Anne Marie
Seacroft did
a magnificent job of organizing and administering a programme of 40
courses, covering a wide range of interests. Our U3A would not exist
without a loyal band of Group Leaders, many carrying on over a number
of years. Even self-help groups need a Leader and we are grateful to
them all. We welcome Jean
Lunnon who took over as Course Organizer in January.
Unfortunately some of our members are
unable to attend Wednesday Coffee Mornings as shown by our
questionnaire, but the many advantages of St. Francis Hall mean we
shall remain there
for the foreseeable future. Those who have attended have heard some
splendid talks, thanks to Ena Baldock our Speakers' Secretary. Looking
after U3A equipment can be a chore but John Winders makes no fuss about
carrying the complicated PA speakers and mikes to and fro, and setting
them up to make our listening more comfortable. Mary Cole has
faithfully led a team of
coffee makers to provide a welcome drink. Peter and Joan Tee have
willingly
taken up their former task of delivering the monthly Newsletter. Lucy
Smithson
has a stall for free exchange of books. From January Bill Willson has
been
responsible for arranging the chairs as the Church caretaker has
retired. Bill has religiously put a copy in the library's U3A File, and
sent reports
of Coffee Mornings to the Salisbury Journal. As it is free it is
published
only when the editor finds the space.
Peter Tee arranged an outing to London
in the autumn but we have relied on Clare Edwards' link with Salisbury
U3A for the opportunity to visit a variety of places and theatres. Bob
Adcock has continued to arrange the popular Sunday lunches for members
to meet
at a different venue once a month.
Although we are all volunteers none
of this can happen without funds to cover expenses. Bryan Griffiths
took on the task of Treasurer and has steered us safely through the
year. Unfortunately the bid to the Lottery for digital projector and
laptop was refused twice, but a further attempt will be made, perhaps
jointly with the other two U3As.
PHYLL BABB, Chairman
For a
more formal report on the AGM click here
REMINDER to
those who have forgotten to pay their subscriptions, please do so by
March 31 or your name will be removed from the list.
COURSES
and EDUCATION
SCIENCE FORUM
28 April 'Diet and
Osteoporosis.' by Bridget Duff
The WEA is having a STUDY DAY on 'The Golden Age
of Dutch Art' on Saturday 5 April at the Harnham Memorial Hall.
Cost £10. Phone Wendy Brook on 01225 719046 for details and to
book.
Next month there will be a NEW six-week course in Creative
Photography (for conventional cameras) beginning on Friday
18 April 2003 at 2 p.m. This is a joint Salisbury/Sarum/Spire course
run
by Sheila and Peter Read. If you would like to join in, ring them as
soon
as possible on 01722 501218.
Jean Lunnon, Course Organizer, would welcome more
suggestions for new courses and offers to lead them. Please ring her if
you are interested in leading/co-ordinating one of the following:
Local History through the Museum (no home
venue required), or
English Literature (this could be a mutual
interest group with various members offering venues and leading), or
perhaps
European Literature?
The groups could be monthly, fortnightly or weekly,
initially of limited duration, and start in autumn 2003 or spring 2004.
Support with resources is on offer. Please remember that courses will
only exist if members are willing to run them!
LOCAL
NEWS
U3A
CHRISTMAS DINNER 2002
75 members attended the dinner
at the
South Wilts Golf Club (cf.77 in 2001). The £91 takings from the
raffle
plus the £37 profit from the dinner have been sent to St.
Theresa's Leper Colony, Burma. The 2003 Christmas Dinner will be held
at the same location on Wednesday 17 December 7.30 for 8 p.m.
CYRIL GORDON
OUTINGS and
ACTIVITIES
Organised by Salisbury's
Rosemary Nicholls
Thursday 3 April Gloucester
docks and cathedral. (Details given last month.) Five places left. Cost
is £8. Pick up from Tesco at 8.30a.m. and Coach Station at
8.45a.m. Dep Gloucester at 4.30p.m.
Thursday 1 May
Blenham Palace, Woodstock.
Cost £14, including tour of palace. Pick up
Tesco 9a.m. and Coach Station 9.10a.m.
Dep. at 4.30p.m.
Saturday 14 June
For those keen on gardens and gardening, by invitation from the
Wiltshire Alpine Garden Society H.Q., a rare and interesting visit has
been arranged to:
Pershore College,
Worc. (H.Q.
Hardy Plants Soc.). After lunch, which can be obtained in Pershore
Village,
there is a visit to the famous Ashwood Nursery. Cost is £11. Pick up Coach Station ONLY 8am. And returning
to Salisbury
by 7.30p.m.
