be at that meeting (although not
for someone who is coming later, as that is not fair to your fellow
members.) You may only be able to book two tickets for yourself when
tickets are limited.
If you are not able to get someone else to get tickets for you then
please call Kay or Lynne immediately after the main meeting to see if
tickets are still available. Thank you. Quiz Answers from Page 14
1. Kingfisher.
2. Robin.
3. Wren.
4. Tern.
5. Nightingale.
6. Wagtail.
7. Fulmar.
8. Shag.
9. Stork.
10. Mute swan.
11. Crane.
12. Knot.
13. Puffin.
14. Razor bill.
15. Swallow.
16. Swift.
17. Dipper.
18. Jay.
19. Magpie.
20. Raven.
21. Moorhen.
22. Grouse.
23. Spoon bill
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COFFEE/SOCIAL AFTERNOONS The Committee believe that our members continue to enjoy the opportunity
to have more social time with other members and to make new friends. So,
we will continue with the monthly Social meetings. This also gives us an
opportunity to keep open an on-going booking with the Smallgains Hall in
line with any contingency plans, should the Paddocks cease to be available
to us.
It was felt that Members would get more benefit from the Main Meeting
and the Coffee Social afternoon being better spaced apart in the month.
There will be no Coffee Social Afternoon in December but the schedule for
2020 is as follows: -
31st January; 6th March; 3rd April
Thereafter it will be held on the
first Friday of the month.
Doors open from 1.3pm to
3.30pm at Smallgains Hall
Coffee, tea and biscuits will of course be available free of charge
We believe this will give us an ideal chance, from time to time, to invite
providers of useful information to give us a very brief talk and to be available
to members for them to ask their questions on a one to one basis, pick up
literature etc. It is also an opportunity to play board games etc. so if you
have any ideas let a Committee Member know. This is your meeting so let
us work to make it what you want…speak to any Committee Member.
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BUS PASS SAFARI GROUP
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So far, this new group have had three very successful outings, the
last of which was to Maldon. This went like clockwork; the buses
were all to time and we arrived in Maldon just in time to find
ourselves somewhere for lunch. The weather was perfect, and we
found ourselves a lovely little café tucked away in a side street, sat
in the sun and had our lunch. After this we walked down the High
Street to the River and walked along looking at the boats, then into
Maldon Promenade Park for a lovely stroll.
Our return trip was the same, buses were all on time. Eight of us
went on this trip and we all said we would like to go to Maldon
again, perhaps including a short boat trip next time, probably next
April or May.
Our next trip is going to be to Chelmsford, this will only involve
two buses, on arrival there will be a choice of fresh air in the local
park with a walk; culture in Chelmsford Cathedral, where on a
Friday lunchtime they have short musical interludes and also there
is a cafe; and/or shopping.
I have had to close the list for this group as it is not feasible to take
too many on buses, there would be a problem if we could not all get
on the same bus, plus keeping everyone together would sometimes
prove a little problematic. Obviously a second group could always
be formed if anyone is interested in leading this.
Speak to the Groups’ Co-ordinator Jan Collett.
Submitted by Jean Duffield – Group Liaison
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Local Theatre Group
I want to thank ALL the group members who have
participated in local theatre trips this year, where would our U3A be
without you! Bless you all. I am looking forward to another year of fun,
laughter, singing along, clapping, jigging up and down and the
creation of special memories with our fellow U3A Theatre Group
friends. Seasonal good wishes to you all and may the New Year be
blessed with lots of happy moments we can share together.
If you are not a group member and wish to come and join us, all the
information is on the Canvey Island U3A website or give us a call. My
email address is on the Groups list.
Chris Summers – Group Liaison
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MONTHLY MEETING DATES
Third Monday of the Month -unless it is a Bank Holiday
Meetings are at 1.30pm with doors opening at 12.45pm
and at The Paddocks unless otherwise published
(These dates can also be found on the reverse of your membership card)
‘Free Spirit’
Kate Cole will give us a talk entitled "Essex Witches". Kate's talk puts the
witchcraft trials of Essex into their legal and historical context and explores local
Essex cases to explain why there were so many witchcraft court-cases within Essex.
17th February Roger Dorking will be presenting his humorous talk entitled "Tales From The
Smithy"
16th
December
20th
January 2020
17th
February 16th
March AGM
20th
April 18th
May
15th
June
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16th March Canvey Island U3A AGM including the election of five committee posts.
The AGM will be followed by entertainment from "Scott Elvis". Scott is a
popular Elvis tribute act.
John Field will give a talk on Tommy Cooper
Polite Notice We would respectfully ask that you turn off your mobile phones during the
meetings. If you are likely to need to leave during the speaker’s presentation
kindly sit at the back of the hall and leave quietly.
- Thank you
DON’T THROW IT IN THE BIN!
Back in the summer, after using my routine bowel screening kit, I was
diagnosed with bowel cancer. This came as a complete shock, as I had
experienced NO symptoms at all, and I considered myself as being fit and
healthy. I am not overweight, I have never smoked, enjoy healthy eating
and keep active, so not a likely candidate for this condition, so I thought!
When I asked my surgeon “How long has the tumour been there?” his reply
was “About a year”. The tumour was successfully removed and I have since
thought to myself, if I had not had the screening, I could still be walking
around completely unaware of its existence and by the time it had grown
enough to cause problems, my future could have been much more
uncertain. So, when you get your next screening kit through the post, please
use it and don’t throw it in the bin!
Roger Summers
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Membership renewals Membership Renewals for 2020 are nearly completed and should be so by the end of December. After this time there should only be Membership Cards for collection at subsequent Meetings. If you have not collected your card by the time the AGM paperwork is posted out it will be included with that. All other Cards will be posted after the AGM. There is a lot of work involved in the renewal process so it should be done before the end of December 2019. If you still have not renewed you may do so in one of these ways. You may hand your form and payment to me or, if you prefer to post your renewal, you may do so by using a cheque and sending to me, Elaine Mitchell, at 41 Crescent Road, Canvey Island. SS8 7JZ All cheques should be made payable to Canvey Island U3A If you prefer to make a Bank Transfer – the directions are on the form – but remember that you still have to complete the form and return it to me. After managing to hold the Membership Fee at £18 since 2015, your committee have decided that it is necessary to increase the Membership fee for 2020 to £20. This is in line with our increased expenses. Please note that the Membership Fee for 2020 is £20.00
RAFFLES The raffles held at the main meetings help to fund
both the special prizes at the Christmas meeting and the refreshments provided at various times
throughout the year. Please buy a strip of tickets whether you are planning on staying to the end of the meeting or not so we can continue to
provide the quality of prizes and provide added refreshments.