Swanley & District U3A

Charity No T1155593 Newsletter No 90 Learn Laugh and Live July 2020

Hallo everyone. What a glorious midsummer day In this Issue ...... we had! I hope you were able to enjoy the sun and

maybe see family or friends in your garden, safe News from the Groups 2 - 13 distancing of course. I am confused about the ‘bubble’ Quiz & 14 advice. I have 2 sons. They are obviously my family but Swanley Village Walk 15 - 17 do not live together. Do I allow one in the house and Social & Diary Dates 18 not the other or do I let them take it in turns to come in Newsletter Info / Contacts 18 whilst the other sits in the garden and if one son Groups Timetable 19 decides to ‘bubble’ with his brother, is he allowed to bubble with me? Is it just me? I know we must be alert as the country needs lerts. It is alright, I think I have had too much sun or too little contact! I DO understand, really, how serious it all is to prevent a ‘second wave ’ of the virus.

Thank you to all those who are contributing to the newsletter and to those group leaders who can virtually contact their group and keep the interest alive. At the end of all this it will be lovely to acknowledge these U3A members and those doing such a great job volunteering for their community and caring for others. There has been much controversy about risk assessment for group leaders. It must not fall heavily on the group leader. It is up to the individual to make their own decisions about whether or not to take part, taking sensible precautions of course. I have looked at various ideas to keep in touch as I think it will be some time before we all meet again. One of these was virtual talks. Some of you like me cannot access Zoom or other media and some do not have a computer and it would a shame to leave members out, so that is a decision still to be considered. If anyone has ideas, I would love to hear them. I know Mr Motivator is like Marmite, but these classes are freely available on your phone and help to keep flexibility. I found a book and DVD on Yoga and am trying to build up the stretches. It is actually quite surprising how, if you persist, you can stretch a few more inches each day. Luckily, no one can see me. Perhaps I might buy a leotard...

As you have realised, the AGM should have taken place in May but is postponed to a future date. You will, of course, be given notice when a date is decided. Decisions will also have to be taken about subscriptions for this year. Some of you have paid and some haven’t. The Trust reminds us they rely heavily on subscriptions from each U3A as they do not receive any external funding. They are still running head office providing advice, both general and professional, the website, licences as well as many other services and of course the monthly magazine, which I must say is a really good read. We must pay towards those costs and of course, should our meeting place open and we do not feel ready, we will need to pay to keep that slot open for our eventual return. Once committee meetings recommence, we will discuss this and other management issues, coming to a fair decision for everyone. Won’t it be lovely to meet again? We will certainly have the balloons out!

I will leave you with a Tommy Cooper joke. Sorry if it’s not your kind of humour. Do you know somebody actually complimented me on my driving today? They left a little note on my windscreen. ‘Parking fine’ Now wasn’t that nice? Keep smiling, Sandra Treloar

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GROUP NEWS - General

It seems that finally we are beginning to emerge from this long period of lockdown and isolation. I would like to thank all the group hosts/leaders and the numerous group members who have worked hard to keep some degree of activity going on in our U3A. It has not been easy, but the level of imagination and creativity has been admirable. We have recently received an email from Sam Mauger, CEO of the Third Age Trust. She has informed us that some detailed advice from the national U3A office will be made available from the 4th July. Although it is difficult to envisage a meeting at the Alexandra Suite soon, it may well be possible for some group activities to restart, especially outdoor ventures. We wait for additional news with eager anticipation! John Baker

News from the Groups:

DURER AND THE RHINOCEROS ( Art Appreciation Group )

In the autumn of 2014, I was at the British Museum to visit an exhibition of German history, art, and culture. The outstanding exhibit for me was a small woodcut print produced five hundred years previously. The artist was Albrecht Durer. The picture was his unique depiction of an Asian rhino. This is the story of Durer and the rhinoceros.

By the year 1515 Albrecht Durer had established a reputation as one of Europe’s finest artists with his woodcuts, prints and watercolours. He was based in the city of Nuremberg, a prosperous centre for commerce, art, and learning. Aided by his hard-working wife, he was the first artist to sell his work widely throughout Europe. The development of printing allowed multiple sales of his work in the German states and beyond. He was a pioneer in establishing his very own “AD” logo. So not only a superb artist, but also an astute businessman. To protect his brand, he warned would be forgers, “Beware all ye thieves and imitators of my work”. He had become a genuine celebrity.

At this time, an unusual gift was sent by the Sultan of Cambay to King Manuel I of Portugal - a rhinoceros. It was an absolute sensation! This was the first rhino to be seen in Europe since the days of the Roman empire. News spread and soon a rough sketch and written description arrived in Nuremberg. It had been sent by a German merchant and was given to Durer. We should acknowledge, therefore, that the artist created this remarkable picture, but had never actually seen the creature! Close inspection reveals several inaccuracies. His animal appears to have hard plates that cover the body like a suit of armour. There seem to be rivets along the edges. The rhino also has a small twisted horn on its back and there are scales on the stout legs. Despite these errors, this image remained as the definitive rhino for a long time. It was considered to be an accurate representation for over two hundred years. Few original prints have survived. One sold at auction a few years ago for over half a million pounds. Of course, the British Museum has one.

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I am happy to declare that Albrecht Durer is one of my favourite artists. I admire his remarkable skill and attention to detail. I respect his commercial fortitude. Most of all I celebrate the confidence of a man who had the self-belief to produce a realistic picture of a creature he had never seen! (This article was initially intended to be a presentation for the Art Appreciation group) John Baker

Antiques and Collectables Group 1930s Decorative Glass I have recently been collecting some decorative pieces of coloured glass from the 1930s, often in the shape of nymphs or mermaids. They are not expensive but look attractive placed together where they can catch the light. Walther und Sohne (Walther and Sons) – these are a German manufacturer, led by August Walther. They were established in 1888 in East Germany, and later merged with Saxonian Glass. They produced flamboyant Art Deco table and dressing table centre pieces, bowls, candlesticks, and vases in the 1930s and 40s. After WW2, the company was nationalised, and continued production until the 1990s. The glass had bold colours and geometric shapes typical of the Deco era, with stylised female figures and animals. I have a large pink vase from their Windsor design – held aloft by 2 nymphs. This featured in the manufacturer’s 1934 catalogue. It was also made in other colours. I have an Arabella figurine – she was made to be a centrepiece, standing in a decorative bowl of the same coloured glass, with a glass ‘frog’ which held cut flowers.

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I also have a ‘Nymphen’ candlestick holder, who is shaped as a mermaid. She is made from Uranium glass which glows fluorescent green in ultraviolet light. In the UK, Bagley was a well-known glass maker, started in 1871 by cousins William and John Bagley in West Yorkshire. They ran a bottle factory, but in the 1930s, turned to the design and production of Art Deco glass. The company was taken over by the Jackson Brothers in 1962 and continued until 1976. Bagley produced a wide range of figurines, vases, plates, bowls, clocks, and lamps. They were coloured blue, green, pink, and amber, plus clear glass. Some were frosted or matt. They also used uranium glass. The company was proud to report that Queen Mary bought some of their glass at the 1934 British Industries Fair. Uranium glass (sometimes called Vaseline glass) was made by adding small amounts of uranium oxide to the glass before it was melted. In 1946 the supply of uranium used by Bagley was confiscated by the British government to use in defence. Bagley ceased using uranium after this date.

Gill Baker

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Birdwatching ( Mini-6 Groups ) - Forthcoming Event Birdwatching - Wednesday 15th July - Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve 10:00 a.m.

This will mark the resumption of our programme starting in July with Sevenoaks. It will be our first outing since the discovery of that darn Coronavirus (Covid-19) and all the restrictions that has entailed. For four months, we have not met as a group, so we have missed out on Elmley, Foots Cray, Dungeness, and Rye Harbour. It is such a shame as so many rare and/or unusual bird sightings have been reported through Facebook each month. The full address is: Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradbourne Vale Rd, Sevenoaks TN13 3DH It is one of our favourite sites and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The nature reserve was the first to be created from a former gravel quarry now boasting five lakes and woodland important for a vast array of birds (especially wildfowl), plants, insects, and mammals.

As of 23rd June, the Reserve is open, but the car park, toilets, cafeteria, and shop remain closed – car parking seems to be possible along the entrance track. The position could change so we must check by phone: 01732 456407 or with their website [email protected] for the latest up to date information. The current GOV.UK rules should always be followed , of course - unfortunately, I think that means no car sharing (at the moment). I am not planning to book lunches, even if there is a possibility of finding somewhere open and local. The usual reminder: Please note there could be some muddy parts so come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. As usual, this expedition is open to all U3A members. Please contact me by phone or text on 07470 201703 or by email at: [email protected]. Alternatively, please contact Tony Scale at: [email protected] Roger Bryan

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Creative Writing Group

The Creative Writing group have been busy this month. We have done 3 group stories which we are all enjoying called 'The Awakening', The Ghost Town' and 'Journey to the Stars'. Terry is contributing one of his stories this month. Penny Collins

Camping by Terry Bennett (written in ) April 2020

Every day I count my blessings. I am Pete Cameron and I am married to the best wife in the world, my Maureen. We have produced two lively but mainly good children, Steven, and Cleo. Both attend the local junior school and seem to be progressing. Thanks to our parents deposit money, we managed to buy a small, three bedroomed terraced house with a tiny garden attached. We live at Potters Bar on the outskirts of North London. Unfortunately, we are tied to London as I commute five days a week to the City where I work as a Claims Broker. My job is secure, and my salary is reasonable but not highly paid. Although our house is small and ordinary, London property prices are staggering, and our monthly mortgage amount is crippling. Maureen wanted to be a proper Mum for our kids, but we had recently reluctantly agreed that she would work part time to help our finances. We manage to run a small, second-hand car so we can enjoy the occasional day out as a family at the weekend, but holidays are entirely out of the question. Up to now, we have never shared a holiday with the children. Times are hard but we enjoy a lot of family fun.

One rainy Saturday morning, Maureen declared: “Darling, we ought to save up and take the children away for a seaside or country holiday. Potters Bar is nice, but it is so crowded and suburban.” “How can we possibly afford a holiday? We pay all our bills every month, but we never have any money left for luxuries. You know that Maureen.” “Well, my new friend Tina at work, she says that she and her husband own a large family frame tent which they never use and she has offered it to us to enjoy a holiday away somewhere.” Horrified, I replied: “A frame tent? Do you mean we go camping? I did that as a boy cub, and it was horrible. It rained the whole time we were there. I developed a large boil on my chest which burst one night. Going to the toilet was gross. We had to use a hastily dug pit that was surrounded by a piece of tarpaulin but had no roof. I couldn’t wait to go home.” “Darling, times have changed. I will find us an approved site from a camping magazine. They have lovely shower and toilet facilities these days.” I was outvoted by the family and one weekend saw us practising to erect this three-bedroom frame tent in our garden. It seemed complicated and took us almost all day, but we did get quicker as the dreaded day approached. Maureen had found what she described as a lovely, tucked–away site in Devon. Apparently, this site claimed to be a naturalist paradise. She maintained the rent was so reasonable that she had paid for two weeks. I cannot believe that we will go two weeks without rain in England. The family seemed excited when the day arrived, and we set out on our long drive in warm, sunny weather. Our journey was a disaster. Our car broke down after a hundred miles and we had to wait ages for the AA as they were so busy. Continuing on and somewhere in Dorset we got completely lost in the country lanes. As darkness approached, we had difficulty finding our remote camping site. Eventually, we arrived just after half past ten and it was pitch black. Thanks to our car headlights and our torches, we found

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Newsletter No: 90 July 2020 our allotted tent place C5. Being well practised, we managed to erect our tent in darkness and fell into our sleeping bags, exhausted, just after midnight. Early the next morning and we were barely awake after our slumbers, not having yet unzipped the tent front entrance. Suddenly, we heard a male voice outside our tent. “Hello. Is that the Cameron family? May we introduce ourselves to you?” We hastily donned our dressing-gowns and opened our tent. Six friendly, smiling faces greeted us. Presumably, they were Mum and Dad, two teenage daughters and two younger sons. The only problem was – they were all stark naked. “Good morning. My name is Jim, and this is my family. We want to welcome you to the Summerville Naturist Holiday Centre. Can we show you the facilities that we have here?” I stuttered some form of reply before Jim intervened: “Look. We will let you get undressed in peace and then we will meet you again in half an hour’s time. OK?” We watched them troop off; trying not to look, with some degree of failure, at the obvious bits and pieces. “Maureen, my love, did you not realise?” Looking completely confused, she answered: “I thought it was a naturalist holiday centre.”

“You’ve mixed up the words. A naturalist is a lover of nature, but a naturist likes to take his or her clothes off in a public place. Anyway, we’ve paid good money out for a two weeks stay so we’ll just have to make the best of it now.”

I could tell you how we managed and what a time we had during that fortnight. I could tell you, dear reader, but that is another story.

Terry Bennett

Croquet, ( Every Wednesday ) Swanley Recreation Ground

We’re back the croquet is up and running (with certain conditions) we can only play maximum 6 to 8 but if you want to have a go to relieve boredom, I am willing to put on more sessions. It is every Wednesday providing it is not raining, the last session was not very well attended because it rained in the morning ,but by 2o’clock it was fine. Phone me if you are not sure.

Seven of us turned up and enjoyed croquet, despite the hot weather. If anyone else would like to come along (behind the Oaks, 2pm Wednesday), you would be very welcome.

& Petanque

We may have a venue for Petanque - Watch this space.

William Hammond

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July 2020 Looking Back at Lockdown - Two articles by Alan Hayward ( Of Railways and Robins )

A Virtual Steam Train Trip Back in May myself and Mary should have been going on an 8 day ‘Moors & Mountains Explorer’ Steam Train Trip around England but just like everything else at the time this was cancelled. So instead we decided to do a ‘virtual’ train journey. We started by turning the cabin in our garden into a dining train carriage complete with observation platform so we could enjoy the scenery. We had a menu and itinerary from a similar journey back in 2013.

Next, we needed a railway, so raided the grandsons toy box.

Mary enjoying the view

Our first stop on the way to the West country was going to be at Otford (Sainsburys & Aldi) to take on provisions for our meals. So, on leaving Crockenhill we crossed over a very strange looking A20 Swanley by-pass (towards London and towards M25).

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Having picked up provisions we headed back to our carriage for the chef (Mary) to prepare our meal in the kitchen. Which consisted of a Beetroot Gravadlax followed by Smoked Haddock (as per the 2013 menu).

The following day was a day of leisure, so we went for a walk around the village and there was a VE Day celebration on the green with strict social distancing in place with music provided by ‘Barry’ in the bungalow.

Back in our railway carriage we had our own nostalgic VE Day afternoon tea.

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Our Journey continued up through Wales on a different train and then across country on the Ribblehead Viaduct to Yorkshire. As this was a virtual train, we had to make do with the Viaduct at Eynsford as seen when walking from Eagle Heights (not so many arches) (Hope they repair the track before we get there!)

2 Black Fives crossing the Eynsford Viaduct

Another day of leisure would have been in the Yorkshire Dales, so we substituted a walk in the Darent Valley and Lullingstone Park instead.

There should have been a visit to Ripley Castle and Hanworth so instead we substituted Eynsford Castle and the Mission Hall at Well Hill and walked back over a very strange looking M25 (no the photo has not been edited).

Our journey was coming to an end, so we spent the last evening watching the sunset in Skipton (substitute Crockenhill & London)

Alan Hayward

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The Birth of 5 Robins Well lockdown start and just like many other all those jobs that kept being put off could now be started – as there were no excuses.

23rd March took down the vase by the backdoor only to find a Robin had decided to build her nest in it and then lay 5 eggs – so much for that job. For the next couple of weeks, the Robin would come back at sit on the eggs

Then on the 5th April all 5 eggs hatched and for the next couple of weeks both parents were busy flying back and forth feeding them.

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By the 20th April they were getting big and the first one flew the nest on the 21st and watched by Mum

It decided to hope under the fuchsia bush for protection while one of the others was busy looking out.

Then it decided to hop around a bit more with one of the parents keeping an eye on it. Early on the 22nd a 2nd one left the nest and decided to hide in the dustpan and then a 3rd one

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Pandemonium now set in as all 5 had left the nest and we were not sure where they all were!

All that’s left was an empty nest – So I suppose that means no more excuses as to why the list of chores cannot be started!

Alan Hayward

Poetry Appreciation Group The next two months we are researching poems to do with the Four Elements.

Penny Collins

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QUIZ First the answers to last month's questions: 1.Hippocrates 2.Computing 3.Martin Sheen 4.Scott Joplin 5.Logie Baird 6.Isaac Walton 7.Graham & Damon Hill 8.Keke & Nico Rosberg 9.Ernest Rutherford 10.Tony Booth 11.Cole Porter 12.Madonna 13.Jazz 14.Haiti 15.Mississippi (the child is the Missouri) 16.A scythe 17.Private Fraser 18.Gloucestershire 19.Father Brown 20.Idi Amin. And the anagrams:1.AIRFOIL CAN = CALIFORNIA 2.HAD OAK STOUT = SOUTH DAKOTA 3.SIN IN COWS = WISCONSIN 4.LO OAR DOC = COLORADO 5.WEARING VISIT = WEST VIRGINIA 6.I OIL SAUNA = LOUISIANA 7. NO INMATES = MINNESOTA 8.COW MINE EX = NEW MEXICO 9.HEWN SERAPHIM = NEW HAMPSHIRE 10.CUT CENT COIN = CONNECTICUT.

As July 4th is US Independence Day my theme for this month's questions is America. The first 10 questions are about the 'Big Apple' New York: 1.What colour are New York cabs? 2.Who was Mayor of New York at the time of the September 11th attacks in 2001? 3.What was the name of Andy Warhol's original New York studio? 4.What are the names of the 2 Major League baseball teams from New York City? 5.Central Park lies within which New York borough? 6.What is the name of the financial quarter of New York? 7.What is the peninsula at the southern tip of Brooklyn? 8.New York was taken by the British in 1664 from which country? 9.What does the Statue of Liberty hold in her right hand? 10.Which venue in Queens hosts the US Tennis Open? The next 10 questions are about US presidents: 11.In what month of the year do US presidential elections take place? 12.Which US president appears on a $1 (1 dollar) bill? 13.Who did Barack Obama beat to win the 2008 US presidential election? 14.Anthony Hopkins and Frank Langella have both played which US president on film? 15.Which former US president won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002? 16. US presidents George W Bush and Donald Trump share what dubious distinction? 17.Who was the first US president born in the 20th century? 18.Which US president was previously a male model? 19.Who was the only US president to have previously led a labour union? 20.What is the minimum age at which a person can stand as US president? Finally, here are 10 more anagrams of US states: 1.ALE WADER 2.HOGAN TWINS 3.LADDIES HORN 4.HALO AMOK 5.CORN INHALATOR 6.CHASE STAT SUMS 7.NIP NASAL ENVY 8.LARDY MAN 9.I OWN GYM 10.URINALS

David Collins.

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SWANLEY VILLAGE WALK (with a bit of HISTORY thrown in).

SWANLEY VILLAGE covers the area from GILDENHILL FARM in the north-west to HIGHLANDS FARM in the east and further on to FIVE WENTS which also used to be a farm. The area was mainly farmland and used for grazing animals in the past. There are 17 listed buildings in the village, and little has changed over the years. The trail starts at the RED LION, which is the oldest pub in the area. It was built as a farm dwelling by ISAAC STAPLES in 1721, became a beerhouse in 1768, was given a full licence in 1830 and was rebuilt in its present form in the 1860s by WILLIAM STAPLES of Dartford. There was once a VILLAGE POND next to it which was filled in when the pub was rebuilt. Turn RIGHT out of the RED LION. Opposite across the road you will see DOWNS COTTAGE. This was once the VILLAGE POST OFFICE. The cottage next door used to be the BUTCHER'S.

1.WHAT IS THIS COTTAGE CALLED?......

Walk on towards SCHOOL LANE passing the WHITE COTTAGES and MAY COTTAGE on your RIGHT. MAY COTTAGE used to have a thatched roof. Turn RIGHT into SCHOOL LANE and walk past MALT HOUSE and INDIA COTTAGE.

2.WHAT ARE THE TWO LANES LEADING INTO THE NEW ESTATE?

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Keep walking past JASMINE COTTAGE. This was the old SCHOOL HOUSE. Turn RIGHT into the SCHOOL DRIVE and walk onto the GLEBE towards the trees to the LEFT. Through the trees on the LEFT you can see the VICARAGE. This is a GRADE 2 LISTED BUILDING because of its CHIMNEYS. Walk back across the GLEBE to ST PAUL'S CHURCH and GRAVEYARD.

3.WHAT IS ON TOP OF THE CHURCH?......

Enter the CHURCHYARD. Look out for the GHOST – a Victorian lady with a goat! The first person to be buried here was PHYLLIS BEANHAM who died on January 21st, 1862 aged 13. She weighed 23 stone. She and her brother RICHARD both died from a glandular condition. Walk along the path. Look for the large GRAVE with a CROSS on the RIGHT opposite the front entrance to the CHURCH.

4.WHAT 2 IMPORTANT JOBS DID JOHN HENRY GREGORY HAVE IN THE LOCAL AREA?

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Continue walking and look for the GRAVE of EDWARD DUNGATE, the earliest marked grave.

5.WHEN DID HE DIE?......

Turn LEFT and look for the large FAMILY GRAVE surrounded by a low RAIL. The first VICAR, MICHAEL SEYMOUR EDGELL, is buried here.

6.WHICH OTHER FAMILY SHARES THIS GRAVE?......

Turn round and walk back to the GATE to your LEFT and exit the CHURCHYARD. Take the path straight ahead and walk past the ALLOTMENTS until you come to several pathways. Turn RIGHT onto a wider path/lane. Walk to the end of the lane where you reach the main road. Turn LEFT and find the NEW LAMB INN, opened as a beer house in 1866. It was only licenced to sell ales until it was updated and given a full licence in 1979. Next door is the OLD WESLEYAN CHAPEL (now a COTTAGE). It was built by AARON TURNER, the CONSTABLE (BORSHOLDER) and VILLAGE CARPENTER who was rumoured to have been a SMUGGLER!

7.WHAT YEAR WAS THE CHAPEL BUILT?......

Turn back and find the old COLLEGE COTTAGES. These are some of the oldest cottages in the village and were once used by 5 PRIESTS serving COBHAM CHURCH. Turn RIGHT and retrace your steps along the lane to where the paths split. Take the small path to the LEFT with a FIELD on your LEFT. At the end of the path turn LEFT and look for the entrance to SWANLEY VILLAGE GREEN on your RIGHT. There are several BENCHES here dedicated to local residents. Turn LEFT and walk round the GREEN to look at the BENCHES.

8.HOW LONG DID FRANK GRANT LIVE?......

9.WHAT WAS SAD ABOUT THE BENCH DEDICATED TO SAFFRON LOUISE WHITE?

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Find KATH and DORA PACKMAN'S bench. Their father WILLIAM owned several properties in the village including the COLLEGE COTTAGES and the POST OFFICE at DOWNS COTTAGE and served as a CHURCHWARDEN. Neither daughter was allowed to marry as their suitors were emigrating to South Africa and New Zealand, respectively. KATH was the CHURCH TREASURER until she was 90 and lived to be 97. Her sister DORA lived to be 90. Take a rest here on one of the BENCHES and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and a drink or a snack if you like. When you are ready, exit via the VILLAGE GREEN GATE. Turn RIGHT and walk towards the main road. Look out for ELIZABETH COTTAGE, first built in 1604 and rebuilt in 1796.

10.WHEN WAS IT RESTORED?......

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Turn RIGHT onto the main road. Look across the road for the OLD PLACE.

11.WHAT WAS IT USED AS?......

Walk up the road. Look out for the CORNER COTTAGE and MODEL COTTAGES on your LEFT. The first VICAR of ST PAUL'S had these cottages built in 1876.

12.HOW MANY MODEL COTTAGES ARE THERE?......

Walk past the OLD FORGE YARD on your RIGHT which was originally a BLACKSMITHS. Find the WHITE HOUSE. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE'S assistant MRS ROBERTS lived there. She was not married but was given the title MRS because she was held in high esteem. Go past the OLD VILLAGE STORES and finish the trail back at the RED LION. If you enjoy walking, we hope you find something of interest here. David and Penny Collins.

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Social OUTINGS It seems unlikely that we will be able to go on any coach outings this year.

Ashdown Forest Trip. If you have paid for this your cheques will not be cashed and will be returned to you when we meet again.

Finders Keepers

We have a credit for this trip and if we cannot go this year we will try for next year. If, however it is cancelled we hope to return your money in due course.

Keep your fingers crossed that we will be able to do visits eventually.

Many Thanks, Penny

Newsletter

The closing date for the next newsletter will be Friday 31st July. Please send articles and pictures to [email protected] , thank you. Tony

Contact Details

Chairman Sandra Treloar [email protected]

Vice Chairman David Collins [email protected]

Business Secretary Carol Willingham [email protected]

Social/Outings Coordinator Penny Collins [email protected] 01322 669724

Membership Tony Scale [email protected] Linda Herlihy [email protected] 01322 664287

Group Co-ordinators John Baker [email protected] David Collins [email protected]

For contact details of group leaders please contact John Baker [email protected] or David Collins 01322 669724 or [email protected] Website-https://u3asites.org.uk/Swanley

The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are of a general nature and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Swanley and District U3A or any part of the University of the Third Age unless specifically stated. All rights reserved, any reproduction without permission is prohibited

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Groups Timetable Group Leader Group Meets Antiques and Collectables John and Gill Baker 3rd Tuesday morning Art & Craft Penny Collins 4th Tuesday afternoon Art Appreciation Margaret Austin 1st Monday morning Art Outdoor Gill Baker As notified Art Painting Drawing Gill Baker 2nd & 4th Thursday evenings fortnightly Bird Watching Roger Bryan 3rd Wednesday morning Book Group Linda Herlihy 2nd Tuesday afternoon Chess Terry Bennett 4th Wednesday morning Computer Paul Brenchley 4th Thursday afternoon st Creative Writing Penny Collins 1 Thursday morning Croquet Bill Hammond As notified Dining As notified Family History Susan Polden Last Monday of month in morning Fishing Mike Axford 2nd Wednesday Food Appreciation Anne Cudd 3rd Thursday afternoon Gardening Peter Cudd 4th Wednesday afternoon

History Modern Jackie Griffiths 4th Tuesday afternoon History of London 1 John Baker 2nd Thursday morning

History of London 2 John Baker 4th Thursday morning

Let’s Speak French Barbara Ramsay As notified MOTO(Members On their own) Sue Neville Wednesday mornings fortnightly Music Making Mark Fittock Every Tuesday morning Petanque Bill Hammond As notified Poetry Appreciation Penny Collins 3rd Wednesday morning Photography Alan Hayward 2nd Friday afternoon Play Reading Penny Collins 3rd Friday morning Quiz Team David Collins Tuesday and Wednesday evenings fortnightly Rugby Appreciation Alan Hayward As Advertised

Singing Group Sue Scott 3rd Tuesday afternoon Spanish Leigh Aldridge As advertised Table Tennis Bill Hammond 1st and 3rd Friday afternoon Theatre Appreciation Madeline McCubbin As notified nd Wednesday Walking Clive Rayner 2 Wednesday morning Friday Walking Clive Rayner 4th Friday Wine and Dine Santha Blankley As Advertised Wine Tasting Bob Brickell 4th Wednesday evening

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