April 2013 Month bulletin
Report on the AGM
This month, the Wycliffe U3A had its Annual General Meeting instead of the normal speaker. After last years minutes were agreed, Eddie Hemsley was re-elected as chairman.
Eddie then gave an interesting summary of the previous year. Four new groups have been established. The new ‘Trips’ group was very popular and excellent outings to Sulgrave and Lincoln were enjoyed, as well as a visit to the see the Christmas Décor at Chatsworth House. Everyone is looking forward to forthcoming trips including Sandringham in June. The ‘Snail’s Pace’ group became established as an historically informing group, and ‘Table Tennis’ attracted so many members, that extra sessions have had to be added. Another new group, ‘10 Pin Bowling’ is due to have its inaugural meeting soon, and is a joint group with LU3A.
A new venture was the ‘garden party’ at Misterton Hall in July. This included a picnic in a Marquee with dancing and garden games, including croquet and ‘nearest the pin’ in the beautiful grounds overlooking a lake. There was also a tombola which raised money for charity. We were fortunate enough to have sunshine, and a splendid afternoon was had by all.
Another highlight of the year was the Christmas concert put on by members themselves.
Following this summary of the year’s events , the accounts were presented and carried by the members. The membership numbers were also reviewed with now over 230 members. The Committee was then elected.
Julian, Bob, Ann, Christine, Bernard and Barbara all agreed to stand again, and were duly elected to their posts from last year, together with 2 new committee members, Chris Brady and Nigel Bones.( see Committee List on last page )Unfortunately, Sylvia Wilson is no longer able to serve on the committee due to ill health, and Eddie recorded his thanks for her service as Minutes Secretary
FRENCH CONVERSATION
Co-ordinator
Sue Hicks
01858 880273
28 March 2013
Pearl and Tony’s house was packed for the film “L’Homme du Train” (The Man on the Train) with Johnny Halliday and Jean Rochefort, who strike up an unlikely friendship, each rather envying the lifestyle of the other. We enjoyed the film, which was very different from the previous ones we have watched.
The next meeting will be at the Methodist Church Porch on Thursday, 25 April, at 10:00am.
GERMAN CONVERSATION
Co-ordinator
Sue Hicks
01858 880273
12 March 2013
We had a good discussion, mainly based on the CD and interrogatives. The next meeting will be at Alan’s house on Tuesday, 16 April, starting with CD2 / 18 and then talking about our travels
SCRABBLE
Co-ordinator
June Hartopp
01455 553418
This group will meet on 1st May instead of 8th May. Anyone wishing to go on the ‘Pub Lunch’ on that day could, of course, leave early. Please note this is for the month of May only.
PUB LUNCH
Co-ordinator
Jill Graham
01455 557117
email grahjill@hotmail.com
Tuesday 2nd April, 4 members met at Palmers Garden Centre and enjoyed a hearty lunch – the men opting for a generous and (they said) very tasty Cottage Pie and the ladies opting for equally tasty and generous helpings of Quiche & Salad.
Future Tuesday Lunches
Tuesday 7th May (Please note the date) at Hillview Nurseries, Thurlaston
Tuesday 4th June at The Glebe Garden Centre, Countesthorpe
The Wednesday Group (over 20 of them) went to Wood Farm (The Brewery) on Wednesday 3rd April – always popular with the men, as they have the chance to take home “goody” boxes of the beer brewed in the microbrewery!
Future Wednesday Linches
Wednesday 1st May – LUTTERWORTH Golf Club – ts, sample menus and slips in Church Hall
Wednesday 5th June – Kilworth Springs Golf Club (by popular request) where they are putting on a Special Menu for us.
Please sign up on the sheets at the Monthly Meeting if you are interested in any/all these Lunches, and take a slip giving details. Sample Menu’s available for some venues.
F i n a l l y - please could you make it clear when you are booking for two people, either by putting names on separate lines or by making the “&” sign really clear!
Many Thanks and Bon Appétit!
TRIPS
Joint Co-ordinators
George Robertson
01455 559725 email:george9high@hotmail.com
Rose Coltman
01455-209830 (ex/d. )
39 STEPS THEATRE TRIP Tuesday 23 April.
Lutterworth Pick-up at The Leisure Centre off Coventry Rd. 6.15pm.
Broughton Astley Pick-up at Bus stop opposite Co-Op/Medical Centre car park on Orchard Road. at 6.30pm
SANDRINGAM TRIP 6TH JUNE
The list for this trip is now full. If you put your name down expressing interest but do not intend to go, please let George know so that places can be offered to others.
The cost will be £19 per person including entry fee.
POETRY
Co-ordinator
Angela &Stuart Rhodes
01455 554553
Although small in number and despite the bitterly cold weather and icy conditions all members present contributed and enjoyed an afternoon of poetry devoted to water.
Hopefully spring will have arrived by the time of the next meeting on Thursday 25 April next when the works of Carol Ann Duffy will be under scrutiny. It is hoped that there may be sufficient time available to look also at poems relating to birds which was to be the subject at the aborted January meeting.
BIRD WATCHING
Co-ordinators
Mary & Peter Rolleston
01455 209156
Regrettably our March outing to Carsington Water had to be cancelled due to the atrocious weather on Friday, 22nd. We will endeavour to make this trip at sometime in the future. Our next trip will be on Friday, 26th April when we hope to have some warm spring weather. Location to be advised
THEATRE Co-ordinator
Eddie Hemsley 01455 554564 (edwardhemsley@btinternet.com )
RSC tickets 2013.
A group booking has been made for 12 tickets to see Hamlet at 7pm on Tuesday May 14. Cost of tickets is £34 per person. Please could you confirm with us by April 11 if you would like one or more tickets.
As Richard III is totally sold out, there remains the possibility of choosing from three other plays that you all expressed interest in seeing: All's Well That Ends Well, As you Like It and Antony and Cleopatra. Suggested dates are as follows:
All's Well That Ends Well Wednesday September 25 at 7.30
As You Like It Wednesday April 25 at 7.30
Antony and Cleopatra Wednesday November 20 at 7.15
Ticket prices will range from £30-34.
ART GROUP
Co-ordinator
Chris Brady
01455 209108
Calligraphy
A chance remark- a new venture!
Letters replaced the normal picture.
Lower case curves ,both thick and thin,
Lines to guide and keep within.
Not as easy as it looks
Despite references to the books.
Two hours fled by
Our nibs ran dry.
Square ended brushes—contrasts achieved,
Pleasing results—hard to believe.
We can only get better
With each new letter!
A graceful curve at 30 degrees,
A steady hand for fine lines, please.
At calligraphy we’ve made a start,
Mathematically, a challenging art.
Undeterred, with heads bent low
Chattering sociably, our letters grow.
B next week then C and D
Ten minutes only prior to tea.
Then brushes and paint boxes at the ready
Creative work advances steadily.
Around one table, seven today,
More space needed without delay.
It’s time to invade the kitchen table
To spread out as far as we are able
Budding artists, blossoming skill
Being with others- a blessing still!
Chris Brady
SNAIL’S PACE WALKING GROUP
Co-ordinator
Sheila Eggleton
01455 554387
sheilaeggleton@yahoo.co.uk
April Walk: Wistow.
April 19th Walk: The walk will start from the car park immediately before the entry to Wistow Rural Centre. Should this car park be busy you could park at the rural centre, if you are going to enjoy their refreshments after the walk. We will leave from the car park at 11.30a.m. The walk will take us across a field, along lanes and a canal towpath. There are two small stiles to negotiate. Refreshments and toilet facilities are located at the rural centre, together with a number of retail outlets.
March 15th Walk Report :
Here is a photograph of those who went on the walk around Lubenham, except Dave (Hunter) our photographer! This was a fascinating walk organized and led by Angela. I had not realized quite how large, attractive and historically interesting the village is. It is so easy to miss this when you just pass through in a car. Angela was a mine of useful information, from the story behind “The House That Jack Built” to her knowledge about the fascinating local church which is well worth a visit if only to see the box pews, horse racing in the vicinity, the beautiful architecture and so much more. The village has a thriving heritage group and many of the important buildings within the village have blue badges outlining their history. Our thanks go to Angela for her hard work and research.
Sheila Eggleton
FAMILY HISTORY
Co-ordinator
Jackie Yeo
01455 552376
March's meeting was well attended, and we were joined by Roger Little. Roger played a large part in the production of the book concerning the Lutterworth War Memorial. He gave us a thoroughly interesting talk on how the local history group had gone about researching the people on the memorial, along with references and pitfalls they encountered - some of which we have met with regard to the Bitteswell memorial. Thank you very much to Roger, and we will continue with our researches bearing in mind his experiences.
The next meeting is on 23rd. April.
Report on February Meeting
Will the Church of England suffer if women bishops are not appointed?
All group members felt that there should be women bishops. The reasons given were there are many female vicars and deacons and prejudice seems to be stopping them from progressing to the level of bishop. It is known that some people have moved parishes in order to avoid a woman priest. This doesn’t appear to be a Christian action. It was felt that the infighting in the Church of England is in danger of causing it to slowly die out. From watching Songs of Praise it seems that many church goers are older women, and although some other Anglican churches attract younger people, the laity should consider the threat to the traditional Church at meetings of Synod if they wish the Church to remain strong. Although there are many problems in the Catholic Church, it is growing in Africa and South America.
Group members said that women vicars were often more caring, empathetic and approachable than their male counterparts. In addition, after some of the sexual abuse accusations made against both Catholic and C of E preachers, no-one was aware of any charges brought against female clergy. Nevertheless the acceptance of women bishops would have to be brought about by gradual education and development to help those who are against the idea. Some traditionalists quote the bible when saying that only male bishops are acceptable. However, this doesn’t take account of the Bible being written many years after the events which are recorded there and the highly patriarchal society of the time. Bearing in mind spoken stories and anecdotes can be changed beyond recognition even after a very short period, what is written in the Bible is not necessarily the literal truth. There are gifted and capable women in all walks of life and the group felt that the Church should be open to women bishops. After all at least 50% of the population is female so having both sexes at every level would be the ideal situation.
May Topic : Should Scotland leave the union?
1st WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP WYCLIFFE U3A Joint Co-ordinators:
Roger Watmore 01455 552431 and
Julian Hargreaves 01455 557704
WEDNESDAY 1st May 2013
Walk Organiser: Mick & Brenda Barrows 01455 556570
Meeting Point: Lutterworth Recreation Ground car park at 9.25am to leave at 9.30am.
Starting at 10 am from Swithland Woods (south) car park off Roecliffe Rd LE12 8TN.
Directions to the start: Take the M1 towards Leicester leaving at J 21A, A46, off for Anstey village at The Nook (roundabout) take the 3rd exit, Cropston Road, continuing on to Roecliffe Rd past Cropston reservoir & Bradgate Park car park, and shortly after the car park you want is on your right.
Route and Distance: The walk is about 5½ mile of Parkland and Woods (hopefully with bluebells)
Lunch at the Bradgate Arms, Cropstone
MARCH WALK
28 walkers met at the Wharf Inn at Welford on a cloudy but dry morning; the previous few days had been sunny so we had high hopes for less mud. We walked through Welford then across several fields, enjoying the sights and sounds of new born lambs and skylarks singing. Upon reaching the canal we followed the towpath for approx. 2 miles for our coffee stop then onto Hemplow Hill. The climb up the hill and through the woods felt quite challenging but fortunately it was reasonably dry underfoot and there would have been good views if the day had been clearer. We followed the Jurassic Way back into Welford. All told about 7 enjoyable miles followed by 23 people tucking in to a good meal at the Wharf Inn. Vicki and Bob Davis
4th WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP Co-ordinators:
Sue & Peter Creeden
01455 557888
WEDNESDAY, 24th APRIL 2013
Walk Organiser: Roger Watmore Tel: 01455 552431
Meeting Point and Time: Lutterworth Recreation Ground car park at 9.25 am to leave at 9.30 am. The start of the walk is 10.00am from the Bell and Barge Harvester,Rugby
Directions to the Start: - Take the A426 towards Rugby. Cross the M6 and then at the 3rd roundabout (Mr Kipling) signposted Swift Valley, turn right. Take the first left into the Bell and Barge Harvester and Premier Inn and park in the Harvester car park.
The Walk: - This is a circular walk of approx. 5½ miles along paths and tow paths with one style.
Lunch is at the Bell and Barge Harvester.
March 2013 Walk
With the snow almost gone and the cold wind not quite as strong as previous days 12 well wrapped up walkers enjoyed a walk that started at Walcote, passed through Misterton and then headed off to Kimcote. We stopped for a coffee break at the church before returning, with the wind in our backs, to Walcote via Poultney lane. There were a couple of muddy patches but the snow that was left soon cleaned most of it off our boots. The Tavern Inn provided an excellent lunch which was served very promptly.
Joint Wycliffe Lutterworth
and Lutterworth U3A Groups
And LU3A Groups open to WLU3A members
TUESDAY WALKING GROUP Co-ordinator:
Gordon Jones (Lutterworth U3A)
01455 556192
Date of walk: Tuesday 16th April
Walk Organiser: Reg Tattersall, 01455 209126
Meeting Point: Meet at the car park by the Leisure Centre
Meeting Time: 09.20 to leave at 09.25.
Route and distance: Starting from the The Red Lion in Sapcote at 10:00 am the walk (of approx 5.75 miles) is on a mixture of field paths, metalled roads and bridleways. The walk takes us to Broughton Astley and then on to Croft returning to Sapcote. Although there are a number of stiles on the walk they are all within the first couple of miles. Lunch will be taken at The Red Lion where a special selection of meals will be available for us. We will pre-order our food before starting the walk.
Directions to the Starting Point: From Lutterworth go into Bitteswell and turn right for Ashby Parva. Go through Ashby Parva and continue on into Frolesworth. In Frolesworth turn left and follow the road to the T-junction on the main road. Turn right then left, into Sapcote and turn left by the Co-op. The Red Lion is on the left. Please park at the far end of the car park.
Return Mileage from Lutterworth: 16 miles
JOINT GOLF GROUP (with Lutterworth U3A)
Co-ordinator (Lutterworth U3A)
Peter Moore
01455 552594
Next Golf Day at Lutterworth Golf Club
on Thursday 18th April 2013
Detail as previously published.
Programme for the rest of the year is:-
Hinckley Golf Club
on Thursday 6th June 2013.
Competing for the Hartopp Trophy and Prizes.
All new players, male and female,
always welcome.
Meet at 12.00pm for 1.00pm tee time at
the new *posh* halfway house (by 10th Tee)
Food and drinks can be purchased.
To book your attendance, meal choices or
for full itinerary, contact me by telephone
or e-mail.
Don't forget to invite your partner and
friends for 3 course Dinner at 6.30 pm.
Ullesthorpe Golf Club
on Thursday 15th August 2013.
Early October Whetstone Golf Club DTBC
Away Day:- Friday 25th October 2013.
Wollaton Park Golf Club, Nottingham.
Another top class venue for us to enjoy.
All details will be published in future Newsletters.
RESEARCH ON THE READING ABILITIES OF OLDER ADULTS
Researchers at the University of Leicester have recently been carrying out a series of novel studies to investigate the effects of normal ageing on reading behaviour, funded by the Ulverscoft Foundation and The British Academy. This research uses state-of-the-art eye-tracking equipment to record the patterns of eye movements that young (18-30 years) and older adults (65+ years) make as they read text. This technique provides valuable insights into how the brain recognises words and plans the eye movements that carry the eyes through a line of text during reading.
The research has addressed several key research questions to date:
(1) Are there differences in how well young and older adults recog nise words during reading?
(2) Are there differences in how young and older readers plan the eye movements that carry the eyes from one word to the next?
Are there differences in how young and older adults coordinate the movements of the two eyes during reading?
The findings suggest that there are important age-related differences in reading. In particular, the research shows that older adults may employ a very different reading strategy from younger adults in order to compensate for specific difficulties they have in recognising words and in exerting fine control over their eye movements while reading. It is expected that the full range of findings will have important implications for the design of effective reading environments (i.e. how printed text is best displayed for older readers) and efforts to ensure people continue to read effectively well into older age.
The researchers running this project (Kevin Paterson & Victoria McGowan) are keen to present their findings to interested groups, including those who work with older people. They are also looking for older adults who might like to take part in these studies (in exchange for a small payment and travel expenses).
For more information, please contact Kevin Paterson at the University of Leicester (Email: kbp3@le.ac.uk, Telephone: 0116 229 7179 / 07545 386 642).
Jill Graham
MONTHLY MEETINGS
These are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Methodist Church Hall. Between 10am and 10.30 coffee and tea will be served. Members will have a chance to meet friends old and new.
Group co-ordinators will be available to answer any queries.
Copies of the current Bulletin are available, but if you are unable to make the meeting copies will be available in Lutterworth and Broughton Astley Libraries, and in Lutterworth Town Council Offices (opposite the church we meet in).
Alternatively, you can view the Bulletin online via the website www. wycliffelutterworthu3a.org
The speaker will commence at 10.30 for approximately 45 mins.
April Meeting : Tony Butler "Life in the Aviation Industry".
Visitors to our monthly meetings are always welcome. We charge £1 per visit but space is limited.
Membership of interest groups is limited to full members only, but one trial visit is allowed. If you would like to join one of the groups you should contact the appropriate group leader.
This month, the Wycliffe U3A had its Annual General Meeting instead of the normal speaker. After last years minutes were agreed, Eddie Hemsley was re-elected as chairman.
Eddie then gave an interesting summary of the previous year. Four new groups have been established. The new ‘Trips’ group was very popular and excellent outings to Sulgrave and Lincoln were enjoyed, as well as a visit to the see the Christmas Décor at Chatsworth House. Everyone is looking forward to forthcoming trips including Sandringham in June. The ‘Snail’s Pace’ group became established as an historically informing group, and ‘Table Tennis’ attracted so many members, that extra sessions have had to be added. Another new group, ‘10 Pin Bowling’ is due to have its inaugural meeting soon, and is a joint group with LU3A.
A new venture was the ‘garden party’ at Misterton Hall in July. This included a picnic in a Marquee with dancing and garden games, including croquet and ‘nearest the pin’ in the beautiful grounds overlooking a lake. There was also a tombola which raised money for charity. We were fortunate enough to have sunshine, and a splendid afternoon was had by all.
Another highlight of the year was the Christmas concert put on by members themselves.
Following this summary of the year’s events , the accounts were presented and carried by the members. The membership numbers were also reviewed with now over 230 members. The Committee was then elected.
Julian, Bob, Ann, Christine, Bernard and Barbara all agreed to stand again, and were duly elected to their posts from last year, together with 2 new committee members, Chris Brady and Nigel Bones.( see Committee List on last page )Unfortunately, Sylvia Wilson is no longer able to serve on the committee due to ill health, and Eddie recorded his thanks for her service as Minutes Secretary
FRENCH CONVERSATION
Co-ordinator
Sue Hicks
01858 880273
28 March 2013
Pearl and Tony’s house was packed for the film “L’Homme du Train” (The Man on the Train) with Johnny Halliday and Jean Rochefort, who strike up an unlikely friendship, each rather envying the lifestyle of the other. We enjoyed the film, which was very different from the previous ones we have watched.
The next meeting will be at the Methodist Church Porch on Thursday, 25 April, at 10:00am.
GERMAN CONVERSATION
Co-ordinator
Sue Hicks
01858 880273
12 March 2013
We had a good discussion, mainly based on the CD and interrogatives. The next meeting will be at Alan’s house on Tuesday, 16 April, starting with CD2 / 18 and then talking about our travels
SCRABBLE
Co-ordinator
June Hartopp
01455 553418
This group will meet on 1st May instead of 8th May. Anyone wishing to go on the ‘Pub Lunch’ on that day could, of course, leave early. Please note this is for the month of May only.
PUB LUNCH
Co-ordinator
Jill Graham
01455 557117
email grahjill@hotmail.com
Tuesday 2nd April, 4 members met at Palmers Garden Centre and enjoyed a hearty lunch – the men opting for a generous and (they said) very tasty Cottage Pie and the ladies opting for equally tasty and generous helpings of Quiche & Salad.
Future Tuesday Lunches
Tuesday 7th May (Please note the date) at Hillview Nurseries, Thurlaston
Tuesday 4th June at The Glebe Garden Centre, Countesthorpe
The Wednesday Group (over 20 of them) went to Wood Farm (The Brewery) on Wednesday 3rd April – always popular with the men, as they have the chance to take home “goody” boxes of the beer brewed in the microbrewery!
Future Wednesday Linches
Wednesday 1st May – LUTTERWORTH Golf Club – ts, sample menus and slips in Church Hall
Wednesday 5th June – Kilworth Springs Golf Club (by popular request) where they are putting on a Special Menu for us.
Please sign up on the sheets at the Monthly Meeting if you are interested in any/all these Lunches, and take a slip giving details. Sample Menu’s available for some venues.
F i n a l l y - please could you make it clear when you are booking for two people, either by putting names on separate lines or by making the “&” sign really clear!
Many Thanks and Bon Appétit!
TRIPS
Joint Co-ordinators
George Robertson
01455 559725 email:george9high@hotmail.com
Rose Coltman
01455-209830 (ex/d. )
39 STEPS THEATRE TRIP Tuesday 23 April.
Lutterworth Pick-up at The Leisure Centre off Coventry Rd. 6.15pm.
Broughton Astley Pick-up at Bus stop opposite Co-Op/Medical Centre car park on Orchard Road. at 6.30pm
SANDRINGAM TRIP 6TH JUNE
The list for this trip is now full. If you put your name down expressing interest but do not intend to go, please let George know so that places can be offered to others.
The cost will be £19 per person including entry fee.
POETRY
Co-ordinator
Angela &Stuart Rhodes
01455 554553
Although small in number and despite the bitterly cold weather and icy conditions all members present contributed and enjoyed an afternoon of poetry devoted to water.
Hopefully spring will have arrived by the time of the next meeting on Thursday 25 April next when the works of Carol Ann Duffy will be under scrutiny. It is hoped that there may be sufficient time available to look also at poems relating to birds which was to be the subject at the aborted January meeting.
BIRD WATCHING
Co-ordinators
Mary & Peter Rolleston
01455 209156
Regrettably our March outing to Carsington Water had to be cancelled due to the atrocious weather on Friday, 22nd. We will endeavour to make this trip at sometime in the future. Our next trip will be on Friday, 26th April when we hope to have some warm spring weather. Location to be advised
THEATRE Co-ordinator
Eddie Hemsley 01455 554564 (edwardhemsley@btinternet.com )
RSC tickets 2013.
A group booking has been made for 12 tickets to see Hamlet at 7pm on Tuesday May 14. Cost of tickets is £34 per person. Please could you confirm with us by April 11 if you would like one or more tickets.
As Richard III is totally sold out, there remains the possibility of choosing from three other plays that you all expressed interest in seeing: All's Well That Ends Well, As you Like It and Antony and Cleopatra. Suggested dates are as follows:
All's Well That Ends Well Wednesday September 25 at 7.30
As You Like It Wednesday April 25 at 7.30
Antony and Cleopatra Wednesday November 20 at 7.15
Ticket prices will range from £30-34.
ART GROUP
Co-ordinator
Chris Brady
01455 209108
Calligraphy
A chance remark- a new venture!
Letters replaced the normal picture.
Lower case curves ,both thick and thin,
Lines to guide and keep within.
Not as easy as it looks
Despite references to the books.
Two hours fled by
Our nibs ran dry.
Square ended brushes—contrasts achieved,
Pleasing results—hard to believe.
We can only get better
With each new letter!
A graceful curve at 30 degrees,
A steady hand for fine lines, please.
At calligraphy we’ve made a start,
Mathematically, a challenging art.
Undeterred, with heads bent low
Chattering sociably, our letters grow.
B next week then C and D
Ten minutes only prior to tea.
Then brushes and paint boxes at the ready
Creative work advances steadily.
Around one table, seven today,
More space needed without delay.
It’s time to invade the kitchen table
To spread out as far as we are able
Budding artists, blossoming skill
Being with others- a blessing still!
Chris Brady
SNAIL’S PACE WALKING GROUP
Co-ordinator
Sheila Eggleton
01455 554387
sheilaeggleton@yahoo.co.uk
April Walk: Wistow.
April 19th Walk: The walk will start from the car park immediately before the entry to Wistow Rural Centre. Should this car park be busy you could park at the rural centre, if you are going to enjoy their refreshments after the walk. We will leave from the car park at 11.30a.m. The walk will take us across a field, along lanes and a canal towpath. There are two small stiles to negotiate. Refreshments and toilet facilities are located at the rural centre, together with a number of retail outlets.
March 15th Walk Report :
Here is a photograph of those who went on the walk around Lubenham, except Dave (Hunter) our photographer! This was a fascinating walk organized and led by Angela. I had not realized quite how large, attractive and historically interesting the village is. It is so easy to miss this when you just pass through in a car. Angela was a mine of useful information, from the story behind “The House That Jack Built” to her knowledge about the fascinating local church which is well worth a visit if only to see the box pews, horse racing in the vicinity, the beautiful architecture and so much more. The village has a thriving heritage group and many of the important buildings within the village have blue badges outlining their history. Our thanks go to Angela for her hard work and research.
Sheila Eggleton
FAMILY HISTORY
Co-ordinator
Jackie Yeo
01455 552376
March's meeting was well attended, and we were joined by Roger Little. Roger played a large part in the production of the book concerning the Lutterworth War Memorial. He gave us a thoroughly interesting talk on how the local history group had gone about researching the people on the memorial, along with references and pitfalls they encountered - some of which we have met with regard to the Bitteswell memorial. Thank you very much to Roger, and we will continue with our researches bearing in mind his experiences.
The next meeting is on 23rd. April.
Report on February Meeting
Will the Church of England suffer if women bishops are not appointed?
All group members felt that there should be women bishops. The reasons given were there are many female vicars and deacons and prejudice seems to be stopping them from progressing to the level of bishop. It is known that some people have moved parishes in order to avoid a woman priest. This doesn’t appear to be a Christian action. It was felt that the infighting in the Church of England is in danger of causing it to slowly die out. From watching Songs of Praise it seems that many church goers are older women, and although some other Anglican churches attract younger people, the laity should consider the threat to the traditional Church at meetings of Synod if they wish the Church to remain strong. Although there are many problems in the Catholic Church, it is growing in Africa and South America.
Group members said that women vicars were often more caring, empathetic and approachable than their male counterparts. In addition, after some of the sexual abuse accusations made against both Catholic and C of E preachers, no-one was aware of any charges brought against female clergy. Nevertheless the acceptance of women bishops would have to be brought about by gradual education and development to help those who are against the idea. Some traditionalists quote the bible when saying that only male bishops are acceptable. However, this doesn’t take account of the Bible being written many years after the events which are recorded there and the highly patriarchal society of the time. Bearing in mind spoken stories and anecdotes can be changed beyond recognition even after a very short period, what is written in the Bible is not necessarily the literal truth. There are gifted and capable women in all walks of life and the group felt that the Church should be open to women bishops. After all at least 50% of the population is female so having both sexes at every level would be the ideal situation.
May Topic : Should Scotland leave the union?
1st WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP WYCLIFFE U3A Joint Co-ordinators:
Roger Watmore 01455 552431 and
Julian Hargreaves 01455 557704
WEDNESDAY 1st May 2013
Walk Organiser: Mick & Brenda Barrows 01455 556570
Meeting Point: Lutterworth Recreation Ground car park at 9.25am to leave at 9.30am.
Starting at 10 am from Swithland Woods (south) car park off Roecliffe Rd LE12 8TN.
Directions to the start: Take the M1 towards Leicester leaving at J 21A, A46, off for Anstey village at The Nook (roundabout) take the 3rd exit, Cropston Road, continuing on to Roecliffe Rd past Cropston reservoir & Bradgate Park car park, and shortly after the car park you want is on your right.
Route and Distance: The walk is about 5½ mile of Parkland and Woods (hopefully with bluebells)
Lunch at the Bradgate Arms, Cropstone
MARCH WALK
28 walkers met at the Wharf Inn at Welford on a cloudy but dry morning; the previous few days had been sunny so we had high hopes for less mud. We walked through Welford then across several fields, enjoying the sights and sounds of new born lambs and skylarks singing. Upon reaching the canal we followed the towpath for approx. 2 miles for our coffee stop then onto Hemplow Hill. The climb up the hill and through the woods felt quite challenging but fortunately it was reasonably dry underfoot and there would have been good views if the day had been clearer. We followed the Jurassic Way back into Welford. All told about 7 enjoyable miles followed by 23 people tucking in to a good meal at the Wharf Inn. Vicki and Bob Davis
4th WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP Co-ordinators:
Sue & Peter Creeden
01455 557888
WEDNESDAY, 24th APRIL 2013
Walk Organiser: Roger Watmore Tel: 01455 552431
Meeting Point and Time: Lutterworth Recreation Ground car park at 9.25 am to leave at 9.30 am. The start of the walk is 10.00am from the Bell and Barge Harvester,Rugby
Directions to the Start: - Take the A426 towards Rugby. Cross the M6 and then at the 3rd roundabout (Mr Kipling) signposted Swift Valley, turn right. Take the first left into the Bell and Barge Harvester and Premier Inn and park in the Harvester car park.
The Walk: - This is a circular walk of approx. 5½ miles along paths and tow paths with one style.
Lunch is at the Bell and Barge Harvester.
March 2013 Walk
With the snow almost gone and the cold wind not quite as strong as previous days 12 well wrapped up walkers enjoyed a walk that started at Walcote, passed through Misterton and then headed off to Kimcote. We stopped for a coffee break at the church before returning, with the wind in our backs, to Walcote via Poultney lane. There were a couple of muddy patches but the snow that was left soon cleaned most of it off our boots. The Tavern Inn provided an excellent lunch which was served very promptly.
Joint Wycliffe Lutterworth
and Lutterworth U3A Groups
And LU3A Groups open to WLU3A members
TUESDAY WALKING GROUP Co-ordinator:
Gordon Jones (Lutterworth U3A)
01455 556192
Date of walk: Tuesday 16th April
Walk Organiser: Reg Tattersall, 01455 209126
Meeting Point: Meet at the car park by the Leisure Centre
Meeting Time: 09.20 to leave at 09.25.
Route and distance: Starting from the The Red Lion in Sapcote at 10:00 am the walk (of approx 5.75 miles) is on a mixture of field paths, metalled roads and bridleways. The walk takes us to Broughton Astley and then on to Croft returning to Sapcote. Although there are a number of stiles on the walk they are all within the first couple of miles. Lunch will be taken at The Red Lion where a special selection of meals will be available for us. We will pre-order our food before starting the walk.
Directions to the Starting Point: From Lutterworth go into Bitteswell and turn right for Ashby Parva. Go through Ashby Parva and continue on into Frolesworth. In Frolesworth turn left and follow the road to the T-junction on the main road. Turn right then left, into Sapcote and turn left by the Co-op. The Red Lion is on the left. Please park at the far end of the car park.
Return Mileage from Lutterworth: 16 miles
JOINT GOLF GROUP (with Lutterworth U3A)
Co-ordinator (Lutterworth U3A)
Peter Moore
01455 552594
Next Golf Day at Lutterworth Golf Club
on Thursday 18th April 2013
Detail as previously published.
Programme for the rest of the year is:-
Hinckley Golf Club
on Thursday 6th June 2013.
Competing for the Hartopp Trophy and Prizes.
All new players, male and female,
always welcome.
Meet at 12.00pm for 1.00pm tee time at
the new *posh* halfway house (by 10th Tee)
Food and drinks can be purchased.
To book your attendance, meal choices or
for full itinerary, contact me by telephone
or e-mail.
Don't forget to invite your partner and
friends for 3 course Dinner at 6.30 pm.
Ullesthorpe Golf Club
on Thursday 15th August 2013.
Early October Whetstone Golf Club DTBC
Away Day:- Friday 25th October 2013.
Wollaton Park Golf Club, Nottingham.
Another top class venue for us to enjoy.
All details will be published in future Newsletters.
RESEARCH ON THE READING ABILITIES OF OLDER ADULTS
Researchers at the University of Leicester have recently been carrying out a series of novel studies to investigate the effects of normal ageing on reading behaviour, funded by the Ulverscoft Foundation and The British Academy. This research uses state-of-the-art eye-tracking equipment to record the patterns of eye movements that young (18-30 years) and older adults (65+ years) make as they read text. This technique provides valuable insights into how the brain recognises words and plans the eye movements that carry the eyes through a line of text during reading.
The research has addressed several key research questions to date:
(1) Are there differences in how well young and older adults recog nise words during reading?
(2) Are there differences in how young and older readers plan the eye movements that carry the eyes from one word to the next?
Are there differences in how young and older adults coordinate the movements of the two eyes during reading?
The findings suggest that there are important age-related differences in reading. In particular, the research shows that older adults may employ a very different reading strategy from younger adults in order to compensate for specific difficulties they have in recognising words and in exerting fine control over their eye movements while reading. It is expected that the full range of findings will have important implications for the design of effective reading environments (i.e. how printed text is best displayed for older readers) and efforts to ensure people continue to read effectively well into older age.
The researchers running this project (Kevin Paterson & Victoria McGowan) are keen to present their findings to interested groups, including those who work with older people. They are also looking for older adults who might like to take part in these studies (in exchange for a small payment and travel expenses).
For more information, please contact Kevin Paterson at the University of Leicester (Email: kbp3@le.ac.uk, Telephone: 0116 229 7179 / 07545 386 642).
Jill Graham
MONTHLY MEETINGS
These are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Methodist Church Hall. Between 10am and 10.30 coffee and tea will be served. Members will have a chance to meet friends old and new.
Group co-ordinators will be available to answer any queries.
Copies of the current Bulletin are available, but if you are unable to make the meeting copies will be available in Lutterworth and Broughton Astley Libraries, and in Lutterworth Town Council Offices (opposite the church we meet in).
Alternatively, you can view the Bulletin online via the website www. wycliffelutterworthu3a.org
The speaker will commence at 10.30 for approximately 45 mins.
April Meeting : Tony Butler "Life in the Aviation Industry".
Visitors to our monthly meetings are always welcome. We charge £1 per visit but space is limited.
Membership of interest groups is limited to full members only, but one trial visit is allowed. If you would like to join one of the groups you should contact the appropriate group leader.
