Vivienne Johnson, Neil and Patricia Russell and Pauline Voights.
FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Josephine Hawkins
I must start by introducing myself. We came to live in Salisbury four years ago, although I have known Salisbury all my life, having been brought up in Southampton and the New Forest. I went to school in Southampton and trained as a Radiographer at the South Hants Hospital. On retirement we went to live in Ringwood. So I am fairly local and remember the market in Salisbury when I was growing up.
I have lived a very mobile life. First working in Bath and then after marriage moving often, courtesy of the RAF, and, later on the Church of England. We lived in the north of England, Cornwall, East Anglia, and for two and a half years in Singapore. In each place I have taken part in local activities, especially the W.I. Through them I attended classes in a variety of subjects. But my main interests have been reading, various crafts, calligraphy, crochet and embroidery. Amongst others, I also enjoy walking.
I have already met many of you during the last four years but know that some of you will say, “Who’s she?” So please come and introduce yourselves. I must admit that while I remember faces, names are a different matter, so bear with me. I look forward to this new U3A year and will be studying the list of groups when it comes out in May, as I hope will all of you.
MAY CONTRIBUTIONS
Please note that as Alan Reeve will be away in May, ALL contributions for the May newsletter should be sent to Phyll Babb, who has kindly agreed to edit it for May only. Please contact Phyll at or by phone on 01722 504017
GROUPS and EDUCATION
Strollers
Thursday 27th April. Please meet at The Wooden Spoon car park, Downton. We shall take a round trip through the meadows to Charlton All Saints. The going can be muddy, so please wear boots! For more details please contact Mary Mackenzie on 01722 330174.
U3A Science Forum
24th April at 10.00 am Visit to Langford Lakes. Meet at the venue.
Playhouse Discussion group
Thursday 20th April at 2.00 pm to discuss
“ The School for Scandal”.
Thursday 18th May at 2.00 pm to discuss “A touch of the Sun”.
Archeology
Tuesday 25th April 2006 at 10.00 am at Harnham Memorial Hall. Subject: The Villages of the Plain, speaker Rex Sawyer.
Croquet
The croquet season will starting shortly. Depending upon the weather, the first meeting will be Monday 8th May at 1.30 pm at the Sports Club, Wilton Road. For more details, please contact Aileen Manchee on 01722 742368.
LOCAL NEWS
Café Scientifique
A Forum for debating science issues at Salisbury Arts Centre. Admission is free. Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Subject: The AIDS epidemic: whose problem is it? Speaker: Jim Todd, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
OUTINGS and ACTIVITIES
Tuesday 16 May 2006.
Visit to Houses of Parliament, Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms.
A guided tour of the Palace of Westminster. Appointments permitting, Robert Key, our MP, will meet us. The Jubilee Cafe will be open at the end of the tour. After lunch we shall meet outside the Churchill Cabinet War Rooms in Horse Guards Road (10 minute walk) for an afternoon audio guided tour.
Coach departure from TESCO'S Southampton Road 8 a.m. Coach Park Castle Street 8.15 a.m. Return from London 4.30 p.m. Cost: £21.00 includes coach, driver gratuity and entrance fee. Book NOW by post or telephone for reservation.
Wednesday 21 June 2006
Windsor Castle and St. George's Chapel.
We will visit the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world established in the 11th century, including the magnificent State Apartments. Then, we move on to St. George's Chapel, a fine example of Gothic architecture and the setting for royal weddings and burial place for monarchs. We hope to arrive in Windsor about 11 a.m. to allow time for sightseeing and lunch before entering the Caste at 1.30 p.m.
Coach departs TESCO'S, Southampton Road at 9 a.m. and the Coach Park, Castle Street at 9.15 am. Return from Windsor 4.30 p.m. Cost: £20.45 includes entrance fee /audio guide and driver gratuity.
Book NOW by post or telephone for reservation.
Wednesday 19 July 2006
Waddesdon Manor which is situated between Aylesbury and Bicester. Built in the 1870's for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to house his collection of 18th century art treasures. It also has one of the finest Victorian gardens in Britain. There are ample catering facilities, or you can take your own picnic. This is now a National Trust Property.
Coach departs TESCO'S, Southampton Road at 8 a.m. and the Coach Park, Castle Street at 8.15 a.m. Return from Waddesdon Manor at 4.30 p.m. Cost: £13.50 includes entrance fee and driver gratuity. Audio guide and Guidebook available on arrival, at extra charge.
Book NOW by post or telephone for reservation.
Non-members of U3A are welcome on these outings, which are subject to availability, and a £1.00 supplement. National Trust entrance fee is payable where applicable. To book by post please telephone prior to booking and mail cheque with telephone number, destination and pick-up point on reverse to: John Ewington Flat 5 Arlington House 22 Bourne Avenue SALISBURY SP1 1LS. Telephone/Fax. 01722 500699
COFFEE MORNING SPEAKERS
May 17th
Subject: The Two Colleges in the Close and Courses offered by Sarum College
Speaker: Dr Tim McQuiban
HOLIDAY COTTAGE TO LET
Brittany – Two bed roomed cottage in a commune 20 miles from St Malo, between Combourg and Dinan. £150.00 per week, or part of, in August, otherwise £125.00. Fully equipped with nice garden and parking space. For further information please telephone 01722 327774.
CONTRIBUTIONS
Please send all contributions for the Newsletter by mid-day on the 2nd Wednesday in the month (excepting May 2006) to the Editor: Alan Reeve, Ravenscroft, Dinton Road, Fovant, Salisbury. 01722 714907 or you can use my new e-mail address: alanreeve.u3a@virgin.net