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LEA VALLEY U3A
Members welcome from Hertfordshire, Essex & North London
Meetings Held in Broxbourne Civic Hall
Registered Charity No. 1033311
President: Len Street OBE / Chairman: Barbara Cordina
Web Site: www.lvu3a.org.uk / Email: Postal address:
NEWSLETTER
12th January 2015
Monthly meetings are usually held on the
2 Monday of each month from 1pm to 4pm with a speaker from 2pm.
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TODAY: Mr Richard Selby
“The Women I have Married”
Next Meeting - Monday 9th February 2015
Mr Vic Botterill “Body Language”
The Committee wish
all members a Happy New year 2015
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VICE CHAIRMAN’S CORNER
Lea Valley U3A – a friendly face and a warm smile, we welcome all
I do hope that each and every one of you had a wonderful Christmas and
began 2015 in good health and spirits.
Regretfully our Chairman Barbara Cordina has been most unwell during
the holiday period and is still recuperating. We wish her a speedy
recovery and if there is anything you feel is very urgent perhaps you
would contact me first and I will do my best to help.
Wishing all our members a very Happy, Healthy and prosperous New
Year.
Marion Barrett – Vice Chairman
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Date for your diary 5
Fun Quiz
Friday 13th March 2015 at 1:30
Tickets £2.50, available at monthly meetings.
John Mills
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Deadline for February Newsletter
Sunday 1st February 2015
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40th Anniversary Concert
Broxbourne Handbell Ringers were founded 40 years ago. To
commemorate our Ruby anniversary and, in particular, the fact that
John and Eileen Bailey have been members since the beginning,
we are holding a free concert at 7 pm at St Augustine’s Parish
Church on Friday 23rd January.
We would like to invite anyone from Lea Valley U3A to join us in our celebration.
Mary Cole, Chairman of the Broxbourne Handbell Ringers
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A WALK AROUND LONDON – THE CAPITAL RING
The Capital Ring is a lovely 78-mile circular walk through a hidden corridor of green
space around inner London. It takes in Parks, woodlands, river banks, tow-paths
and historic cemeteries. It is a real eye-opener for those of you who thought you
knew London.
The long distance walk is open to all Hertfordshire U3A members who are
capable of distance walking at a reasonable pace. It will be led by Maurice
Newman of Hertford and Ware U3As.
Full details at the Secretary’s table at main meeting.
Marion Barrett
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LVU3A DVD
If any members who have finished with LVU3A DVD’s & do not wish to keep it
please drop it off at the Secretary’s table at any main meeting. Thank you.
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SALES TABLE
Will be full of goodies for purchase at the January 12th meeting. Do drop by &
see Olive who will be happy to help you. Brollies, badges, pens, pencils, bags
ETC all at reasonable prices.
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WEA Spring Course – Urgent Amendment
“The Shaping of Modern Cuba”
By Dr Stephen Wilkinson
A 9 week course commencing Thursday, January 15th and ending April 2nd.
Course fee of £43.20. First week without commitment.
The Parish Centre, Mill Lane, Broxbourne 10:00am to 11:45am.
This replaces the scheduled course “ The Countryside and Wildlife of Britain. ”
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LVU3A CRAFTS
A small selection of crafts
from the Ladies of the
Lea Valley U3A Busy
fingers Craft Group who
also made Pom Pom’s for
the Christmas tree in
Hoddesdon High Street.
All proceeds to go to
local charity for the
visually impaired.
Well done!
Photo’s A.Cole
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Carol Concert, December 12th
More than two hundred people attended the annual
carol concert of Lea Valley and Broxbourne U3As at
Broxbourne Parish Church, St. Augustine’s, on
December 12th.
Hosted by our Lea Valley branch and attended by MP, Charles Walker and the
Mayor of Broxbourne, Cllr. Bren Perryman, and her consort the concert had all
the ingredients of a traditional carol service, enhanced by some special items
from East Herts Youth Orchestra, directed by David Boarder, the Broxbourne
Bell Ringers, the Singing For Pleasure groups of Broxbourne and Lea Valley
and two readings from each of the U3As. Proceeds from the concert will go
towards the church tower restoration fund.
Top and bottom left photos the
Lea Valley U3A Singers
From left to right Charles Walker
MP, , Barbara Cordina Chairman
Lea Valley U3A, Steve Shirley,
Chairman Broxbourne U3A,
Mayor Councillor Bren Perryman
and Lee Rayner Publicity Lea
Valley U3A.
Photography by Reg Roskams
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NOTICE
I recently had a hard disc failure & lost some data from newsletter, I
apologise if I have missed anything off this month.
Alan Cole
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DID YOU KNOW?..
The earliest known Roman calendar designated March as the beginning of the
new year, on the Vernal Equinox - the beginning of spring and a time when
warring could begin, again. Depending upon whether one focuses on Mars or
Martius as the derivation of that month's name, either interpretation is
acceptable, as the return of spring begins a new crop season; and, with the
winter ending, the weather was favorable for moving troops. Their calendar had
ten named months, reflected in the historic, numerical names of six of the
months. The origin of the names of the months were:
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March - Mars, Roman god of war; or, Martius - Roman god of fertility
and vegetation
April - perhaps derived from aperire - Latin from open; or, from
Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty
May - Maia, Roman goddess of spring
June - Juno, principle Roman goddess of marriage and the well-being of
women
July - originally Quintilis, Latin for 5th month, renamed for Julius Caesar
in 44 B.C.
August - originally, Sextilis, Latin for 6th month, renamed for Augustus
Caesar in 8 B.C.
September - septem, Latin for 7
October - octo, Latin for 8
November - novem, Latin for 9
December - decem, Latin for 10
Before 700 B.C. the calendar year began with the month of March, until the
second king of Rome, Numa Pontilius, added the month of January and
February. The month of January was named to honor Janus, a Roman god with
two faces - one looking back and the other looking forward, signifying the old
and the new. February is derived from Februa, the Roman festival of
purification.
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GROUP INFORMATION
ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES Chris Murphy & Kate
Gorman –
Tuesday 27th January Buffet Lunch. Tuesday 24th February Dr. Anne Murphy
“Military Wives of the 18th Centuary. Tuesday 24th March Kim Ghafur Collecting
Childrens Books, Comics, Toys & Games 1940-1960.” Tuesday 28th April
bringing various “Bygone” items, will also value any member items.We meet
every FOURTH TUESDAY in the month at Broxbourne Parish Centre,
Churchfields, Broxbourne – 2 to 4pm. New members and visitors welcome.
AWAY DAYS Rose Lovelidge –Cheshunt
AWAY BREAK Rose Lovelidge –Cheshunt
BALLET CLASS Carol Farren – We started a new class on Wednesday 10th
September 10:30 to 11:30am with a qualified tutor at The Valle Academy
Trust Ltd, Wilton House, Delamare Road EN8 9SG. This was very well
attended & enjoyed. This is a new form of exercise for us YOUNG PEOPLE
that is sweeping across the nation at the moment. We obviously will not be
prima ballerinas, but the movements we learn will be brilliant for our muscles,
limbs & especially for balance. There is now a waiting list but if there are
enough there is a possibility of a second class. If you are interested please
contact Carol.
BROXBOURNE ARTS FORUM - BArts Lee Rayner BIRDWATCHING
Terry Smith
www.rspb.org.uk/groups/southeasthertfordshire. £4 contribution to RSPB.
Contact Terry for more details.
BOOKS FOR SALE Joan Underwood Please continue to support our Book Stall - all proceeds go towards the
LV U3A
BRIDGE (IMPROVERS) Group 1 Ann Abercrombie We meet every Thursday at Hoddesdon Methodist Church Hall, Middlefield Road,
Hoddesdon -10 to 11am
BRIDGE (BEGINNERS) Group 2 Ann Abercrombie –
We meet every TUESDAY at above venue- 10am to 12pm.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THIS GROUP PLEASE CONTACT ANN.
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BUSY FINGERS Barbara Cordina –& Elaine Penrose This is our Craft Group
with a difference. Everybody is invited to take part in our craft projects, the latest
of which was to decorate Hoddesdon Town Centre for the Christmas period. Do
join us if you like to combine fun with your crafting. Everything we have
produced so far has been made with donated materials, so if you have any wool,
fabric, buttons, cottons, etc then we would welcome these, please bring them
along to any main meeting and find either Barbara or Elaine (on the jigsaw table).
CARPET BOWLS Jim Albon
We meet on TUESDAYS at Rosehill Bowls Club 10am – 12pm. Equipment
provided. Phone for more information or see Jim at our main meetings.
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Group 1 Sybil Hammond CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Group 2 Joan Newman CRAFT UNITE GROUP Carol French We meet fortnightly on a WEDNESDAY 10.30am to 12.30pm at Teens Unite
Offices, 98 High Road Broxbourne. All proceeds from the sale of our cards at
main meetings go to the LV U3A.
CRAFT MORNING Sybil Hammond Please book with Sybil at the main meetings or call on the number above.
CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ARTSHED IN WARE Barbara Cordina
Monthly workshops on the first Tuesday of the month at the Artshed in Ware
available for U3A members. We are introduced to lots of different crafts, ie
pottery, jewellery, mosaics, painting, fused glass, glass painting, etc etc. No
previous experience required. Costs include all materials + tea, coffee and
biscuits. Contact Barbara as above to book and for more information.
CREATIVE WRITING Elizabeth Brown
Please phone Elizabeth for more details and to join this Group. We meet once a
month and new members would be very welcome.
CROQUET Peter Worth We play on WEDNESDAY mornings at the Broxbourne Sports Club. Any
LVU3A member interested in joining us should register their details by visiting
our table at the monthly meeting or contact Peter Worth.
CYCLING – Stewart Wagstaff.(Cheshunt) This is a group
already made of Cheshunt and Ware U3A members. We have three levels moderate, easyride and very easyride. The group meets every Wednesday,
even over winter, to explore the Lea Valley Park and beyond.
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EAT YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD
Thursday 22nd January Burns Night at the Bull at Broxbourne 6:30 for 7pm.
February will be a Greek evening at the Highland Restaurant Broxbourne.
Date to be arranged. Open to all members of Lea Valley U3A.
Joan Underwood - & Pam Benton -.
EVERYDAY SCIENCE Peter Hicks We meet every third WEDNESDAY of the month at Bollescroft – 2pm.
NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS WELCOME
EXPLORING LONDON (1) Valerie Day The group does not have a table at the Monday meetings, but its members meet
on the first FRIDAY of every month at 10am at Bollescroft to plan and finalise
arrangements for forthcoming visits.
EXPLORING LONDON (2)
Rita Benn - & Barbara Trayhorn Planning meetings on first FRIDAY of each month at Bollescroft 11am– 12pm.
Friday 6th January Supreme Courts. 14th January Warburton’s Bakery. !6th
January Supreme Courts, Westminster. 6th February Brick Lane
EXPLORING LONDON (5) Ann Young Monday 2nd February Sherlock Holmes Museum. Wednesday 1st April Guided
tour of Twickenham Stadium. Tuesday 21st April Crossness Pumping Station
– A Cathedral on the Marsh – Coach Trip
EXPLORING LONDON (6)
Friday 30th January Lunch at Ponsbourne Manor £23.00. Monday 16th
February Trip to The Wallace Collection and Goldsmiths Hall £10:00 approx.
Tuesday 17th March. Walk in Holborn & visit to Sir John Soane’s Museum £2
approx.
David Pigney - & Jean Worker EXPLORING LONDON (8) Barbara Lewis “A list of proposed visits for this year will be found at our table”
Everyone welcome.
FAMILY HISTORY Mary Cole We meet on the first MONDAY of the month at Hoddesdon Methodist Church.
FILM GROUP Brian Kattenhorn
Next meeting will be on Monday 2nd February & will be showing “So Long at the
Fair” starring Dirk Bogarde.
Meet Broxbourne Parish Centre first MONDAY in the month – 2pm. Cost £2.
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FLOWER ARRANGING GROUP Audrey Stanley Thursday 15th January, THREE, FIVE or SEVEN FLOWERS ARRANGEMENT –
any shape of your choice using however many flowers you have decided on plus
suitable foliage. We meet every THIRD THURSDAY in the month at Broxbourne
Parish Centre Churchfields Broxbourne – 1:30 to 3:30pm.
New Members very welcome any standard.
FRENCH Beginners & Intermediate Mary Cole As from 23rd July, Mary will be taking a break from running the French
Classes. The classes will be starting up again after Christmas.
Beginners meet on WEDNESDAY mornings, 9.30 – 10.30am.
Intermediates meet on WEDNESDAY mornings 10.45 – 12.15pm
FRENCH BOULES - Jacques Bremont
New members welcome, beginners or experienced.
We meet on Thursday mornings at the Old Highway Recreation Grnd 10am.
GALLERY BASED ART APPRECIATION - Neil Robbins
Open to all LV U3A members.
GARDENS Phyllis Hoare - 01992 892399 & Linda Weaver
Friday 9th January-Climbers & Wall Plants by Neale Holmes-Smith.
Friday 13th February-Cornwall Gardens in May by Bruce Bennett
Meetings are held at Bollescroft, Civic Hall, Hoddesdon the second FRIDAY of
the month and start at 10.45am..
NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME
GENERAL HISTORY David Pracy New members always welcome. We meet at 2pm on the 4th MONDAY
of the month. More details from David Pracy, as above.
HANDBELL RINGING - New members welcome.
Sybil Hammond - & Mary Cole Meet every Friday 5.30 – 7 pm. St Augustine’s Parish Centre, Broxbourne.
JIGSAW SWAP SHOP - Kathleen Lord - & Elaine Penrose
Bring along your unwanted complete jigsaws and swap them for another at 50p,
or just buy one for £1. All proceeds to Lea Valley U3A. If possible boxes
should be secured either with an elastic band or a little tape.
HERITAGE GROUP Joan Underwood -– Heritage Talks
Details of visits planned for 2015 available from Joan at February meeting .
Heritage Talks by David Dent, Friday 30th January St Augustine’s Parish Centre
10:45am “Wormley, a picture post card view from the Edwardian period to the
1960’s” Friday 27th February again at St Augustin’s Parish Centre at 10:45am
“Epping under Fire”. A talk by Tony O’Conner Tickets £2.50 from Joan at the
Bookstall at February meeting. Heritage visit to Blenheim Palace Thursday 21 st May.
Deposits required at February meeting. See Joan on the Bookstall on 9th February
Open to all LV U3A members.
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KEEP FIT TO MUSIC - Joan Underwood Sessions take place on Mondays at Broxbourne Scout Hut.
Cost is £4 per session. 12.15 - 1.15pm
At the moment we are full and can take no new members. Contact Joan.
LINE DANCING
**GREAT NEWS** a new Line Dancing class will commence on Monday16th
February 11am - 12.30pm at Mayhem Theatre, Brewery Road, Hoddesdon.
FREE PARKING IN MAYHEM AND SAINSBURY. Come and let your hair
down and have some fun with our tutor "CYNDY". This will be a Beginners
/improvers class. Beginners more than welcome. FIRST SESSION FREE.
Please ring either Ann or Carol or see us at the table at meetings. Contact
Barbara Cordina
LISTENING TO MUSIC Felicity Foster–
Monday 2nd February Britten War Requiem at 2pm. Monday 2nd March an
afternoon of opera with Val Driver
Meet the first MONDAY of each month (except Bank Holidays) 2pm at
Bollescroft.
MAHJONG Sybil Hammond Meet every TUESDAY 9.30 – 12.30pm at Nazeing Congregational Church.
MODEL MAKING – Jack Snary.(Cheshunt) The group meets
on the 1st Wednesday of the month, 2pm, Green Dragon, Churchgate.
MOTORBIKE RIDEOUTS - Eddie Cordina Join us for regular rideouts - safety in numbers!
NATIONAL TRUST Joan Ellis - Open to all LV U3A members 8th April
Nymans, Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Coach price £11.50
Spinning Wheel pickup 9:00am & Old Pond 9:15
NEEDLECRAFT Carol Parsons We meet on alternate WEDNESDAYS – 2 to 4pm at the Beaumont Centre
PAINTING FOR PLEASURE Diane Wells –
Self help group using mixed media, we meet fortnightly at Hoddesdon Methodist
Church on Fridays from 10am to 12pm.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
PILATES Joan Underwood - 01992 444550 & Pam Benton Wednesdays 1.30pm---2.30pm.at the Methodist Hall, Hoddesdon.
£5 per session. Further details from Joan. A few places are available.
PLAYREADING Penny Groome 01992 424510 Shirley Roos
1st & 3rd THURSDAY in each month 2 - 4pm. Phone Penny or Shirley for details
of venue & what we are reading. New members welcome.
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PUB LUNCHES (1) Mike Taylor Wednesday 28th January 12:00 The Fish & Eels, Dobbs Weir. Please
contact Heather Wills Wednesday 25th February The Sow
& Pigs Thundridge . Please contact Eve & John Pinner
PUB LUNCHES (2) - NEW MEMBERS VERY WELCOME
Monday 23rd February at Galley Hall, Hailey,at 12:00. Monday 30th March at
The Goat, Hertford Heath, at 12:00
Vivien Jackson Smith - & Betty Tallents READING FOR PLEASURE (1) Carol and Keith Reast Group meets on second THURSDAY morning of the month in members’ homes.
There are currently 2 vacancies at the moment.
READING FOR PLEASURE (2) Lynette Belch –
Group meets on 3rd FRIDAY of the month at 10.00a.m. at members' homes.
The group is now full with 12 members.
RETAIL THERAPY Ann Powell RUMMIKUB Ann Waddingham –& Del Andrews.
Meet every second Fri - St Clement’s Church Hall, Cheshunt Wash, 10.15 –
12.15am. The group re-commenced in October after summer break &
welcomed several new members, including some from Cheshunt U3A More
new members welcome, ring leaders or just come along if you have a
Rumikub set please bring with you.
RUSSIAN Anne Neuhaus - (Harlow U3A)
SEW, KNIT, PATCH & CHAT – Lilian Adams (Cheshunt,
please call between 10am and 4pm). The group enjoys creating handmade
bits and bobs. We learn from each other and never stop talking! Bring along
your own work or start a new project as ideas and help are always on hand.
Garden Room in Wolsey Hall, two Thursdays each month from 2 – 4pm.
SHAKESPEARE (In conjuction with LVU3A, Broxbourne & Cheshunt U3A)
An informal exploration of Shakespeare’s life & works for the enthusiast, or
the totally baffled. A mixture of reading, discussion, film clips, theatre visits.
Fridays 11:00am to 12:30pm at Mayhem Theatre Arts, Brewery Road,
Hoddesdon. Close to Sainsbury’s. Parking. 1st Meeting January the 9th &
TBC February 6th, March.Interested? Contact Lee Rayner, E-mail:
SINGING FOR PLEASURE Helen Miles –
Meet alternate WEDNESDAYS at Broxbourne Parish Centre 2 – 4pm.
NEW MEMBERS VERY WELCOME
SUNDAY PUB LUNCHES Lilly Bloor New Year Lunch Sunday
18th January The Galley Hall, Hailey Lane, Hertford SG13 7NY at 12:30. 15th
February 12:45pm, The Sow & Pigs, Thundridge, Ware SG12 0ST.
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STAMP COLLECTING Michael Facey - (Broxbourne U3A)
SUGARCRAFT - Sybil Hammond T’AI CHI (1) Margaret Chandler –
Our LV U3A Tai Chi Group has amalgamated with the Hertford Group.
There is also a Beginners Class on Fridays from10am – 11am.
THEATRE GROUP
Lee Rayner -, Sonia Barker, Jean Cooper Current West End Trips January 26th. Local Theatre ‘Our House’,
EVENTS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE LV U3A
UKULELE/GUITAR GROUP Linda vCording –
We meet on alternate Wednesday’s A ukulele can be borrowed if you just
want to try out. New members welcome. Contact Linda for more details.
WALKS - SHORT Barrie & Sue Spice Sunday 18th January Meet at Turnford Brook Car Park (at Lea Valley Park
entrance next to St Clement’s Church, Turnford at 10:15am for a prompt
start at 10:30am. We will be walking around an area in the park – all good
paths.
ALL MEMBERS OF THE LV U3A WILL BE WELCOME TO COME ALONG
WALKS - INTERMEDIATE
Eddie Cordina - Walks take place on the first FRIDAY of
every month - contact Eddie for details and to register your interest.
WALKS ON THE WILD SIDE
June Crew THESE WALKS ARE OPEN TO ALL LV U3A MEMBERS - DO JOIN US
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DIARY OF EVENTS
FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT
ANY COMMITTEE MEMBER
2015
JANUARY
12 January
19 January
FEBRUARY
9 February
11 February
23 February
MARCH
9 March
MAIN MEETING
Mr Richard Selby “The Women I have Married”
History of Punch & Judy 1:30pm Broxbourne Parish
Centre 1:30pm to 3:30pm with refreshments. Tickets £5
MAIN MEETING
Mr Vic Botterill “Body Language”
Astronomy Study Day
A History of “Afternoon Tea” 1:30pm – 3:30pm tickets £5.
23 March
MAIN MEETING
Mr John Astin & Mr John Parkes “Out & About With the Two
Johns”
The 5th Fun Quiz Starting 1:30pm, tickets £2.50 available at
monthly meetings.
U3A Explores Science at the Ri
APRIL
13 April
22 April
MAIN MEETING
Inspiration Day for U3A members 11am – 3:30pm
13 March
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LV U3A C0MMITTEE AND HELPERS FOR 2013 / 2014
General Enquiries
Laurence Cole
Chairman
Barbara Cordina
Vice Chairman
Meet & Greet + Reg
Marion Barrett
Treasurer / Gift Aid
Monica Georgiou
Secretary
Laurence Cole
Membership Secretary
Roger Screech
Speaker Secretary
Chris Murphy
Publicity
Lee Rayner
Web Master
John Mills
Newsletter Editor
Alan Cole
New Members
Jenny Merton
Group Coordinator
Alan Spree
Civic Hall Liaison
Sandra Yates
Member
Brenda Felstead
Invited
Mike Taylor
Powerpoint Presentation
Sue Spice
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