Notices for the Open Meeting November 7 th 2013

Notices for the Open Meeting November 7th

2013

Please be aware that there is no First Aider on duty at this meeting. In line with

National U3A guidelines in the event of a problem we will immediately contact the

emergency services.

November’s Speaker: Wendy Freer

Packhorses and Drovers

Thank you to everyone for making the ceilidh a great success!

Douglas would like to thank everyone who turned up and especially to those who helped him with the chairs and tables for the event.

Beeston U3A would like to thank Douglas for all his hard work in organising the evening.

Calling All New Members!Coffee morning on Thursday 14th November at the White Lion at 10:30.Meet members of the Committee and learn more about the Interest Groups. Established members also welcome.

NOTICE FOR GROUP LEADERS FROM JIM TURNER

Have you collected your “Group Leader” folder from Karen?If not, please collect it from her today.These folders contain everything you need to know to run a successful Beeston U3A Interest Group.There are still a couple of folders as yet unclaimed.

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Christmas Trip:Rockingham CastleWednesday 27th November£24.50 (including coach, entrance & tour, and festive tea)Waiting List only.

Farm Visit9th April 2014

Cancelled

Malvern Spring Show is Thursday 8th May 2014. Cost: £38.00 for return coach trip and entrance to show.Forms available from Lucy.

News about existing groups!

Buddies (MOTO) MeetingPlease note that

November’s meeting has already taken place. This is

an advanced notice for December.

When: Friday 6th DecemberWhere: White Lion, Middle Street, BeestonTime: 10:30

The Scrabble Group is looking for new members.

Please contact Mary Austin on marydot2@virginmedia.com

CHRISTMAS LUNCH CLUB – LAST CHANCE TO BOOKThe Lunch Club and Two Lunch are both going to The

Larder at Goosegate.

Date: Tuesday 17th DecemberArrive 12.00 to begin meal at 12.30Cost for 3 courses £26.00Contact Margot Gale: margot.gale@hotmail.co.ukPlease note: there are 2 flights of stairs with no lift access – 20 steps in total.

HISTORYFriday November 8th

Guild Room 10.00TOMORROW

Come and hear Dave Darby (Entertainer) on the history

of the Pantomime.Pantomime is British. It is a marvellous & wonderful (if a little eccentric) British

Institution.Do come along.

Everyone welcome.Jean.

Religion & Philosophy Group

Next Meeting 10. 30am,2nd December,Chilwell Road

Subject: Does morality need religion?

New members welcome.

Painting and Drawing

For further details contactChristine Shaw chrisshaw20038@hotmail.comOr 01159745512

BRIDGENow the Autumnal weather is here how about joining us on a Monday afternoon in the Wesley room for a friendly, social game of bridge?We meet every Monday from 2pm to 4pm .

No obligation to come every week just when you can make it.Just turn up on the day, or contact me on tel: 01159283707, or online hpbright23@yahoo.co.uk if you want any further information.We look forward to welcoming new members.

Opera2nd Thursday of the month

10.00 – 11.30 amin the

Epworth RoomAll welcome

Chris Shaw - 0115 974 5512November 14th

Yes – it is on!

Art History Christmas TripArt History is running a trip to Northampton on Friday 13th December to visit 78, Derngate, a house designed by Charles Rennie Macintosh.There are a couple of places left before a waiting list is started.The total cost is £17.00 and the coach leaves Beeston at 8.30 returning by 5.00.If anyone is interested please collect a form from Helen Stewart.There will be no Art History meeting in December.

Please note: the Sunday

Nottingham Walks are

cancelled until April.

FRENCH LANGUAGE INTEREST GROUP

This group is looking for someone who would coordinate their meetings:Take the registerCollect money etc.If anyone is interested please speak to Jim Turner.

The Writing For Pleasure Group is producing a booklet of its own writing. This will include short stories, poems and travel writing. The booklet will be on sale at the December Open meeting.

Required: singers to join a choir to lead the community singing at our Christmas Open meeting.Volunteers to give names to Alan Windsor or contact him at alanwindsor@ntlworld.com.

A community notice follows. Please be aware that the writing is very small and it cannot be enlarged.Poster available in the hall.

And Finally!

Open Meeting Thursday December 5th 2013This will be a Christmas celebration of Beeston U3A.The festivities will begin with coffee at 10.00 and will include light refreshments.Exhibitions of work carried out by many groups throughout 2013 will be on display.We shall be royally entertained in the church by:BUGS, Performing Arts, Dance, and community singing led by Alan Windsor’s choir.Special Guest: the Mayor of Broxtowe.

Don’t miss it!