December 2013 Month bulletin
Report on the November Meeting Costumes from The Concordia Janet Wroe, formerly a senior midwife, has been wardrobe mistress at the Concordia theatre Hinckley for the past five years, having retired from her previous role, in set construction.
She has totally reorganised the collection of costumes, which are now displayed according to size and era.
Any costume can be hired for the very reasonable fee of £ 15:00 and all are washed and ironed after use, in the Concordia Launderette.
Her presentation of costumes was interspersed with humorous anecdotes, whilst the three models gave us a flavour of the high quality needlework and attention to detail, which made each costume outstanding.
Janet’s innovative ideas in putting together stage costumes, such as the chicken and crow, made everyone laugh, whilst the stunning evening dresses displayed in the finale would grace any Prom.
The theatre would welcome any unwanted clothing suitable for remodelling, as the Wardrobe department functions on a minimal budget.
This was a fascinating and informative talk, which entertained us all.
GROUP REPORTS
(now in alphabetical order)
ART GROUP
Co-ordinator
Chris Brady
01455 209108
The group continues to meet each week on Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm at 8, St Margaret’s Drive, Leire. Our numbers have increased to 9, but attendance varies according to commitments. Although concentrating mainly on watercolour painting, we have worked freely with pastel, completing a flower arrangement within one session. Pastel work can be messy and there some among us who get more on themselves than on the paper! Each member is encouraged to develop her own style, choosing subject matter from personal photographs or found objects. Successes as well as experimental efforts are shared and all are encouraged by the positive comments made as work progresses. No one need feel threatened in such a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
BIRD WATCHING
Co-ordinators
Mary & Peter Rolleston
01455 209156.
A small number of us met this month at Brandon Marsh nature reserve where we spent an enjoyable morning observing the birds from the hides and woods. This is a lovely local reserve and we have spent many happy hours here over the past few years. There were a large number of lapwings on the main pool and some beautiful golden plovers amongst them. We also saw golden eye, shoveler and teal ducks, together with cormorants and others. Around the reserve there were green woodpeckers, siskin and redpolls and many great and blue tits, greenfinches and chaffinches on the feeders which can be viewed from the café. The greater spotted woodpecker also put in an appearance.
Sadly this is the last meeting of the bird group which is packing up its binoculars. Members of the group will be able to join the group at Lutterworth U3A who also meet on the last Friday of the month. Their co-ordinator is Rita Nicholls - tel:01455-557412. Many thanks to all who have come on the birdwatching trips over the years
BOOK CHAT
Co-ordinator
Mick Curtis
01455 554504
Our book this month was Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen.
This book divided the group. Some were Austen devotees and thought that her themes and characters are still pertinent today, to those who thought her themes outdated and not relevant to life as we live it now. They also thought her 'over hyped', with some going so far as to dress like her and her characters (mostly Americans).
Of those amongst us that did not care for her novels one or two could not bring themselves to finish the book, whilst some bravely soldiered on and finished it, but still did not change their minds on Miss Austen. One member thought that as she had enjoyed Austen as a teenager but not now, perhaps the themes in the books appealed more to that age bracket.
COMPUTERS, GADGETS AND GIMOS .
A dozen or so members of the U3A completed a questionnaire prepared to find out what needs and areas of interest might be addressed. The results showed a wide range of needs/wants and a wide range of ability levels. An attempt was made to hold a meeting to explore the issues further but only a few members indicated that they could attend on the proposed day. I personally feel that it is too broad a topic to make regular meetings work and I don’t propose to pursue the topic further. I am happy to hand over the contact list and the questionnaire results to anyone who feels like moving things forward.
On a more general note, if you have provided an e-mail address for receiving information about various U3A activities, it is worth checking your ‘junk mail’ folder from time to time because your e-mail provider may see incoming mail as SPAM.
George Robertson.
FRENCH CONVERSATION
Co-ordinator
Sue Hicks
01858 880273
28 November 2013
We enjoyed mulled wine on arrival with a short quiz on Le Beaujolais Nouveau. The French nativity film was good, with wonderful scenery and attention to detail.
There will be no meeting in December, and the next meeting is on 23 January 2014.
GARDEN GROUP
Co-ordinator
Sue Creeden
01455 557888
For our November meeting, the Group, together with a few Lutterworth U3A members and one or two guests, visited Glebe Nurseries at Countesthorpe for a very interesting talk on shrubs and plants that add colour and texture to the garden during the winter months. Peter, our speaker, also illustrated some ideas for seasonal pot arrangements and offered advice on general questions raised. After refreshments, we had an opportunity to browse the plants and decorations. An enjoyable afternoon.
There will be no meeting in December.
The next meeting will be Tuesday 28th January 2014. Further details to follow.
GERMAN CONVERSATION
Co-ordinator
Sue Hicks
01858 880273
19 November 2013
We continued with the CD course, followed by some German conversation. There will be no meeting in December, and the next meeting will be on 28 January 2014.
LIVELY DISCUSSION
Co-ordinator
Dot Barnard
01455 208190
Lively Discussion 11th November 2013
Should Young people understand poppy day?
It was felt that we would like to ask young people if they understood and agreed with the ceremonies at the Cenotaph and the Royal Albert Hall. It is important to understand that these ceremonies are commemorations not celebrations. The word sacrifice is often used, but youngsters should understand that this was slaughter, particularly in the First World War where young men just walked towards machine guns and tanks which they hadn’t seen before. General Haig set up the donations after he had been a commander at the Battle of the Somme and 420,000 died. Young relatives of some of the group had asked about poppies and some had been to Vimy Ridge and were horrified to see the ages on gravestones of boys younger than themselves as the propaganda had led young men and boys to believe that war was glorious. The families of the fallen and the survivors live with the consequences of war and most of us have relatives who were personally involved or died in either or both World Wars. Lady Cynthia Asquith wrote in her diary ‘I am beginning to rub my eyes at the prospect of peace. I think it will require more courage than anything that has gone before…One will have to look at long vistas again, instead of short ones, and one will at last fully recognise that the dead are not only dead for the duration of the war.’
It was interesting to note the reaction of some young WWI soldiers – assuming right was on their side – when they discovered that German soldiers swore to fight for God, Kaiser and Country, whereas British soldiers swore to fight only for King and Country. It is well known that many boys lied about their age In order to join up. Famously a very tall 12 year-old pretended to be 17. He had been sent to France but luckily his family were able to get him sent home. Many under-age soldiers were not so lucky.
We’re all familiar with the war poets and their moving and insightful poems describing their experiences. Siegfried Sassoon was committed to Craiglockhart Mental Hospital for daring to write to his commanding officer refusing to serve further as he thought the war was being deliberately prolonged by those who had the power to end it. He did fight subsequently, showing further great courage.
We also talked about the National Arboretum at Alrewas where those lost in subsequent wars are commemorated – Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan etc. Perhaps the most chilling thing is the empty stones awaiting names of those yet to be sacrificed.
November ‘Should young people understand poppy day?’
Our December meeting will be full of Christmas cheer and include a session of ‘Call my Bluff’.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Co-ordinator
Mick Curtis
01455 554504
Due to problems beyond my control I'm afraid I will be unable to host our group for the foreseeable future. I will let you know in good time when I can host the group again.
Meanwhile if anyone can offer an alternative meeting place please let me know.
QUIZ GROUP
Co-ordinator
Sylvie Curtis
01455 554504
Christine tested our memories with questions from the sixties to the nineties.
It is amazing what you can remember but sometimes no surprise what you cannot.
There will be no meeting in January. We will resume again on 4th Feb.
SCRABBLE
Co-ordinator
June Hartopp
01455 553418
Over 150 Million games of Scrabble have been sold in 121 countries around the world. Will YOU get one for Christmas?
There will be no meeting of the Scrabble Group
in January and February.
RUSTY RACKETS
Co-ordinator
Sue Hill
01455553369 and 07790843610
Since we started in July, our group has grown to seven regular members. Our main focus is on enjoying the game and there is no competitive pressure at all. We play a few games, then swap around and play in a new combination. Sometimes, we play two against one - the pair have to hit the ball so it goes over the net and stays within the singles court, the person playing on their own is allowed to return the ball anywhere within the doubles court. Surprisingly, this evens things up so well that quite often the solo player wins. We also play Trebles - three against three (two people stand at the baseline and the extra person plays at the net). This is popular towards the end of the session when we're all getting a bit tired!
Unfortunately, our two most recent tennis sessions had to be cancelled due to the bad weather. The combination of a wet surface and autumn leaves meant that it just wasn't possible to play safely. Hopefully, this won't happen too often over the Winter months.
Gilmorton has two tennis courts so we could easily accommodate several more players. As you can see from the description above we don't take things too seriously! If you are a beginner, or maybe haven't played since schooldays, do come along and have a go, you will be more than welcome. We meet fortnightly and our next session will be on Tuesday 19th November 2:30pm at Gilmorton tennis courts (near the Grey Goose, on the other side of the road). Spare rackets are always available.
For more information please contact Sue Hill 01455553369 and 07790843610
SNAIL’S PACE WALKING GROUP
Co-ordinator
Sheila Eggleton
01455 554387
sheilaeggleton@yahoo.co.uk
There will be no walk in December.
Our next walk, on Friday 17th January 2014, will commence at 11.30a.m, from the car park adjacent to the Police Station/Magistrates Court on Newbold Road, Rugby (the main road into Rugby from Lutterworth). Our walk will be around the centre of Rugby, culminating at 12.15 in a tour of Rugby Public School. Because we have had to book the school tour this walk will only be open to those who have already submitted their names and/or paid their money. At the time of writing there is one place left. Please see me at the December meeting if you would like to take this place.
November Walk
I must express my gratitude to Viv and Mandy who took over the organisation of this walk around the ground of Coombe Abbey. It was a lovely Autumnal afternoon, ideal walking weather. The group did a stroll around the woodland, lake and grounds, admiring the wildlife, as evidenced from Dave’s lovely photograph
In addition to the Squirrels they were lucky enough to observe a Heron and other birdlife from the hide. The walk ended with a lovely cream- tea, in a beautiful setting, fortunately I could join in this part of the proceedings! It was a very enjoyable end to what has been a very successful year for us.
Wishing all “Snail’s Pace Walkers” a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Sheila
THEATRE
Co-ordinator
Eddie Hemsley 01455 554564 (edwardhemsley@btinternet.com )
Summer 2014 at Kilworth House Theatre
The 2014 season at Kilworth House will open with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s "South Pacific", probably one the greatest and most popular of all musicals. On this occasion, I do not think that I need to give a synopsis other than to remind you that it contains such songbook classics as "Bali Ha’I", "Some Enchanted Evening", "There is Nothing Like a Dame" and "Younger than Springtime".
I have reserved 50 tickets for the afternoon performance on Sunday the 22nd June, at a cost of £27 per ticket (after concessions). So far 44 tickets have been requested by members, so if you do wish to join us on this occasion please let me know as soon as possible. Payment will not fall due until January 2014.
Eddie
1st WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP
WYCLIFFE U3A Joint Co-ordinators:
Roger Watmore 01455 552431 and
Julian Hargreaves 01455b 557704
Date of walk: Wednesday, 8th January 2014.
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE and TIME
Walk Organisers: Roger Watmore 01455 552431
Meeting Point and Time - Lutterworth Recreation Ground car park at 9.10 am to leave at 9.15 am. Starting at the Pig in Muck, Claybrooke Magna at 9.40 to catch the 9.44 bus to Burbage.
BUS PASS REQUIRED
Directions to the Start: -Take the road to Bitteswell and Ulesthorpe to Claybrooke Magna and the Pig in Muck is on the right as you leave the village. Pre-order lunch at 2 meals for £10.
Route and Distance: -A linear walk of 5.3 miles, using the Leicestershire Round to Aston Flamville, and Sharnford to Claybrooke Magna
November Walk.
Two or three really wet days ensured that we were due for a ‘damp walk’. We weren’t disappointed!. 26 intrepid members and 3 dogs set off from the Bell Inn at Husbands Bosworth. The day proved fine for our walk and a friendly farmer had covered up the deepest, muddy gateway with wood chip which meant we were saved (until later). The walk went well and although the aforesaid farmer had been busy in the fields (and along the verges) he had also trimmed all the hedges and offending brambles. Our progress was good up to Mowsley Hills and then down to the canal for our return to Husbands Bosworth. Those observant members would have seen three types of canal bank reinforcing, one steel piles, a second which employed stakes and sandbags with back infill and lastly what appeared to be a long sausage fabricated from plastic mesh surrounding a fibrous inner, into which was sewn grass and reed. This was help in position by wooden stakes and later would be back filled to complete the strengthened towpath. This was obviously the ‘eco’ method. Returning to the Bell a variety of food was on offer, unfortunately we were not able to stay as we were ‘double booked’, all the joys of being retired-more a case of ‘how do we fit it all in?’
Peter and Jill Betts
4th WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP Co-ordinators:
Sue & Peter Creeden
01455 557888 553341
November 2013 Walk Report
George and Jane organised an absolutely stunning sunny November morning for the 27 of us who set off from Great Glen. We made our way along bridleways to Burton Overy where we took our break sitting in the churchyard in the warm sunshine. Most of us had relatively clean boots at that stage but the return route, which was tame enough as we passed through the hamlet of Scotland, then turned a bit “sticky” as we made our way back to Great Glen via the Roman road. Lunch was enjoyed afterwards at the Yews. Back at home boot cleaning was quite a challenge as the mud George and Jane found had an extremely high “stickiness” factor.
December 2013 Walk
The fourth Wednesday of the month is Christmas Day so it has been decided that there will be not be a walk in December
JOINT WYCLIFFE LUTTERWORTH
And LUTTERWORTH U3A GROUPS
And groups open to WLU3A members
TUESDAY WALKING GROUP Co-ordinator:
Gordon Jones (Lutterworth U3A)
01455 556192
NOTE THE START TIME.
Date of Walk: Tuesday 17th December
Co-ordinator: Gordon Jones. Tel. 01455 556192
Walk Organizers: Gordon Jones. Tel. 01455 556192
Meeting Point: Meet at the Coventry Road recreation ground car park.
Meeting Time: 09.50 to leave at 10.00.
Start Point: The Holiday Inn, J18 (Crick) of the M1.
Directions: From Lutterworth go south on the M1. Leave the M1 at junction 18 and take the first exit off the island signed A428 Crick and West Haddon. The drive to the Holiday Inn is on the left just past the big lay-by and before the island at the end of the Crick by pass. Please park away from the building
Lunch: Lunch is at the Holiday Inn. If you wish to have lunch and have not already booked see the note below. See the note below if you decide to attend just the lunch.
Route and distance: It will be a short walk, about four miles of village road, field path and track. The route can be shortened for anyone requiring a bit less distance.
Return Mileage from Lutterworth: 16 miles.
Tuesday Walk Christmas Lunch
The Tuesday walking Christmas Lunch will be at the Holiday Inn at J18 of the M1 (Crick) on Tuesday 17th December at 13.00. A full Christmas lunch from a buffet, with coffee to follow, costs £12.00. The numbers need to be pre-arranged with the hotel so if you would like to go please contact Gordon Jones, 01455 556192, for a menu and booking form (Cut off for additional places – Thursday 12th December). If, on the day, you wish to go directly to the meal without walking please get to the hotel by 12.45.
SPRING WALKING WEEKEND
There are two double/twin rooms available on the Spring weekend, 25th to 28th April 2014 in Northumbria, please contact Gordon Jones if you would like to go.
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.
She has totally reorganised the collection of costumes, which are now displayed according to size and era.
Any costume can be hired for the very reasonable fee of £ 15:00 and all are washed and ironed after use, in the Concordia Launderette.
Her presentation of costumes was interspersed with humorous anecdotes, whilst the three models gave us a flavour of the high quality needlework and attention to detail, which made each costume outstanding.
Janet’s innovative ideas in putting together stage costumes, such as the chicken and crow, made everyone laugh, whilst the stunning evening dresses displayed in the finale would grace any Prom.
The theatre would welcome any unwanted clothing suitable for remodelling, as the Wardrobe department functions on a minimal budget.
This was a fascinating and informative talk, which entertained us all.
GROUP REPORTS
(now in alphabetical order)
ART GROUP
Co-ordinator
Chris Brady
01455 209108
The group continues to meet each week on Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm at 8, St Margaret’s Drive, Leire. Our numbers have increased to 9, but attendance varies according to commitments. Although concentrating mainly on watercolour painting, we have worked freely with pastel, completing a flower arrangement within one session. Pastel work can be messy and there some among us who get more on themselves than on the paper! Each member is encouraged to develop her own style, choosing subject matter from personal photographs or found objects. Successes as well as experimental efforts are shared and all are encouraged by the positive comments made as work progresses. No one need feel threatened in such a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
BIRD WATCHING
Co-ordinators
Mary & Peter Rolleston
01455 209156.
A small number of us met this month at Brandon Marsh nature reserve where we spent an enjoyable morning observing the birds from the hides and woods. This is a lovely local reserve and we have spent many happy hours here over the past few years. There were a large number of lapwings on the main pool and some beautiful golden plovers amongst them. We also saw golden eye, shoveler and teal ducks, together with cormorants and others. Around the reserve there were green woodpeckers, siskin and redpolls and many great and blue tits, greenfinches and chaffinches on the feeders which can be viewed from the café. The greater spotted woodpecker also put in an appearance.
Sadly this is the last meeting of the bird group which is packing up its binoculars. Members of the group will be able to join the group at Lutterworth U3A who also meet on the last Friday of the month. Their co-ordinator is Rita Nicholls - tel:01455-557412. Many thanks to all who have come on the birdwatching trips over the years
BOOK CHAT
Co-ordinator
Mick Curtis
01455 554504
Our book this month was Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen.
This book divided the group. Some were Austen devotees and thought that her themes and characters are still pertinent today, to those who thought her themes outdated and not relevant to life as we live it now. They also thought her 'over hyped', with some going so far as to dress like her and her characters (mostly Americans).
Of those amongst us that did not care for her novels one or two could not bring themselves to finish the book, whilst some bravely soldiered on and finished it, but still did not change their minds on Miss Austen. One member thought that as she had enjoyed Austen as a teenager but not now, perhaps the themes in the books appealed more to that age bracket.
COMPUTERS, GADGETS AND GIMOS .
A dozen or so members of the U3A completed a questionnaire prepared to find out what needs and areas of interest might be addressed. The results showed a wide range of needs/wants and a wide range of ability levels. An attempt was made to hold a meeting to explore the issues further but only a few members indicated that they could attend on the proposed day. I personally feel that it is too broad a topic to make regular meetings work and I don’t propose to pursue the topic further. I am happy to hand over the contact list and the questionnaire results to anyone who feels like moving things forward.
On a more general note, if you have provided an e-mail address for receiving information about various U3A activities, it is worth checking your ‘junk mail’ folder from time to time because your e-mail provider may see incoming mail as SPAM.
George Robertson.
FRENCH CONVERSATION
Co-ordinator
Sue Hicks
01858 880273
28 November 2013
We enjoyed mulled wine on arrival with a short quiz on Le Beaujolais Nouveau. The French nativity film was good, with wonderful scenery and attention to detail.
There will be no meeting in December, and the next meeting is on 23 January 2014.
GARDEN GROUP
Co-ordinator
Sue Creeden
01455 557888
For our November meeting, the Group, together with a few Lutterworth U3A members and one or two guests, visited Glebe Nurseries at Countesthorpe for a very interesting talk on shrubs and plants that add colour and texture to the garden during the winter months. Peter, our speaker, also illustrated some ideas for seasonal pot arrangements and offered advice on general questions raised. After refreshments, we had an opportunity to browse the plants and decorations. An enjoyable afternoon.
There will be no meeting in December.
The next meeting will be Tuesday 28th January 2014. Further details to follow.
GERMAN CONVERSATION
Co-ordinator
Sue Hicks
01858 880273
19 November 2013
We continued with the CD course, followed by some German conversation. There will be no meeting in December, and the next meeting will be on 28 January 2014.
LIVELY DISCUSSION
Co-ordinator
Dot Barnard
01455 208190
Lively Discussion 11th November 2013
Should Young people understand poppy day?
It was felt that we would like to ask young people if they understood and agreed with the ceremonies at the Cenotaph and the Royal Albert Hall. It is important to understand that these ceremonies are commemorations not celebrations. The word sacrifice is often used, but youngsters should understand that this was slaughter, particularly in the First World War where young men just walked towards machine guns and tanks which they hadn’t seen before. General Haig set up the donations after he had been a commander at the Battle of the Somme and 420,000 died. Young relatives of some of the group had asked about poppies and some had been to Vimy Ridge and were horrified to see the ages on gravestones of boys younger than themselves as the propaganda had led young men and boys to believe that war was glorious. The families of the fallen and the survivors live with the consequences of war and most of us have relatives who were personally involved or died in either or both World Wars. Lady Cynthia Asquith wrote in her diary ‘I am beginning to rub my eyes at the prospect of peace. I think it will require more courage than anything that has gone before…One will have to look at long vistas again, instead of short ones, and one will at last fully recognise that the dead are not only dead for the duration of the war.’
It was interesting to note the reaction of some young WWI soldiers – assuming right was on their side – when they discovered that German soldiers swore to fight for God, Kaiser and Country, whereas British soldiers swore to fight only for King and Country. It is well known that many boys lied about their age In order to join up. Famously a very tall 12 year-old pretended to be 17. He had been sent to France but luckily his family were able to get him sent home. Many under-age soldiers were not so lucky.
We’re all familiar with the war poets and their moving and insightful poems describing their experiences. Siegfried Sassoon was committed to Craiglockhart Mental Hospital for daring to write to his commanding officer refusing to serve further as he thought the war was being deliberately prolonged by those who had the power to end it. He did fight subsequently, showing further great courage.
We also talked about the National Arboretum at Alrewas where those lost in subsequent wars are commemorated – Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan etc. Perhaps the most chilling thing is the empty stones awaiting names of those yet to be sacrificed.
November ‘Should young people understand poppy day?’
Our December meeting will be full of Christmas cheer and include a session of ‘Call my Bluff’.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Co-ordinator
Mick Curtis
01455 554504
Due to problems beyond my control I'm afraid I will be unable to host our group for the foreseeable future. I will let you know in good time when I can host the group again.
Meanwhile if anyone can offer an alternative meeting place please let me know.
QUIZ GROUP
Co-ordinator
Sylvie Curtis
01455 554504
Christine tested our memories with questions from the sixties to the nineties.
It is amazing what you can remember but sometimes no surprise what you cannot.
There will be no meeting in January. We will resume again on 4th Feb.
SCRABBLE
Co-ordinator
June Hartopp
01455 553418
Over 150 Million games of Scrabble have been sold in 121 countries around the world. Will YOU get one for Christmas?
There will be no meeting of the Scrabble Group
in January and February.
RUSTY RACKETS
Co-ordinator
Sue Hill
01455553369 and 07790843610
Since we started in July, our group has grown to seven regular members. Our main focus is on enjoying the game and there is no competitive pressure at all. We play a few games, then swap around and play in a new combination. Sometimes, we play two against one - the pair have to hit the ball so it goes over the net and stays within the singles court, the person playing on their own is allowed to return the ball anywhere within the doubles court. Surprisingly, this evens things up so well that quite often the solo player wins. We also play Trebles - three against three (two people stand at the baseline and the extra person plays at the net). This is popular towards the end of the session when we're all getting a bit tired!
Unfortunately, our two most recent tennis sessions had to be cancelled due to the bad weather. The combination of a wet surface and autumn leaves meant that it just wasn't possible to play safely. Hopefully, this won't happen too often over the Winter months.
Gilmorton has two tennis courts so we could easily accommodate several more players. As you can see from the description above we don't take things too seriously! If you are a beginner, or maybe haven't played since schooldays, do come along and have a go, you will be more than welcome. We meet fortnightly and our next session will be on Tuesday 19th November 2:30pm at Gilmorton tennis courts (near the Grey Goose, on the other side of the road). Spare rackets are always available.
For more information please contact Sue Hill 01455553369 and 07790843610
SNAIL’S PACE WALKING GROUP
Co-ordinator
Sheila Eggleton
01455 554387
sheilaeggleton@yahoo.co.uk
There will be no walk in December.
Our next walk, on Friday 17th January 2014, will commence at 11.30a.m, from the car park adjacent to the Police Station/Magistrates Court on Newbold Road, Rugby (the main road into Rugby from Lutterworth). Our walk will be around the centre of Rugby, culminating at 12.15 in a tour of Rugby Public School. Because we have had to book the school tour this walk will only be open to those who have already submitted their names and/or paid their money. At the time of writing there is one place left. Please see me at the December meeting if you would like to take this place.
November Walk
I must express my gratitude to Viv and Mandy who took over the organisation of this walk around the ground of Coombe Abbey. It was a lovely Autumnal afternoon, ideal walking weather. The group did a stroll around the woodland, lake and grounds, admiring the wildlife, as evidenced from Dave’s lovely photograph
In addition to the Squirrels they were lucky enough to observe a Heron and other birdlife from the hide. The walk ended with a lovely cream- tea, in a beautiful setting, fortunately I could join in this part of the proceedings! It was a very enjoyable end to what has been a very successful year for us.
Wishing all “Snail’s Pace Walkers” a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Sheila
THEATRE
Co-ordinator
Eddie Hemsley 01455 554564 (edwardhemsley@btinternet.com )
Summer 2014 at Kilworth House Theatre
The 2014 season at Kilworth House will open with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s "South Pacific", probably one the greatest and most popular of all musicals. On this occasion, I do not think that I need to give a synopsis other than to remind you that it contains such songbook classics as "Bali Ha’I", "Some Enchanted Evening", "There is Nothing Like a Dame" and "Younger than Springtime".
I have reserved 50 tickets for the afternoon performance on Sunday the 22nd June, at a cost of £27 per ticket (after concessions). So far 44 tickets have been requested by members, so if you do wish to join us on this occasion please let me know as soon as possible. Payment will not fall due until January 2014.
Eddie
1st WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP
WYCLIFFE U3A Joint Co-ordinators:
Roger Watmore 01455 552431 and
Julian Hargreaves 01455b 557704
Date of walk: Wednesday, 8th January 2014.
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE and TIME
Walk Organisers: Roger Watmore 01455 552431
Meeting Point and Time - Lutterworth Recreation Ground car park at 9.10 am to leave at 9.15 am. Starting at the Pig in Muck, Claybrooke Magna at 9.40 to catch the 9.44 bus to Burbage.
BUS PASS REQUIRED
Directions to the Start: -Take the road to Bitteswell and Ulesthorpe to Claybrooke Magna and the Pig in Muck is on the right as you leave the village. Pre-order lunch at 2 meals for £10.
Route and Distance: -A linear walk of 5.3 miles, using the Leicestershire Round to Aston Flamville, and Sharnford to Claybrooke Magna
November Walk.
Two or three really wet days ensured that we were due for a ‘damp walk’. We weren’t disappointed!. 26 intrepid members and 3 dogs set off from the Bell Inn at Husbands Bosworth. The day proved fine for our walk and a friendly farmer had covered up the deepest, muddy gateway with wood chip which meant we were saved (until later). The walk went well and although the aforesaid farmer had been busy in the fields (and along the verges) he had also trimmed all the hedges and offending brambles. Our progress was good up to Mowsley Hills and then down to the canal for our return to Husbands Bosworth. Those observant members would have seen three types of canal bank reinforcing, one steel piles, a second which employed stakes and sandbags with back infill and lastly what appeared to be a long sausage fabricated from plastic mesh surrounding a fibrous inner, into which was sewn grass and reed. This was help in position by wooden stakes and later would be back filled to complete the strengthened towpath. This was obviously the ‘eco’ method. Returning to the Bell a variety of food was on offer, unfortunately we were not able to stay as we were ‘double booked’, all the joys of being retired-more a case of ‘how do we fit it all in?’
Peter and Jill Betts
4th WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP Co-ordinators:
Sue & Peter Creeden
01455 557888 553341
November 2013 Walk Report
George and Jane organised an absolutely stunning sunny November morning for the 27 of us who set off from Great Glen. We made our way along bridleways to Burton Overy where we took our break sitting in the churchyard in the warm sunshine. Most of us had relatively clean boots at that stage but the return route, which was tame enough as we passed through the hamlet of Scotland, then turned a bit “sticky” as we made our way back to Great Glen via the Roman road. Lunch was enjoyed afterwards at the Yews. Back at home boot cleaning was quite a challenge as the mud George and Jane found had an extremely high “stickiness” factor.
December 2013 Walk
The fourth Wednesday of the month is Christmas Day so it has been decided that there will be not be a walk in December
JOINT WYCLIFFE LUTTERWORTH
And LUTTERWORTH U3A GROUPS
And groups open to WLU3A members
TUESDAY WALKING GROUP Co-ordinator:
Gordon Jones (Lutterworth U3A)
01455 556192
NOTE THE START TIME.
Date of Walk: Tuesday 17th December
Co-ordinator: Gordon Jones. Tel. 01455 556192
Walk Organizers: Gordon Jones. Tel. 01455 556192
Meeting Point: Meet at the Coventry Road recreation ground car park.
Meeting Time: 09.50 to leave at 10.00.
Start Point: The Holiday Inn, J18 (Crick) of the M1.
Directions: From Lutterworth go south on the M1. Leave the M1 at junction 18 and take the first exit off the island signed A428 Crick and West Haddon. The drive to the Holiday Inn is on the left just past the big lay-by and before the island at the end of the Crick by pass. Please park away from the building
Lunch: Lunch is at the Holiday Inn. If you wish to have lunch and have not already booked see the note below. See the note below if you decide to attend just the lunch.
Route and distance: It will be a short walk, about four miles of village road, field path and track. The route can be shortened for anyone requiring a bit less distance.
Return Mileage from Lutterworth: 16 miles.
Tuesday Walk Christmas Lunch
The Tuesday walking Christmas Lunch will be at the Holiday Inn at J18 of the M1 (Crick) on Tuesday 17th December at 13.00. A full Christmas lunch from a buffet, with coffee to follow, costs £12.00. The numbers need to be pre-arranged with the hotel so if you would like to go please contact Gordon Jones, 01455 556192, for a menu and booking form (Cut off for additional places – Thursday 12th December). If, on the day, you wish to go directly to the meal without walking please get to the hotel by 12.45.
SPRING WALKING WEEKEND
There are two double/twin rooms available on the Spring weekend, 25th to 28th April 2014 in Northumbria, please contact Gordon Jones if you would like to go.
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.
