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Pauline Castellano and Roger Trubshaw
There is now a waiting list for membership!
I have recently attended a Service of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral in aid of Cancer Research UK. About 800 people were there, including the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire together with Mayors and other Dignitaries from the County. Following the service, over a cup of tea, I noticed some members of Sarum U3A. It made me think of the wide-ranging interests our members have. We attend Groups and help run our U3A, we also serve on many committees, act as guides in the Cathedral, as stewards at Mompesson House, help in education, serve in Charity shops and local council involvement. The list is endless, it is certainly true if you want something done you should ask a busy person.Our Groups have started again and I hope you will enjoy whatever you have signed up for. To get the full benefit, it is important that you attend as regularly as possible. Should you, unfortunately, have to leave a group, please contact Jean Lunnon immediately, so that she can perhaps allocate your place to another member, as some of the Groups have waiting lists.
Josephine Hawkins
Sound
System |
In 2001. Iain Duncan Smith became Leader of the Conservative Party – he lasted 2 years. Sven Goran Eriksson became Manager of the England Football team – he lasted 5 years. John Winders took charge of the Sarum U3A Sound System – after over 5 years, it is time for him to be replaced. John would welcome one or two people to join him in running the system from, say, October to the end of the year when they would take it over. You do not need a degree in Electronics – only a reasonable competence in putting plugs into sockets! Please ring him on 01722 335967. |
| Gift Aid Declaration |
| Brian Griffiths has had an excellent response to his request for Gift Aid Declaration forms. If you have not yet returned your form to Bryan, please do so by the end of September. |
| 2007 Diaries |
| If you have ordered a 2007 U3A Diary from Clare Edwards it will be available at the September Coffee Morning. Clare will be bringing unclaimed diaries to each Coffee Morning until the end of the year. |
Salisbury U3A Group Vacancies
As at mid-August there were a few vacancies in the following Salisbury U3A groups. If you are interested, contact Chris Dickson on 335223, as soon as possible. M=Monthly, F=Fortnightly, W=Weekly.
Monday am |
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GROUP |
Frequency |
STARTS |
Navigation for back-seat drivers |
F |
2 Oct |
pm |
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German Conversation |
F |
2 Oct |
U3A Choir |
W |
25 Sept |
Gardening |
M |
9 Oct |
Tuesday am |
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Italian Intermediate |
W |
19 Sept |
pm |
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Spanish Intermediate |
F |
26 Sept |
Metric Matters |
F (2007) |
30 Jan |
Origami Beginners |
W |
3 Oct |
Wednesday am |
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Play Reading |
F |
27 Sept |
Canvas Embroidery |
W |
27 Sept |
pm |
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Writing |
F |
11 Oct |
Scottish Dancing |
W |
11 Oct |
Latin Poetry |
F |
8 Nov |
Thursday am |
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Instrumental Group |
W |
21 Sept |
Bible Study |
F |
7 Sept |
Latin Plus |
W |
5 Oct |
pm |
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Sugarcraft |
W |
7 Sept |
Bridge |
W |
7 Sept |
Friday am |
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Family History |
F |
29 Sept |
| Groups |
| Archaeology
Tuesday 31st October 2006 at 10.00am at Harnham Memorial Hall. Subject: Salisbury Mints click here for more information. Speaker: Dr. Paul Robinson, curator of the Wiltshire Heritage Museum, Devizes. |
| Walking
Thursday 28th September Meet at the Old Castle Harvester (opposite Old Sarum) for a 10.00 am start. If you are coming, please phone Susan on 01722 324811 – on Monday 25th or Tuesday 26th as we don’t want to leave anybody behind and it is also necessary to let the Harvester know the numbers for lunch. |
| Strollers
Thursday 28th September Meet in Tesco’s Southampton Road car park at 10.00 am. The walk will be from “The Alice Lisle” in Rockford (GR 160080). Please ring either Maureen (01722 504295) or Sandra (01722 327119), who are the new Group Co-ordinators. All newcomers are welcome. |
| Coffee Mornings | ||
| Date | Speaker | Subject |
| Wed 18th October | Janice Sanders | Janice will update us about her tenth year of voluntary work in Romania. |
| Wed 15th November | Michael Sparkes, a retired pilot. | The history of piloting in the Solent. |
| Wed 20th December | Ruth Newman. | Life in Salisbury in World War I. |
| Concert Tickets
Phyll Babb has two tickets at £15 each for specified seats row I seats 9 and 10 in the Cathedral for the Wayne Marshall-Rutter Requiem on Saturday 7th October at 7.30 pm. Phyll has had to change her holiday plans so cannot attend. If anyone is interested in having them, please phone 01722 504017 |
| Visits and Outings - click on underlined words for links to more information | ||
| Wednesday 18 October 2006 | Visit to EXETER. Link for more information about the Cathedral |
There will be a tour of the city and a visit to the medieval Cathedral. After lunch you can visit the Guildhall and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery. Cost: £16.50 |
| Sunday 19 November 2006 | VISIT TO FRED OLSEN VESSEL “BLACK WATCH” IN SOUTHAMPTON | For U3A Members OnlyVisit MV BLACK WATCH in Southampton. A video presentation will be followed by a guided tour of the ship. A buffet lunch with wine and soft drinks will be provided. Disembarkation by 1400 hrs. There are some booking restrictions, please speak with John Ewington. Depart Coach Park Castle Street 9.15 am and TESCO'S Southampton Road 9.30 am Cost: £7.50 for the coach and driver gratuity. |
| Wednesday 29 November 2006 | The Welsh National Opera at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton for LA BOHEME | 7.15pm performance. Cost: £32.50 |
| Wednesday 13 December 2006 | PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD | You will view three of the greatest warships ever built, followed by a visit to the Royal Naval Museum. After this visit the Spinnaker Tower (optional) and Gunwharf Quays. Depart Castle Street Coach Park 9 am and TESCO'S, Southampton Road 9.15 am. Return from Portsmouth at 4 pm. Cost: £19.00 to include entry fee and driver gratuity. Visit to Spinnaker Tower £2.60. |
| Bookings | To book outings please telephone John Ewington Telephone/Fax. 01722 500699 | |
| Contributions |
| Please send all contributions for the Newsletter by mid-day on the 2nd Wednesday in the month to the Editor: Alan Reeve, Ravenscroft, Dinton Road, Fovant, Salisbury. Phone 01722 714907 or by e-mail to: alanreeve.u3a@virgin.net |
