Mansfield and District U3A's May 2016 newsletter includes details about the planned Royal Revelry with other local U3As, news of the History Group's visit to Warwick Castle and Antiques and Collectables at Stafford Antiques Fair, other activities and what's planned. http://www.mansfield-u3a.org.uk/

1. Mansfield and District U3A
Newsletter
Delicious!
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Established 1999
HMRC Charity Registration No.: XT30525
May 2016
Website: www.mansfield-u3a.org.uk
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2. Welcome from your chairman
Welcome to May’s meeting of Mansfield and District U3A. The year is flying by, but, as we say, the older
we get, time does seem to pass more quickly.
I cannot believe that a year ago I wrote about attending a youth festival of rugby at Cromford Meadows
near Matlock. Well, I went again this year and I am full of praise for the young players (aged from 7 to 14),
the referees and the organisers, I hope it continues for many years. I also attended a concert featuring the
Carlton Male Voice Choir at the Albert Hall, Nottingham, with guests, the Kanneh-Mason family, six
wonderfully gifted musicians aged 10 to 19 who were an inspiration to everyone. There are a lot of great
kids out there who we should encourage and help.
I hope May will be warmer for us as April was very wintry at times. We have our Coffee Morning on
Friday May 20th at 10.00 am at The Towers. If you haven’t purchased a ticket, please do so as it helps
to keep our subs low. I always enjoy the event: a raffle, tombola and cake stall, with plants for sale from
the gardeners, pies from Shelia Whalley and, of course, a cup of coffee. Enjoy!
We do need more people to put themselves forward to be on the committee. It is very important
to our U3A that we have a vibrant and enthusiastic committee to guide us onwards to being a
better organisation, so please help if you can.
The electronic notice board is still improving and I believe we are winning. Some group leaders
are submitting notices to be shown and Gordon Howlett is forwarding the pictures of events. All
will be on the “notice board”. Please take time to have a look at the TVs during the coffee break.
Any constructive criticism is welcome as we try to improve the display.
Bob Longden
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Words from the Editor
I've just arrived back from a holiday in Italy – Lake Garda and aboard a river cruiser in Venice, so please
excuse any errors in this edition. A French-owned boat with haute cuisine and all drinks included did not
make for an easy time!
Norma Smith, our Speaker Finder, says that last month's speaker, Andy Smith, produced an enjoyable
and relaxing hour of entertainment with anecdotes of his life and songs played on a variety of guitars and
similar instruments. She hopes that you enjoyed his 'speech' as well.
A piece of important late news – Mansfield Town FC has kindly allowed us to park our cars in their car
park when we take a day trip. Park on the left as you go in, behind the gate. Group leaders – please
continue to inform the Secretary and obtain the U3A display slip from him.
Enjoy this issue of the Newsletter.
Mike Allen
In this issue
Page 2: Chairman's Welcome; Words from the Editor
Page 3 – 4: 'Royal Revelry' Arrangements; Interest Group News
Pages 5 – 8: Interest Groups Meetings Diary
Page 9 – 11: Interest Group News; Holidays
Page 12: Dates for your Diary and Notices
Cover Photo: Cakes and More by the Chat & Stitch group for 'Royal Revelry' by Linda Leivers.
Other photos by Gordon Howlett, David Drew and MikeAllen
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3. PROGRAMME for the 'ROYAL REVELRY'
On TUESDAY 7th JUNE 2016
at the JOHN FRETWELL CENTRE from 10am
INSIDE
Music in the Function Room
Retford U3A Recorder Group will perform from 12 noon to 12.45 pm
Forest Town & District U3A “Rave On” will perform from 1 pm to 1.30 pm
Ashfield U3A Ukelele & Guitar Group will perform from 2 pm to 2.45 pm
Competitions
Ashfield U3A invite you to make a “crown” at their stall
Dukeries U3Awill ask for captions for their Royal Picture Quiz. Win a Prize for the most humorous.
Exhibitions
Throughout the day there will be displays of art, photography, craft and memorabilia with a
'Royal' flavour.
Thanks to Ashfield, Dukeries, Forest Town, Hucknall, Mansfield, Rainworth, Retford,
Sherwood and Sutton U3As.
OUTSIDE
Bowls Competition
Organised by Mansfield U3A.
Session 1: from 11 am to 12 noon; Session 2: from 1 pm to 2 pm
Croquet Anyone?
Sutton U3A
invite you to come outside and learn some 'royal' moves between 3pm and 3.30pm.
Teas
Please vacate the Function Room by 3.30pm to enable the 'Royal' tea to be set up.
Please note that Afternoon Tea will be served at 4pm but only to ticket holders.
Anyone not having a ticket will be taken to The Tower!
Photographs
Throughout the day, there will be roving photographers.
If you do not wish your photograph to be taken, please inform the photographers.
Thanks
With thanks to all of the Neighbourhood U3As who have contributed: Ashfield, Dukeries, Forest
Town, Hucknall, Mansfield, Rainworth, Retford, Sherwood, Sutton and Worksop.
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4. A 'Royal' Visit to the Antiques & Collectables Group
The April meeting was surprised and delighted at the coffee break when an anonymous person
turned up to offer cakes to the members (see picture)! The theme, of course, was Royal
Memorabilia. Pat Blackwell had worried lest the subject was too narrow and so offered 'London'
as an alternative but once again, the members displayed their wealth of possessions in a wide
variety of objects connected with Royalty.
Not just the present Queen, but also past Royals, were
remembered on mugs and stamps, in books and
certificates and with bottles and trinkets. The selection
was wide and varied and each had its own story. Of
interest as well, was David Ling's print of the Royal
Academy by Sir Hugh Casson PRA who designed the
interior of the RY Britannia and taught Prince Charles.
Antiques & Collectables Group Visit
On a Saturday morning in April, thirty one members
boarded a coach to attend an antiques fair at Stafford
County Showground. Not long into the journey, I was
asked why the driver was taking this unusual route to
Stamford. I had to point out that we were going to
Stafford not Stamford! Anticipation was high and so
was the level of chatter.
We arrived safely and started to view as many of the
300 stalls as we could. I think I managed to see about
275 of them. I did stop for lunch and later coffee and cake – well you need to keep your
energy levels up!
On the return journey, I discovered that many people had bought things and that one lady
had sold an item and proceeded to spend the money immediately. It didn’t have time to burn
a hole in her pocket. Some bartering was entered into and I understand one person told the
stallholder that the grandchildren would have to wear shoes with holes in the bottom if the
price of the intended purchase wasn’t reduced. I think he was successful.
I don’t think there was as much chatter on the return journey but, all in all, I think we had an
enjoyable, though tiring, day out.
Pat Blackwell
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: June 14th – Local Memorabilia; July 12th – Sport
Art We3, 10 – 12.00 M Big Barn Lane
Methodist Church,
Mansfield
Gordon Howlett
01623 627423
Next Meetings: May 18th – Seascape; June 15th – No Meeting: Devon Holiday
Art Appreciation Mo1, 2.00 - 4.00 M Stanhope Centre
Mansfield
Pauline Boucher
01623 644798
Next meetings: May 31st – Compton Verney Visit; June 6th – Celebrating the Bard (W.S.)
Beginners' Bridge
(With Ashfield U3A)
Mo, F
6.30 - 9.00
Enviro Centre,
Derby Rd College,
Mansfield
Maxine Rose 01623
459081
Next Meetings: June 6th & June 20th (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 begins Tuesday 3rd May. 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
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
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: Thurs. June 30th – Breezy Knees Garden, Warthill, York; 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: June 7th – John Summerfield: Micro-Gardens or Gardening on a small scale;
July 7th – Visit: Lilies and Chilies. Note day change to Thursday
Golf Last Friday of Month Various Paul Mann
01623 615416
Next Meeting: TBA
History We3, 10.00 - 12.00 M M'field Bowling Club,
Chesterfield Road
David Drew
01623 555012
Next Meetings: May 18th – Great Explorers
Holidays
(Home & Abroad)
Various TBA Margaret Burlinson
01623 632538
2016 Holidays: Mon. June 13th to Mon. June 20th – Paignton; Mon. Sept. 26th to Mon. Oct. 3rd
– Mallorca* (Margaret Burlinson)
2017 Holidays: Jan & Feb – Thoresby Hall. Mon. Jan 9th to Fri. Jan 13th – now full; Mon. 20th
Feb to Fri. 24th Feb – places available. 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: TBA
Local History * Fri1, 10.00 - 12.00 M Bridge Street
Methodist Church,
Mansfield
Bob & Sue Longden
01623 486903
Next Meetings: June 3rd – Hayman Rooke & a Roman Villa: Graham Allin; July 1st – Moor
Pond Woods - A Thread in the Web of Time: Stephen Walker
Luncheon Club Th after 3rd Tu,
12.00 - 2.00 M
Various Eileen & Colin Bell
01623 429239
Next Meetings: May 19th – Denby Lodge; June 23rd – Kelham House Hotel
Movement to Music W 10.30 - 11.30 W St John's Church
Hall
Linda Leivers
01623 471963
Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar
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7. Music Groups
Classical Music 2 Mo4, 2.00 - 4.00 M Members' homes Peter Hart
01623 620940
Next Meetings: May 23rd – Piano Music: Geoff's; June 27th – English Light Classical: Peter Hart's
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,
Mansfield
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: June 7th – Visit to Bombardier Factory (details tba); July 5th – History of
Electronics: Phil Dennis
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: New Term fromApril 11th – July 25th (Except May 2nd / 30th Bank Holidays)
Theatre Visits Various Various Sheila Whalley
01623 453908
Next Visits: Sat. Aug.29th – Chicago (RCH) - all tickets £39.50. Pay at May 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 June 2nd – Tansley; Mon June 20th – Langold / Firbeck
Shufflers
(short & gentle)
Th4, 12.00 - V M Various Sylvia Slack
01623 633981
Next Meetings: May 26th – Edwinstowe Craft Centre; June 30th – Picnic at Hardwick (meet at
Visitors' Centre)
Strollers
(a leisurely 2 miles)
We2, 10.30 - V M Various Barbara Massey /
Marion Thornton
01623 628357/ 651528
Next Meetings: June 8th – Cresswell Crags; July 13th – Pleasley Pit Trail (top car park)
Walkers
(an easy 4 - 5 miles)
We4, 10.30 - V M Various Joy & Nick Crowe
01623 645400
Next Meetings: May 25th – River Maun / Sherwood Forest; June 22nd – Strawberry Hill Woods
& Rainworth (Tesco / Oak Tree Lane Leisure Centre c/p)
Wine Appreciation 2 * We3, 7.30 - V M Members' homes Mike Allen
01623 653345
Next Meetings: May 18th – Chianti at George & Mavis'; June 25th – Summer Wines at Mike's
Wine Appreciation 3 * Tu4, 7.30 - V M Members' homes Graham Allin
01623 473662
Next Meetings: May 24th – Alsace at Ian & Pauline's; June 28th – Wine Society Reds at Ron'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
Singing For Fun (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.
Golf
A record turnout of 11 members played the front nine of the Admiral’s Course and the back nine of the
Commander’s Course at Oakmere Park in the last monthly fixture. One of our new members had an
interesting experience when he was attacked by a squirrel. Luckily the attack was repelled by threatening
it with a golf club. The moral of the story is do not take your breakfast round in your golf club bag!
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9. At the 19th hole, someone said he was considering reporting Tony to the R.S.P.C.A! All members
said they had enjoyed the game.
The next fixture is at Brierley Forest Golf Course, Huthwaite on Friday 27th May at 9.30 am for a 10 am
tee off. The fees are between £11-£15 dependent on the number of holes you play.
Paul Mann
SHUFFLERS CELEBRATE THE QUEEN'S 90th BIRTHDAY!
The Shufflers, decked out in red,white and blue, celebrated the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth at
Brierley Park with a light lunch, followed by a birthday cake and a spirited singing of the national anthem.
We intended to finish our day with a shuffle to the lake, but as we were leaving the visitor centre, a heavy
hailstorm sent us 'shuffling' to the car park.The swans were denied our version of Happy Birthday, much to
their relief! The next meeting will be at Edwinstowe Craft Centre onThursday May 26th.
Sylvia Slack
International Dining Group
Wednesday 6th April saw the International Dining Group having a great time at Chungs Chinese
Restaurant in Mapperley. With 24 members and a guest from Burma, this was truly an international
evening. The menu was extensive and with good portions, but, better still, it tasted excellent. Even the
house wine was reasonable in price and taste.
Six members who normally join us (holidays taking precedence this month) missed a treat. Our next
venture on Wednesday May 11th is to And Why Not, an English restaurant in the heart of Mansfield
with a first class reputation. Why not (no pun intended) give the International Dining Group a try?
Jacqui Hampshire
History Group
The Dwindling Band, or Didn’t We HaveAWonderful Time the Day We Went to Warwick?
Erudite pop aficionados might screw their faces up at the mention of the above before hesitatingly
offering, ‘I think they had a hit in the late 1960’s. Well, possibly, but our Dwindling Band almost sank out
of sight before setting off for the great mediaeval fortress of Warwick. By the time we boarded the bus,
there were but four of us left. Rita, Sandra, Dave and Jenny finally de-bussed at the castle after arriving
with a bang as the Skills (?) Driver attempted to demolish a wall that, for all I know, had been lovingly
hand laid by some ancient aristocrat. Cue swarming security guards alerted by the bang oops thud
scrape noises.
Undaunted, Sandra set off to tie down the legend of Warwick the Kingmaker, whilst Dave, after reading
the health and safety warning that Persons suffering from cardiac, lung, back and other related
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10. muscular skeletal issues are strongly advised not to enter plunged not into the deepest dungeon, but
the less arduous GaolAttraction.
Funny idea of fun these ancestors of ours had!
During our tour of the rest of the cunningly
disguised sub-Disney tourist trap, we were
gratified to hear dozens of different languages
spoken and to watch the national coffers trilling
up a profit as tourist Yen, Dollars and Roubles
poured into the nation’s grimly mitts. Dave was
particularly taken by a large group of obviously
rustic Poles rambling up towards the battle-
ments (most nailed into a fence – the poles, not
the Poles).
On the whole, an enjoyable day enhanced by
the rain holding off just long enough not to
bother us. Warwick the Kingmaker, I hope,
would be delighted to see his old home supporting our economy.
Dave Drew
Strollers
The Strollers have been having an exciting time of late with the March and April walks becoming
quite an adventure. The weather in March was not too good but five brave souls dared to venture out
around Vicar Water where parts were flooded. We waded through water and clung to hedgerows for
dear life although back at the café, relaxing over a cup of tea, we saw the funny side of it all.
The Hardwick walk in April proved to
be just as adventurous, only this time
the hazard was mud. We had to detour
as the National Trust is reworking the
paths and the wood. Boy, did we have
fun trying to stay upright as we slipped
around in the mud! Marion did fall and
her light coloured jacket changed
shade.
But the weather was perfect and we
sat outside the Hardwick Inn enjoying
our coffee in the sun. If you want to add
a sense of adventure to your life, then
join the Strollers!
Barbara Massey
Latest News ...
Coffee Morning at The Towers on May 20th. Your last chance to hand your tombola and raffle
prizes to Sue Longden is at May's meeting. Then the only thing you will have left to do is support the
morning with all its stalls and fun after you have bought your £2.00 ticket. Roll up, enjoy yourself and
keep our subs down!
Dave Drew's Indoor Model Flying didn't get off the ground – perhaps an idea ahead of its time? A
comparison could be the gyrocopter – a good idea, but it never really took off.
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11. On the other hand, his History Group is going well and the next meeting, on Wednesday 18th May,
is on the 'Great Explorers'.
Dave has also issued an early message about a History Group outing to the Richard III
exhibition in Leicester on Thursday September 22nd. The bus pick up time at the MTFC
would be 9.30am, returning by 4.30pm approx.
Visit to Tolethorpe Hall, Stamford: The proposed visit to Tolethorpe to see Toad of Toad Hall on
July 13th has been cancelled. A dramatic increase in the price of the Community bus by some £60
has meant that it is no longer viable to go as a group. However, should any of those interested want
to drive there, then Mike Allen can obtain tickets for them.
Meanwhile, Christine Smith's new Swimming Group is bobbing along merrily. She reports, “There
were 10 members who are very interested in the swimming group, but only 3 of us turned up last
Sunday. I am looking at the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 2.00pm at the FitnessFlex gym, next to the
football ground. The cost is £4.00, for the use of the (warm) pool, plus the sauna, steam room,
jacuzzi, turbo pool and free hairdryers! Don't forget the pound coin for the lockers, but you get this
back”. Contact Christine on 07859 249086 or at the meeting.
Our Centre (the Kirkby Community Bus owners) has had to increase their prices quite considerably
as a result of large cuts to their grants by the Council, the increase in the 'Living Wage' and the
necessity to provide a pension for any employees. So, goodbye to cheaper travel from that source.
The Book Table made £38.70 in April. Lilian reports, “We are still trying to get the optimum format for
the tables to enable people to see the books before they buy. Sooner or later we will have an
arrangement which works but in the meantime, if you cannot get before the announcements, come
during the break”.
Theatre Visits:
'The Full Monty' –- matinee on Wednesday 28th September at the Theatre Royal. Then a trip to
London on October 5th and 6th to the theatre to see Showboat, with B&B at the St Giles Hotel,
then a visit to The Shard and Windsor Castle with entrance fees included.
All for £255 (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 (£49.50 before discount), making a total price of £245 if sharing. If you do not want to go to the show,
deduct £49.50 from the full amount.
Apre-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 U3Aand send them to Sheila Whalley at 335 Berryhill
Lane, Mansfield. Include your phone number and which U3Ayou are in.
Sheila Whalley
Holidays
Devon Holiday June 13th - 20th 2016. 8 days at the Queen's Hotel, Paignton.
The cost for eight days of £529 includes an £18 variety show but the excursions are optional. There is still
one twin / double room available and May is last opportunity to fill this vacancy.
Itineraries, luggage labels, coach plans, maps & insurance policies for those taking the company's
insurance can now be collected from my table. Please make sure you are at the same departure point as
that written on your luggage label- Redfern's Garage or Walkden Street. No changing minds at last minute,
please!
Mallorca September 26th - October 3rd 2016 at the Fergus Pollensa Park Hotel.
The balances included here can be paid today, but no later than the June meeting (the day after our return
from Devon). £784 (single rooms) £714 double or twin rooms, £518 for the two passengers buying their
own flights. Cheques to be paid to Mansfield & District U3A.
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12. Please make a note of the meeting on Saturday September 10th at The Junction (Cardinal) in Sutton
in Ashfield. ‘Doors open’ at 10.45 am for a prompt 11 am start. This is to discuss any queries and to
detail the airport arrangements. Please let me know if you would like to stay for a meal afterwards or
if you are unable to attend the meeting.
Margaret Burlinson
Thoresby Hall Holiday 2017.
In 2017, there will be two holiday dates: Monday January 9th 2017 to Friday January 13th 2017 at
£182pp and Monday February 20th 2017 to Friday February 24th 2017 at £220pp. Room upgrades
are available. For details see the Mansfield U3Awebsite: Interests & Hobbies: Holidays.
At the time of writing, I have 140 booked for January so it's 'waiting list only' but there are still 2
vacancies for February. Contact 2017thoresby@whiteheaduk.plus.com or 01623 626991.
Terry Whitehead
Dates for your diary (Check the website for more information and updates.)
May 17th Speaker Meeting: Photographic Wildlife Survey in Sherwood Forest. Barbara
Meyer on the wildlife of the Forest, with videos of their movements from sensor-controlled trail cameras.
May 20th Friday: Coffee Morning at The Towers, Botany Avenue. 10am till noon. Tickets on
sale now at £2. Garden plants, cake stall, raffle, tombola and much more.
May 31st Tuesday: Art Appreciation Group visit to Compton Verney for an exhibition on the 400th
Anniversary of Shakespeare's death involving a 'unique series of multi-media encounters of
Shakespeare's works'. MTFC car park 9.00am, return 4pm approx. Cost: £20.
June 7th Tuesday: 'Royal Revelry' at the John Fretwell Centre, Sookholme, from 10am. A free
day of fun and revelry with the Neighbourhood U3As to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday.
June 7th Tuesday: Sci-Tech Group visit to the Bombardier factory in Derby.
June 21st Tuesday Speaker Meeting: Biometrics or there will never be another you! Paul
Newish, a retired forensic scientist, will talk about fingerprints, crime, DNA and how each person is
unique.
June 30th: Garden Visits Group visit to Breezy Knees Garden at Warthill, near York. Cost: £20. Coach
leaves MTFC at 9.00 am. There are a few places left.
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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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PLEASE SEND contributions for the next issue to mikeallen@lichfieldave.freeserve.co.uk or by
hand to Mike Allen as soon as you can and by the 1st of the month at the latest. Thanks!
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