October 2011
CANASTA 1
This group will continue to meet on the first Friday in the month ( 10 – Noon ) and will play POLISH CANASTA
CANASTA 3
This new group will start on 19th October (10 - Noon ) and players will learn BRAZILIAN CANASTA. It will meet on the third Wednesday in the month thereafter.
SCRABBLE
Despite holidays, this group continues to have a high attendance and hopefully uses the little grey matter to good effect.
1st WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP September Walk.
27 Walkers and 2 dogs left Countesthorpe, on a pleasant walking day, heading for Foston where we were met by Howard Perry, Church Warden of Foston Church. He gave us an interesting
narrated tour of the church. We then took our coffee break, on *natural seating*,(mooring positions) on the canal at Kilby Bridge. We made our way back to Countesthorpe via the Tow path and field paths with anticipation of our super promised lunch. All
enjoyed it very much. The money saved on the lunch was kindly used to sponsor Irene and I on our Charity 'bike ride for which we thank you all very much, although our backsides don't share that view. We covered 38 miles, visited 27 Church's and raised over £300.00. Peter and Irene Moore
Monthly meeting
For this months talk, Tony Taylor, who has lived in Lutterworth for 34 years, gave some interesting insights into Anti Social Behaviour and how it affects people generally and for Lutterworth people in particular. He mentioned some conferences he has attended and gave several examples of how the public react to crime. In fact, the significant drugs seizure at Catthorpe was started by a call from a member of the public even though this was not mentioned in the related press release. He also covered how to deal with the current wave of scams, doorstep crime and identity theft that are of particular concern to vulnerable people.
CONTACT NUMBERS
Leicestershire Police
www.leics.police.uk
011622 222222 To report an incident.(option 1) To leave a message for an officer (opt 2), you will need their collar number (see website)
In 2012 the number will change to 101. Look out for publicity.
To report a crime dial 999 in the usual way
Harborough District Council (Community Safety Partnership)
www.harborough.gov (includes email address)
01858 828282 Customer Services.
Mail Preference Service
Free service to reduce unsolicited mail.
Www.mpsonline.org.uk.
Telephone Pereference Service 0845 07 007 07
Lutterworth Town Council
Office on Coventry Road. Has leaflets and information on
community issues.
French and German Groups
The film “Jean de Florette” was well attended. This is a story of rural life in Provence, with an abundance of beautiful scenery. It is a tale of hardship and intrigue, as newcomers to the region try to make a living and the locals try to prevent them from doing so. We plan to watch part two, “Manon des Sources,” on 24 November.
The next meeting is on 27 October when Sue will provide a topic for discussion. There will be no meeting in December.
German Conversation
Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, 18 October, at June Hartopp’s house, from 2-4pm, when we can discuss alternative times and venues, and perhaps talk about holidays or travel.
If anyone who already speaks some German is
interested, please telephone Sue.
Quiz report
Just over half the group met to answer questions set by Bob and Sue. Bob assured us that his questions were easy, but we found that that is only true when you know the answer!
The next meeting is on Monday 24th Oct and if you would like to join us to see if you would enjoy giving your brain a gentle 'work out', we would be pleased to welcome you to our group.
Photo Group
"Flowers", our theme for the month, proved to be very popular. There were many pleasing images to admire. We also shared our thoughts on presentation with some interesting ideas about using computer software to enhance our displays. Hopefully we will be able to show at a future monthly meeting the results of our endeavours. Watch this space.
Our next topic will be "Churches" or "Places of Worship". I look forward to our next meeting which will be on 28th October.
Book Group
This month the group concentrated on an author rather than a specific book. Again this threw up a variety of responses. Our author was Ruth Rendell principally known for her crime fiction. Some members read a 'Wexford' novel and some read a crime novel not featuring her famous character. Ruth Rendell (a prolific writer with a phenomenal body of work) was felt by some to be producing work just to please her fan base, and possibly her publishers.This seemed to be the case for the 'Wexford' novels we read.An interesting discussion ensued showing the value of reading from beyond people's normal comfort zone.
The group were asked about their thoughts on revisiting some "classic" titles and at our next meeting we will decide which of these to read.
The reading group has proved very successful, which is very pleasing, but has now reached a size where the practicalities of running such a group are proving difficult. It would seem that a maximum of 10 to 12 members would be the optimum number. The Library Service, which is undergoing some far reaching changes, has difficulty in supplying more than 10 or 12 books of the same title. We already have more than 12 members and have reluctantly decided that we must declare ourselves to be full. The formation of a second reading group would be a solution for all those wishing to be part of a book group. I would be happy to help anyone who feels they could take on this enjoyable task. This would satisfy those that enjoy reading and discussing books and have expressed interest in the reading group. Please let me know if you are interested in starting a new group.
Lively Discussion September 12th 2011
To Quill or QWERTY?
The article, circulated before the discussion, approached the topic from an education point of view. Some group members were sad about the demise of handwriting in favour of texting and emailing. There was great concern about poor spelling resulting from condensed words and the content of a piece of work being seen as more important than the medium. Technology appears to be transforming education as Google and other search engines are replacing dictionaries and encyclopaedias. Certainly all work will be legible. However will there be 100 computers in an exam hall all in full working order? Some felt that long hand gives ‘muscle’ memory as well as intellectual memory of words and grammar. Spellcheck can be used, but without human intervention howlers such as ‘green poof never used’, will continue to appear in small ads; and seen in a florists at Christmas ‘Holly Reefs for sale’!
Can clear communication be maintained if email, text and computer sheets are used? Martin Amis and other famous authors write in longhand so that they can cross out, move words and phrases and see what went before. Much of this is possible on screen. Also business is mainly carried out online, to whit the decline in the use of ‘snail mail’. Families and friends around the world are in touch because of Skype, iPhones, Facebook etc. Perhaps admiration of the beauty of illuminated manuscripts will transfer to writings by those who still take the trouble to write letters and cards longhand.
Poetry Group September 22nd 2011
Places, this month’s topic, gave rise to an interesting range of poets. John Masefield’s Tewkesbury Road was probably the oldest poem. Although a famous speech from Shakespeare’s Richard III predated it. Spike Milligan’s Catford 1933, evoked intense pictures of family life during the depression, but had a characteristic tragi-comic line at the end. We heard Adlestrop by Edward Thomas, An Arundel Tomb by Philip Larkin, Snow on the Mountain by Gillian Clarke and several other poems by Philip Larkin, John Betjeman and Pam Ayres. Famous poems included Home Thoughts from Abroad and Roald Dahl’s St Ives. Murray Lackland Young’s Just Another day at the Seaside was bang up-to-date, describing teenagers getting in to trouble on the pier and the beach. It was a delightful afternoon, with some poems being read twice for enjoyment or clarity.
GOLF GROUP
Co-ordinator Peter Moore
Joint Golf Day Lutterworth/Wycliffe U3A
The September Joint U3A Golf Day was enjoyed
by eleven Golfers at Lutterworth Golf Club.
Our plea's for Lady Golfers was finally answered
but much to the cost of the Male stalwarts.
The weather was September *Indian Summer*
and *some* of the scores reflected this.
The Golfers were joined by 3 Lovely Ladies
for a truly magnificant evening meal together.
Result:- (sorry chaps, but it has to be told)
Winner:- Anne Davies - New Member,Wycliffe U3A
from Leire,won a bottle of Bubbly and Hartopp Trophy.
Runner up:- Bubbles Emmett - New Member,Wycliffe
U3A also from Leire who Won a bottle of Wine.
3rd place:- Peter Moore (Male) Lutterworth U3A
who also won a smaller bottle of Wine.
Nearest the Pin winner:- (again sorry boys)
Bubbles Emmett who collected more Wine.
Joint Golf Day - U3A Lutterworth/Wycliffe
Friday 4th November 2011.
U3A Golf. End of Season Away Day.
Venue:- Sandwell Park Golf Club
West Bromwich. B71 4JJ.
Magnificant top quality Championship Course.
Bacon Roll/coffee/tea upon arrival.
18 Holes Golf. Hot Lunch. (Puddings £2.50)
Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd and Nearest the Pin.
Total cost:- £34.00 per person all inclusive.
Guests will be most welcome.
The Full itinerary and Application Form are now
available, for details Tel:- 01455 552594 or
e-mail:- peter79moore@gmail.com
Forms must be completed as full payment is
required when booking.I need to confirm numbers.
Please note I am away from October 1st
and return on October 15th.
September Walk
A group of 22 walkers took advantage of a warm and sunny late September morning to take a pleasant walk from the White Horse at Broughton Astley passing Cosby and passing through Dunton Basset. Thirsts were quenched and hungers satisfied afterwards at the pub.
Sue and Peter Creeden
WEDNESDAY 26th October 2011
Walk Organisers
Peter & Irene Moore Tel: 01455 552594
Meeting Point and Time:
Lutterworth Recreation Ground Car Park at 9.20am to leave at 9.30am.
Directions to the Start: (Round Trip:- 13 miles - Keep it local!!)
Take A426 towards Blaby. After having crossed the M1 turn left into Countesthorpe Road - signed Cosby. On entering Cosby turn right and cross over Cosby Brook into Main Street. The Huntsman pub is on the right after the church. Parking is at the rear of the car park - Toilets are available.
Lunch: 2 courses @ £4.25 with a choice of 6 main meals and 2 sweets. Yet another “eating dagger” in Julian's side!!.
The Walk
The Walk starts at 10:00am and is approx. 5.7 miles on a mixture of field paths, bridleways and farm tracks. Starting off towards Broughton Astley we go into Croft via “lonely Golf Course” and Sutton Elms. The return is via the west side of Cosby using “hidden passages” and Cosby Allotments.
PUB LUNCH
Co-ordinator
Sylvia Wilson
01455 283575
I was unable to be at the Chequers luncheon and so far have had little feedback from our diners.
I have been trying to find new venues, and the November Lunches are at Shearsby Bath. I have negotiated a reasonable price for 2 courses, and the setting is very nice. Let me know what you think.
EVER WONDERED ...
Why supermarkets make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.
Why people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.
Why banks leave vault doors open and then chain the pens to the counters.
Why we leave cars worth thousands of pounds in our driveways and put our useless junk in the garage.
Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin?
Why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed?
Why you never see the headline 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?
Why 'abbreviated' is such a long word?
Why doctors call what they do 'practice'?
Why lemon juice made with artificial flavouring, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?
Why it is that the man who invests all your money called a broker?
Why the time of day with the slowest traffic is called rush hour?
Why there isn't a mouse-flavored cat food?
Why Noah didn't swat those two mosquitoes?
Why they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?
Why sheep don't shrink when it rains?
Why they are called apartments when they are all stuck together?
Why, if flying is so safe, do they call the airport the terminal?
And you know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff?!
This group will continue to meet on the first Friday in the month ( 10 – Noon ) and will play POLISH CANASTA
CANASTA 3
This new group will start on 19th October (10 - Noon ) and players will learn BRAZILIAN CANASTA. It will meet on the third Wednesday in the month thereafter.
SCRABBLE
Despite holidays, this group continues to have a high attendance and hopefully uses the little grey matter to good effect.
1st WEDNESDAY WALKING GROUP September Walk.
27 Walkers and 2 dogs left Countesthorpe, on a pleasant walking day, heading for Foston where we were met by Howard Perry, Church Warden of Foston Church. He gave us an interesting
narrated tour of the church. We then took our coffee break, on *natural seating*,(mooring positions) on the canal at Kilby Bridge. We made our way back to Countesthorpe via the Tow path and field paths with anticipation of our super promised lunch. All
enjoyed it very much. The money saved on the lunch was kindly used to sponsor Irene and I on our Charity 'bike ride for which we thank you all very much, although our backsides don't share that view. We covered 38 miles, visited 27 Church's and raised over £300.00. Peter and Irene Moore
Monthly meeting
For this months talk, Tony Taylor, who has lived in Lutterworth for 34 years, gave some interesting insights into Anti Social Behaviour and how it affects people generally and for Lutterworth people in particular. He mentioned some conferences he has attended and gave several examples of how the public react to crime. In fact, the significant drugs seizure at Catthorpe was started by a call from a member of the public even though this was not mentioned in the related press release. He also covered how to deal with the current wave of scams, doorstep crime and identity theft that are of particular concern to vulnerable people.
CONTACT NUMBERS
Leicestershire Police
www.leics.police.uk
011622 222222 To report an incident.(option 1) To leave a message for an officer (opt 2), you will need their collar number (see website)
In 2012 the number will change to 101. Look out for publicity.
To report a crime dial 999 in the usual way
Harborough District Council (Community Safety Partnership)
www.harborough.gov (includes email address)
01858 828282 Customer Services.
Mail Preference Service
Free service to reduce unsolicited mail.
Www.mpsonline.org.uk.
Telephone Pereference Service 0845 07 007 07
Lutterworth Town Council
Office on Coventry Road. Has leaflets and information on
community issues.
French and German Groups
The film “Jean de Florette” was well attended. This is a story of rural life in Provence, with an abundance of beautiful scenery. It is a tale of hardship and intrigue, as newcomers to the region try to make a living and the locals try to prevent them from doing so. We plan to watch part two, “Manon des Sources,” on 24 November.
The next meeting is on 27 October when Sue will provide a topic for discussion. There will be no meeting in December.
German Conversation
Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, 18 October, at June Hartopp’s house, from 2-4pm, when we can discuss alternative times and venues, and perhaps talk about holidays or travel.
If anyone who already speaks some German is
interested, please telephone Sue.
Quiz report
Just over half the group met to answer questions set by Bob and Sue. Bob assured us that his questions were easy, but we found that that is only true when you know the answer!
The next meeting is on Monday 24th Oct and if you would like to join us to see if you would enjoy giving your brain a gentle 'work out', we would be pleased to welcome you to our group.
Photo Group
"Flowers", our theme for the month, proved to be very popular. There were many pleasing images to admire. We also shared our thoughts on presentation with some interesting ideas about using computer software to enhance our displays. Hopefully we will be able to show at a future monthly meeting the results of our endeavours. Watch this space.
Our next topic will be "Churches" or "Places of Worship". I look forward to our next meeting which will be on 28th October.
Book Group
This month the group concentrated on an author rather than a specific book. Again this threw up a variety of responses. Our author was Ruth Rendell principally known for her crime fiction. Some members read a 'Wexford' novel and some read a crime novel not featuring her famous character. Ruth Rendell (a prolific writer with a phenomenal body of work) was felt by some to be producing work just to please her fan base, and possibly her publishers.This seemed to be the case for the 'Wexford' novels we read.An interesting discussion ensued showing the value of reading from beyond people's normal comfort zone.
The group were asked about their thoughts on revisiting some "classic" titles and at our next meeting we will decide which of these to read.
The reading group has proved very successful, which is very pleasing, but has now reached a size where the practicalities of running such a group are proving difficult. It would seem that a maximum of 10 to 12 members would be the optimum number. The Library Service, which is undergoing some far reaching changes, has difficulty in supplying more than 10 or 12 books of the same title. We already have more than 12 members and have reluctantly decided that we must declare ourselves to be full. The formation of a second reading group would be a solution for all those wishing to be part of a book group. I would be happy to help anyone who feels they could take on this enjoyable task. This would satisfy those that enjoy reading and discussing books and have expressed interest in the reading group. Please let me know if you are interested in starting a new group.
Lively Discussion September 12th 2011
To Quill or QWERTY?
The article, circulated before the discussion, approached the topic from an education point of view. Some group members were sad about the demise of handwriting in favour of texting and emailing. There was great concern about poor spelling resulting from condensed words and the content of a piece of work being seen as more important than the medium. Technology appears to be transforming education as Google and other search engines are replacing dictionaries and encyclopaedias. Certainly all work will be legible. However will there be 100 computers in an exam hall all in full working order? Some felt that long hand gives ‘muscle’ memory as well as intellectual memory of words and grammar. Spellcheck can be used, but without human intervention howlers such as ‘green poof never used’, will continue to appear in small ads; and seen in a florists at Christmas ‘Holly Reefs for sale’!
Can clear communication be maintained if email, text and computer sheets are used? Martin Amis and other famous authors write in longhand so that they can cross out, move words and phrases and see what went before. Much of this is possible on screen. Also business is mainly carried out online, to whit the decline in the use of ‘snail mail’. Families and friends around the world are in touch because of Skype, iPhones, Facebook etc. Perhaps admiration of the beauty of illuminated manuscripts will transfer to writings by those who still take the trouble to write letters and cards longhand.
Poetry Group September 22nd 2011
Places, this month’s topic, gave rise to an interesting range of poets. John Masefield’s Tewkesbury Road was probably the oldest poem. Although a famous speech from Shakespeare’s Richard III predated it. Spike Milligan’s Catford 1933, evoked intense pictures of family life during the depression, but had a characteristic tragi-comic line at the end. We heard Adlestrop by Edward Thomas, An Arundel Tomb by Philip Larkin, Snow on the Mountain by Gillian Clarke and several other poems by Philip Larkin, John Betjeman and Pam Ayres. Famous poems included Home Thoughts from Abroad and Roald Dahl’s St Ives. Murray Lackland Young’s Just Another day at the Seaside was bang up-to-date, describing teenagers getting in to trouble on the pier and the beach. It was a delightful afternoon, with some poems being read twice for enjoyment or clarity.
GOLF GROUP
Co-ordinator Peter Moore
Joint Golf Day Lutterworth/Wycliffe U3A
The September Joint U3A Golf Day was enjoyed
by eleven Golfers at Lutterworth Golf Club.
Our plea's for Lady Golfers was finally answered
but much to the cost of the Male stalwarts.
The weather was September *Indian Summer*
and *some* of the scores reflected this.
The Golfers were joined by 3 Lovely Ladies
for a truly magnificant evening meal together.
Result:- (sorry chaps, but it has to be told)
Winner:- Anne Davies - New Member,Wycliffe U3A
from Leire,won a bottle of Bubbly and Hartopp Trophy.
Runner up:- Bubbles Emmett - New Member,Wycliffe
U3A also from Leire who Won a bottle of Wine.
3rd place:- Peter Moore (Male) Lutterworth U3A
who also won a smaller bottle of Wine.
Nearest the Pin winner:- (again sorry boys)
Bubbles Emmett who collected more Wine.
Joint Golf Day - U3A Lutterworth/Wycliffe
Friday 4th November 2011.
U3A Golf. End of Season Away Day.
Venue:- Sandwell Park Golf Club
West Bromwich. B71 4JJ.
Magnificant top quality Championship Course.
Bacon Roll/coffee/tea upon arrival.
18 Holes Golf. Hot Lunch. (Puddings £2.50)
Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd and Nearest the Pin.
Total cost:- £34.00 per person all inclusive.
Guests will be most welcome.
The Full itinerary and Application Form are now
available, for details Tel:- 01455 552594 or
e-mail:- peter79moore@gmail.com
Forms must be completed as full payment is
required when booking.I need to confirm numbers.
Please note I am away from October 1st
and return on October 15th.
September Walk
A group of 22 walkers took advantage of a warm and sunny late September morning to take a pleasant walk from the White Horse at Broughton Astley passing Cosby and passing through Dunton Basset. Thirsts were quenched and hungers satisfied afterwards at the pub.
Sue and Peter Creeden
WEDNESDAY 26th October 2011
Walk Organisers
Peter & Irene Moore Tel: 01455 552594
Meeting Point and Time:
Lutterworth Recreation Ground Car Park at 9.20am to leave at 9.30am.
Directions to the Start: (Round Trip:- 13 miles - Keep it local!!)
Take A426 towards Blaby. After having crossed the M1 turn left into Countesthorpe Road - signed Cosby. On entering Cosby turn right and cross over Cosby Brook into Main Street. The Huntsman pub is on the right after the church. Parking is at the rear of the car park - Toilets are available.
Lunch: 2 courses @ £4.25 with a choice of 6 main meals and 2 sweets. Yet another “eating dagger” in Julian's side!!.
The Walk
The Walk starts at 10:00am and is approx. 5.7 miles on a mixture of field paths, bridleways and farm tracks. Starting off towards Broughton Astley we go into Croft via “lonely Golf Course” and Sutton Elms. The return is via the west side of Cosby using “hidden passages” and Cosby Allotments.
PUB LUNCH
Co-ordinator
Sylvia Wilson
01455 283575
I was unable to be at the Chequers luncheon and so far have had little feedback from our diners.
I have been trying to find new venues, and the November Lunches are at Shearsby Bath. I have negotiated a reasonable price for 2 courses, and the setting is very nice. Let me know what you think.
EVER WONDERED ...
Why supermarkets make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.
Why people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.
Why banks leave vault doors open and then chain the pens to the counters.
Why we leave cars worth thousands of pounds in our driveways and put our useless junk in the garage.
Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin?
Why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed?
Why you never see the headline 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?
Why 'abbreviated' is such a long word?
Why doctors call what they do 'practice'?
Why lemon juice made with artificial flavouring, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?
Why it is that the man who invests all your money called a broker?
Why the time of day with the slowest traffic is called rush hour?
Why there isn't a mouse-flavored cat food?
Why Noah didn't swat those two mosquitoes?
Why they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?
Why sheep don't shrink when it rains?
Why they are called apartments when they are all stuck together?
Why, if flying is so safe, do they call the airport the terminal?
And you know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff?!
