From the Chairman |
I recently received a letter from the Countryside Access Development Officer for Wiltshire
County Council, Paul Broadstock. He is in the process of consulting people as to their needs
and views about access to footpaths, by-ways and bridleways. He also asked about the
state of the paths and the condition of gates and stiles. I have sent back his questionnaire
but thought, as we have two walking groups and other members who enjoy the countryside, I would
suggest that individual members who have particular complaints, or are pleased with a path
they have followed, might like to contact him. His address is County Hall, Bythesea Road,
Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JD. |
From the Groups Organiser (on 335909).
Thank you for your excellent cooperation with the annual groups allocation exercise, which has worked
out well, although some particularly popular groups have waiting lists. I am sure we shall all
enjoy our chosen groups when the new season begins in September.
Allocation Reply Slips will be available at the 18 July Coffee Morning or by post with Newsletters.
If you have a query, contact Jean on the above number.
Please note two changes to the published programme: Watercolour Painting (in its new venue of the
Harnham Scouts Hut) will now be 2-4 p.m. Also, Gwen (01980 652698) has kindly taken over as
Leader of the Gardening Group. Best wishes to Terry.
There has been much demand for the South Wilts Computing Beginners Course in both September and February,
so, as predicted, we have had to draw lots to sort out participants and the Waiting List
order. We depend on South Wilts Grammar School and Salisbury U3A to run this course, so the
final list may not be known by the time Reply Slips go out. Applicants will be contacted separately
as soon as possible.
Coffee Mornings
Wednesday 15 August at 10.00 am for 10.30.
Roger and Sandra Downton will speak about their publication “In the Wake of the Cockleshell
Heroes”.
Groups
Summer Garden Visits
Wednesday 8 August
We shall be visiting The Mead Nursery near Westbury (entrance free) followed
by Iford Manor near Bradford on Avon (entrance £4). Meet in Waitrose car
park at 11.30am - note later time. Please ring Brenda (322657) or Maureen
(504295) to arrange transport.
Walking Group
Thursday 26 July
Irene and Alan are unable to lead their walk this month but will do so in September instead. The
July walk will begin in Burford Road where you can leave your cars, at 10.00 am. We will then walk
to Bishopstone via the Drove and the Roman road, and lunch at the White Hart. Bring your bus passes
to use on the return journey. If you wish to join us, please ring Mary on 336609.
Joint U3A Outings & Visits
Thursday 25 October
Channel Tunnel Day Trip. Time in Boulogne for lunch and shopping at Cite Europe. Cost £28. Further
information from JJ Martin (on 334913) or Alan Wood (on 328474).
Wednesday 25 July 2007
A guided tour of Lulworth Castle and Chapel near Wareham, Dorset.
Thursday 13 September 2007
A visit to Oxford with a guided walking tour. After a break for lunch we shall be boarding Salter's
boat for a 2 hour river cruise to Abingdon.
Thursday 27 September 2007
A visit to the Playhouse Theatre in Salisbury for a matinee performance of Northanger Abbey by Jane
Austen.
Tuesday 23 October 2007
VERDI's '11 Trovatore'
Wednesday 26 March 08
TCHAIKOVSKY's 'Eugene Onegin'.
Cruising
24 May 2008
Leaving Southampton for a 9 day cruise of the Norwegian Fjords.
Please see the Notice Board at Coffee Mornings for details of these and other visits or contact John
Ewington on 01722 500699.
For Sale
A Flymo compact electric hover lawnmower is for sale. It has only been used twice and is still under warranty. £45 ono. Please ring Janette Smith on 320161.
Contributions
Please send all contributions for the Newsletter by 12 noon on the 2nd Wednesday in the month to the Editor: Bob Bradshaw, Beech Lodge, Easton Common Hill, Winterslow, Salisbury, SP5 1QD. Phone 01980 862901 or by email to: U3A@lizbob.waitrose.com