Mansfield and District U3A's July 2016 newsletter includes reports on a holiday in Devon, the Sci-Tech group visit to Bombardier, the Garden Visits group at Breezy Knees near Scarborough and news of other activities and planned events. http://www.mansfield-u3a.org.uk/index.php

1. Mansfield and District U3A
Newsletter
Paignton Holiday in June
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Established 1999
HMRC Charity Registration No.: XT30525
July 2016
Website: www.mansfield-u3a.org.uk
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2. Welcome from your chairman
Welcome everyone to the July meeting, our last before the AGM in September. I hope by the time you
read this that the rain has stopped and the sun is shining. Although there is no meeting in August, the
Summer Picnic will take place on TuesdayAugust 16th at Queen Elizabeth’sAcademy.
The referendum for our membership of the EU is finally over and we will have to live with the
decision. We are lucky to live in a country where we have the chance to vote and make our
feelings known. The future is something of an unknown quantity and it will be sometime before
we finally sever our connection with the EU but what happens is in our hands now.
There is a selection of photos on the notice board this month from the U3A trip to Devon, all
taken by the happy holiday makers, a full listing is on Flickr so follow the link on the website to
view them.
Please accept my apologies, but I must mention the lack of members coming forward to
help with the committee. Very few have shown an interest and this is very sad. We cannot
function without a committee; it is imperative members step up and help with the running
of our U3A. The present committee is hard working and diligent; we have some fun during a
meeting, plus a coffee and we hopefully learn something from the proceedings. You may be
pleasantly surprised!
Bob Longden
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Words from the Editor
The political upheavals of the last few weeks have not fully subsided, but at least we can draw breath
and enjoy the summer sunshine. Sorry, that last bit was a joke in very poor taste! We can enjoy what
passes for summer this year while our political leaders play a form of Russian roulette for our
entertainment.
Perhaps I am too cynical in my old age, but the thought of the Olympics this autumn does not really
inspire me in view of the vast sums of money spent by a country that can ill-afford it, the health concerns
of Ziko and the probability that more drug cheats will be uncovered. Yet amongst all the uncertainties of
our lives, we manage to carry on and strive to make the best of what we have.
And we have our U3A to help us in this. So make the most of it, as small pleasures do build up and do
smooth over the rough edges of the problems we face.Apassing thought – did the CurrentAffairs Group
discuss Brexit? I haven't heard of any deaths, divorces or riots, so I must assume they didn't or else they
are a lot better behaved than the politicians.
Mike Allen
In this issue
Page 2: Chairman's Welcome; Words from the Editor
Page 3: A Holiday in Devon
Page 4: Local History Group; Sci-Tech Group Visit to Bombardier
Pages 5 – 8: Interest Groups Meetings Diary
Page 9 – 11: Interest Group News; Holidays; Reviews
Page 12: Dates for your Diary and Notices
Photos by Gordon Howlett and others (Paignton) and Ian Bouche (Bombardier)
Cover photo is of BuckfastAbbey. Further photos of the Paignton holiday are in the Holidays Section (Where
we have been recently>2016>June) on the web-site.
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3. A Holiday in Devon
The weather forecast for our U3A holiday in Devon promised rain for most of the week so
we were delighted when we actually had some decent weather and even some sunny days.
Devon has beautiful countryside with gently
rolling hills as well as pretty coastal towns. We
were based in Paignton, which isn’t as pretty as
some places but has some shops, a cinema and
rail and bus stations. However, we went
somewhere more interesting by coach nearly
every day.
Brixham has pastel-painted houses rising up the
hills from the harbour. Some of us walked to a
nearby coastal headland nature reserve called
Berry Head, where we saw fortifications built to
repel Napoleon and where there was a good café. I also really liked Dartmouth with its wide
river leading down to the sea. Some of us enjoyed walking alongside the river to the river
mouth where there is a small castle, church and graveyard. We were tired and were
relieved to find that there was an inflatable ferryboat back to town.
Another day we went to Totnes, where the pretty
old main street goes uphill and is lined with nice
shops. Then we heard the church bells ringing and
saw a wedding party come out of the church.
Later that day we went for a trip on a steam train
from Totnes down the Dart valley to Buckfastleigh,
where there is an Abbey. It was a lovely day.
One day, the group went around Plymouth Sound
on a cruise which took about an hour and was
very interesting. It was a rainy day, but luckily
there is a big shopping centre in Plymouth so all the women were happy. That evening most
people went to a variety show in Babbacombe, which included some very amusing acts.
The hotel was clean with friendly helpful
staff. The waiters in the dining room all
seemed to be from Eastern Europe and were
very well trained and really nice. I wonder
what will happen to them now.
I want to thank Margaret for organising a
lovely holiday and I am sad that it is the last
one we will be having in this country but we
still have the holiday to Majorca in
September to look forward to.
Joy Crowe
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4. Local History Group
On Friday July 1st, the Local History group was given a lively and entertaining talk on ‘The Moor
Ponds, A Thread in the Web of Time’ by Stephen Walker. Sue and I had heard Stephen give a
short talk previously but this time it became very much more interesting.
The Moor Ponds are south of Newstead Abbey, in an area from Papplewick to Bestwood and
were the culmination of many years hard work to install cotton mills in this part of the Leen Valley
in the 18th century.
Stephen told his story of a group of Friends of Moor Ponds who, through sixteen years of hard
work, uncovered a tale of the Industrial Revolution. A more intricate water management system I
have never heard about. Bad Lord Byron was involved and we all know he was an interesting
man.
We hope to have Stephen back next year to talk about the local people, the workers and the
lives they led during that time.
Bob & Sue Longden
Sci-Tech Group Visit
Hard hats, safety boots, and hi-viz jackets were the order of the day when SciTech group visited
the Bombardier factory in Derby in early June.
Knowledgeable guides gave the 19
SciTech members an in-depth tour of the
manufacturing facilities.
In production were the Capitalstar electric
multiple units for Transport for London and
Metros for the London Underground. The
group was introduced to 'Turbostar' diesel
multiple units being produced for Anglia
Trains, Central Trains and other rail
companies. The guides explained the
dedicated testing on-site facilities
comprising Dynamic 1.8 km test track which is used before the trains are delivered to the
customer.
When using the London Underground, you will be travelling on Bombardier trains made in Derby.
Ian Boucher
Key to Meetings details:
THIS TABLE SHOWS THE DAY of the month, time and frequency using the first two letters of the day,
followed by numbers 1 - 5 to represent the week number. The final letter M (or F, W or V) indicates that the
group meets monthly, fortnightly, weekly or at variable intervals.
So 'Tu2, 2.30 - V M' would mean a group meeting on the 2nd Tuesday at 2.30pm Monthly but with
Variable finish times.
All members are invited to contact the relevant Group Leader if they would like to participate in any
interest group or attend an event. NB: * indicates a waiting list.
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5. Interest Group Meetings Meeting Places Leader/Contact
Afternoon Teas Sa2, 3 - 5 M Various Sheila Whalley
01623 453908
Next Meetings: TBA
Antiques and
Collectables *
Tu2, 10 – 12.00 M Bridge Street
Methodist Church,
Mansfield
Pat Blackwell
01623 481745
Next Meetings: TBA
Art We3, 10 – 12.00 M Big Barn Lane
Methodist Church,
Mansfield
Gordon Howlett
01623 627423
Next Meetings: TBA
Art Appreciation Mo1, 2.00 - 4.00 M Stanhope Centre
Mansfield
Pauline Boucher
01623 644798
Next meetings: August 1st – Summer Soirée at Pauline's house. See website for details
Beginners' Bridge
(With Ashfield U3A)
Mo, F
6.30 - 9.00
Enviro Centre,
Derby Rd College,
Maxine Rose 01623
459081
Next Meetings: (AlsoACOLat the Mechanics Institute – Thurs. 10 - 12.30 W)
Bowls Tu 1.30 – 3.30 W
Coaching / Roll-ups at
£3.00 per session
Mansfield Bowls
Club,
Chesterfield Road
Don Wright/Pat
Gunter 01623
628946/626250
Next Meetings: Outdoor Season until Sat. Sept 17th. All welcome; flat soled shoes required
Chat and Stitch Mo3, 2.00 - 4.00 M St John's Centre,
Mansfield
Doreen Storer
01623 407731
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar; No meeting in August
Craft Workshop We4, 2.00 - 4.00 M Ruth Colley's home Ruth Colley
01623 472010
Next meetings: Meetings as per calendar
Current Affairs Tu2, 2.00 - 4.00 M St John's Centre,
Mansfield
Norma Shillinglaw
01623 466934
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar but no meeting in August
Family History Tu4, 10.00 - 12.00 M St John's Centre,
Mansfield
Max Clarke
01623 621744
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar
Film Studies * We1, 1.30 - V M Joy's home Joy Crowe
01623 645400
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar
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6. Garden Visits Various during the
Summer
Various Janet Whitlam/Karen
Troop
01623 635607
Next Visits: Wed. July 27th – Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon
Gardening Tu1, 10.00 - 12.00 M St Peter's Centre,
Mansfield
Avril McGee
01623 452688
Next Meetings: Tues. Aug 2nd – Local Garden Visit TBA
Golf Last Friday of Month Various Paul Mann
01623 615416
Next Meeting: July 29th – Ramsdale Park par-3. 9.30 for 10.
History We3, 10.00 - 12.00 M M'field Bowling Club,
Chesterfield Road,
Mansfield
David Drew
01623 555012
Next Meetings: July 20th; Sept 12th – Visit to Richard III Exhibition, Leicester.
Holidays
(Home & Abroad)
Various TBA Margaret Burlinson
01623 632538
2016 Holidays: Mon. Sept. 26th to Mon. Oct. 3rd – Mallorca* (Margaret Burlinson). Details on
website and on page 10.
2017 Holidays: Jan & Feb – Thoresby Hall. Mon. Jan 9th to Fri. Jan 13th; Mon. Feb 20th to Fri.
Feb 24th. Please check Holidays page on website for full details.
Horse Riding Fr4, 11.00 M exp.
Fr2, 11.00 M beg.
Kirkfields Equestrian
Centre,
Blidworth
Christine Smith
07859 249086
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar.
International Dining We2, 6.30 for 7.00 M Various Jacqui Hampshire
01623 239210
Next Meetings: No meetings in June or July
Local History * Fri1, 10.00 - 12.00 M Bridge Street
Methodist Church,
Mansfield
Bob & Sue Longden
01623 486903
Next Meetings: No meeting August; Sept. 2nd – Public Transport: Ian Boucher
Luncheon Club Th after 3rd Tu,
12.00 - 2.00 M
Various Eileen & Colin Bell
01623 429239
Next Meetings: July 21st – The Old Reindeer, Edingley; August 18th – The Full Moon, Morton
Movement to Music W 10.30 - 11.30 W St John's Church
Hall, Mansfield
Linda Leivers
01623 471963
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar
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7. Music Group
Classical Music 2 Mo4, 2.00 - 4.00 M Members' homes Peter Hart
01623 620940
Next Meetings: July 25th – Baroque Music at Peter Crabbe's; No meeting inAugust;
Music 2 * Mo4, 2.00 - 4.30 M Members' homes Eric Prescott
01623 631160
Next Meeting: Meetings as per calendar
Popular Music
Appreciation *
Tu4, 2.00 - 4.00 M St John's School,
Mansfield
Peter Haynes
01623 610886
Next Meeting: Meetings as per calendar
Pudding Club Tu1, 4.00 - 6.00 M Members' homes Sylvia Slack
01623 633981
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar: Alternately at Sylvia's and Janet's.
Read a Little Aloud Fri2, 2.00 - 4.00 M St Peter's Community
Centre, Bellamy Road
Sheila Haslam
01623 627764
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar
Reading 1 Th3, 2.00 - 4.00 M Peter Dawson's home Peter Dawson
01623 882191
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar.
Reading 2 Tu3, 2.00 - 4.00 M Ravenshead Library Joan Hufton
01623 557488
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar
Science & Technical Tu1, 2.00 - 4.00 M Stanton Hill Baptist
Church, Albert St.
Skegby
Ian Boucher
01623 644798
Next Meetings: August 2nd – TBA; Sept 6th – A Quizzical Look at Science and
Technology: Gordon Howlett
Scrabble Mo2, 2.00 - 4.00 M Brenda Thurkettle's
home
Brenda Thurkettle
01623 628136
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar
Tai Chi Mo, 9.30 - 10.30 W St John's Centre,
Mansfield
Jean Kirk
01623 480207
Next Meetings: Summer term ends July 25th
Theatre Visits Various Various Sheila Whalley
01623 453908
Next Visits: Sat. Aug 27th – Chicago (RCH) - all tickets sold.
Wed. Sept 4th – The Glenn Miller Story (with Tommy Steele). Pay by July meeting
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8. Walking Groups
Hikers
(all-day, 6 - 8 miles)
Th1 & Mo3, 9.30 - V
2/M
Tesco car park, off
Oak Tree Lane,
Mansfield
Peter Thurkettle
01623 628136
Next Meetings: Thurs Aug 4th – Ladybower and 'Lost Lad'; Mon Aug 15th – Hope & Edale;
Thurs Sept 1st – Ashford-in-the-Water; Mon Sept 12th – Foolow, Cresswell Dale, Grindlow
Shufflers
(short & gentle)
Th4, 12.00 - V M Various Sylvia Slack
01623 633981
Next Meetings: July 28th – King's Mill Reservoir (meet at Visitors' centre)
Strollers
(a leisurely 2 miles)
We2, 10.30 - V M Various Barbara Massey /
Marion Thornton
01623 628357/ 651528
Next Meetings: Aug 10th – Berry Hill Park (meet at 3 Denby Drive, off Robin Down Lane. Return for
coffee); Sept 14th – Sherwood Pines. As parking is £4.00, share cars
Walkers
(an easy 4 - 5 miles)
We4, 10.30 - V M Various Joy & Nick Crowe
01623 645400
Next Meetings: July 27th – Blidworth Woods; Aug 24th – Teversal Village (Vistors' Centre Car
Park); Sept – No walk organised, as U3A Mallorca holiday
Wine Appreciation 2 * We3, 7.30 - V M Members' homes Mike Allen
01623 653345
Next Meetings: July 20th – Whites at Bob and Sue's; Aug 17th – Sauvignon Gris at John &
Margaret's; Sept 21st – Whites at Ron's
Wine Appreciation 3 * Tu4, 7.30 - V M Members' homes Graham Allin
01623 473662
Next Meetings: July 26th – White Burgundy at Graham & Eileen's; Aug 23rd – Villa Maria from NZ
and UK at Ian and Pauline's; Sept 27th – Rosé at Lynne and Barrie's
Wine Appreciation 4 * Th4, 7.30 - V M Members' homes Jane Kockum
01623 407235
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar
Writing for Pleasure Mo2, 2 - 4 M Stanhope Centre,
Bridge Street,
Mansfield
Hilary Miller/Sue Ford
01623 620067/844286
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar
Harmony (an independent Interest Group) meets every fortnight on Wednesday evenings from 5.45 pm
to 7.15 pm at St Alban's Church in Forest Town. Contact Jean Kirk on 01623 480207 or at the monthly
meeting to learn more about this singing group of U3AMembers.
The Book Table made £36.05 in June. (Where did the 5p come from? Ed.)
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9. Our June Speaker
‘There Will Never Be Another You.'
Paul Newsham’s expertise and sheer professionalism shone through as he took us on a
whirlwind tour of biometrics. Did we really know what it meant? I think we do now as we were
shown the complexities of fingerprints, earprints and footprints and how they came into forensic
science where everyone leaves a unique trace of themselves wherever they move.
His lively presentation was enhanced by audience participation showing some of the ways the
police use biometrics in forensic investigation to catch and identify criminals, although his jokes
needed forensic examination themselves!
It is rare that we sit enthralled far past midday, but he he kept us there. I hope this polymath, with
his wide range of talks from forensics to Derbyshire Churches via Biometrics and Crime Novels,
will visit us again.
Norma Smith
Garden Visits Group
Members of the Garden Visits Group assembled at Mansfield Football Club’s ground to journey
to the Breezy Knees gardens off the road between Malton and Scarborough. We had all hoped
for a dry day but, as we got nearer to the venue, the sky became more overcast.
On arrival, after being fortified by a visit to the café, we
started our tour of the acres of grounds, looking at the
magnificent herbaceous borders with separate
displays of shrubs, conifers, roses, beautiful peonies
and day lilies – the biggest flowers I have ever seen!
Benches could be found in every section so we could
sit and admire the beauty of it without having to do any
weeding.
The sky gradually cleared and the sun shone for us.
Another visit to the café for lunch then on to see the
fountain, the base of which was the white rose of
Yorkshire laid on the ground, with white pebbles and
green glass for the leaves in a black metal frame. We
could have spent a small fortune on plants as it was
hard to choose what to buy. As we boarded the coach
to travel home, the sky darkened but we missed the
rain. Another excellent day out organised by Janet
Whitlam and Karen Troop.
Sheila Whalley
Mama Mia
I have to write a few words about the visit to Mama Mia on Thursday June 23rd
– I'm still singing!
What an incredible performance! Just as good if not better than the London production. How
could you not sing along to such invigorating music? The cast each had superb voices and the
choreography wore us out just watching. Everyone in the full house was up and dancing by the
end. This show caught the spirit of ABBA and the generation that enjoyed them in the '70s.
Linda Leivers
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10. Latest Group News …
Lunch Group
We have returned home from a lovely holiday but unfortunately, we did not bring the super
weather back with us!
We would like to thank the members who organised lunches whilst we were away. Two more
lunches have been organised (details are on our webpage), including one for our newly
reinstated August lunch at The Full Moon, Morton which was very popular last year.
Please come and see us at the July meeting as there is no meeting in August.
Colin & Eileen Bell
Bowls Club
A friendly bowls match between the U3A Bowls Group and Mansfield Bowling Club has been
arranged for Saturday September 3rd. The start time is 2.00pm at the Mansfield Bowling Club
Green on Chesterfield Road, Mansfield. Spectators will be most welcome.
Don Wright
Swimming Group
First and third Sundays at 2.00pm at the FitnessFlex gym, next to the football ground. £4.00 for the
use of the (warm) pool, plus the sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, turbo pool and free hairdryers! £1 coin
(returnable) for the lockers. Contact me on 07859 249086 or at the meeting.
Christine Smith
Theatre Visits:
URGENT The Full Monty - these tickets have to be paid for no later than July 21st. The Warhorse tickets
have to be paid for no later than July 31st. This show will be a sell-out so, if, when the time comes, you
cannot go, I will advertise the tickets to sell to someone else for you. Payment by cheque to S J Whalley.
The musical Beautiful is a musical show, not a one woman play. It is the life story of Carol King who
wrote many hit songs made famous by various artists like Neil Sedaka, The Drifters, Arethra Franklin,
The Monkees and The Shirelles. It is music you will remember – Will You Love Me Tomorrow?, Take
Good Care Of My Baby, It Might Well Rain Until September, Happy Days Are Here Again and many
more.
Members of Mansfield U3A went to see it last year and said it was very good. I am looking forward to
hearing songs with a melody. We have good seats in the stalls at a discount price of £35. There are still
seats available but the balance has to be paid by the July 28th. Cheques to Mansfield and District U3A.
B&B will still be at the St Giles Hotel, then a visit to The Shard and Windsor Castle with entrance fees
included. All for £245.50 (sharing). The single supplement is £36 (down from £46 last year). If your £50
deposit was paid before the end of March, £10 will be deducted from the price of the theatre ticket (£35).
If you do not want to go to the show, deduct £35 from the full amount (£210.50).
A pre-theatre meal at Henry's in Covent Garden will be arranged at a later date but this is not included in
the above price. Make all cheques payable to Mansfield & District U3A and send them to Sheila Whalley
at 335 Berryhill Lane, Mansfield. Include your phone number and which U3Ayou are in.
Sheila Whalley
Holidays
Mallorca September 26th – October 3rd
016
All balances now received and acknowledged by the Travel Company- thank you! Four more packs with
itineraries, luggage labels, coach plans & insurance policies for those taking the company's insurance
are ready to collect from my table in July.
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11. Just to remind you again about the meeting at the Cardinal/Junction on Saturday September 10th
starting at 11am promptly. The side door will be open 15 minutes before. Drinks can be bought from the
restaurant bar to bring into the meeting if you so wish. We will be discussing airport arrangements and
any other issues which may have arisen after reading through your itineraries. You are welcome to stay
for a meal after the meeting - the restaurant is to your left as you leave the meeting room
Christmas away from home!
Four of us have booked for a five day holiday break between December 23rd – 27th in Cheshire at the
4* Hallmark Hotel, Wilmslow. To bring down the overall transport cost, we would like to invite four more
people either to share two twin rooms or take four singles (£60 single supplement added on to the £484
price which includes an excursion and pantomime). If we can get those 4 extra passengers, the transport
cost will be no more than £25. Please see me for details of deposit and insurance payments. Let's give
our families a break for once!
Margaret Burlinson
Thoresby Hall Holiday 2017
There will be two holiday dates: Monday January 9th to Friday January 13th at £182pp and Monday
February 20th to Friday February 24th at £220pp. Room upgrades are available. For details see the
Mansfield U3A website: Interests & Hobbies: Holidays. It's 'waiting list only' now so contact
2017thoresby@whiteheaduk.plus.com or 01623 626991.
Terry Whitehead
International Dining
Our next venue will be on August 10th at Lambardis Italian Restaurant in Chesterfield (directions
later). In September, we are hoping to try the new Spanish restaurant at Larch Farm – providing it is
open on time – and October will be seeing us visit once more the Polish restaurant Anya in
Sherwood. I will do my best to get the details onto the website! I will be at the monthly meetings to
take bookings.
Jacqui Hampshire
Golf Group
I am arranging our next fixture for the par-3 course at Ramsdale Golf Centre on Wednesday July 29th.
I suggest we meet at 9.30 am for a 10 am tee-off. You will need a full variety of clubs as this is a long par 3
course. The cost for 18 holes will be between £7-£9.
Paul Mann
Latest Mansfield U3A News …
Diaries: The 2016-2017 U3A Diaries can be ordered now. The cover is red and the cost is £2.00.
Strictly cash with order! See Mike Allen before the meeting or during the interval. Order to arrive in
September 2016.
The 17th Mansfield and District U3A AGM will be held on Tuesday September 20th, 2016.
Members are reminded that any motions that they wish to introduce should be with the Committee,
proposed and seconded, by the July meeting.
TheAgenda for the AGM will be published in the September issue of the Newsletter.
Subscriptions remain at £15 for the year 2016-2017 and will be required by the AGM.
Cheques payable to Mansfield and District U3Aor see below for online details.
Committee Nomination Forms are available from Mike Allen, the Secretary, at the monthly meeting. It is
important that completed form should be returned to the Secretary as soon as possible as we do not have
a meeeting inAugust.
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12. Online Banking is now available to members to pay their subscriptions online:
Sort Code: 60-14-03 Account Number: 40396835
Account name: Mansfield and District U3A REFERENCE: Member's name (for identification)
The details will be published on the back page each month.
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Dates for your diary (Check the website for more information and updates.)
July 19th Tuesday: Monthly Meeting in the 1861 Suite, MTFC. David Skillen will present a talk on
'Cyclones in Calico: Women in the American Civil War'. This should be a fascinating view of the
emerging role of women in 19th CenturyAmerica.
July 27th Wednesday: Garden Visit to Newby Hall. A wonderful garden and a house full of
treasures. We have a private guided tour of the Hall and will then be able to wander parts of the
garden not open last time we visited and then see the re-planted borders. The coach leaves the
MTFC car-park at 8.30am. Cost is £27 to include the Hall, gardens, coach and gratuity. Places are
still available, so see Janet Whitlam at the July meeting.
August 16th Tuesday: Summer Picnic. In August, in place of the normal meeting, Mansfield U3A
meets at the Queen ElizabethAcademy on Chesterfield Road for a Summer Picnic from noon to 3pm.
Bring food to share and your own drinks. Outdoor games – indoors if it's wet!
September 20th Tuesday: Mansfield and District U3A AGM. 10.00am in the 1861 Suite at
Mansfield Town Football Club.
October 11th Tuesday: 'A Morning with James Lewis'. Mansfield U3A Antiques and Collectables
group invites you to a talk by the auctioneer and valuer, well-known from his appearances on television.
The talk will be held in the meeting-room opposite the 1861 Suite at 10.00am. Cost: £5 incl. tea/coffee.
See Pat Blackwell for tickets.
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Event and Visit Payments
MEMBERS are reminded that deposits and payments for events and visits organised by Mansfield
U3A and its interest groups are non-refundable, but places so reserved may be offered to others.
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Changes of Address, etc.
PLEASE contact the membership secretary, Marilyn Dibble 01623 634805, if you've changed your
address, phone number or email since joining Mansfield U3A so that she can update our records.
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Disclaimer
THE VIEWS expressed here are those of the contributors, only, and do not necessarily reflect those
of the editor, the committee of Mansfield U3A or the Third Age Trust. Nor can any responsibility be
accepted for members' announcements or any errors that may occur.
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