University of the third Age
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Volume 3 issue 9 |
Charity No. 115693 |
Feb. 2010 |
our forth AGM is to be held prior to our March meeting at 2 o’clock on
Tuesday March 16th 2010 as previously announced
Professor Wilkinson from Glyndwr University will be addressing us
after the business of the AGM is over
our year ends on 28th February so subscriptions for next year are due now.
Despite the increase in our contribution to the U3A Trust to £3.50, we have
not increased out subscription which is still at £15.00.
A form for renewal of your subscription is attached to the back of this Newsletter.
Please get your subs in early.
Feb. 16th Richard Kynaston "Presentation on Advocacy"
Mar.16th Our fourth AGM Professor Wilkinson will speak to us.
Apr 20th Chris Makepeace "What did you do before Telly?"
May 18th Christine Willis "Children’s University "
June 15th Beth Butler(Vice Chair U3A Trust) "Church in Wales"
July 20th June lancelyn Green “Poulton Hall Walled Garden”
Is planned for Tuesday 9th
March to see the Da Vinci Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Discover 25 startling revelations about the world’s most famous painting in the
Secrets of Mona Lisa display and: Explore the breadth of Da
Vinci’s imagination and creativity with dramatic, large scaled exhibition from
the fields of transport, flight and water etc. Yes he did all that
Cost will be…£11.50 including coach and entry to the exhibition
Cheques to be made out to Wrexham U3A and sent to the below address.
To book: see Bridget after the meeting or write to:
Wrexham U3A
P.O. Box No. 2251
Wrexham LL11 ODE
Closing date is Thursday 25th February. Book early to avoid disappointment
For further information see LINKS page on http://u3asites.org.uk/wrexham
The first group leaders meeting of this year was held on Tuesday 9th February in the Hall at St. Mary’s RC Cathedral in Regent Street.
The meeting was well attended and discussion took place on a variety of topics, which affect the groups. The acting Treasurer, Clive, encouraged leaders to present their Financial Statements early so that they could be included in the accounts, which will be audited in time for our AGM in March.
Thanks to all leaders who made the effort to attend. The next meeting will be on the 4th Tuesday in September 2010.
Contact: Bridget
We have a new Webmaster, Barbara, who has already improved our website enormously. We are very grateful that she has taken on the task of bringing us up to speed. Barbara will work with members to ensure that information is available and kept up to date. So please let her have details of your groups and members activities.
THEATRE GROUPAnyone interested in joining the group should attend our regular meeting in the foyer at Glyndwr University before the Main Meeting.
Contact: Brenda Williams
Only the Thursday group met in January for the first meeting of 2010. As the extreme weather meant we had not been able to start work in the garden, it was surprising how much there was to discuss. There are a lot of jobs usually done in January and early February, which had to be delayed until the temperature rose, especially deciduous tree pruning. This is always done when the trees are dormant but if done in very low temperatures the frost can enter the newly cut surface, doing so much damage the trees may die.
We had a very enjoyable afternoon and my group left with a list of the things to do as soon as conditions allow.
Contact: Wendy
In April, a bluebell Walk at Cholmondeley Castle (other plants in flower also); Bodnant Gardens; Bluebell Cottage Gardens; Dutton; Dunham Massey; Altrincham; Hodnet Hall; Stoneyford Cottage Gardens; Oakmere; Quarry Bank Mill and Garden; Styal; Tatton Mansion and Garden; Wollerton; (at a different time from last year’s very popular visit). If interested see Wendy after the February meeting.
Contact: Wendy
Our thanks go to Emlyn for his talk on the origins of the Congregational Church in Wrexham in our January meeting. The group continues to flourish and we welcome "visitors" if any U3A member wishes to attend a meeting when a topic is of interest to them. The programme for the next few months is on page 2. Please note that all meetings commence at 1.30pm
Contact: Pam
The next local history group meeting will be on St. David's Day, Monday 1st March. The speaker will be Mr. Gareth Williams and his topic will be: The "Wrexham Treasure Houses". The April and May meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of those months due to Bank holidays. i.e. 12th April and the 10th of May.
Contact: Stan Humphreys
January's meeting had to be postponed due to the
inclement weather. Gwyneth led the February meeting with a discussion on
"Winter in Music"
We listened to some Street songs from the
Elizabethan era and Vivaldi's Winter in addition to other music which
invoked the feeling of cold winds and snow.
The next meeting will concentrate on Dvorak.
Contact: Gwyneth Jones
Our first walk for 2010 is on Thursday 18th March 2010 from Llangollen Pavilion to the Horseshoe Falls, having lunch at the Chain Bridge Hotel
Meet in the Pavilion car park by 11.00 am to walk at 11.15am, ensure vehicles are parked on the left side of the area to be clear of school transport, which uses the central space. This is an easy short walk to get the group gently in its stride after the Christmas feasting. There will be time after lunch if anyone wishes to stay longer in Llangollen or walk further along the canal path at their discretion.
Please ensure you have completed the required form prior to the walk, especially giving your mobile phone number.
All the 2010 planned walks, times, meeting points, distance, dates etc will be available at the 16th March meeting.
Contact: Judith & Ann
This group will not meet on the first Sunday of the month but at the group's preferred dates, hence its title. There are spaces within the group for anyone who enjoys dining out at various venues with company and cheerful conversation. Contact Judith for further information through the usual channels about our April meeting place.
In December the group had a short walk at Coddington before retiring to the Grosvenor Arms at Aldford for a lovely Christmas Lunch.
The group has grown over time and members attend regularly. In January we walked the Sandstone Trail.
Contact: Peter and Jenny
Tuesday 2nd March Our own Spring Photographs
Wendy’s Groups 1 –3 will meet as usual
Wed. am and pm Feb 17th & Mar 17th
Thurs pm Feb 18th & Mar 18th
Maureen Turner's group 4 will meet at Capel y Groes Wrexham
March 10th from 10am –12.00 (This group is already full)
February 26th – “Was your ancestor a coal miner?” – Pam
Please bring any
photos/artefacts
March 26th – Drawing your tree using calligraphy” – Emlyn
Members to bring details of family and also paper and ruler
April 30th – “The history of the Police force” – Debra
Please bring and photos/artefacts
HAVING FUN WITH FLOWERS meets on the Last Tuesday of the month at the Wrexham Library 1pm - 3pm. At present the group is full and has a waiting list. If interested is still maintained in March a larger room will be found to accommodate those interested.
Mon 1st March, St. David’s Day Speaker: - Gareth Williams
Mon 12th April and the 10th May. (Not the 1st Mondays, which are BHs)
March 17th Wed 2.00pm April 9th Fri 2.00pm
March 17TH Wed 7.30pm April 21st Wed 2.00pm
April 21st Wed 7.30pm
March 10th Gwyneth will talk about Dvorak
Will meet at the Leader’s home in future
25th Feb Holywell
25th March Kingsley and the River Weaver
Tuesdays
On April 14th the "All Wales" Conference is being held in the University. Delegates from all U3A groups in Wales will be attending including at least two from Wrexham. The topic for this meeting, the second in our history, is
" COMMUNICATION" which should be very interesting. The past Chairman of the U3A Trust, Jean Goodeve, will be attending as well as the present Vice Chairman, Beth Butler, and our Welsh representative on the EDC, Patsy Godfrey. It will give us an opportunity to sell our area to the executive of the association.
On September 14th the Annual Study Day for the North Wales Association of U3As is being held at the Catrin Finch Centre at Glyndwr University. All U3As in N. Wales will be represented so there will be a limited allocation for our group, about 40 places. In the past these Study Days have been held in Bangor, which has meant considerable travel for us.
The theme for the day is "Landscape and Environment of North Wales" The cost will be approximately £10.00 include a Buffet Lunch.
We have to have numbers for June so if you are interested, please book your place by the end of May.
POSTAL CHARGES
It would appear that although we have a healthy Bank Account following three years of growth in our branch, the last year showed that the cost of posting the Newsletter to those who do not attend the monthly meeting is becoming prohibitive. If we were to continue in the present arrangement we would have a deficit in our budget for the next year.
An alternative arrangement would be to ask members who need to have Newsletters posted to provide the Secretary with stamped addressed envelopes.
This needs urgent thought.
There is a membership form under CONTACTS in the U3A Website, which may be suitable for paying in your subscription. Check this out with Derrick.
INDEX & T.O.C
Front Page U3A Wrexham Highlights
Page 2 & 3 Membership & Interest Groups
Page 3 & 4 Dates & Times of Group sessions
Page 4& 5 Additional Topics