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LEA VALLEY U3A Members welcome from Broxbourne, Hoddesdon & Lea Valley

Area Meetings Held at The Spotlight, Hoddesdon.

Registered Charity No. 1033311

President: Barbara Cordina / Chairman: Mary Cole Web Site: www.lvu3a.org.uk / Email:

NEWSLETTER 11th June 2018

Monthly meetings are usually held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 1pm to 4pm with a speaker from 2pm. *** Annual membership cost just £15, visitors always welcome ***

TODAY: Mr Richard Thomas "A Day in the Life of a Thames Tug Boat”

Next Meeting. Monday 9th July 2018

Mrs Tricia Thompson “All my loving-the lives of the Beatles”

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This month, I want to tell you about the exciting things we have planned for you for our Beatles - themed afternoon on Monday July 9th.

Our speaker, Tricia Thompson will be presenting “All My Loving – the lives and music of the Beatles”.

Broxbourne Handbell Ringers will be entertaining you with two contrasting Beatles numbers, Yesterday and Yellow Submarine. You will have an opportunity to join in the chorus for this as the words will be in the newsletter!

We are thrilled to have secured the services of the Beatles’ official photographer, who will be putting on a display of photos of the band in the foyer and bar area. This will be a fascinating excursion into 60s nostalgia as we look at snapshots of the Beatles’ life.

In addition, some of our groups will be featuring the Beatles in their displays. Sugarcraft, Craft Unite and Painting for Pleasure have all come up with exhibits.

Stan Benton has produced a photo quiz, in which you are invited to wander round the bar area, foyer and auditorium spotting the puzzle pictures and guessing the Beatles song title. There will be a prize for the person getting the most titles correct. This will be awarded at the August meeting.

To join in the spirit of the afternoon, you are very welcome to dress up in 60s-style gear as a homage to those 4 Lads from Liverpool - John, Paul, George and Ringo - who revolutionised music and popular culture in Britain and the world.

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The Safety of Group Members

The safety of our members is paramount, so we would like to remind you

of the following:

All participation in LVU3A activities is at the

member’s own risk.

Members should carry their membership

card for all U3A activities

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Group Sharing Agreement This will be up and running once all U3As within the Agreement (Broxbourne, Ware, Cheshunt, Buntingford, Waltham Abbey, Hertford and Lea Valley) have agreed to all the conditions. The most important thing to note is that members of our U3A can’t just see a group in another U3A newsletter and go along and join it! Only those groups which are struggling to be viable and which have agreed to open up to members from other participating U3As can be approached. You will find a list of groups in the other 6 participating U3As that are open to new members, together with their contact details, on the Secretary’s Table in the foyer, once the scheme is fully operational. The list will be updated regularly. If you have a query about the scheme, please contact either Dennis Bruce or myself – contact details on the inside back page of the newsletter.

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A VISIT TO BOULOGNE 10TH OCTOBER. An opportunity to sample some French cuisine, practise your French, browse the shops and maybe visit the new aquarium.We will have time to visit a hyper market before taking the Shuttle home. Coach, driver’s gratuity, shuttle crossing £ 54 ( depending on numbers). CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO LEA VALLEY U3A. Open to all Lea Valley

members. See Joan at the Bookstall.

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The Newsletter It was brought to our attention by one of our members that Data Protection works both ways. We expect our committee to keep our own personal data securely, but we should also take care how we handle personal data on other people. With that in mind, can I ask you to take care how you dispose of any unwanted newsletters, given that they contain telephone numbers and some email addresses? Thank you.

eBuddies Many of you in the past have benefited from the E-Buddy Project which was begun at Ware College and later continued at Turnford College. It was designed to enable those of our members less knowledgeable about IT to work one-to-one with a student and get to grips with their iPad, PC, smartphone or tablet. If there are still members who would be interested, Steve Gollop, Chair of Cheshunt U3A is running a Shared Group in collaboration with Herts Regional College which our members can attend.

You simply need to contact Steve on:

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PLEASE NOTE

The Yoga For Beginners Group has unfortunately closed on 24th May due to lack of support

Joan Martin/ Maureen Rose **************************************************************************************

For those interested in Family History The Herts Network Study day is on Wednesday 4th July at Woolmer Green from 11am to 3:30pm and costs £12 including lunch. The speakers are Ian Waller on a “Brick Walls”, and Donna Rutherford on Genetic Genealogy. The details will be available on the Secretary’s table, or from Laurence Cole at the Family History group table. Many of you will remember Ian Waller’s well received talks to an interest afternoon last year, and to the Family History group at Christmas 2016.

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New Groups : Any ideas for a new group ? These have been suggested:

Astronomy Almost ready to launch.

Food Appreciation ( just a couple more required to start group)

Table Tennis, Just 1 more we can then look for a table

Tap Dancing Just a couple more needed.

Visiting Churches. Please See Alan or Dennis on New Groups table or foyer or text Dennis below.

If you would like to register your interest in 1 or more of these groups please find me on the New Groups table or text/ phone Dennis

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News for Our Members Shawe Physio Michael Shawe has had a table in the foyer at several of our recent main meetings, and he has attracted a lot of interest among our members.

He will be attending the May meeting and wishes to find out what interest there might be in starting a new group for Arthritic hands. This would be helping to reduce pain and improve mobility, dexterity and strength. The class would involve use of a paraffin wax bath, hand exercises and some hands-on physiotherapy mobilisations of the joints. It may also look at including some acupuncture treatment.

If you think this would interest you, go and have a chat with Michael in the foyer. He would like to find out what day would suit people best.

“Never Too Late” Campaign Nathan Davies, Project Manager for Public Health on Herts County Council, is promoting a campaign, as part of Hertfordshire’s ‘Year of Physical Activity’ called “It’s Never Too Late To Be Active!”, launched on April 23rd.

Its intention is to help older residents become more active. All residents registering with the campaign receive a free local activity pass for themselves and a friend. They can also get personalised support and enter a prize draw for an iPad, Fitbit or £100 clothing voucher.

You can sign up at: or alternatively drop into your local library.

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SUGARCRAFT These are pictures of items the Sugarcrafters have on display at Lowewood Museum. The Exhibition is on until June 23rd.

Sybil Hammond

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Royal Wedding Celebrations The ‘Busy Fingers’ craft group of the Lea Valley U3A have just added to their unusual collection of knitted memorabilia with a new set of royal figures to commemorate the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle at Windsor on Saturday, May 19th.

The royal figures were on display in Hoddesdon Library until May 26th, together with some other significant creations from a previous project ‘Iconic London’.

The craft group, headed by Barbara Cordina, and member, Elaine Penrose, are justifiably proud of the intricate and detailed work involved on the Royal Wedding project and grateful to all the nimble-fingered ladies involved.

The Lea Valley U3A knitters have also been regular contributors to the Hoddesdon Christmas decorations over the past few years and, since 2012, have created a full-sized, knitted play house, complete with garden, and a group of Olympic figures.

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Shakespeare Group Is Still Alive and Well! The Broxbourne U3A Shakespeare group will shortly be celebrating its third birthday! Not bad for what may be considered to be a ‘minority’ interest, with, for many people, the memory of boring English lessons at school.

In our informal group sessions, reading and discussing the plays, we have discovered so much that is still relevant today, lots of unsuspected bawdy humour and so many everyday expressions that originated with Shakespeare. Looking at social and theatrical history adds interest, too, as do the occasional DVD clips from outstanding performances, or considering aspects of a scene from a director’s or actor’s point of view. Occasionally, we get together to see the excellent relayed NT and RSC productions and we’ve celebrated the Bard’s birthday in April a couple of times, with lunch in a traditional English pub…In short, we are enjoying our studies.

The group is open to Lea Valley and Cheshunt U3A members and any other branch that has agreed to the sharing arrangement. Designated Friday meetings, 11.00 am to 12.30 pm at Mayhem Theatre Arts, Hoddesdon.

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The Heritage Group Visits Ely and meets Mistress Cromwell!

On Thursday May 24th, a coachload of Lea Valley members left Hoddesdon at 9am bound for the Fenland city of Ely. The weather started off rather chilly and dull, but by the time we reached Ely, the sun had come out and it was getting pleasantly warm. Joan Underwood had divided her intrepid heritage seekers into two groups to be guided by Nora and Mary around the Cathedral precincts and the many old buildings that make up the King’s School. On what was now a beautiful day we thoroughly enjoyed visiting this fascinating city and some of its more secret places. In particular we liked the little chapel, reached by a narrow spiral staircase and only accessible to guided groups. Here, you could still see delightful little stone sculptures of medieval people, which had been destroyed by Henry VIII’s men elsewhere in the city. We had a good long break for lunch, enough time for some among us to walk down to the Riverside, and for others to find lunch in the varied eating places Ely had to offer. After lunch, we all met up again at Cromwell’s House, a short walk from the Cathedral, where we were welcomed by Mistress Cromwell, who demonstrated how she did the cooking in her kitchen. Eels featured a lot. She then showed us around the rest of her home. (Actually, it was Nora our guide who had dressed up for the visit!) We could see how people dressed in Cromwell’s time, and even try on Roundhead helmets. Not a good look! In another room there were lots of artefacts from the Civil War and next door, we were able to see Cromwell on his death-bed. Cromwell died in London not Ely, however. We discovered that the Cromwell family has a link with Cheshunt. Cromwell’s son Richard ruled briefly after his father’s death but was so useless he was kicked out and the Monarchy brought back. Richard Cromwell is buried in Cheshunt Church. In the hour of free time remaining, lots of us decided to visit the cathedral. For me, the highlights were the spectacular octagon tower, and rather lovely tapestry cushions in the Lady Chapel which were decorated with scenes showing how the cathedral was built. A big thank you to Joan for organising such an excellent day, and for laying on such good weather!

Mary Cole

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With The Beatles Monday, July 9th

Programme 12 noon Groups will be setting up their displays in the foyer, bar

area and auditorium. 12.45 pm Lea Valley members begin to arrive The Photo Quiz, Photos of the Beatles by their official

photographer and displays by Sugarcraft, Painting for Pleasure and Craft Unite will be on show around the foyer, bar area, auditorium, and outside on the terrace if the weather is kind.

1.45 pm Take your seats in the auditorium for a performance by

Broxbourne Handbell Ringers. 2.00 pm Presentation of 20 years certificates. 2.05 pm Mrs Tricia Thompson speaking on “All My Loving – the

lives and music of The Beatles” 3.10 pm Refreshments, and a further opportunity to look round the

displays or complete the Quiz. 3.40 pm Packing up.

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GROUP INFORMATION

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES Chris Murphy –&Kate Gorman –. 26 June Mr. Patrick Burke "Lot 33 Showing Here Sir" , 24 July Annual Outing this year a visit to the Wallace Collection. "August NO MEETING." We meet every FOURTH TUESDAY in the month at Broxbourne Parish Centre, Churchfields Broxbourne – 2 to 4pm. New members welcome.

ART APPRECIATION New Leader Rona Email michael.weatherhogg@ntlworld.com Supported by Thelma July 4th. Coach trip to Waddesdon Manor. Renaissance style chateau, houses one of the finest collections of French 18th century decorative arts in the world.£30 National Trust Members, others £45 includes 45 min tour. Balance required today. Find Rona or Thelma on Art Appřeciation table in foyer. Thursday 6th September. Private guided tour of at least 2 V&A galleries @ 11am meet 10.15 Liverpool St.

BROXBOURNE ARTS FORUM - BArts Lee Rayner – 01992 465383 Summer programme includes a themed lunch on George Bernard Shaw,

Afternoon Tea with pianist, Singing Workshop, Open-Air Merchant of Venice, Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance and an exhibition- The Glory of the Garden. Pick up a programme from the Spotlight or call

BOOKS FOR SALE Joan Underwood – Please continue to support our Book Stall - all proceeds go to the LV U3A and we have a huge selection of books.

BOYS’ TOYS – GIRLS WELCOME – John Ambridge John Tuesday 3rd July The Shuttleworth Collection,Old Warden,nr Biggleswade. comprises vintage aircraft 1909 – 1950’s,mostly Edwardian motor vehicles,motor cycles, penny farthings etc.Includes entrance to the Swiss Garden,an outstanding example of the Regency fashion for creating landscapes in a picturesque Alpine style. £33 includes coach,gratuity and all entrance fees. John can be contacted on and at Ladies are very welcome.Future visits: Bletchley Park, Bentley Priory, Chatham Dockyard and the Battle of Britain Bunker at Uxbridge.

BRIDGE (IMPROVERS) Group 1 Ann Abercrombie – We meet every Thursday at Hoddesdon Methodist Church Hall, Middlefield

Road, Hoddesdon 10am to 1pm.

BRIDGE (BEGINNERS) Group 2 Ann Abercrombie – We meet every TUESDAY at above venue- 10am to 12pm. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THIS GROUP PLEASE CONTACT ANN.

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CARERS - New contact. Myrtle.. - Meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month. 11 am Sainsburys Hoddesdon. A chance to meet new friends over a cup of tea.

CARPET BOWLS Jim Albon –We meet on TUESDAYS at Rosehill Bowls Club 10am – 12pm. Equipment provided. Phone for more information. New Members Welcome

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Group 1 Sybil Hammond – All materials are provided.

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Group 2 Joan Newman – Meetings usually on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. All materials provided. Contact Joan for more information.

CRAFT UNITE Carol French – We meet fortnightly on a Wednesday 10.30am to12.30am. New members welcome. All proceeds from items we sell at the main meeting go to LV U3A.

CRAFTING for CHARITY NEW TIME : NEW MEETING Due to family illness there will be NO MEETINGS until September when we shall resume meeting at the Parish Centre from 2pm on a Friday with a teen in the month, ie 14th September,19th October,16th November and 14th December. All donations of craft materials and items you have made are very welcome and can be given to Mary Cole or Sybil Hammond at the main U3A meetings. All the beautiful items you have made have been received by local charities with a hearty “Thank you so much”.

CREATIVE WRITING Elizabeth Brown –We meet once a month and each of us reads out what we have written on a set subject, as agreed between us. We then have a friendly discussion about each of the pieces, some may be serious, some light hearted, depending on the writer’s inclination. The writing can be poetry or prose. We do it because we enjoy writing in a friendly group. We would welcome a few more members, If you would like more information, do phone. Now Amalgamated with Broxbourne

CRIBBAGE Ray Dawney - Will be back in June.

CROQUET Peter Worth –You are welcome to visit us at Broxbourne Sports Ground, Mill Lane Close on a Wednesday morning between 9.30am and 1pm. The season started on 4 April.

EAT YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD Pam/Stan Benton – Open to all members of the Lea Valley u3a Our next meal will be on Wednesday 27th June at EL CURIOSO GRILL AND TAPAS restaurant. The address is 36, Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt, EN8 8JQ. 6.30 FOR 7 PM. A £10 deposit will be required to secure your place and meals will need to be chosen in advance. The menu will be available at the June meeting or you can look online. Please see Stan at the photography table for details.

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EXPLORING LONDON (1) John Ambridge–e-mail – Thursday 12th July Walthamstow Wetlands. Wednesday 8th August Summer Outing.Munnings Art Museum,Dedham. The group does not have a table at the Monday Meetings, but its members meet on the first FRIDAY of every month at 10am at Bollescroft to plan and finalise arrangements for forthcoming visits.New members welcome

EXPLORING LONDON (2) Rita Benn & Chris Vaughan Planning meetings on 1st Friday of each month at Bollescroft Friday, 20 July Blickling Hall, Norwich. 15 August Summer Lunch Thorpe Bay

EXPLORING LONDON (5) Ann Young -

EXPLORING LONDON (6) Val Champney –Beverley Clark Mike Cooper. 19th June angelsey abbey contact Patricia Potts. 2nd July poppy factory full. 19th July. The Mill at Sonning Theatre. SOLD OUT 27th July Sonning full. 16th August supreme court: contact Valerie champney

EXPLORING LONDON (8) Barbara Lewis – Thursday 21st June - London Guided Walk - "Musicians, Medicine and Mystery. "Tuesday 17th July- The Crystal Building. Thursday 29 November The Clink Restaurant, Brixton. Note: Deposit of £15 secures your place. All members welcome at the Mayhem Centre Brewery Road, Hoddesdon 11 am to 12 A List of visits planned available from Exploring London 8 table. All LVU3A members Welcome.

EXPLORING LONDON (9) Eric Skilton – Please note the following. We are always looking for volunteers to join our group and who could organise just one trip a year.If you can help please contact above.New members welcome.

EXPLORING PHOTOGRAPHY Stan Benton All levels of ability welcome We take images at various locations, exploring different aspects of photography i.e. landscapes, natural history, architecture.

FAMILY HISTORY Mary and Laurence Cole We meet on the first Monday of each month at Hoddesdon Methodist Church from 10am – 12noon. We don’t promise to trace your ancestors, but we do provide friendly and helpful sessions to guide you on your way.

FILM GROUP Brian Kattenhorn New members always welcome

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FLOWER ARRANGING GROUP Audrey Stanley - We meet every third Thursday in the month at Broxbourne Parish Centre, Churchfields. Broxbourne – 1.30 – 3.30 p.m. June 21st - We will be making an ALL YELLOW arrangement using just yellow flowers, and if possible yellow or yellow tinged greenery. The arrangement can be any shape or size. This will be a practice for any arrangements members are willing to make for the main meeting on July 9th. Any queries please do not hesitate to contact me. New members very welcome – beginners or experienced.

FRENCH Beginners & Intermediate Mary Cole – Beginners meet on Wednesday mornings, 9.30am – 10.30 am Intermediates meet on Wednesday mornings 10.45am – 12.15pm

FRENCH BOULES - Jacques Bremont New members welcome, beginners or experienced. We meet on Thursday mornings at the Old Highway Rec Grnd10am.

GARDENS Linda Weaver Friday, 8th June - Autumn Gardens by Margaret Rogers Friday, 13th July - Morning visit to Hopleys Gardens Much Hadham Meetings are held at Bollescroft, The Spotlight, Hoddesdon on the second Friday of the month at 10.45 am. NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

GENERAL HISTORY David Pracy – New members always welcome. We meet at 2pm on the 4th MONDAY of

the month. More details from David Pracy, as above.

HERITAGE GROUP Joan Underwood –PLACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR DEENE PARK 28th JUNE £41.50 (£33.50 without lunch.) PLEASE COLLECT AN ITINERARY FOR ELY, DEENE PARK and the POPPY FACTORY.

JIGSAW SWAP SHOP – Richard & Kathleen Lord Bring along your unwanted jigsaws to swap them for another at 50p, or just buy

one for £1. Please make sure any puzzles you bring are complete and securely packaged. All proceeds to Lea Valley U3A. Thanks.

KEEP FIT TO MUSIC - Joan Underwood –Sessions take place on Mondays at Broxbourne Scout Hut. Cost is £3 per session. 11:30 – 12:30pm At the moment we are full and can take no new members

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LINE DANCING- Ann Powell– Carol Farren We meet on Monday at 11am - 12.30pm at St Catherine's & St Paul's Church BARCLAY HALL Paul's Lane, Hoddesdon EN11 8TR. (Opposite Morrisons). LIMITED FREE PARKING AT THE CHURCH but there is parking nearby. This is an Improvers class. ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS This class will now commence on MONDAY 4TH JUNE at 10am, at the above address. If you have never tried Line Dancing before, come along and have a go. We are a very sociable and happy group. Cyndy, our tutor, makes the whole session fun and is very patient with all of us.If you are interested please contact us at the above numbers or at Line Dance table at Lea Valley Meeting.

LISTENING TO MUSIC Felicity Foster– Mondays 1.30 pm We meet at the Mayhem Centre,up from Sainsbury`s, Hoddesdon, with a 310 bus stop close by. Monday July 2nd from 1.30 -3.30 we are delighted to welcome back John and Edna Edwards to present music from Herts and Essex. Visitors from all U3A s always welcome. We serve tea/coffee in the interval.

MAHJONG Sybil Hammond –Meet every TUESDAY 9.30am 12.30pm at Nazeing Congregational Church. 'Why not try something new?

Learn to play Mahjong. Tuition will be given and you do not need a partner. So come and try it in this very friendly group.'

NATIONAL TRUST – CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR NEW LEADER

NEEDLECRAFT Carol Parsons – We meet on alternate WEDNESDAYS – 2 to 4pm at the Beaumont Centre. New members are urgently required please ring above number if interested.

PAINTING FOR PLEASURE Val Champney – We meet second and forth Friday of the month. Mornings from 10am

to 12pm.at Hoddesdon Methodist Church. We experiment with different media and have a varied timetable for this year no previous

experience needed, just contact Diane Wells.NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

PILATES Joan Underwood Wednesdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm.at the Methodist Hall, Hoddesdon. £4 per session. Further details from Joan. A few places are available. Why not give Pilates a try? Exercises to develop core strength, flexibility and balance. Taught by an experienced, qualified instructor.

PLAYREADING Penny Groome Shirley Roos 1st & 3rd THURSDAY in each month 2 - 4pm. Phone Penny or Shirley for

details of venue & what we are reading. New members welcome.

PUB LUNCHES (1) Thelma Lobb Wednesday 27 June The Beefeater Ware. 12.00. Contact Janet Cambridge Wednesday 25 July The 3 Horseshoes Hooks Cross 12:00. Contact Thelma Lobb

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PUB LUNCHES (2) Vivien Jackson Smith – Mon.25th June at The Cowper Arms, Cole Green Lane, Letty Green at 12.00 Mon. 30th July at The Orange Tree, 116 West Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0BP. at 12.00

READING FOR PLEASURE (1) Carol & Keith Reast Gr Leaders Keith and Carol Reast. We meet on the 2nd Thursday morning of each month in each other’s homes. Each member chooses a book for their month in turn, which we read and discuss. We are currently full with 12 members but have started a waiting list.Our group meets on second THURSDAY morning of the month in members’ homes.

READING FOR PLEASURE (2) Lynette Belch Group meets on 3rd FRIDAY of the month at 10am at members' homes.

SCRABBLE New Group Be in at the beginning 2pm The first and third Thursday of the month. Venue, Hoddesdon Library. Scrabble. Will be back in September. Details Chris Horder,

SINGING FOR PLEASURE Helen Miles – Meet alternate WEDNESDAYS at Broxbourne Parish Centre

4pm.We need a Conductor, if anyone can help please contact Helen Miles as above. NEW MEMBERS VERY WELCOME.

SUGARCRAFT - Sybil Hammond –

THEATRE GROUP Lee Rayner –BOOKING September 28th Variety Show A visit to the famous Brick Lane Music Hall for a variety show with afternoon tea. 16 tickets only—£55 including coach and afternoon tea. EVENTS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE LV U3A

WALKS IN LONDON on the third FRIDAY of each month. Contact Eddie for details and to register your interest.

WALKS - SHORT Barrie & Sue Spice –Meet 3rd Sunday of each month 10.15 for 10.30 start. Circular 3 mile walks. Sunday 24th June – Lead by Sue & Barrie - Meet at The Feathers, Cambridge Road, Wadesmill, SG12 0TN at 10.15 am for a 10.30 am start. A walk around Youngsbury Park, about an hour and half. All Members of LVU3A will be welcome. All Members of LVU3A will be welcome.

WALKS- INTERMEDIATE New Leader Jill Dockley phone Meet 9:15 for 9:30 start. First Fiday of the month.

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OTHER GROUPS The following Groups are not part of LVU3A, but welcome our members.

AWAY DAYS Rose Lovelidge – This a Cheshunt Group that welcomes LVU3A members

RETAIL THERAPY Ann Powell Shopping trips by coach from Cheshunt & Hoddesdon. Details from Ann. This is a Cheshunt Group. L.V. members most welcome. Wednesday 20th June 2018, Peterborough Wednesday 5th September 2018 Coach leaving Cheshunt 9.30 Lowewood Hoddesdon 9.45am Contact Ann Powell Mobile No.

SHAKESPEARE Lee Rayner A Broxbourne Group open to Cheshunt and Lea Valley. Informal sessions on Shakespeare’s life and works. 11.00 am to 12.30 pm, Mayhem Theatre Arts, Brewery Road, Hoddesdon. Bus stop adjacent. Some free on-site parking 3 hours free in Sainsbury’s car park 2 mins walk. Currently studying Hamlet. June 8th , June 22nd, July 6th, 27th

T’AI CHI Margaret Chandler – LVU3A with Hertford Group. We meet at St. John’s Hall Hertford. Beginners

Fridays from 10am – 11am. Intermediates 11:15am – 12:15pm. The Summer Term begins Friday 27 April finish on Friday 27 June. Half Term begins 1 July. Ring me anytime on above number with any queries.

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CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT MADE IN HERTS STUDIOS HERTFORD Barbara Cordina This group is no longer part of the U3A and is run independently by our Tutor,

Lynn Andrews, specifically for members of the U3A and their friends. The prices at lower rates for this reason and include all tuition, materials, and tea/coffee on the day. JULY 3rd – MOSAICS – flower pots or stepping stones with mosaic detail, using broken china and glass. Cost £22 AUGUST 7th – FUSED GLASS – Owl mobile or standing, using fused glass and beads. Cost £23.50 SEPTEMBER 4th – POTTERY – Coil pot using earthenware glazes. Cost £20 DECEMBER 4th – FUSED GLASS – Christmas decorations. Cost £23.50 Contact Barbara Cordina on–– for further information, or to book a place, Lynn Andrews on. Payment will be required in advance by card and will be non-refundable.

HANDBELL RINGING - LVU3A members are welcome to join this local group based in Broxbourne. Sybil Hammond –& Mary

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DIARY OF EVENTS

FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE

JUNE 11 June MAIN MEETING Mr Richard Thomas "A Day in the Life of a Thames Tug Boat" JULY 9 July MAIN MEETING Mrs Tricia Thompson “All my loving-the lives of the Beatles” AUGUST 13 August MAIN MEETING Mr John Astin " The Potters Bar Film Makers Video Show ( formerly the Two Johns ) with John Astin " SEPTEMBER 10 September MAIN MEETING Mrs. Jenny Gibbs " The Turkish Shirley Valentine" OCTOBER 8 October MAIN MEETING Mr. Rupert Dickens to the Lea Valley U3A "Madame Pompadour and the French Court of Louis XV " NOVEMBER 12 November MAIN MEETING Mr. Mike Brown "Dear Old Blighty"

DECEMBER NO MEETING Due to pantomime

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LV U3A C0MMITTEE AND HELPERS FOR 2017 / 2018

General Enquiries Mary Cole

Committee

Chairman Mary Cole

Vice Chairman Pam Benton

Treasurer Monica Georgiou

Secretary Maryanne Goulding

Mem/ship / Gift Aid Anthony Crowther

Group Coordinator Dennis Bruce

Webmaster John Mills

Newsletter Editor Alan Cole

Spotlight Liaison Jenny Merton

NewMembers/Meet & Greet

Pam Benton

Publicity Lee Rayner

Speaker Secretary Chris Murphy

Helpers Powerpoint Sue Spice

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