ILKLEY & DISTRICT U3A – 2015 SUMMER SCHOOL
Monday 13th - Friday 17th July 2015
Welcome to our programme for the 2015 Summer School!
You will find here a wide selection of activities for you to try and I would encourage all members to really engage
with Summer School and to get involved with as many sessions as you can. This is a great opportunity to try
something new and to be adventurous. Who Knows – it may lead to an interest that you want to pursue later. So –
I hope that you take time to explore the programme and find some things to interest and delight you for this week
of activities.
I would personally like to take this opportunity to thank all the leaders who have offered to run the sessions for us
– without them Summer School could not happen at all. Also, I would like to thank all U3A colleagues plus staff at
KIVCA who have all helped to make the Summer School possible.
Angie Grain
(Summer School and Groups co-ordinator)
APPLYING FOR PLACES - There are three methods of applying for places at Summer School sessions:
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For those with access to the internet:
The most efficient method of application is via the website (http://ilkleyu3a.org/). From the Summer
School menu, follow the ‘Book Summer School’ tab and register for each session that you wish to
attend. It is very easy and you will receive an e-mail confirmation for each of your bookings.
2 For those without access to the internet:
a. Call in to one of the Drop In sessions and apply there. Regular Drop In sessions are held from 10.30 –
12.00 on the first Friday of each month at the Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley
b. Complete the application form on the back page and send it, with an SAE for the reply, to:
Tony Willson, 17 Hawkcliffe View, Silsden, BD20 0BS.
A system of ‘first come, first served’ will be used to allocate places at each session so please book early. The only
exception to the above booking process is the ‘Dishes of the World’ session – for this you apply direct to the
session organiser. See the programme entry for details.
If a group is full, a waiting list will be kept – so, if you have to drop out of a session for whatever reason, please
phone Tony Willson (01535 657568) so that your place can be re-allocated. It would be a shame to have empty
spaces when some members have been disappointed in their application. Please do not simply fail to attend a
session for which you are registered.
NEW FOR 2015 !!!
U3A SUMMER SCHOOL CAFÉ
12.00 – 2.00 Monday 13th – Friday 17th
Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley
Do come along to meet fellow U3A members
and enjoy the Summer School ‘buzz’
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SUMMER SCHOOL SESSIONS – JULY 2015
Table of Contents
Day
Monday 13th
Monday 13th
Tuesday 14th
Tuesday 14th
Wed 15th
Wed 15th
Thurs 16th
Thurs 16th
Friday 17th
Friday 17th
Time
10.00 – 12.00
10.00 – 12.00
10.00 - 12.00
10.00 – 11.30
2.00 – 4.00
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10.00 – 12.00
10.30 – 12.30
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10.00 – c4.00
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2.00 – 4.00
10.15 – c 3.30
10.00 – 12.00
10.00 – 12.00
2.00 – 4.00
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10.00 – 12.00
10.30 – c 4.00
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10.00 – 12.00
2.00 – 4.00
2.00 – 4.00
2.00 – 4.00
2.00 – 4.00
Activity
Croquet Taster (Monday am)
Future New Groups
Poetry Reading
Tai Chi in the Park
Art Appreciation
Bowls
Croquet Taster (Monday pm)
Last Ice Age
Mixed Circle Dancing
Croquet Taster (Tuesday am)
Dishes from Around the World
Singing for Pleasure
Travelling by Train in the Victorian Era
Badminton
Chess for Beginners
Croquet Taster (Tuesday pm)
Table Tennis (Tuesday)
Archaeology on the High Moor
Croquet Taster (Wednesday am)
Emergency Aid (i)
Croquet Taster (Wednesday pm)
In Defence of Immortality
Textile Workshop
Emergency Aid (ii)
Northern Towns
Pros and Cons of living in a Retirement Flat
Life Writing
Art for Fun (i)
Highlights of Teaching in Malawi
Robert Browning: from failed playwright to fine poet
Table Tennis (Friday)
Active Euthanasia
Art for Fun (ii)
Creative Crafts
Ilkley During World War II
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SUMMER SCHOOL – 2015
Programme of Sessions
Monday 13th July
Croquet Taster Sessions for all (Monday am)
The Ilkley U3A Croquet Group, currently play social croquet on four lawns at Ben Rhydding Croquet Club;
tuition is provided by qualified Croquet Association coaches, to help newcomers to learn both Association
and Golf Croquet and to improve previously acquired skills. All playing equipment is provided, including
suitably sized and weighted croquet mallets, but please wear your own comfortable flat soled (no heels), for
example, trainers. Tea and coffee provided; bring your own picnic lunch and join our lunch time gossip
group!
Time
10.00 – 12.00
Venue Ben Rhydding Sports Club
No. of Places
6
Leader
Richard Lorimer
[email protected]
Tel: 01943 603561
Monday 13th July
Future New Groups
If you are interested in joining a new group this autumn do come along to this session. You may already have
ideas for new groups or are just interested in what might be introduced in the future. We will divide into
separate groups depending on interest and discuss how each group might run. Information about proposed
new groups will be circulated before Summer School.
Time
Leader
10.00 – 12.00
Angie Grain
Monday 13th July
Venue Abbeyfield
[email protected]
No. of Places
No limit
Tel: 01943 465059
Poetry Reading
The request for seasonal poetry generated so much interest at Christmas that it seemed like a good idea to
create space for something similar at Summer School. Bring your chosen poem for summer to read to the
group and enjoy it again as well as the choices of other group members.
Time
Leader
10.00 – 12.00
Venue
Sue Butler/Jenny Dixon
Monday 13th July
Dales Room, Christchurch
[email protected]
No. of Places
14
Tel: 01943 600905
Tai Chi in the Park
The three Tai Chi groups combine in the summer months to enjoy Tai Chi outdoors. (Weather permitting,
which it usually does) We usually meet on Monday mornings at Riverside Gardens. On the Monday of the
Summer School, we will welcome other U3A members to join us - to see what Tai Chi is about and to take
part in the exercises. (10.30 start for regulars)
Time
Leader
10.00 – 11.30
Jim Butterfield
Monday 13th July
Venue
Ilkley Riverside Gardens
[email protected]
No. of Places
No Limit
Tel: 01943 430411
Art Appreciation
This will be a very interactive session discussing some aspect of ‘Art’ and what we appreciate as art –
whether traditional or modern. There will be opportunities to share and exchange views, to explore the work
of a number of artists and hopefully enjoy the process of learning more about art. It will NOT be a lecture on
Art History. Please bring along an image of an artwork that you really like.
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.00
Venue
Angie Grain et al
Games Room, Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley
[email protected]
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No. of Places
25
Tel: 01943 465059
Monday 13th July
Bowls
This will be an opportunity for beginners or experienced players to have a go at playing bowls. Equipment
will be provided, but please wear suitable clothing for ease of movement plus flat-soled trainers or similar.
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.00
Richard Lorimer
Monday 13th July 2.00 – 4.00
Monday 13th July
Venue
Ben Rhydding Sports Club
[email protected]
No. of Places
No limit
Tel: 01943 603561
Croquet Taster Sessions for all - See Monday am
The Last Ice Age
A presentation about the changing climates, geology and environments of the last two million years and how
they impact on us today.
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.00
John Pullin
Monday 13th July
Venue
Wright Room, Clarke Foley Centre
[email protected]
No. of Places
20
Tel: 01274 551451
Mixed Circle Dancing
Circle dancing has roots both in traditional folk dance and in sacred dance: we dance in a circle generally
holding hands, though some dances are danced free. Dances and the music come from countries throughout
the world. Since the 1970’s many newer dances have been choreographed and found their way into the
more traditional circle dance repertoire. Above all, it is joyful, inclusive and anyone can do it!
If you have ever thought of finding out more about Circle Dance, here’s your chance, “Do come along and
join us at Summer School , the hall is lovely to dance in, you will receive a warm welcome and find yourself
dancing before you realise”! Gentlemen welcome too!
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.00
Joan Peart
Venue
St Margaret’s Church Hall
[email protected]
Tuesday 14th July 10.00 – 12.00
Tuesday 14th July
No. of Places
25
Tel: 0113 2842549
Croquet Taster Sessions for all - See Monday am
Dishes from Around the World
A practical cookery demonstration encompassing a variety of starters, Main courses and desserts from
different countries.
Please apply direct to Hilary Barrett to join this session; do not use the website to book.
Time
Leader
10.30 – 12.30
Hilary Barrett
Tuesday 14th July
Venue
3, Moorlands, Ilkley LS29 9QZ
[email protected]
No. of Places
9
Tel: 01943 609316
Singing for Pleasure
Our Singing for Pleasure Group enjoys mainly classical music; members are also encouraged to suggest new
music from any repertoire for the group to try. This introductory Summer School session will act as a taster
session for this group. Our meetings will normally include warm-up exercises, learning new works and
enjoying members’ own choices + a tea/coffee break. Musical knowledge is always useful but this group is
open to anyone who enjoys singing – you do not have to be able to read music.
Time
Leader
10.00 – 12.00
Brian Mason
Venue
St John’s Church, Ben Rhydding
[email protected]
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No. of Places
35
Tel: 01535 652585
Tuesday 14th July
Travelling by Train in the Victorian Era
During the morning we will consider various aspects of train travel in the nineteenth century, including
stations, trains, engineering problems and hazards and rail routes. In the afternoon we will visit the Bolton
Abbey and Embsay railway. For more information for non-internet users, please contact the Leader.
Time
Leader
10.00 –
Venue
approx. 4.30
Robin Leleux et al
Tuesday 14th July
JLA at the Clarke Foley Centre for am
Visit to Bolton Abbey & Embsay in pm
[email protected]
No. of Places
40
Tel: 01943 839855
Badminton
This is an opportunity for new players to try badminton. Members will need their own racquets and
appropriate sports clothing and trainers. A pleasant social event with gentle exercise.
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.00
Tony Willson
Tuesday 14th July
Venue
Ben Rhydding Methodists Church
[email protected]
No. of Places
12
Tel: 01535 657568
Chess for Beginners
Muriel has offered to teach the basics of chess to a small group of beginners. This might lead on to further
learning about the game if you find it interesting and enjoyable.
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.00
Muriel Jones
Venue
Muriel’s home address
[email protected]
Tuesday 14th July 2.00 – 4.00
Tuesday 14th July
No. of Places
3
Tel: 01943 817348
Croquet Taster Sessions for all - See Monday am
Table Tennis (Tuesday)
There are 4 Table Tennis sessions per week during term time. This is an opportunity to have a go with
perhaps a view to joining us. Most people start having not played for quite a while but don't worry, it is a
pleasant social session as well as getting some exercise.
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.00
Anne Wilson
Wednesday 15th July
Venue Abbeyfield Activity Room
[email protected]
No. of Places
6
Tel: 01943 607706
Archaeology on the High Moor
An all-day walking tour to see the remote archaeological remains on the high ground at the east end of Ilkley
Moor and Burley Moor. We will visit the prehistoric enclosures on Green Crag Slack and Woofa Bank, the
Woofa cairnfield, the Little Skirtful of Stones, the Great Skirtful of Stones and the Twelve Apostles stone
circle. We should also see lots of prehistoric rock carvings.
The walk will begin and end at the Cow and Calf Rocks car park, starting at 10.15 and finishing at about 3.30.
If you can’t get into the car park, there is more parking in the large lay-bys on the left-hand side past the Cow
and Calf Hotel heading towards Burley.
Please bring stout footwear and warm waterproof clothing. It is always much colder on the moor than it is in
the town! You will also need a packed lunch and drinks.
For those without cars - Pick up will be made from Ilkley Railway Station (outside M&S) at 9.45. Please
contact Peter Butler if you require this.
Time
Leader
10.15 – c 3.30
Peter Butler
Venue
Meet at the Cow & Calf car park
[email protected]
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No. of Places
25
Tel: 01943 600905
Wednesday 15th July 10.00 – 12.00
Wednesday 15th July
Croquet Taster Sessions for all - See Monday am
Emergency Aid (i)
Pamela was a registered nurse with specialist critical care qualifications and proposes to offer 2 x 2hr
workshops focusing on first aid following the national guidelines provided by the Resuscitation Council. The
first will cover response to minor injuries, then recognition and intervention in the first minutes before the
ambulance arrives in more serious sudden illness such as heart attack, stroke, seizure etc. The second
workshop will be devoted to how to help the unresponsive casualty and will include how to put someone
into the recovery position, how to perform CPR and how to help someone who is choking. I hope all those
who can will be willing to participate actively, so comfortable clothes would be best. However if you're not
too sprightly, don't let that put you off.
Two linked sessions (see Thursday 16th) – both should be attended.
Time
Leader
10.00 – 12.00
Pamela Pearce
Wednesday 15th July 2.00 – 4.00
Wednesday 15th July
Venue Baptist Church, Ilkley
[email protected]
No. of Places
12
Tel: 01943 968366
Croquet Taster Sessions for all - See Monday am
In Defence of Immortality
What we consider to be solid is not; nor are we. This is no news to young scientists of today but to those of
us, who have not had any interest in science or have not had any time or interest to keep up to date over the
last 50 years, I can tell you on good authority, we live in a mirage and there is no end to “living". That is, on
the basis of cosmology, we are immortal.
This may come as sad news to those of you who wish to truly shuffle off this mortal coil. To all intents and
purposes, if you don't want to know, you won't know anything different from generations of the zombies we
are and those who went before us. However, it can be reassuring to know that death has no sting for the
dead, as far as we know, for there is no sensing mechanism. For all that, it is nice to be assured and as a
member of the living dead I am here to do so.
After a slide presentation at the start of the session we will discuss the content and how it could affect our
philosophy. Notes will be provided by email or hard copy by special request.
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.00
John Pullin
Wednesday 15th July
Venue
Games Room, CFC
[email protected]
No. of Places
30
Tel: 01274 551451
Textile Workshop
At the last Summer School 2014 Gwen Hewitt gave a talk about the work of a 16th Century Tudor clothier making of woollen cloth from “fleece to fabric”. Gwen and her husband David are “Living Historians” and
help to bring history alive through their talks and demonstrations.
This Summer they would like you to participate in a Summer School workshop to try out those skills:
David and Gwen have some knowledge of textile related crafts but are far from expert. We would facilitate
rather than instruct.
Ilkley has many skilled textile craftspeople and artists and we would like to draw on those skills amongst U3A
members at the workshop. Participants would be very welcome to share their expertise as would we. We
would like people who are interested and would like to learn, to come too. You do not need skills or
equipment. We will make you welcome and you can try your hand at some textile craft. Some equipment
can be provided eg a handloom, an inkle loom, spindles, carders, lucet, braidmakers - a bit like French
knitting - fleece, tops and wool. There will be books and pictures to view and examples of handmade cloth
16C style.
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.30
Gwen Hewitt
Venue
Ilkley Baptist Church
[email protected]
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No. of Places
20
Tel: 01943 608306
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Thursday 16 July
Time
Leader
Emergency Aid (ii) see Wednesday am
10.00 – 12.00
Pamela Pearce
Venue Baptist Church, Ilkley (tbc)
[email protected]
No. of Places
12
Tel: 01943 968366
Northern Towns: a walk around Otley
Thursday 16th July
The Northern Towns Group visits a Northern Town once a month. Would you like to experience one of our
visits? This will be centred in Otley and will include a tour of The Courthouse, a ‘Murder and Mayhem’ Walk,
and activities to develop an understanding of the Irish settlement in Otley during the potato famine.
Summer School participants will meet Northern Towns members for a buffet lunch at ‘The Horse and
Farrier’. The visit will be funded by Summer School, the only cost for participants will be for lunch and
coffee. (Approximately £10). Twenty places will be offered for Summer School.
Time
Leader
10.30 – mid afternoon
Jean Smith et al
Thursday 16th July
Venue Meet at Otley Courthouse
[email protected]
No. of Places
20
Tel: 01943 461485
Pros and Cons of Living in a Retirement Flat
Participants will be encouraged to look at and discuss factors which affect the decision to downsize in this
way. These include personal and family circumstances, service charges, sinking funds and facilities at local
properties, and the effect on hobbies and social life.
Time
Leader
10.00 – 12.00
Caroline Moseley
Thursday 16th July
Venue
At Caroline’s home
[email protected]
No. of Places
8
Tel: 01943 608836
Life Writing
If you have ever wondered where to start recording, or telling a personal story - or that of someone else,
come along to our introduction to Lifewriting. Using your own lifeline as inspiration, we may show you how
to start setting important or interesting events down, for others to read and enjoy.
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.00
Sue Butler/Kath Luczyn
Friday 17th July
Venue
Soroptimist Room, CFC
[email protected]
No. of Places
15
Tel: 01274 585884
Art for Fun (i)
Come and practice your own form of art (watercolour, acrylics, silk painting, sketching, iPad art, whatever
you like). There is no teaching, but by sharing the various ways of creating art (or the attempts to do so) we
aim to create the right environment for you to enjoy this session. If you just want to have a go there will be
some material for you to use. Otherwise bring your own and enjoy! If the weather is nice there is the
possibility to go outside to the little park opposite or to the memorial garden.
We will have an overview of what has been created during this last year and there will be some art for sale
as well!
Time
Leader
10.00 – 12.00
Carol & John Metcalfe
Venue
Ilkley Baptist Church
[email protected]
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No. of Places
30
Tel: 01535 658629
Friday 17th July
Highlights of Teaching in Malawi
Gill has lots of experience of working abroad and has recently visited Malawi. She will share with us some of
her experiences there and help to enlighten us about a country that many of us know so little about.
Time
Leader
10.00 – 12.00
Gill Hunter
Friday 17th July
Venue
Ilkley Baptist Church
[email protected]
No. of Places
60
Tel: 01943 830992
Robert Browning: from failed playwright to fine poet
Robert Browning was a fascinating character and his writing and some aspects of his life are well known. We
will explore and discuss his work and some of his achievements along with other less successful aspects of
his career.
Time
Leader
10.00 – 12.00
June Oldham
Friday 17th July
Venue
Soroptimist Room, CFC
[email protected]
No. of Places
12
Tel: 01943 607662
Table Tennis (Friday)
There are 4 Table Tennis sessions per week during term time. This is an opportunity to have a go with
perhaps a view to joining us. Most people start having not played for quite a while but don't worry, it is a
pleasant social session as well as getting some exercise.
Time
Leader
10.00 – 12.00
Barbara Falloon
Friday 17th July
Venue
Abbeyfield Activity Room
[email protected]
No. of Places
6
Tel: 01943 602028
Active Euthanasia
A personal experience of witnessing active euthanasia, which is legal in the Netherlands within very strict
rules and regulations. After the story telling a discussion might take place depending on the numbers of
members present and their view on end of life decisions.
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.00
Gunilla Vriesendorp/
John Williams
Friday 17th July
No. of Places
20
Tel: 01943 603899
Art for Fun (ii)
See Art for Fun (i)
Time
2.00 –4.00
Leader
Tony Dutton/
Merel Perrett
Friday 17th July
Venue
Soroptimist Room, CFC
[email protected]
Venue
Ilkley Baptist Church
[email protected]
[email protected]
No. of Places
30
Tel: 01943 600993
Creative Crafts
Join this fun afternoon activity when we will personalise a useful bag using fabric, buttons and felt. No
special skills required. Cost, to cover bag and all materials £8.50. If you need further information, please
contact Christine Lynes.
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.00
Christine Lynes
Venue
St Margaret’s Meeting Room
[email protected]
8
No. of Places
10
Tel: 01943 600865
Friday 17th July
Ilkley During World War II
The local papers are a wonderful resource for exploring the effects of the World Wars on the local people –
not only the soldiers and others directly involved but also those who stayed at home. For virtually all of
them, their lives will have changed forever. We will use historical records to explore this impact.
Time
Leader
2.00 – 4.00
Richard Thackrah
Venue
Wright Room, CFC
[email protected]
NEW FOR 2015 !!!
U3A SUMMER SCHOOL CAFÉ
12.00 – 2.00 Monday 13th – Friday 17th
Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley
Do come along to meet fellow U3A members
and enjoy the Summer School ‘buzz’
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JULY 2015 SUMMER SCHOOL SESSIONS – APPLICATION FORM
This form is for use ONLY for postal applications. All applications are dealt with on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. HOW TO
APPLY BY POST - Tick the sessions applied for and post this form to: Tony Willson, 17 Hawkcliffe View, Silsden, BD20 0BS.
You can make applications for one or two members at the same address. Please enclose an SAE to receive a reply. All sessions
are free to members; do not include any payment with this form.
Name(s) of Members
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Date
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13th July
Tuesday
14th July
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15th July
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16th July
Friday
17th July
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Croquet Taster (Monday am)
Future New Groups
Poetry Reading
Tai Chi in the Park
Art Appreciation
Bowls
Croquet Taster (Monday pm)
Last Ice Age
Mixed Circle Dancing
Croquet Taster (Tuesday am)
Dishes from Around the World
Singing for Pleasure
Travelling by Train/Victorian Era
Badminton
Chess for Beginners
Croquet Taster (Tuesday pm)
Table Tennis (Tuesday)
Archaeology on the High Moor
Croquet Taster (Wednesday am)
Emergency Aid (i)
Croquet Taster (Wednesday pm)
In Defence of Immortality
Textile Workshop
Emergency Aid (ii)
Northern Towns
Pros/Cons of a Retirement Flat
LifeWriting
Art for Fun (i)
Highlights of Teaching in Malawi
Robert Browning
Table Tennis (Friday)
Active Euthanasia
Art for Fun (ii)
Creative Crafts
Ilkley During World War II
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