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Coffee Mornings

Wednesday 21 October at 10.00 am
Sharon Green will talk about “Working as a Peace Monitor in Palestine”.

Wednesday 18 November at 10.00 am
Colin Varndell, the well-known photographer, will present “Wild Dorset” showing many pictures.
Ena Baldock

 

The joint social event between the three Salisbury U3As took place on Thursday 3 September in the form of a Hog Roast at Alderbury Village Hall.  Pritchetts of Salisbury did a wonderful job of roasting and carving a whole pig that was served with a selection of salads, rolls and sauces.  The bar staff kept everyone happy with wine and other drinks and the delicious desserts were provided and served by Mrs Kay.
The aim of the event was to promote togetherness between the three U3As and proved very successful with everyone enjoying themselves and meeting new people.  Many positive comments have been received asking for a repeat next year. 
Our thanks to all those who organised this event, especially to Moira Dickson of Salisbury U3A whose idea it was in the first place.
Patricia Russell

Group Vacancies SPIRE
As promised in the August Newsletter, the SPIRE vacancies are attached.  Apply quickly, especially if you missed out on your priority choices.  Please note the different joining arrangements.
Please make contact with the leaders of your groups a couple of weeks before the start date in the programme to check on dates, times, venues and any other arrangements.
Many thanks,
Linda Farrow

Walking Group

Thursday 24 September

A 5-mile walk from the Malet Arms, Newton Tony. (Turn off the A338 in Allington). Grid reference: SU216403.  Please arrive in time to order food before setting off on the walk at 10.00 am.
Please ring Jacky (500659) by Tuesday 22 September if you are coming.

Strollers

Thursday 24 September

There will be no Strollers in September due to holiday commitments.  The next meeting will be Thursday 29 October.

Thursday 10 December 2009
Visit WHITCHURCH SILK MILL & CITY OF WINCHESTER. Guided tour of the Silk Mill (weavers of bespoke silk since 1830) in the morning where you will see work in progress, a Victorian water wheel, power looms and other textile machinery.  There is a shop and tea-room where lunch can be enjoyed. A stair-lift operates to the first floor.  Depart early afternoon for Winchester allowing free time for Christmas shopping, a cathedral visit and sightseeing before leaving at 4.30 pm.
Depart Tesco’s 9.30 am, Millstream Coach Park 9.45 am.
Cost: £16.75 to include entry fee at the Silk Mill and guided tour, light lunch, coach travel and driver gratuity.  BOOK NOW!
Thursday 28 January 2010
We visit the Playhouse Theatre, Salisbury for a matinee performance of Noel Coward’s popular love story and comedy PRIVATE LIVES.  Centre stall seats are reserved.
Performance commences at 2.30 pm
Cost: £12.00.  BOOK NOW!

Cruising in 2010
We embark for a BALTIC cruise on the Fred Olsen vessel BALMORAL leaving Dover on 20 June and returning 2 July 2010 (12 nights, 13 days).  BALMORAL has 710 cabins and a crew of 500. The itinerary includes visits to Kiel (Germany), Talinn (Estonia), St Petersburg (Russia), Helsinki (Finland), Stockholm (Sweden) and Copenhagen (Denmark). Special prices have been negotiated ranging from £1129 in a twin cabin to £1926 in a single cabin.  Prices include £75.00 per cabin onboard spend, a private coach to and from the port and a private cocktail party. In addition, for those who have cruised with Fred Olsen previously, a further 5% discount is offered.  If the above is of interest, do ask for more particulars.  We have 28 bookings to date! Cabins in most grades are still available.

For further details of these and other visits, please ring John Ewington (500699).  His address is Flat 5, Arlington House, 22 Bourne Avenue, Salisbury SP1 1LS. Please note these details for future reference as space precludes them from being given every month.

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Thank you
Peter Tee (322018)

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