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SLU3A NEWS Newsletter of the South Leicestershire U3A Website: Registered Charity Number 1122153 Issue No SLU3A NEWS Newsletter of the South Leicestershire U3A Website: http://www.slu3a.org.uk/ Registered Charity Number 1122153 Issue No. 194 SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER SONG/OPEN DAY/ALBERT HALL ‘It ‘s a long, long time, From May to September’ as the old song puts it. Hopefully the sun will con- tinue to shine, not least on our place in France where we will spend a couple of weeks, entertain- ing grandchildren, seeing old friends and going on our annual wine search. And if what ‘Brexit Means Brexit’ actually means is beginning to be- come a little clearer, one can’t help wondering what Brexit will mean for our stays in France. Will we be as unwelcome as some EU citizens currently feel here in the UK? After over twenty years we’ve made friends with many French people and re- gard our French place as much as home as our one OPEN DAY VISITORS –2015 in the UK. Ah well, not to worry—since we cannot possibly leave the EU before 2019, when your October sees our annual Open Day, when members editor will arrive at four score years, by that time have an opportunity to come and see what SLU3A he will probably be well into his dotage! has to offer from its many and varied groups. Come and see what the Quilters, Card Crafters, Needle Meanwhile, rumour has it (since we don’t have craft and Papercrafters get up to; Learn something the data) that many of our members actually don’t about Architecture, Transport or Science, how fran- take up the opportunities offered by our various tic is Exercise and Keep Fit or Tai Chi , or is 60s Music groups, trips, meetings to be active within the or- or Jazz your obsession? All these and many a more ganisation. That’s why we have an Open Day in will be on view next month—come along, have a cup October to tempt people out. I always feel spoilt of coffee and a chat. And whilst we are about it… for choice– capable of spending every day doing something that interests me from the SLU3A. Last ALBERT HALL TRIP— DECEMBER 30TH month I dipped my toe into the Digital Photog- raphy Group and saw some wonderful photo- There is little time to book for this trip, details of graphs of flowers and vegetables, taken with im- which are on page 11. It is a smashing day out in agination and skill, whilst learning a couple of tips the Great Wen, topped out by a musical son et lumi- which might encourage this lazy snapper to try ere to remember. Contact Maryan Richardson harder. Why not try something different this au- soonest if you do not want to miss out on this tumn? Can’t be that bad…… The Editor event…..Telephone 01858 462573 for details. TODAY’S MEETING NEXT MONTH’S MEETING TIM THORNTON MONDAY OCTOBER 10TH ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE OPEN DAY JEWELLERY STROLLERS/SOCIETY TODAY/SINGING FOR FUN/XMAS LUNCH “WHERE’S THE CAMERA?” STROLLERS OUT IN AUGUST ENJOY THE SUN ______________________________________________________________ CLEANING UP OCEAN POLLUTION—A SOCIETY TODAY DEBATE In August we tackled the immense problem of the pollution of our oceans by waste plastic materials dumped there in huge quantities and by most countries – especially in South East Asia. A major feature is that waste is carried by sea-currents around the oceans – the quantities are immense: packs hundreds of kilometres long and wide. Result: damage to coral and other sea-growths, ingestion of the now tiny particles by fish not recog- nising that the substances are not food. In fact, the fish suffer greatly in the long run. Humans also are affect- ed to some extent. One clearance-effort: guiding the huge blocks to the land and then recycling or burning them, which is a huge problem in itself. The real solution must be a firm international agreement to reduce commercial packaging which is an easy, convenient and attractive way of selling foods, goods etc (most of which is not essential?). We had a very lively discussion showing our concern for the future of the planet. Tom Gilmore __________________________________________________________________________________________ SINGING FOR FUN Happily we can announce that our Singing for Fun group re-commenced its singing sessions last Friday, 9th September. This group, which has attracted a large number of members who enjoy simply singing for the pure enjoyment of doing so, welcomes new members and would love to find a pianist who would be prepared to accompany them in their efforts. There must be someone out there whose talents can stretch to such a task: concert standard definitely not required! If YOU think you could help, please contact either Geoff Woods or Helen Salisbury—details on pages 3 and 12. ‘I’m Singing in the Rain, I’m Singing in the Rain….’ __________________________________________________________________________________________ CHRISTMAS LUNCH Our Christmas Lunch 2016 will be on Wednesday December 14th at Hothorpe Hall (Time 12.30 for 1pm). This year there is a wider choice of menu than usual. There are 4 Starters, 4 Mains and 4 desserts to choose from, followed by coffee. For further details please see the message at the bottom of page 11. SLU3A News 2 News from our Interest Groups Do you play the piano? If so can you find time to provide occasional musical accompaniment to our Singing For Fun group. It would be much appreciated. Would you like to learn Italian? Our new beginners group is about to get started. Please note that our next general meeting on Monday 10th October sees the return of our ever- popular Open Day giving members the opportunity to find out more about our Interest Groups, trips etc and speak to the people who run them. Contacts: Geoff Woods 01858 468989 [email protected] or Helen Salisbury 07837 410575 helen- [email protected] Group meeting venues. To help avoid confusion, meeting venues for interest groups are shown beside the group contact name/s be- low. Codes: CC = Congregational Church; StN =St Nicholas Church, Little Bowden; O= Other. (Please see the details given in group entry, or contact the organiser for these venues.) Architecture 4th Tuesday pm café so if staying into the afternoon, a packed lunch We meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2.00pm is advisable. For further information about the in the Lounge at the Congregational Church. The next group, please call me on the number below. meeting is on Tuesday 27 September when Glenys will O John Cameron 01858 434155 give the first of two talks on Bristol. New members are always very welcome. Bird Watching (Thursday) 3rd Thurs. am CC Peter Ellement 01858 432966 Still a few warblers around last month at Cossington Meadows, namely whitethroat, willow warbler and 1st Mon. am Art History reed warbler. There were three green sandpipers on We watched a DVD on Baroque art, followed by discus- Upper Marsh pool, otherwise nothing of particular sion at our September meeting. We meet at the usual note. Having said that, I've never seen cormorants place and time. sitting on telegraph wires before! Weather per- CC Linda Carruthers 01858 410019 mitting this month's trip will be an all day one to Badminton Wed. evening Frampton Marsh on 15th. Times, etc., will be sent by email nearer the time. The Badminton Group continues to meet on Wednesday O Bruce White 01858 467976 evenings from 6.00-7.00pm at the Meadowdale School sports hall, off Ashley way, Rockingham Road. New mem- Board Games Tuesdays pm bers welcome. Telephone me for details. We meet weekly at my house in Great Bowden on O Linda Wenlock 01858 680146 Tuesdays from 2- 4 pm, and ‘part –timers’ are also welcome! Belleplates(handbells) Weds. pm O Barbara Cudmore 01858 433763 We have now started our new year. We meet weekly on Wednesdays 2pm at St. Nicholas church, Little Bowden, Book Club 3rd Fri. am M.H. rd ST N Pam Duffin01858 414975 We meet as usual on the 3 Friday of the month in the Bowden Room to discuss a book which has been provided for free by the Library Service. For further Bird Watching (Monday) 3rd Mon. am information contact: We are a local (within one hour’s drive of Market Har- CC Cherry Taylor 01858 466308 borough) birdwatching group who try to help each other Anne Cook 01858 555384 improve our identification skills and which beginners are very welcome to join. Our 2016 annual species list stands Bridge: Mondays Mondays pm at 89 so far but we hope to add to that when we visit Rut- th We meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays), land Water on 19 September, meeting in the Egleton from 1.50 pm to 4.30 pm, all year round, in the Vil- visitor centre at 10.00. Toilet facilities are available but no lage Hall, Great Bowden, playing Duplicate bridge. SLU3A News 3 News from our Interest Groups We play in a friendly atmosphere, with a break for mit has widened since we began. All welcome to come or tea and biscuits! If you would like to join this group, to contribute ideas. please contact either StN Ernie Parsons: 01536 760141 O Chris Graves 01162791505, [email protected], e.mail: [email protected], or Don Oakley 01162796781. Creative Writing for Fun last Friday pm Bridge: Tuesdays Tuesdays am Usually we meet on the last Friday of the month, 2-4pm We meet at the Evangelical Church in Bath Street, at St. Nicholas Church, Little Bowden. It’s a friendly group Market Harborough at 10.00 and play progressive with varying degrees of skill, from beginners to the very rubber bridge for two hours.
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