Salisbury
and District U3A 
Salisbury
and District U3A
NEWSLETTER
Number 66 December 2009
September was “Back to School” so by now you may have learned something new on one of our courses, or gone on one of John Ewington’s wonderful outings. There is such a large choice of courses to take, and some days it seems as if there isn’t enough time to do everything. How did we ever manage to hold down responsible posts and bring up families? Nowadays we probably take more time to do our daily chores and we certainly like to meet friends for coffee or lunch. That is one of the perks of being retired. Old friends are very important and we need to keep in touch by letter, telephone, or e-mail. We are especially conscious of this, having recently suffered a family bereavement. It was such a pleasure and comfort to meet old friends at the funeral, and we vowed to contact them more often.
The committee is sad to report the death of Fred Barlow, who printed and did the layout of the newsletter for many years. He also ran a popular course in Lesser Known Operas for several years.
We are grateful to all our tutors and leaders of courses, who we know gain much enjoyment from their students. Do think about offering your services to Chris Dickson, our Course Organiser, who has recently had her name entered on the U3A National Roll of Honour for her services to U3A.
The Anniversary Lunch went well and was enjoyed by all who attended. The food was delicious, pretty flower arrangements on the tables by Marion Bryan, and the Choir and Ann Acton’s group performed splendidly. Parking was difficult, due to the Church double-booking the space, but that will be rectified in future.
It only remains for me to wish you all a Merry Christmas with family and friends, and a happy and healthy New Year.
Moira Dickson
Your committee hopes that you enjoyed the breadth of activities and U3A companionship during 2009. The subscription for 2010 is now due and will remain unchanged £10.00 per person. To take advantage of the 2010 programme, please pay at the desk at the monthly meeting and send your cheque and a stamped addressed envelope to the Membership Secretary as soon as possible.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the above organisation will take place in the Methodist Church Hall, St Edmund’s Church Street, Salisbury on Wednesday 3 March 2010 at 10.30 am.
Agenda
Please note that only fully paid-up members are permitted to attend. All members should ensure that they have renewed their membership by the end of February 2010. Please submit items for Any Other Business to the Secretary by 17 February 2010.
Michael Limbrick, Hon. Secretary
Please consider if you, or someone you know, would be willing to stand for election to the Committee. At the time of writing the following members are retiring and do not wish to stand for re-election:
Dieter Scholz - Membership Secretary
Michael Limbrick – Secretary
Marian Sewell – Committee Member
The Membership Secretary and Honorary Secretary need to be familiar with computers and e-mail.
Welcome to the following new members who have joined since August: Ian and Sheila Belcher, Sally Boydell, Joan Bratley, Richard Clayton, Leonie and Philip Cobey, |
Does anyone have a copy of the Courses Programme for 1992-93? This was the first programme produced by course organiser, Phyl Babb, in the format we still have – the three-fold leaflet. Before that the list of courses was incorporated in the Newsletter. If you have a copy you would be willing to give me or let me photocopy, please contact Joan New.
Next occasion Sunday 3 December at Hamptworth Golf and Country Club 12 noon for 12.30 pm. Contact Barbara Coulson or Jean Seabrook for details. All members, couples or single, are welcome at these lunches.
11 January: Irene Bowron – The Harold Hillier Gardens
8 February: Gerald Nicholls – French Flora & Fauna
8 March: Kelvin Mason – Annuals & Bedding Plants
12 April: Chris Hill – How to Grow Sweet Peas
For information on forthcoming outings, click HERE
Speakers at Monthly Meetings
(held in the Methodist Church Hall, 10 am for 10.30am. Entry 50p.)
6 January Richard Deane ‘Salisbury in Detail’ – how this book came to be published
3 February Clive Upton Afghanistan – Another Story. A perspective on history and culture, bringing it into the 21st century.
2 March AGM followed by a talk on Naomi House, the children’s hospice. Donations welcome
6 April Richard Edwards Experiences of a documentary cameraman
Fortnightly Thursdays – Start 10am unless otherwise stated
14 January – Either Cocky Down or Old Sarum, 6 miles. Meet London Road Park & Ride. Helga
28 January – Exploring Winterslow, 41/2 miles. Meet Village Hall. Map Ex 131 GR243327. Kay
11 February – Pertwood Down, 6 miles. Park in lay-by off Hindon Road, 2 miles off A250. Map Ex 143 GR859371. Start 10.15 am - NB. 5 Stiles, one long hill at start. Maggie
25 February – Hale & Woodgreen, 5 miles. Map Ex 0122 New Forest. Park GR188176. Joe
11 March - Breamore & Whitsbury, 5 miles. Map Ex 0122 GR 153189. Park church. Tom and Judy
25 March - Avon Valley from Great Durnford, 6 miles. Map Ex 130 GR 134379 Black Horse. Nick and Liz
Please inform the leader or Maggie if you are NOT coming, and try to share cars.
Maggie Hunter
Mini Walks – 3rd Thursday of each month – Walks start at 10 am
17 December - GR 081 287 – Wilton (Hunts Down). Park on edge of track, west side of road.
Lunch at The Fox & Goose.
21 January - GR 292 223 – Sherfield English. Park at The Hatchet Inn.
18 February - GR 120 424 – Stonehenge. Park on track adjacent to west end of car park.
18 March - GR 195 239 – Standlynch. Park off road opposite farm buildings
Please wear stout shoes or boots and bring a drink and a waterproof.
David Wilson
Second Wednesday of the Month (from Salisbury Bus Station)
13 January – Fonthill to Hindon 6 miles. No. 25 bus at 9.40 am. Return 13.35 pm from Hindon, on No 25 bus.
10 February – South Newton to Old Sarum 6 miles. No. 24 bus at 9.05. Return buses half hourly.
10 March - Breamore – Hale – Breamore. X3 bus at 9.10. Return buses half hourly.
Helga Burtt
