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Southampton
Newsletter No 116
March 2015
Registered Charity No. 1057642
Next edition May 2015
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The February walk took us along the
shoreline of the river Hamble and into Holly
Hill Country Park where we met donkeys,
alpacas and even fed some ducks - you're
never too old!
Lesley Blatherwick
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Janet Sheaf is our new Chair
Greetings from Janet
I am so pleased to be writing as Chair of Southampton U3A. In January you received a letter outlining the shortfall in
volunteers for the coming year, particularly for the committee. It is great to be able to report that we had an excellent
response, not just for the committee but also people volunteering to help in support roles or offering their help if we
were really desperate. Members of the new committee are listed below and you will realise that just two members
have remained in the same position, Hazel and Chris. Some tasks are being shared and some are being undertaken by a
team of members. Please bear with us whilst we get established in our new roles!
We still need volunteers to help with arranging social events and to assist in various roles at the meetings. Please talk
to the relevant people to find out more. In the newsletter you will find details of two ‘firsts’ for our U3A – a trip to
Woodmill Activities Centre to sample archery and orienteering and an opportunity to try out geo-caching. It will be
the first time for the organisers of these events –I do hope you will be able to support them.
At the AGM, before electing the committee for 2015/16, we listened to the Chairman’s report and the text is attached
to this newsletter. We then received the Treasurer’s report and were pleased to learn that Southampton U3A continues
to be in a healthy financial state. As a consequence the annual membership fee will remain at £20.
Following the AGM we were very fortunate to have a short talk from John Attenborough from the Mission to
Seafarers. It was so interesting to learn what happens behind the doors of a building that I have driven past so often.
After the meeting a number of members suggested that we should adopt the Mission to Seafarers Southampton as our
charity for the year and the Committee were unanimous in supporting this suggestion. I do hope we will be as
generous in supporting the Mission to Seafarers as we have been in our contributions to the Hampshire and IoW Air
Ambulance over the last year.
I would like to thank the four members of the Committee who completed their terms of office in February for all that
they have done on behalf of Southampton U3A. First, thanks go to Ann Martin who has kept our records so
efficiently and welcomed new members in such a friendly, supportive manner. Secondly, thanks to David Davies who
has helped to establish over fifteen new groups during the past three years and has provided a venue for several
groups. Then thanks to Pat Ings for organising such a varied, interesting programme of talks at general meetings and
then stepping in to manage the social fund account. Last, but by no means least, our thanks to Wendy Tuppenney.
During the last three years as Chairman she has been involved in so many activities, attending every general meeting,
instigating new ventures and representing our U3A at civic and network events. She certainly will be a hard act to
follow! Thankfully all four members will continue to be actively involved in Southampton U3A.
Janet Sheaf
Members
In addition to our usual practice of welcoming new members we will also acknowledge members we have been
notified of who have passed away since our last newsletter.
We are pleased to welcome new members Muriel Edmonds, Ann Fenner, Thi Diep Page, and Jennifer Cox.
We are also sorry to have lost………………no notifications.
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U3A Committee Members and Contact Information
Chair Janet Sheaf
Secretary
Treasurer
Sheila Centola
Christine Baker
Assistant Treasurer
Marcia Buswell
Membership Administrator
Catherine Brown
Membership Secretary
Margaret Raff
Newsletter / Vice Chair
Hazel Beaumont
Groups Co-ordinator
Ruth Mayes
Minutes Secretary
Chris Robinson
Committee Support
Social Events Team
Regina Marszal
Marcia Buswell
Paul Isted
Elizabeth Streatfield
Groups Support
Mair Thomas
Meetings Support Team
Reggie Marszal
Wendy Tuppenney
Mary Gunn
Margaret Dudley
Pat Ings
Mair Thomas
Webmaster
AV/IT Co-ordinator
Examiner of Accounts
Paul Brown
John Graham
Ian Scott
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Membership
On April 1st the subscription for the renewal of your membership is due and a new membership card will be issued.
The renewal letter and membership form are attached. Please complete the form, even if you have set up a standing
order, and return it to the Membership Administrator. Please make sure you have your new card with you when you
attend groups and general meetings. This will ensure that all attending are bona fide members.
Renewals can be done at General Meetings or by sending the form, with cheque if appropriate, to Catherine,
remembering to enclose an SAE.
On the membership renewal form you are asked to sign that you agree to the terms and conditions of membership.
One of these terms is that you ‘abide by the principles of the U3A’. In case you are querying what these are, the
Vision and Mission Statement from Third Age Matters, which includes these principles, is reprinted on page 14 of this
newsletter.
Contact
Membership Administrator
Catherine Brown
You may have noticed from the committee list that as well as Catherine we have Margaret Raff, the Membership
Secretary, who will be particularly involved with new members.
U3A National Summer Schools
13th – 16th July
Places are still available for the following courses,
Harper Adams University, Shropshire.
Creative Writing, Film History, France, Mathematics, Philosophy/Literature, Practical Theatre
Project.
17th – 20th August
Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester.
Garden Design, La Bella Italia, Literature, Music, Scandinavian Noir, Science, Singing.
National Events
23rd March
Royal Institute. Annual U3A Explores Science meeting in Mayfair.
Cost £20pp.
Fascinating line-up of speakers, with an optional Royal Institute Heritage talk.
22nd April
Royal Opera House, Thurrock. Design and production workshops.
Cost £18pp. 11am – 3.30pm
28th April
U3A Spring Concert at Temple Church, London.
Cost £18pp
Time 3pm
Further information / booking forms from National Office as available.
[email protected]
www.u3a.org.uk (events page of the members’ area)
020 8466 6139
Notices are in Third Age Matters magazine.
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Southampton University Lifelong Learning Programme is now well under way. The next study days are:
7th March
22nd March
25th April
16th May
30th May
Cave Art and Archaeology
Jewish/non Jewish Relations
Hampshire and Gallipoli
Big Bang
World War 1
The days run from 10am – 4pm at the Avenue Campus.
U3A members pay a reduced fee of £25 which includes refreshments and buffet style lunch.
For further information
Contact
[email protected]
023 8059 7261
Leaflets on the study days and the evening course programme are available at general meetings or access the website.
Unfortunately we have not been able to organise a discount for the evening courses this year.
University Research
Sarah Muskett, a fourth year environmental science undergraduate is carrying out a research project into the uses and
values Southampton’s public green spaces have for older residents. The project will particularly focus on how green
spaces can benefit both physical and mental well-being. She is keen to meet with small groups for a short, informal
discussion. Could she join your group for 20 or 30 minutes at the start or end of your meeting? If your group is able to
help Sarah please contact Janet Sheaf for more information.
U3A Badges
These are on sale at general meetings, members have found that wearing one on holiday is a great ice-breaker!
Cost £1.00 each.
Last Chance for Diaries for 2015
I have a few diaries still available, as U3A members always seem so busy a diary seems an
essential item, and this one is particularly good value,
Cost
£2.00 each, if bought in person at a general meeting.
Or
by post, by ordering from Chris, including a cheque made payable to Southampton
U3A for £2.75, to cover post and packing.
Contact
Chris Baker, our treasurer.
Soaring to new heights
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was a popular
choice as our nominated charity last year. Together we raised the
magnificent sum of £2007.15
The Chief Executive of HIOWAA asked that I pass on ‘all our good
wishes’ to U3A members and ‘thank you so much for your
generosity’.
Wendy Tuppenney
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Diary Dates
General Meetings
Meetings Support Team
This year a small team will co-ordinate the bits which will hopefully keep the monthly meetings running as
smoothly as ever. The team members are Reggie Marszal, Mary Gunn, Pat Ings, Mair Thomas, Margaret
Dudley and Wendy Tuppenney.
To suggest speakers or topics for future meetings please contact Reggie
To offer help as a meeter/greeter, or a tea maker please contact Wendy
Our General Meetings are held at St James Road Methodist Church, Shirley, SO15 5HE on the first Tuesday of the
month commencing at 2.00pm (The doors will be open from 1.30pm).
Tea and coffee are available with an opportunity to meet up with other members and also to sign up for social events,
theatre and garden trips etc. Visitors are welcome at a cost of £1 per meeting.
3rd March
Experiences of a Documentary Cameraman
Richard Edwards
Richard has been a cameraman in UK television for over 30 years. He has many stories from
filming the "O'Shea's Big Adventure" for Ch4 - Discovery. This includes capture and handling of the
worlds most venomous and dangerous snakes and reptiles. The talk will be punctuated by a variety
of exciting incidents he has found himself in over the years.
Meet and Greet
Tea Makers
7th April
Julia Brown, Derek Brown, Jean Monday
Bridget Groom, Mair Thomas, Hilary Baldwin.
Silk Stockings and Spitfires
John Smith
This is the story of the women pilots who flew for the Air Transport Auxiliary in WW2. They
were civilians who were given officer status and were expected to deliver every type of
aircraft in service with the RAF wherever they were needed, in the UK or Europe.
5th May
Meet and Greet
Pam Martin, Judith Palmer, Wendy Tuppenney
Tea makers
Pamela Block, Adam Block, Helen Evans
Living with Jane
Richard Tanner
A gardener's view of the life and times of Jane Austen.
2nd June
Meet and Greet
Wendy Tuppenney, Bob Beaumont, Julie Baker
Tea makers
Jim Blatherwick, Lesley Blatherwick, Mair Thomas
Our speaker will be from Solent Sky Museum
It is the showcase of history in aviation in Southampton and the Solent area. It tells the story
of 26 aircraft companies, the largest flying boat operation and the legendary Spitfire designed
by RJ Mitchell.
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Sunday Lunch
From June 2015, Mary Gunn (023 8052 8647) will be the main contact for Sunday Lunches.
The Sunday lunch project was started by Joy Griffiths in 2006 and has thrived. We are lucky to have so many good
venues within 10 – 15 miles of Southampton.
‘I would like to thank all those regular (and occasional!) Sunday lunchers who have made the lunches enjoyable, and
especially those who have helped me by arranging them. I am sure everyone will continue to support Mary in the same
way. I am sure we all thank her for taking this on, and wish her well. Joy Griffiths.’
The Sunday lunch group is open to all members and lifts can be arranged if required. Lunches are usually booked for
12.30pm. As usual, please phone the contact at least 5 days before the lunch.
1st March
Seafayre Lounge, at BodySound gym,
Trafalgar Close (off School Lane), Chandlers Ford
Please note - this lunch is booked 1pm for 1.30pm
12th April
Regginnas, Botley
Please note –
because of Easter this is not the usual first Sunday
contact Ann Lucas
3rd May
Green Dragon, Brook
contact Joy Griffiths
contact Mary Gunn
Jazz Appreciation Group
There are regular ‘Jazz in the Evenings’ gigs at The Talking Heads, 8.00pm – 11.00pm.
3rd Tuesday
traditional New Orleans jazz with the Solent City Jazzmen
Southampton Jazz Club gigs
21st April
The Manusa Project
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Under Milk Wood
12 May
16th June
Southampton Jazz Youth Orchestra plus guest
The jazz appreciation group is open to all members.
Contacts
David Davies
Val Perry
Indoor Games
The indoor games group continues to meet on the second Thursday of the month, usually at The View, the
Sports Centre. The next meetings are
12th March 1.30pm – 3.30pm
9th April
1.30pm – 3.30pm
New members are most welcome.
For more details
Contact
Janet Sheaf
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Bus Hoppers – Let The Train Take The Strain
Owing to the lack of county wide bus services we are finding it more difficult
to find new destinations for our bus hops. Consequently I have suggested that
we make use of the trains to add a bit of spice to life.
There will be costs incurred with this but, as the train services offer discounts for groups of four or more, these can be
kept to a minimum.
The first trip is planned for April to Chichester. There are also trips to Bournemouth, Christchurch, the Isle of Wight
(using the ferry) and the New Forest via a ‘Hopper’ bus, plus numerous other ideas in the pipeline.
But I do need volunteers to help organize and operate these days out. Everyone who volunteers will receive back up
and no one will be thrown in at the deep end!!!
Anyone who feels that they could help with this should contact me on any of the numbers listed below, or speak to me
at the March meeting.
I intend to hold a meeting at approx. 10.30 on Monday 16.th March at 196 Kathleen Road, Sholing (on the Red 3 bus
route).
I will be available with details as to how to get there at the March meeting.
Contact
Judy Hodges
Tuesday 14th April - Chichester Train Hop
Catch the 10.33am train from Southampton Central to Chichester.
Group save price £8.80 return but we must travel as a group on the same train there and back. If we have enough
response we may be able to split into smaller groups and organize our return travel accordingly.
Members wishing to join the Train Hop must be at the station by 10.15am to organize the tickets.
Further details will be available at the April general meeting but the above date and time is set.
Booking by e-mail or 1st April from 9.00am by telephone, or in person at the April meeting.
Contact
Judy Hodges
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Strollers Group
Strollers meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 11.00 am. Members who want to go on a stroll and also want a
pub lunch should give the Stroll Leader four days’ notice, i.e. the previous Friday. Members who contact the Stroll
Leader later than the Friday (in most cases) can attend the stroll, but personal catering is solely their own
responsibility! Please Note: Bring your mobile phone and give your number to the Stroll Leader.
10th March
Lepe Beach
David Davies
Please phone or email, to sign-up by 6th March at the latest.
14th April
Victoria Country Park, Netley
Val Fox
Ann Fithyan
Please phone or email, to sign-up by 10th April at the latest.
12th May
Lyndhurst, New Forest
Please phone to sign-up by 8th May at the latest.
Helen Evans
If unable to contact the stroll leader, please
contact
David Davies
Walking Group
Many of the walkers are already aware that Lesley and Jim are relinquishing the
leadership of the Walking Group from the end of March. The organisation will be
taken over by Brian and Angela Eldridge and John and Carmen Northcott and we are
sure all U3A members who join us on the second Tuesday of every month for fresh air,
exercise and a good blether will continue to give them all their support.
Lesley and Jim Blatherwick.
Walks are in the pipeline for the next few months and details are as follows, the usual
arrangements apply, just contact the walk leader at least three days before to be
included and get final details.
10th March
Corhampton
Lesley & Jim Blatherwick
14th April
TBA
Wendy Tuppenney
Janet Coulson
12th May
TBA
Pam Martin
Ann Gosden
U3A Geocaching Event - Tuesday 21st April
Interested in finding out about geocaching? You are warmly invited to an event on the morning of Tuesday April 21st.
During a gentle 4 mile walk near Morestead we will search for 12 different geocaches. No prior knowledge, expertise
or equipment is required and anyone from novice to expert is welcome to join in.
After the walk we will go to The Bridge at Shawford for lunch.
Contact
Terry Martin
Numbers are limited to 10, and we will try and go in two cars due to limited parking at the start of the walk.
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Gardens
Garden talks and visits normally take place on the fourth Tuesday
of the month and are open to all U3A members. If you wish to go,
please contact one of the organisers by the weekend just before the
visit and they will give you all the details.
24th March
Talk by Gareth Manning at St James Road Methodist Church.
“The Garden at West Green House” www.nationaltrust.org.uk/west-green-house
Gareth is a horticulturist and head gardener at West Green House, Hartley Wintney and will
give a digital presentation on this delightful garden.
Time:
Doors open at 1.30pm and the talk will start at 2.00pm
Cost:
Tickets cost £2 -00 and will be available at the general meeting or you can telephone to
reserve one.
Contacts:
Becky Lonergan
Monica Cornforth
28th April
Hanging Baskets and Containers at Choice Plants, Stockbridge Road, Timsbury
Time:
Mr Roger Savage, owner of the nursery, will give a talk and planting demonstration starting at
10.30am. Poppies cafe will be open for coffee before the talk and for lunch afterwards. If
you are likely to want coffee or lunch please let us know at the time of booking so we can
inform the cafe of numbers.
Cost:
£2 for Choice Plants’ nominated charity for the talk.
Coffee and lunch at your own expense.
Contacts:
Janet Coulson
Wendy Tuppenney
26th May
The Island, Greatbridge, Romsey SO51 0HP
The garden covers 6 acres on either side of the River Test. We last visited in October 2012
and it will be interesting to see it in a different season.
Time:
10.30am
Cost:
£6 to include coffee and biscuits.
Contacts:
Betty Jones
Marian Cavell
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Network Event
Good Living, Prevention is better than cure
Southampton District Network is putting on a morning about Healthy living.
When
Thursday 12th March
Where
St James Methodist Church
There is no charge for this event.
Places are strictly limited to 12 members from each participating U3A, including Southampton.
Applications close on Thursday 26th February.
9.30am
10.00
10.30
11.00
11.45
12.15
1.00pm
Registration and coffee
With a prompt start at 10.00am.
Coping with life’s changes
Nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle
Coffee and information share
Muscles matter – use them or lose them
Slips, trips and falls – prevention or damage limitation
Lunch of sandwiches and fruit
It is hoped to have a DVD available of the event.
Contact
Wendy Tuppenney
Ann Carpenter
Lymington U3A Study Day 2015
11.00-11.30
11.30-12.30
Britain’s maritime trade in the Age of Sail
Friday 20th March 2015
Lymington Community Centre, Fuller & McLellan Hall
When
Where
09.30-10.00
10.00-11.00
‘They live by trade’
Registration
Southampton: A maritime town
Maria Newbery, Curator of Maritime & Local Collections, Southampton City Council
Refreshments
Naval convoys: The defence of trade is the defence of the realm
Dr Helen Paul, University of Southampton
12.30-14.00
Lunch
14.00-15.00
15.00-15.45
The East India Company: The company that changed the world
Dr John McAleer, University of Southampton
Speakers Question Time
15.45-16.00
Thanks and Farewell
Registration Fee
U3A Members £8.00 *Guests of Members: £10.00
*Please note that only one guest per member can be accommodated.
Refreshments at 11am are included in your fee.
A Cafe or Restaurant for lunch can be found in the Community Centre or nearby.
For further information please
Contact
Mrs Janet Norton
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Supporting our nominated charity, The Mission to Seafarers
www.missiontoseafarers.org
‘The world’s merchant seafarers are an invisible workforce of 1.5 million on whom we all rely. The Mission to
Seafarers is entirely dependent on voluntary donations. Thanks to the amazing efforts of our supporters we are able to
be there when seafarers need us most.’
Our AGM was followed by an interesting talk from the Port Chaplain, John Attenborough which included an appeal
for knitted hats, gloves and scarfs. These are given to merchant seamen who are often from hot countries and do not
have these items to keep themselves warm.
Are any members able to contribute to this worthy cause and possibly liaise with the charity? Or even form a small
group with an occasional social meeting?
Contact
Hazel Beaumont
Social Programme
The social events team are
Regina Marszal, Marcia Buswell, Paul Isted, Elizabeth Streatfield.
Please check your diary before booking and, if you later find you are unable to attend, cancel as soon as possible.
Trips which cost £10 or over must be paid for by cheque, cash will not be accepted.
Tuesday 21st April, 11.00am
Chawton House Library
www.chawtonhouse.org
A tour of Chawton House Library, which is set in the home and working estate of Jane Austen's brother and is the
centre of a unique collection of books focusing on women's writing in English during the period 1600 - 1830.
Cost £11.50
minimum of 10 people, maximum of 40.
Booking
Contact
Opens on 3rd March, by phone from 9.00am til noon, and continues at the general meeting.
Reggie Marszal
Try Something New and Different!
Archery and Orienteering
Where
When
Cost
27th April or 8th May
Woodmill Activity Centre, Woodmill Lane, Southampton, SO18 2JR
www.woodmill.co.uk
1.00pm – 4.00pm
£7 per person, with a maximum of 12 people at each session
There will be an introductory talk then a chance to first try archery, followed by a short break then have a try at
orienteering.
There is ample car parking and refreshments are available at the café.
Booking
Opens on 3rd March, by phone from 9.00am til noon, and continues at the general meeting
Contact
Val Broyd
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Group News
Ruth Mayes is the new Groups Co-ordinator for Southampton U3A.
Groups support will be provided by Mair Thomas.
If you have any ideas for setting up any new groups or have queries concerning a group you are running or attending,
contact
Ruth Mayes
Art appreciation and history (group 2)
Have any members been interested in this and sent Pauline an e mail but not had a response?
I do apologise but Pauline has been unwell and unable to access her computer, if you are still interested please contact
Ruth Mayes, group co-ordinator (details above) so that you can be kept informed of further developments.
Our good wishes to Pauline for a quick recovery.
Play reading group
Would members please note that the play reading group has dis-banded.
The group may be able to reform at a later date with a new leader. I will try and obtain more information for the next
newsletter, so watch this space. Ruth Mayes
Textiles Group
We are only a small group, but we have had quite a success recently. We have encouraged
one of our members, Hugette, to finish one of her long term projects, which is now nearly
completed. She also has a beautiful embroidery on hessian, which we were privileged to see,
and we have persuaded her to write the story of how it came about and how she will store it,
as it is an heirloom.
In the future, we are hoping to do a group project, and to present a small exhibition next year.
As we are a small group, we could accommodate a few more members in my dining room, so
if you are interested in sewing, in fabrics, and in making things, please get in touch and come
along to see what we do. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Contact
Yvonne Blatchford
Short Mat Bowls
Where
When
St. James’ Church Hall
third Tuesday of each month 14.00 – 1600
We need a few more people to attend, no previous experience needed all levels of skill accommodated and all
equipment supplied. It is a very friendly group, good fun and effective gentle exercise. Do join us.
Contact
David Davies
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Singing for Pleasure
This group, which first met in September 2008, will very sadly be losing
its musical director, Rosa Longman, when she retires in July this year.
Those of you who know Rosa will realise what a great loss this will be.
In addition to her many musical skills, her lively personality has given so
many happy hours to a large number of U3A members.
With over 60 names on the register and an average attendance of 35 at each session we are very keen to keep the
group singing, so we are looking for someone to take us over!
We have two pianists and I manage the admin side of things, so any volunteer would have complete freedom to
organise the actual singing. We don’t aspire to great heights, we don’t hold auditions - we simply enjoy Singing for
Pleasure. We currently meet one afternoon each month except in August and December.
We would be very pleased to hear from anyone who is interested themselves, or from any friend, relative, neighbour!
Being a member of the U3A is not necessary.
Contact Diane Holley
I look forward to hearing from you!
New Group
Esperanto
Is there anyone in U3A who speaks Esperanto and would be willing to teach beginners? There is an offer of any
meetings being held in Holly Hill, Bassett.
Contact
David Davies
The Natural World, a fresh look at the world’s wildlife.
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Where has our present wildlife come from? The evolution of life on earth to the rise and fall of the dinosaurs.
The variety of life, the range of plants and animals across the world and how to classify them.
New species and past extinctions. The dynamic forces which shape new life forms.
Why are creatures and plants so variable? Life at the poles, on the arid plains and in the steamy rainforests.
Special features of life: including, reproduction, sexual and asexual; animal senses and communication; sight,
sound and smell.
Predators and prey, vegetarians and carnivores, how do they co-exist?
Migration and navigation.
Current factors affecting animal and plant numbers; climate, agriculture and people.
Why are species where they are?
Trying to live harmoniously with nature.
Where best to see wildlife in Hampshire.
How to attract wildlife to your garden.
Our place in nature and how best to relate to wildlife.
When
Where
alternate Monday mornings, 10am – noon. This group has started but new members are welcome.
the meeting room in Sainsburys, Portswood.
No prior knowledge is needed but some enthusiasm for Nature would be helpful. A printed precis for each topic will
be provided.
Contact
Norman Maclean (emeritus professor in genetics at Southampton University)
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University of the Third Age
Vision and Mission Statement
OUR VISION
is to make Lifelong Learning, through the experience of U3A, a reality for all third agers.
OUR MISSION
declares our purpose as an organisation and serves as the standard against which we weigh our actions and decisions.
It is to:
Facilitate the growth of the movement.
Provide support for management and learning in U3As.
Raise the profile of the U3A movement.
Promote the benefits of learning in later life through self help learning.
THE PRINCIPLES OF THE U3A MOVEMENT
The U3A Movement is non-religious and non-political and has three main principles:
The Third Age Principle
Membership of a U3A is open to all in their third age, which is defined not by a particular age but by a period
in life in which full time employment has ceased.
Members promote the values of lifelong learning and the positive attributes of belonging to a U3A.
Members should do all they can to ensure that people wanting to join a U3A can do so.
The Self-help Learning Principle
Members form interest groups covering as wide a range of topics and activities as they desire; by the
members, for the members.
No qualifications are sought or offered. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime motive,
not qualifications or awards.
There is no distinction between the learners and the teachers; they are all U3A members.
The Mutual Aid Principle
Each U3A is a mutual aid organisation, operationally independent but a member of The Third Age Trust,
which requires adherence to the guiding principles of the U3A Movement.
No payments are made to members for services rendered to any U3A.
Each U3A is self-funded with membership subscriptions and costs kept as low as possible.
Outside financial assistance should only be sought if it does not imperil the integrity of the U3A movement.
January 2014
Reminder
All newsletter contributions, from any member, to Hazel Beaumont
Deadline for items for the next newsletter is 19th April 2015.
Copy received after this date cannot be included.
If you do not receive the newsletter, or know of someone who has not received it, please contact
the membership administrator, Catherine Brown
Final content and layout is approved and proof read by Chair.
Diary Dates’ (full details in Newsletter)
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March
Sun 1st
Lunch
Chandlers Ford
Mary Gunn
7
Tues 3rd
Meeting
St James
Reggie Marszal
6
Tues 10th
Walk
Corhampton
Lesley & Jim Blatherwick
9
Tues 10th
Stroll
Lepe Beach
David Davies
9
Thurs 12th
Network Event
St James
Tues 24th
Gardens (talk)
St James
Tues 7th
Meeting
St James
Reggie Marszal
6
Sun 12th
Lunch
Botley
Ann Lucas
7
Tues 14th
Train Hop
Chichester
Judy Hodges
8
Tues 14th
Walk
TBA
Tues 14th
Stroll
Netley
Tues 21st
Visit
Chawton
Reggie Marszal
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Tues 21st
Geocaching
Morestead
Terry Martin
9
Mon 27th
Activity
Woodmill
Val Broyd
12
Tues 28th
Garden
Timsbury
Janet Coulson
Wendy Tuppenney
10
Sun 3rd
Lunch
Brook
Joy Griffiths
7
Tues 5th
Meeting
St James
Reggie Marszal
6
Fri 8th
Activity
Woodmill
Val Broyd
12
Tues 12th
Walk
TBA
Pam Martin
Ann Gosden
9
Tues 12th
Stroll
Lyndhurst
Helen Evans
9
Tues 26th
Garden
Greatbridge
Betty Jones
Marian Cavell
10
Meeting
St James
Reggie Marszal
6
Wendy Tuppenney
Ann Carpenter
Becky Lonnergan
Monica Cornforth
11
10
April
Wendy Tuppenney
Janet Coulson
Val Fox
Ann Fithyan
9
9
May
June
Tues 2nd
16