Wetherby & District MONTHLY MEMO October 2014 bringing you news and updates DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Tues 28 October Open Meeting Methodist Church 2.30 pm Prof. Michael Green "Naughty Nurses and Murderous Medics" Weds 26 November Open Meeting Methodist Church 2.30 pm Colin Burgon “What it takes to be an MP” Tues 16 December Open Meeting Methodist Church 2.30 pm Our very own “Showcase” See below For further dates and details of Open Meetings see page 4 o—o—o—o—o—o “SHOWCASE” Due to popular demand we are having a December Open Meeting for the first time. The SHOWCASE programme will include performances by the Ukulele, Folk Dancing and Singing for Fun groups and exhibitions by the Art Groups and Photographic Groups. Make a date in your diaries: Tuesday 16th December at the Methodist Church at 2.30. Afterwards there will be tea/coffee and mince pies. Come along for some festive cheer. U3A Committee Your NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER Next month there will be plenty of space for your contributions and for photos. Why not submit a CLOSE UP of your activities or experiences either as an individual or on behalf of your Group. In fact anything of interest to other members — humorous or serious — would be welcome. 450 words per page in Arial size 10 is about right. The closing date is 8th November. I look forward to hearing from you. Editor Joyce Bale 52010 [email protected] Memory Course Pilot: October update. The memory course pilot got off to a good start and the course ran with a full complement of 12 group members. So far the feedback is overwhelmingly positive. The general response to date is that it is both useful and enjoyable. After the course our intention is to evaluate and amend as necessary so that the Memory Course will become a regular feature on Wetherby’s calendar. It seems we already have sufficient names for our proposed follow up in the spring! Jen Scott 01423 339504 [email protected] More general information about this course can be found at : www.aughton-ormskirk-u3a.co.uk/groups/memory Spanish for Beginners The Group is now up and running, it meets weekly on Wednesday at 10.30 am. Details from the group leader Val Wilby 849265 [email protected] New Testament Greek Has had an initial meeting. The group will meet fortnightly on Tuesdays at 3pm. Next meeting November 4th. Further details from Mary Bentham 587694 [email protected] Cake Decorating This has had to be put on hold at the moment as there was insufficient response to make the group viable. It is hoped to try again in the New Year. Digital Camera Group 2 One group of enthusiasts has already started meeting monthly with leader Steven Wicks. He is now offering a second course starting in November. For details and to discuss what he plans to cover in the course, please contact Steven Wicks 845954 [email protected] in brief Book Group change of leader to Jean Drummond 83129 [email protected] French Conversation change of leader to Denise Melsome 843303 [email protected] Friendship & Support change to various venues. Contact Neal Priestland 579045 [email protected] Play Reading 2 change of leader to Anita Fearnley 584529 [email protected] For the correct latest information always check the website. Changes happen almost daily. Reports from the Group Leaders themselves Art Appreciation On 25th September we had a most interesting talk from Anne Goodchild, formerly Senior Curator at Sheffield Art Gallery and now a lecturer. Her speciality is Winifrid & Ben Nicholson & Christopher Wood who were all important artists of the Modern Movement in Britain and France. Her fascinating book called “Dear Winifrid” tells of the correspondence between them. At our next meeting in November we shall look at women artists. We are always looking for new members for our Group which is very informal and friendly. Meetings are open to all, Sarah Raynar 585794 [email protected] French Conversation We are a small group who enjoy meeting to practise our French in a friendly and encouraging environment.We welcome newcomers who have a basic command of French and are interested in developing their spoken language and grammatical skills to be able to hold conversations with French people in their own language.Please get in touch to discuss this further. Denise Melsom 843303 [email protected], Historic Houses 1 On 7th October a party of 36 members met at Allerton Castle for their 32nd and final visit. After five summers and four winters of visits and talks this Group is now taking a rest. More details in the November Newsletter. Joyce Bale 520180 [email protected] Rhythm & Movement We resumed on the 9th October after a break in September. We were happy to welcome new members and still have room for any member wanting to exercise to music of the 60's 70's and 80's. We meet at Collingham Memorial Hall on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month starting at 10.30 a.m Lorraine [email protected] Table Tennis 2 This group is now well established. A mixed ability group that meets every Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist Church Hall, from 3.30-4.30pm. There is room for a few more players. For further information contact Julie Brooks 584573 [email protected] Ultra Walks This year we have walked about 110 miles walking between 11 and 17 miles each month. We have had some stunning walks and the weather has been very kind to us. Our walks haveusChop Gate, Gunnerside, Wharfedale, Runswick Bay, The Hole of Horcum, Leighton Reservoir and Fountains Abbey. Sue Howard 520123 [email protected] Psychology Group 3 Will relaunch on Monday 10th November under the leadership of Chris Baugh starting with a Brief History of Psychology and a look at the Bystander Effect. Meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2.00 pm. Group 1 is now undertaking a mix of recapping the early topics and looking at new material. Group 2 has been meeting for just over a year and is in the middle of the two year series of topics. There are a limited number of places available in each Group so if you are interested please contact Peter Wilson 584597 [email protected] Stephen Widdison Retains County U3A Racketball Title For Wetherby The annual Yorkshire U3A Racketball Championships took place at Heaton Squash & Racketball Club. The event is as much about the social gathering of 20+ players from many U3A groups but the competitive element remains. Stephen Widdison, after five victories on the day, retained the title he won last year. The next event is the Team Competition on the 29th October at Chapel Allerton Squash Club, Leeds. Wetherby U3A will be represented and looking to bring back the trophy. Wetherby U3A Racketball Group meets Mondays and Tuesdays at 10.00 a.m. at Collingham Squash & Racketball Club. New members always welcome, no previous experience necessary. Contact:Stephen Widdison 574472, 07802 370995 [email protected] FORTHCOMING OPEN MEETINGS Wetherby Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated £2 entry for non members Tuesday 28 October, Wednesday 26th November, Tuesday 16th December (Showcase), Wednesday 29th January —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This MONTHLY MEMO is a U3A news update for immediate ready reference. The NEWSLETTER is usually published in February, July & November and the MONTHLY MEMO on the remaining months except December. See our web site www.wetherbyU3A.org.uk for further information such as Group Leaders details and membership application forms. >>Closing date for final copy for the November Newsletter will be Sat 8 Nov<< —------------------------------------------------------------—––––----------------------------------U3A Wetherby contacts: Website: www.wetherbyU3A.org.uk Chair Mike Green 582810 [email protected] Groups Jane Berry 587641 [email protected] Coordinator Editor Newsletters & Monthly Memos 520180 [email protected] Wetherby & District U3A. Registered Charity Number 1143289