January 2014 Month bulletin
Filling the Church, the Wycliffe Lutterworth U3A met for the final time this year. After coffee and mincepies, all were entertained by a selection of seasonal readings , loosely based on “A Christmas Carol”. Dot, as narrator, linked the dialogue and musical interludes, whilst Liz ably accompanied the choir. This lighthearted romp was enhanced by the repartee between Scrooge (our own Mayor Bob) and our affable chairman Eddie, the ghost of Christmas. The small choir led the singing , which eventually convinced “Scrooge” to distribute largesse (chocolate coins) in the true spirit of Christmas. We wish everyone a very “Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year”
Christmas is a-coming the turkey’s getting fat, .
Trees bedecked with tinsel a welcome on the mat.
Christmas is a-coming the season of good cheer
Mince pies in abundance to relish, as last year.
Christmas is a-coming too fast for most of us
Youngsters dream of presents, ignoring all the fuss
Christmas is a-coming but Scrooge is far from glad
His miserable existence is mean and cold and bad.
Christmas is a-coming with carolers at the door.
Could songs and poems cheer him give him joie de vivre once more?
Christmas is a-coming with messages in verse Could this be the turning point? Oh no. He’s getting worse!
Christmas is a-coming with joy the rafters ring As in “A Christmas Carol old Scrooge agrees to sing. Christmas is a-coming with chocolate coins as treasure We wish you all a “Great New Year full of fun and pleasure”
Chris Brady
GROUP REPORTS
BOOK CHAT
Co-ordinator
Mick Curtis
01455 554504
The book this month was The Blood Detective by Dan Waddell.
The book was a crime novel with the twist of crimes being copied from the past and introducing a family history aspect to the case. (Think television series, Whitechapel).
Once again the group was split some liking the book, others not so sure. No one disliked it outright, but many thought it unnecessarily gory
ETHNIC EATING
Co-ordinator
Jill Graham
01455 557117
Wednesday 27th November 2013 – The Crossed Khukris Gurkha Restaurant, Nuneaton.
We had a lot of discussion about how we would do the ordering with 13 people present. However, I had omitted giving the Restaurant the 2 days’ notice they needed to order in the free Cake! SO – Mr Om suggested that he do us a Special Deal - £14 each for the 13 of us and free Tea or Coffee to finish. The speed with which we accepted caused him to laugh and say that he must have made the price too low! He then established what sort of selection we would like and how hot we would like the dishes and said he would cater for the Vegetarian Diner in the party.
We started off with the usual Poppadoms and Chutneys and then were each served with our own plate of Assorted Starters – with a special plate for our Veggie, who was also happy to eat the Salmon provided in the Third Course when we were served the selection of dishes requested – Lamb, Beef, Chicken and Salmon in a variety of sauces + dishes of rice and vegetables. Ample for all.
Everyone said that they had had a really splendid evening, helped by the welcome we received from the Proprietor and his staff. Half those present were newcomers to the Group and this meant that they really had to talk to each other and not stick to sitting with and talking to people they already knew! The atmosphere was further enhanced by the fact that one of the newcomers had been in the Royal Air Force and knew the locations where Mr Om had been stationed when in the Gurkhas.
Interested? Go to their Website - www.omsrestaurant.com or telephone them on 024 7634 4488 Need to know how to find the Restaurant? Ring me or e-mail me.
JANUARY 2014 – I have arranged TWO Dinners. YOU choose - either - neither or BOTH!
Saturday 25 January 2014 –Burns Night 2014 Lutterworth Golf Course are putting on a Dinner with a Piper and the Address to the Haggis and all!!
Menu
Cock-a-Leekie Soup
An “Intermediate” Course of Haggis with Neeps and Tatties in a Whiskey Sauce
A Main Course of Roast Beef, with Yorkshire Pudding and Horseradish Sauce
Or Cranberry, Brie and Mushroom Wellington for the Vegetarians
All served with a selection of fresh vegetables and potatoes (Roast & New)
Dessert – Cranachan or Hot Apple Pie with Custard
Tea or Coffee with Chocolate Mints to round off the Dinner
£22.50 per person
A rare opportunity to celebrate the birth of Robert Burns on his actual Birthday with the Piper and the Address (Burns was born on 25th January 1759).
So far 15 of Wycliffe Lutterworth U3A have signed up and we will be joined by 3 of the Original Lutterworth U3A Members who are always welcome to sign up for any of our Meals – First Wednesday Pub Lunches, Second Tuesday Garden Centre Lunches or Fourth Wednesday “Ethnic” Dinners.
Sign up today and remember to pick up your Reminder Slips
Wednesday 29 January 2014 – Hai Tian Restaurant, Church Street, Lutterworth – Authentic Cantonese and Peking Cuisine. I haven’t tried this Restaurant yet myself but I do read the reviews of the original Lutterworth U3A Group and they were very satisfied when they went recently. I have made a provisional booking there. Still time to get your name(s) on the list.
Wednesday 26 February 2014 – yet to be decided .
GARDEN GROUP
Co-ordinator
Sue Creeden
01455 557888
The next meeting will be a talk by staff at Palmers Garden Centre, Ullesthorpe on Tuesday 28th January at 2.30p.m. The talk will be on plants in general with a focus on Rhododendrons and Azaleas. There will a small charge (approximately £3.00 per head depending on numbers attending) which will be donated to LOROS, their designated charity for 2014.
If you would like to attend, please contact Sue Creeden on 01455 557888 or email sueandpeter.creeden@talktalk.net as soon as possible.
Looking ahead, the February meeting (25th) will be to Coton Manor Gardens, Northamptonshire, which is open for a limited period for the snowdrops and hellebores. More details to follow.
GARDEN LUNCHES
Co-ordinator
Jill Graham
01455 557117
email grahjill@hotmail.com
Tuesday 12 November 2013 - We went to Nemo’s Bar Diner, Stoney Cove, Stoney Stanton
Between Google and our Sat Navs we eventually found the site! It is a long time since I was last there and not only has the entry access changed but there is now a three-storey building where I expected to find Nemo’s Bar! We received a warm welcome and were well looked after. They have a Regular Menu as well as a Specials Board. The sun shone and the surroundings were picturesque. A place to go back to in Spring or early Summer.
In case the weather is dire this winter I suggest that for January, February and March we stick to going to Palmers Garden Centre, Ullesthorpe, on the third Tuesday.
Tuesday 21 January 2014. There might even be some January “bargains” on offer!!
Tuesday 18 February 2014 Not far to travel & a good choice of hearty meals & fine cakes
Tuesday 18 March 2014
SIGN UP TODAY AND REMEMBER TO PICK UP YOUR REMINDER SLIP
LIVELY DISCUSSION
Co-ordinator
Dot Barnard
01455 208190
dot.barnard@uwclub.net
9th December 2013 Christmas Meeting
Call My Bluff, with a difference, was played again by request. We were only supplied with the true definition of the word and had to make up the other two. The little grey cells were certainly put under pressure. Do you know what arpent or moloch mean? You could try asking a group member, but they’ve probably forgotten by now. And – just to keep Eddie happy we had Christmas refreshments!
The topics which we covered during 2013 were:
Who would your ideal dinner guest(s) be and why?
Does coalition government work?
Will the Church of England suffer if female bishops are not appointed?
Has the BBC and other media dumbed down?
Should Scotland leave the union?
The use of English today.
Are we obsessed with holidays?
Learning by rote – does it work?
Are we human beings or human doings?
Should young people understand poppy day?
TOPICS FOR the first half of 2014
Jan – Operation Yew Tree – is it becoming a witch hunt? Mary
Feb – Does Valentine’s Day mean anything? Pat
Mar – Does coalition government work? Bob (carried over from last year because of snow
April – Can a free press be entirely faultless? Yolande
May – What should we do about the lack of burial space? Dot
Jun – The housing crisis. Sylvie
Venue: 3 Mount View, Dunton Bassett
When: 2nd Monday in the month
Time: 10.30 – 12.30
Please contact Dot Barnard ( see above)if you would like to join the group in 2014.
POETRY GROUP
Angela and Stuart Rhodes have recently informed of their intention to step down, with immediate effect, from the co-ordination and hosting of the Poetry Group. This is as a result of their current health situation. They have co-ordinated the Poetry Group for the last five years and it is testimony to their personal effort that the group has developed and flourished during that time.
I am sure that the other members of the Group will be saddened to hear that Angela and Stuart are unable to continue your role and would want me to thank them, on their behalf, for all their efforts over the past five years and to wish them a speedy return to full health.
Having spoken to other members of the Poetry Group I have been informed that it is the intention to continue and discussions are currently taking place regarding its future organisation. Details will be published in the Bulletin in due course." Eddie.
PUB LUNCHES
Co-ordinator
Jill Graham
01455 557117
email grahjill@hotmail.com
Wednesday 6 November 2013 – The Brewery, Wood Farm Visitor Centre. This went off very successfully in the capable hands of Dot Barnard.
Wednesday 5 February 2014 – Back to the Elms, Lutterworth. Easy for everybody to get to if the weather is bad! Value-for-money Carvery as well as a wide choice of other hot meals and snacks.
SIGN UP TODAY & REMEMBER TO PICK UP YOUR REMINDER SLIP
QUIZ GROUP
Co-ordinator
Sylvie Curtis
01455 554504
A very depleted group met at the beginning of December, but we had very good questions set by June. Because of the small number there we answered as individuals instead of teams. That was a challenge !
We meet again at the beginning of February.
SCRABBLE
Co-ordinator
June Hartopp
01455 553418
There will be no meeting of the Scrabble Group
in February.
THEATRE
Co-ordinator
Eddie Hemsley 01455 554564 (edwardhemsley@btinternet.com )
A reminder that I will be seeking payment during January for South Pacific (£27 per head) and the Magic Flute (£15 per head).
Eddie
TRIPS
Co-ordinator
George Robertson
01455 559725 email:george9high@hotmail.com
TRIP TO GLOUCESTER.
A bit of advanced notice, I am planning a day trip to Gloucester on Friday May 9th 2014. The Docks, museums and the Cathedral are worth a visit and there are boat trips on the river. A Designer Outlet shopping centre is near the docks for the bargain hunters. At this stage I envisage everyone doing their own thing, but I can arrange a group tour of the Cathedral but that will depend on numbers. It may be possible to have a couple of drop off points but those joining the trip should be prepared to make their own way between points of interest, the docks and cathedral are about half a mile apart.
I will put out a signing up sheet with costs, timings and local pick-up details at the February meeting.
Any queries contact me on 01455 559725 or e-mail : george9high@hotmail.com
George Robertson.
1st WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP
WYCLIFFE U3A Joint Co-ordinators:
Roger Watmore 01455 552431 and
Julian Hargreaves 01455b 557704
Date of walk: Wednesday 5th February 2014
Walk Organiser: Julian Hargreaves 01455 557704
Meeting Point: Coventry Road recreation ground Car Park at 9.20am to leave at 9.30am
Directions to start: Leave Lutterworth on the A4304 over the M1 and through Walcote and North Kilworth. On leaving North Kilworth bear right just past the canal and follow the road to the T junction turning right and then left following the signs for Sibbertoft and The Red Lion. On entering Sibbertoft take the third left for the pub which you will then find on the right. The Red Lion has a very small car park so it is best if you find somewhere to park in the road. We will then order food from the menu which is in the £6/£7 range.
Route and distance: Walk is six and a half miles across fields to Marston Trussell , then along a country lane returning to Sibbertoft via Hothorpe Hill (quite a steep climb) but worth it for the view from the top.
December Walk and Christmas Lunch
44 walkers and 4 dogs (both a record) set off from the Golf Club and joined
the footpath at the end of Misterton Way and via the foot bridge crossed
the M1 heading East towards Misterton.We then beared left and entered the
Woods of Rye Close and Winterfield Spinneys (known locally as Misterton Spinney) upon exit turned South and crossed the River Swift and continued into Walcote. We took our coffee break at the recreation park, where everyone found a seat.The footpath actually goes through the back garden of a small cottage and then turning West along the pavement of the A4304 Lutterworth Road and South East through Warren Farm to return to the Golf Club on the old LNER railway line
61 diners then enjoyed an excellent Christmas Lunch at Lutterworth Golf Club, which was much appreciated by all. Excellent Food and Great service.
Thank you for your continued support for this annual feast.
Peter and Irene Moore
4th WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP Co-ordinators:
Sue & Peter Creeden
01455 557888 553341
Wednesday 22 January 2014
Walk Organisers:- Sue and Peter Creeden Tel: 01455 557888
Meeting Point and Time:- Lutterworth Recreation Ground car park at 9.20am to leave at 9.30am.
Start Point: The White Horse, Leire setting off at 10:00am
Directions to the Start:-. To Bitteswell then turn right (at the green) onto Ashby Lane. Take third right into Ashby Parva. At the end of the village turn right to Leire. At the T junction turn left up the hill into Leire and then right into Main Road (towards Broughton Astley). The White Horse is the second pub on the left. There is limited parking in the pub car park but more than ample roadside parking is available.
Route and Distance:- The walk starts up Main Road, right along Frolesworth Road and then takes a footpath on the left which eventually crosses the side of Ullesthorpe golf course. We pass through Ullesthorpe leaving via Manor Road and then head to Claybrooke Parva church where we join the Leicestershire Round to Claybrooke Magna and then Claybrooke Mill. Leaving the Leicestershire Round we head up to the Ullesthorpe Scout camp where we join the road for a few hundred metres to connect with a footpath that will return us to Leire. The walk is almost exactly 6 miles with 8 stiles. A lot of the walk is on reasonable footpaths but at this time of the year a few of the footpaths may mean apres bootcleaning!!
Lunch arrangements:- Lunches will be available at The White Horse.
JOINT WYCLIFFE LUTTERWORTH
And LUTTERWORTH U3A GROUPS
And groups open to WLU3A members
TUESDAY WALKING GROUP Co-ordinator:
Gordon Jones (Lutterworth U3A)
01455 556192
Date of Walk: Tuesday 21st January
Co-ordinator: Gordon Jones. Tel. 01455 556192
Walk Organizers: Brian Thorp, Tel. 01455 209584
Meeting Point: Meet at the Coventry Road recreation ground car park.
Meeting Time: 09.20 to leave at 09.30.
Start Point: Wentworth Arms, Elmsthorpe. LE9 7SG
Directions: Lutterworth, Broughton Astley, Stoney Stanton to Elmsthorpe. The Wentworth Arms is just over the M69 by the railway bridge.
Lunch: At the Wentworth Arms
Route and distance: 5 to 6 miles of field footpaths.
Return Mileage from Lutterworth: 20 miles.
Christmas is a-coming the turkey’s getting fat, .
Trees bedecked with tinsel a welcome on the mat.
Christmas is a-coming the season of good cheer
Mince pies in abundance to relish, as last year.
Christmas is a-coming too fast for most of us
Youngsters dream of presents, ignoring all the fuss
Christmas is a-coming but Scrooge is far from glad
His miserable existence is mean and cold and bad.
Christmas is a-coming with carolers at the door.
Could songs and poems cheer him give him joie de vivre once more?
Christmas is a-coming with messages in verse Could this be the turning point? Oh no. He’s getting worse!
Christmas is a-coming with joy the rafters ring As in “A Christmas Carol old Scrooge agrees to sing. Christmas is a-coming with chocolate coins as treasure We wish you all a “Great New Year full of fun and pleasure”
Chris Brady
GROUP REPORTS
BOOK CHAT
Co-ordinator
Mick Curtis
01455 554504
The book this month was The Blood Detective by Dan Waddell.
The book was a crime novel with the twist of crimes being copied from the past and introducing a family history aspect to the case. (Think television series, Whitechapel).
Once again the group was split some liking the book, others not so sure. No one disliked it outright, but many thought it unnecessarily gory
ETHNIC EATING
Co-ordinator
Jill Graham
01455 557117
Wednesday 27th November 2013 – The Crossed Khukris Gurkha Restaurant, Nuneaton.
We had a lot of discussion about how we would do the ordering with 13 people present. However, I had omitted giving the Restaurant the 2 days’ notice they needed to order in the free Cake! SO – Mr Om suggested that he do us a Special Deal - £14 each for the 13 of us and free Tea or Coffee to finish. The speed with which we accepted caused him to laugh and say that he must have made the price too low! He then established what sort of selection we would like and how hot we would like the dishes and said he would cater for the Vegetarian Diner in the party.
We started off with the usual Poppadoms and Chutneys and then were each served with our own plate of Assorted Starters – with a special plate for our Veggie, who was also happy to eat the Salmon provided in the Third Course when we were served the selection of dishes requested – Lamb, Beef, Chicken and Salmon in a variety of sauces + dishes of rice and vegetables. Ample for all.
Everyone said that they had had a really splendid evening, helped by the welcome we received from the Proprietor and his staff. Half those present were newcomers to the Group and this meant that they really had to talk to each other and not stick to sitting with and talking to people they already knew! The atmosphere was further enhanced by the fact that one of the newcomers had been in the Royal Air Force and knew the locations where Mr Om had been stationed when in the Gurkhas.
Interested? Go to their Website - www.omsrestaurant.com or telephone them on 024 7634 4488 Need to know how to find the Restaurant? Ring me or e-mail me.
JANUARY 2014 – I have arranged TWO Dinners. YOU choose - either - neither or BOTH!
Saturday 25 January 2014 –Burns Night 2014 Lutterworth Golf Course are putting on a Dinner with a Piper and the Address to the Haggis and all!!
Menu
Cock-a-Leekie Soup
An “Intermediate” Course of Haggis with Neeps and Tatties in a Whiskey Sauce
A Main Course of Roast Beef, with Yorkshire Pudding and Horseradish Sauce
Or Cranberry, Brie and Mushroom Wellington for the Vegetarians
All served with a selection of fresh vegetables and potatoes (Roast & New)
Dessert – Cranachan or Hot Apple Pie with Custard
Tea or Coffee with Chocolate Mints to round off the Dinner
£22.50 per person
A rare opportunity to celebrate the birth of Robert Burns on his actual Birthday with the Piper and the Address (Burns was born on 25th January 1759).
So far 15 of Wycliffe Lutterworth U3A have signed up and we will be joined by 3 of the Original Lutterworth U3A Members who are always welcome to sign up for any of our Meals – First Wednesday Pub Lunches, Second Tuesday Garden Centre Lunches or Fourth Wednesday “Ethnic” Dinners.
Sign up today and remember to pick up your Reminder Slips
Wednesday 29 January 2014 – Hai Tian Restaurant, Church Street, Lutterworth – Authentic Cantonese and Peking Cuisine. I haven’t tried this Restaurant yet myself but I do read the reviews of the original Lutterworth U3A Group and they were very satisfied when they went recently. I have made a provisional booking there. Still time to get your name(s) on the list.
Wednesday 26 February 2014 – yet to be decided .
GARDEN GROUP
Co-ordinator
Sue Creeden
01455 557888
The next meeting will be a talk by staff at Palmers Garden Centre, Ullesthorpe on Tuesday 28th January at 2.30p.m. The talk will be on plants in general with a focus on Rhododendrons and Azaleas. There will a small charge (approximately £3.00 per head depending on numbers attending) which will be donated to LOROS, their designated charity for 2014.
If you would like to attend, please contact Sue Creeden on 01455 557888 or email sueandpeter.creeden@talktalk.net as soon as possible.
Looking ahead, the February meeting (25th) will be to Coton Manor Gardens, Northamptonshire, which is open for a limited period for the snowdrops and hellebores. More details to follow.
GARDEN LUNCHES
Co-ordinator
Jill Graham
01455 557117
email grahjill@hotmail.com
Tuesday 12 November 2013 - We went to Nemo’s Bar Diner, Stoney Cove, Stoney Stanton
Between Google and our Sat Navs we eventually found the site! It is a long time since I was last there and not only has the entry access changed but there is now a three-storey building where I expected to find Nemo’s Bar! We received a warm welcome and were well looked after. They have a Regular Menu as well as a Specials Board. The sun shone and the surroundings were picturesque. A place to go back to in Spring or early Summer.
In case the weather is dire this winter I suggest that for January, February and March we stick to going to Palmers Garden Centre, Ullesthorpe, on the third Tuesday.
Tuesday 21 January 2014. There might even be some January “bargains” on offer!!
Tuesday 18 February 2014 Not far to travel & a good choice of hearty meals & fine cakes
Tuesday 18 March 2014
SIGN UP TODAY AND REMEMBER TO PICK UP YOUR REMINDER SLIP
LIVELY DISCUSSION
Co-ordinator
Dot Barnard
01455 208190
dot.barnard@uwclub.net
9th December 2013 Christmas Meeting
Call My Bluff, with a difference, was played again by request. We were only supplied with the true definition of the word and had to make up the other two. The little grey cells were certainly put under pressure. Do you know what arpent or moloch mean? You could try asking a group member, but they’ve probably forgotten by now. And – just to keep Eddie happy we had Christmas refreshments!
The topics which we covered during 2013 were:
Who would your ideal dinner guest(s) be and why?
Does coalition government work?
Will the Church of England suffer if female bishops are not appointed?
Has the BBC and other media dumbed down?
Should Scotland leave the union?
The use of English today.
Are we obsessed with holidays?
Learning by rote – does it work?
Are we human beings or human doings?
Should young people understand poppy day?
TOPICS FOR the first half of 2014
Jan – Operation Yew Tree – is it becoming a witch hunt? Mary
Feb – Does Valentine’s Day mean anything? Pat
Mar – Does coalition government work? Bob (carried over from last year because of snow
April – Can a free press be entirely faultless? Yolande
May – What should we do about the lack of burial space? Dot
Jun – The housing crisis. Sylvie
Venue: 3 Mount View, Dunton Bassett
When: 2nd Monday in the month
Time: 10.30 – 12.30
Please contact Dot Barnard ( see above)if you would like to join the group in 2014.
POETRY GROUP
Angela and Stuart Rhodes have recently informed of their intention to step down, with immediate effect, from the co-ordination and hosting of the Poetry Group. This is as a result of their current health situation. They have co-ordinated the Poetry Group for the last five years and it is testimony to their personal effort that the group has developed and flourished during that time.
I am sure that the other members of the Group will be saddened to hear that Angela and Stuart are unable to continue your role and would want me to thank them, on their behalf, for all their efforts over the past five years and to wish them a speedy return to full health.
Having spoken to other members of the Poetry Group I have been informed that it is the intention to continue and discussions are currently taking place regarding its future organisation. Details will be published in the Bulletin in due course." Eddie.
PUB LUNCHES
Co-ordinator
Jill Graham
01455 557117
email grahjill@hotmail.com
Wednesday 6 November 2013 – The Brewery, Wood Farm Visitor Centre. This went off very successfully in the capable hands of Dot Barnard.
Wednesday 5 February 2014 – Back to the Elms, Lutterworth. Easy for everybody to get to if the weather is bad! Value-for-money Carvery as well as a wide choice of other hot meals and snacks.
SIGN UP TODAY & REMEMBER TO PICK UP YOUR REMINDER SLIP
QUIZ GROUP
Co-ordinator
Sylvie Curtis
01455 554504
A very depleted group met at the beginning of December, but we had very good questions set by June. Because of the small number there we answered as individuals instead of teams. That was a challenge !
We meet again at the beginning of February.
SCRABBLE
Co-ordinator
June Hartopp
01455 553418
There will be no meeting of the Scrabble Group
in February.
THEATRE
Co-ordinator
Eddie Hemsley 01455 554564 (edwardhemsley@btinternet.com )
A reminder that I will be seeking payment during January for South Pacific (£27 per head) and the Magic Flute (£15 per head).
Eddie
TRIPS
Co-ordinator
George Robertson
01455 559725 email:george9high@hotmail.com
TRIP TO GLOUCESTER.
A bit of advanced notice, I am planning a day trip to Gloucester on Friday May 9th 2014. The Docks, museums and the Cathedral are worth a visit and there are boat trips on the river. A Designer Outlet shopping centre is near the docks for the bargain hunters. At this stage I envisage everyone doing their own thing, but I can arrange a group tour of the Cathedral but that will depend on numbers. It may be possible to have a couple of drop off points but those joining the trip should be prepared to make their own way between points of interest, the docks and cathedral are about half a mile apart.
I will put out a signing up sheet with costs, timings and local pick-up details at the February meeting.
Any queries contact me on 01455 559725 or e-mail : george9high@hotmail.com
George Robertson.
1st WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP
WYCLIFFE U3A Joint Co-ordinators:
Roger Watmore 01455 552431 and
Julian Hargreaves 01455b 557704
Date of walk: Wednesday 5th February 2014
Walk Organiser: Julian Hargreaves 01455 557704
Meeting Point: Coventry Road recreation ground Car Park at 9.20am to leave at 9.30am
Directions to start: Leave Lutterworth on the A4304 over the M1 and through Walcote and North Kilworth. On leaving North Kilworth bear right just past the canal and follow the road to the T junction turning right and then left following the signs for Sibbertoft and The Red Lion. On entering Sibbertoft take the third left for the pub which you will then find on the right. The Red Lion has a very small car park so it is best if you find somewhere to park in the road. We will then order food from the menu which is in the £6/£7 range.
Route and distance: Walk is six and a half miles across fields to Marston Trussell , then along a country lane returning to Sibbertoft via Hothorpe Hill (quite a steep climb) but worth it for the view from the top.
December Walk and Christmas Lunch
44 walkers and 4 dogs (both a record) set off from the Golf Club and joined
the footpath at the end of Misterton Way and via the foot bridge crossed
the M1 heading East towards Misterton.We then beared left and entered the
Woods of Rye Close and Winterfield Spinneys (known locally as Misterton Spinney) upon exit turned South and crossed the River Swift and continued into Walcote. We took our coffee break at the recreation park, where everyone found a seat.The footpath actually goes through the back garden of a small cottage and then turning West along the pavement of the A4304 Lutterworth Road and South East through Warren Farm to return to the Golf Club on the old LNER railway line
61 diners then enjoyed an excellent Christmas Lunch at Lutterworth Golf Club, which was much appreciated by all. Excellent Food and Great service.
Thank you for your continued support for this annual feast.
Peter and Irene Moore
4th WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP Co-ordinators:
Sue & Peter Creeden
01455 557888 553341
Wednesday 22 January 2014
Walk Organisers:- Sue and Peter Creeden Tel: 01455 557888
Meeting Point and Time:- Lutterworth Recreation Ground car park at 9.20am to leave at 9.30am.
Start Point: The White Horse, Leire setting off at 10:00am
Directions to the Start:-. To Bitteswell then turn right (at the green) onto Ashby Lane. Take third right into Ashby Parva. At the end of the village turn right to Leire. At the T junction turn left up the hill into Leire and then right into Main Road (towards Broughton Astley). The White Horse is the second pub on the left. There is limited parking in the pub car park but more than ample roadside parking is available.
Route and Distance:- The walk starts up Main Road, right along Frolesworth Road and then takes a footpath on the left which eventually crosses the side of Ullesthorpe golf course. We pass through Ullesthorpe leaving via Manor Road and then head to Claybrooke Parva church where we join the Leicestershire Round to Claybrooke Magna and then Claybrooke Mill. Leaving the Leicestershire Round we head up to the Ullesthorpe Scout camp where we join the road for a few hundred metres to connect with a footpath that will return us to Leire. The walk is almost exactly 6 miles with 8 stiles. A lot of the walk is on reasonable footpaths but at this time of the year a few of the footpaths may mean apres bootcleaning!!
Lunch arrangements:- Lunches will be available at The White Horse.
JOINT WYCLIFFE LUTTERWORTH
And LUTTERWORTH U3A GROUPS
And groups open to WLU3A members
TUESDAY WALKING GROUP Co-ordinator:
Gordon Jones (Lutterworth U3A)
01455 556192
Date of Walk: Tuesday 21st January
Co-ordinator: Gordon Jones. Tel. 01455 556192
Walk Organizers: Brian Thorp, Tel. 01455 209584
Meeting Point: Meet at the Coventry Road recreation ground car park.
Meeting Time: 09.20 to leave at 09.30.
Start Point: Wentworth Arms, Elmsthorpe. LE9 7SG
Directions: Lutterworth, Broughton Astley, Stoney Stanton to Elmsthorpe. The Wentworth Arms is just over the M69 by the railway bridge.
Lunch: At the Wentworth Arms
Route and distance: 5 to 6 miles of field footpaths.
Return Mileage from Lutterworth: 20 miles.
