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South Durham U3A
Newsletter March 2019 No.197
March Meeting 12th March 2019
Bowen Hall
Coffee 9:45am
James O’Connor
Dorothy’s Well Project
Tanzania
Emily Davison
Chairperson’s Message Thank you to everyone for voting to accept revised Constitution. It has now been submitted to the Charity Commission. You will have noticed we have made changes out in the annex for the monthly meetings. As you enter the annex on the right there will be a payment table for ALL payments, visits, trips,theatre and holiday. We may need two tables but they will be next to each other. They will be manned by committee and / or volunteers. Thank you to those who have volunteered their services. There will always be a list for DISCOVERERS but I will no longer be sitting at the table. I shall however be available in the Hall to answer any queries. If you require table space can you please email Dave Boyd at [email protected] before the meeting so the appropriate number of tables can be set up. You may have noticed that the board that displayed National and Regional information is no longer in use, this is because we no longer receive anything via hard copy to display. If you wish to keep up to date with National and Regional activities please log into there websites that display all information. Minutes of committee meeting are always available to read and placed on table at rear of the main hall.
Carol Boyd. 01325496153 07790584120
From our Walks
Future Speakers March James O’Connor Dorothy’s Well Project Tanzania April Chris Lloyd May Sue Trewitt Preston Park and Victorian Life June Blood Bikes July Great North Ambulance August Tim Viggars Friends Against Scams Sept. Virginia Arrowsmith Right on Track. Heritage Education at Wensleydale Railway Oct. Tony Nicholson Letters in the Attic 2 Nov. AGM Quiz Dec. Geoff Hughes Songs and Stories of Christmas
aphorisms, eg “Actions speak louder than words.”
A fascinating visit especially for someone like me with little experience of the commercial world. As a self-made entrepreneur he would not be out of place in one of Arnold Bennett’s stories about the Five Towns (currently serialised by Radio 4), and by that I do not mean he is out of date, far from it. I can’t see him retiring completely but do wonder if what he has created will outlive him in the same form……
Linda Chadd
Hill Walking
15th February
Four walkers enjoyed a lovely walk, setting off from Whorlton, following the north bank of the River Tees, crossing over at the bridge near Egglestone, and then returning along the Teesdale Way south of the river. It had all the key ingredients of a great day out: perfect sunny weather, a profusion of snowdrops, beautiful scenery and excellent company.
Thanks to Susan for leading and driving.
Judith Bryant
Current Affairs
26th February
The group met as usual on the last Tuesday afternoon of the month … in wonderful sunshine, the hottest winter day since records began. A good omen? We started wonderfully well with a good news story. How refreshing!!
We loved the story of Tony Foulds, Dan Walker from the BBC and the 75
th Anniversary
Memorial Fly Past in Sheffield in honour of the tem US
Intermediate Walking
4th February
Considering all the snow we had, 10 brave people met up at Belmont park and ride, to go into Durham to start our walk.
Making our slippery way, we went past the Passport Office to cross Pennyferry bridge. From here we walked westwards along the river, passing the entrance to Crook Hall. Eventually we came to Brasside Ponds, consisting of 2 ponds. Even the wildlife were behaving like us- skating over the iced up water! As the sun had put in an appearance, we sat at the edge of the lake to have our lunch. From here we crossed the wooden footbridge spanning the gap between the 2 lakes and then past Frankland Prison. We must have seemed a friendly bunch, as no one came out to accost us!!
The final part of the walk was past Low Newton Junction Nature Reserve, and then following the same path and road we had previously taken. Fortunately due to the strength of the sun, the ice had all melted. The final stop was for coffee at Crook Hall.
Thanks Dave for leading an
enjoyable walk.
Susan Storey
Discoverers
21st February
Visit to Ebac Works
EBAC (originally standing for “Excellent Bishop Auckland Company”) was founded in 1972 by John Elliott with the aim of producing British-made devices such as air conditioners, dehumidifiers and water coolers. It is now controlled by a trust and is an outfit of around 260 employees whose latest products include
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an outfit of around 260 employees whose latest products include washing machines, mainly sold via independent retailers. The firm is now in Newton Aycliffe and several of us turned up there to be shown round by Mr Elliott himself.
Over an initial coffee I quickly realised that the real interest of this visit was not so much the nuts and bolts of the factory as the psyche and business philosophy of its boss. He will import components where necessary but as many as possible are made in-house, by the plastic mould shop for example. In addition he may buy in machinery but can adapt it to particular purposes. He sees Brexit as an opportunity rather than a threat and is scathing about the extent to which politicians have helped run down British industry via globalisation.
I went along with him on many points - to some extent - but knew we had not come for a political discussion. Anyway I was too busy taking notes! He was pretty honest about the ups and downs of business – for example a recent bad report by “Which?” on his washing machines - and came out with a number of his favourite aphorisms, eg “Actions speak louder than words.”
A fascinating visit especially for someone like me with little experience of the commercial world. As a self-made entrepreneur he would not be out of place in one of Arnold Bennett’s stories about the Five Towns (currently serialised by Radio 4), and by that I do not mean he is out of date, far from it. I can’t see him retiring completely but do wonder if what he has created will outlive him in the same form……
Linda Chadd
venue where we are able to include a Screen display Lorna was able to update her Presentation with a visual display to accompany her talk. Lorna introduced her talk by explaining that when her Mother died, she acquired the belongings of her Mother’s brother, George who had already died. Lorna simply stored these items for some time. It was only some years later when Lorna was encouraged to look more closely at the items from a historical aspect that she undertook further research. Here the story begins. Great Uncle George was born in Darlington and lived with his family in Peabody Street, as a teenager he worked at Pease’s Mill, however in 1910 at the age of 21 he joined the Navy. Over the next 2 years, working on board ship as a stoker, he travelled the world on several different Naval ships. Throughout this period George maintained a diary, detailing the time spent in Shanghai and describing the gruelling working conditions amidst the tremendous heat from the boilers on the ship, endured by the stokers on a daily basis. After just over 2 years of travelling the world, George was bought out of the Navy and returned to Darlington. However, his time back with his family was short lived as he was called back to serve his country in 1914. Following the War years George once again returned to Darlington, working as a bricklayer for many years. After loosing his 1
st wife, following several years of ill
health, in later years George was able to make contact with a lady he had known some years ago who had emigrated to Canada. She returned to Darlington and her and George were married. They lived at Croft and Lorna spent some time exploring the local area with them both. A both interesting story told with great affection by Lorna, it was lovely to see images of George’s personal documents on screen, the family tree and details of the route taken by HMS Arthur, on George’s first voyage as a young man joining the navy. The very neat hand written diaries are very well preserved and Lorna’s family have obviously treated them carefully and with the respect they deserve over the years. Lets hope Lorna is able to find another good home for the diaries in the future. Once again a very big thank you to Lorna and her very helpful son.
in Sheffield in honour of the tem US airmen who sacrificed themselves to save children playing in Endcliffe Park and the surrounding heavily populated area on 22
nd February 1944.
Tony Foulds was 8 years old that day and has tended the memorial to the 10, whom he considers to be family, every day since it was erected, driven in part by guilt that they died to save him. The event, co-ordinated by Dan Walker who by chance met Tony and heard the story, was very moving; a fitting tribute to 10 brave young men and to the man who has cared about and for them ever since. Shamima Begum was discussed at length. Opinion was that she should not be allowed back. Opinion was divided about the baby. The Brexit debacle could not be avoided and caused the usual controversy. We only reflect the national situation !! We also discussed at length the new law which passed its final stage that day regarding organ donation and the coming change to presume consent unless the donor has opted out [or the family refuse]. There were reservations about the new law & some squeamish - ness but the opportunity to do one last wholly altruistic good deed was applauded. Overall we were in favour.
Kathy Clulee
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Book Group 2
25th February
The new Reading Group met on 25 February to discuss the latest Book choice, The Other Side of You by Salley Vickers. The book looks at the life of a psychiatrist, Dr David McBride, the tragic event in his childhood that still haunts him, his personal life and his work with patients in two psychiatric hospitals. The story mainly focuses on one patient Elizabeth Cruickshank, her life in Gerrards Cross, her visits to Rome, and the events in her own life, which led to her suicide attempt. We were introduced to the work of Caravaggio, Supper at Emmaus painting, and its comparison and influence on both David and Elizabeth’s lives. We agreed that the characters in the book were all slightly disappointing and would have preferred a more conclusive ending, but the book was certainly thought provoking and provided an introduction to the work of Salley Vickers. We are hoping for a more pleasant topic in our next book choice.
Debbie Hardy
Local History
19th February A record number of members gathered at Bradbury House on 19 February for Lorna Wilkinson’s much anticipated talk entitled ‘Great Uncle George, a Window on his World’. Afew years ago Lorna introduced us to the story of George at our monthly meeting at the Friends Meeting House. As we now have a venue where we are able to include a Screen display Lorna was able to update her Presentation with a visual display to accompany her talk.
skylarks singing then we stopped to look over the river at some woods where we saw two buzzards soaring above the trees. We passed a sign for Mortham Tower which was a medieval fortified Manor House built in the fourteenth century and occupied by the Rokeby family and reached a small bridge where we admired an attractive house on the side of the river. This is known as Dairy Bridge house, the lodge house for Mortham Tower. As we looked over the bridge we realised that we were at the Meeting of the Waters where the River Greta flows into the River Tees. We enjoyed our banana break overlooking the fast flowing clear waters of the Tees and noticed what we thought were otter footprints in the mud beside the river. Then our walk continued through some woods and over stepping stones until we reached the beautiful Abbey Bridge, a former toll bridge built in 1773, from which we had a stunning view of Egglestone Abbey. We crossed over to the Durham side of the Tees and made our way back, passing through fields and along the way the way we were delighted to see our first Spring lambs. Soon we were climbing back up to Whorlton with its picturesque church and as we reached the end of our walk we saw a garden where crocuses in a variety of colours were in bloom. A lovely walk which was enhanced by the beautiful snowdrops growing along the riverbanks and plenty of sunshine. Thank you to Dave, our leader, for another excellent day. Mavis Masters
and Lorna spent some time exploring the local area with them both. A both interesting story told with great affection by Lorna, it was lovely to see images of George’s personal documents on screen, the family tree and details of the route taken by HMS Arthur, on George’s first voyage as a young man joining the navy. The very neat hand written diaries are very well preserved and Lorna’s family have obviously treated them carefully and with the respect they deserve over the years. Lets hope Lorna is able to find another good home for the diaries in the future. Once again a very big thank you to Lorna and her very helpful son.
Debbie Hardy
Rummikub 1st February
Five members of the group welcomed a newcomer and initiated her into the mysteries of the game. A fun time for all.
Liz Kay
Intermediate Walking
18th February
Our walk started at the picturesque village of Whorlton with a steep descent down to the River Tees to cross the old suspension bridge into Yorkshire. Erected in 1831 this is the oldest suspension bridge in the country and we were interested to read the list of tolls which is still displayed - a pedestrian was required to pay a toll of 1d. A dipper was spotted in the water below the bridge. We climbed above the river and as we crossed a field we heard skylarks singing then we stopped to look over the river at some woods where we saw two buzzards soaring above the trees.
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side of the Tees and made our way back, passing through fields and along the way the way we were delighted to see our first Spring lambs. Soon we were climbing back up to Whorlton with its picturesque church and as we reached the end of our walk we saw a garden where crocuses in a variety of colours were in bloom. A lovely walk which was enhanced by the beautiful snowdrops growing along the riverbanks and plenty of sunshine. Thank you to Dave, our leader, for another excellent day.
Mavis Masters
Book Group 1 13th February
The subject matter of this book is summarised by the subtitle on its front cover “ Illness, Medicine and what matters in the end” Despite its somewhat weighty subject matter, this book contains a surprisingly uplifting, in -depth discussion of the issues which affect us all at some time or another. Its author, Atul Gawande is a second generation American of Indian origin. A surgeon, writer and health researcher, he has worked for Bill Clinton and Al Gore and writes with much first-hand experience of the issues he discusses and the individual stories he tells. To quote Dr Gawande “ This is a book about the modern experience of mortality, about what it’s like to be creatures who age and die, how medicine has changed the experience and how it hasn’t and where our ideals about how to deal with our finitude have got the reality wrong.” Among the questions asked by Dr Gawande are, How are the aims and goals of individuals achieved in this age of ‘medicalised mortality’? How is quality of life addressed in nursing homes where clients suffer the three “plagues” of boredom, loneliness and helplessness?
Last Month’s Speaker
Ian McCardle The Suffragette,
Emily Davison 1872 - 1913 Emily’s childhood and family background instilled in her a “can do” attitude. She developed into a woman of deeds and not words. As a child life was tough in spite of a financially comfortable family. Following the early death of her mother her father married his Housekeeper, their child being born out of wedlock. He was 52 and she was 19. The family ethics were based on Christianity embracing daily prayers, assisting in the soup kitchens and Emily organising the younger siblings. Emily had an excellent education, obtaining the High Certificate in 1891 and progressed to teach English at Hollywood School, a top college at the time. In 1893 her father died leaving the family in dire financial difficulties. The family moved North to Longhorseley and opened a bakery. Emily remained at college paying £20 annually for her course. She achieved a first class Oxford degree having to accept that womens’ degrees were not officially recognised. In spite of this Emily obtained a first class London BA honours in English and French in 1908. Emily lived alone, keeping her private life to herself. She joined the Women’s Social and Political Union in 1906 and following her superb stewardship of a WSPU meeting in Hyde Park in 1908 she was appointed as a paid worker of the movement in 1910. The movement gained notoriety for it’s violent and revolutionary actions. Many suffragettes were imprisoned as “felons” and political activists. The prisoners adopted starvation responses to their sentences and this led to force feeding, a brutal and physiologically damaging punishment. To avoid causing death of their prisoners, the Government introduced the Cat and Mouse Act in 1913 i.e. release the prisoner when force feeding had caused damage so extreme the individual was deemed close to death. Emily was force fed 49 times.
1911 saw an escalation of extreme violence in the WSPU activities: arrests and street protests became a part of the Government’s daily life. In 1913 the suffragettes had planned another high profile protest at Epsom on Derby Day ( Friday 4th June), in response to the Cat and Mouse Act. The incident of Emily being taken down by the King’s horse was filmed and even now Emily’s intention is still mooted. For an intelligent woman attempting to pin a suffragette ribbon to a horse going at full speed on the racecourse was a naive if not ridiculous action to attempt. Was this suicide, was this martyrdom previously agreed by the WSPU or just a monstrous last act to bring the “cause” world wide recognition? Emily was seriously injured and died on Sunday 6th June. Her funeral was ceremonial with flowers, an open hearse pulled by 4 horses and girls dressed in flowing white dresses. Her body was taken by rail from Kings Cross to Morpeth where she was interred in the graveyard of St. Mary’s Church.
the back burner when the 1st World War
To quote Dr Gawande “ This is a book about the modern experience of mortality, about what it’s like to be creatures who age and die, how medicine has changed the experience and how it hasn’t and where our ideals about how to deal with our finitude have got the reality wrong.” Among the questions asked by Dr Gawande are, How are the aims and goals of individuals achieved in this age of ‘medicalised mortality’? How is quality of life addressed in nursing homes where clients suffer the three “plagues” of boredom, loneliness and helplessness? How we should be treating people of any age with infirmities as a person and not as a patient? These any many other issues were discussed by our group and evoked moving personal experiences shared by members which contributed to a frank discussion of our hopes and intentions for our future well-being and quality of life. It was suggested that this book should be read by all ages as these issues form a normal part of life and that people should be able to make their own choices, as one individual in the book declared, he was prepared to go through a lot as long as he was still able to eat chocolate ice-cream and watch football on the tv!
Toni Carr
Play Reading 19th February
We enjoyed the start of another mystery, moving from Leslie Sands to Francis Durbridge’s ‘Deadly Nightcap’. Again, we are left trying to work out whodunnit with this whodunnit! Next month, we hope, will tell. We hope Mary, our new member, will enjoy helping us to solve it.
Muriel Jones
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political activists. The prisoners adopted starvation responses to their sentences and this led to force feeding, a brutal and physiologically damaging punishment. To avoid their sentences and this led to force feeding, a brutal and physiologically damaging punishment. To avoid causing death of their prisoners, the Government introduced the Cat and Mouse Act in 1913 i.e. release the prisoner when force feeding had caused damage so extreme the individual was deemed close to death. Emily was force fed 49 times.
1911 saw an escalation of extreme violence in the WSPU activities: arrests and street protests became a part of the Government’s daily life. In 1913 the suffragettes had planned another high profile protest at Epsom on Derby Day ( Friday 4th June), in response to the Cat and Mouse Act. The incident of Emily being taken down by the King’s horse was filmed and even now Emily’s intention is still mooted. For an intelligent woman attempting to pin a suffragette ribbon to a horse going at full speed on the racecourse was a naive if not ridiculous action to attempt. Was this suicide, was this martyrdom previously agreed by the WSPU or just a monstrous last act to bring the “cause” world wide recognition?
Emily was seriously injured and died on Sunday 6th June. Her funeral was ceremonial with flowers, an open hearse pulled by 4 horses and girls dressed in flowing white dresses. Her body was taken by rail from Kings Cross to Morpeth where she was interred in the graveyard of St. Mary’s Church. In spite of a huge public response from hate mail to hailing her as a heroine the cause was relegated to
the back burner when the 1st World War took precedence for the public and the Government.
The suffragette movement however, did inspire women to fight for recognition and equality, the results of which we enjoy today. Certainly still not perfect and women still lobby and protest for full equality in the 21st Century.
Thank you Ian for an
educational, informative and
most enjoyable talk.
horses returning from their gallops for a shower. They were beautiful creatures, slightly spooked by the wind – but for a comfortable ride I prefer an old hack! Many thanks to Sue for this walk which I might recycle in the future.
Linda Chadd
cause was relegated to the back burner when the 1st World War took precedence for the public and the Government.
The suffragette movement however, did inspire women to fight for recognition and equality, the results of which we enjoy today. Certainly still not perfect and women still lobby and protest for full equality in the 21st Century.
Thank you Ian for an educational, informative and most enjoyable talk.
Rosina Rowley
Intermediate Walking
4th March
In dry but windy weather, Sue Storey’s lovely walk was enjoyed by 13 of us, starting from Walworth Castle. It covered fairly firm field tracks and surprisingly empty country lanes on a circular route via the villages of Walworth Gate and Denton. Archers icecream parlour beckoned afterwards.
Due to “events”, I hadn’t been out with the U3A walkers for some time and appreciated the chance to get out and renew various acquaintances. Memorable moments included the lumps and bumps of Walworth deserted mediaeval village, a robin who ledthe group for a short while, and the Denton Hall racing stables which were new to me. We caught the
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Group Contacts
Boules Sue 07811 129179 Bridge Eric 720260 Canasta Margaret 485403 Current Affairs Kathy 462020 Design Appreciation Clive 358247 Discoverers Carol 496153 Hill Walking Liz 359921 Intermediate Walking Dave 496153 Local History Debbie 482165 Mah-Jong Adrienne 482386 Music for Pleasure Pat & Barry 482391 Play Reading Muriel 486129 Book Group 1 Ann 356847 Book Group 2 Debbie 482165 Rummikub Liz 359921 Strollers Debbie 482165 Theatre Joan 358247
To all Group
Leaders/Conveners: I have recently taken over our U3A website and would like to update the information about each of our groups. How often do you meet, where, what you do? Examples of what you’ve been up to recently or what you plan to do in the near future. Anything that would inform new members of what to expect and how to make contact in the first instance. Pictures would be welcome if you have any.
Please forward to [email protected].
Boules Boules is still in hibernation until the Spring.
Contact Sue on 359651
Canasta We meet at the Travellers Rest at 1:45 on 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month. We have more room here and new members are very welcome
Contact Margaret on 485403
Current Affairs
We meet on the last Tuesday of the month - 26th March will be the next one.
Kathy Clulee on 01325 462020
Design Appreciation
Our next meeting will be on Thursday 28th March. The programme will concern Philip Webb, Arts and Crafts Architect and will either be a tour of buildings or a home presentation, Details to be emailed.
Contact Clive on 358247 or [email protected]
Discoverers
Our next visit is on THURSDAY MARCH 28th to the International Fire Training School at Durham Tees Valley Airport. Arrival time 9-30am where we must all produce ONE FORM OF IDENTIFICATION eg Passport, Driving License, National ID card, Birth Certificate with an up to date utility bill. Visit will begin at 10am till 12pm. I anticipate leaving Cockerton Car Park at 8-45am. Sign up list at monthly meeting. I now need to be taking your money again if you are visiting Tennant's Auction House on FRIDAY APRIL 26th. Balance is £23 per person. You also need to forward me your choice of meal if you haven't already but only one will be served so it will be the majority. Steak and Ale pie with puff pastry. Or Smoked Haddock Fishcakes on a bed of spinach. Dessert Lemon Cheesecake with fresh Raspberries and cream. Or
choice of meal if you haven't already but only one will be served so it will be the majority. Steak and Ale pie with puff pastry. Or Smoked Haddock Fishcakes on a bed of spinach. Dessert Lemon Cheesecake with fresh Raspberries and cream. Or Apple Crumble with Vanilla Custard. If you are not attending the monthly meeting please can you forward a cheque made payable to South Durham U3A to:-
Mrs C Boyd, 37, Lowther Drive,
Woodham, Newton Aycliffe,
DL5 4UL [email protected]
07790584120 01325496153
Factory Visit I am arranging a tour of a factory at M-Sport at Cockermouth. For those that have not heard of M-Sport they are a world rally team which won the world championship last season running Ford Fiestas. The cost of the tour is £20. I am looking to book this for the Thursday 2nd of May the tour will be at 17.00 hrs.for more information please contact me on 07790 706657 or [email protected]
David Boyd.
Garden Group
We are still looking for suggestions and offers to keep this group going
Contact a Committee Member
Hill Walking Next Hill Walk is 15th March, God's Bridge and Sleightholme, meeting at 9.30am on Linden Avenue (off Coniscliffe Road) rather than E D Walker Homes.
Contacts- Susan 252713 or Liz 359921
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Play Reading
March meeting will be on Tuesday, 19th March at Margaret’s.
Contact Muriel on 486129
Music Appreciation Group The next gathering will be on the 19th March at Garthorne Avenue
Barry Garnett
Book Group 1
Next meeting will be held at Lorna’s on 13th March when we will be discussing “Conversations with Friends” by Sally Rooney”
Contact Ann on 3568847
Book Group 2
Book Group 2 will meet again at 1:30pm on Monday 25 March at 46 Westfield Drive, Darlington, please do contact me if you would like to join us and be involved in the Book choice.
Debbie Hardy
Rummikub The Rummikub group meets 10.00-12.00 on the first Friday of every month. It is a brilliant tile – based board game, easy to learn but with levels of cunning which test the little grey cells and cause much admiration and gnashing of teeth in equal proportion. I do recommend this happy way to way to start the weekend and the month. Next Meeting Friday 5th April Contact Liz on 359921
In addition to the usual regular session on the first Friday of the month, Kathy Clulee is willing to host a second monthly session at 20 Hillside Road; DL3 8HB on the 3rd Friday of each month. First Meeting Friday 15
th March 10.00
– 12.00. Contact Kathy
Theatre Group
Theatre Trip to the Lakes Following on from last month's meeting when I asked for choices between three matinees, I have reserved 40 seats for Friday 30th August to see Little Voice. The reason for this is because most people were happy to go to any show and didn't have a preference, with the exception of two ladies who could only make 30th August. I hope everyone will be happy with this. I will be taking more names in the following months. Unfortunately prices have risen, when haven't they, making the seat prices £19.80 each. I haven't yet arranged a coach, but of course this will be an additional price as in previous years. Payment for this trip can commence at the March meeting. The theatre has assured me that they will be able to provide extra seats if necessary. I hope we all enjoy this outing as much as we have on previous years. Please contact me if you would like to reserve a place but are unable to get to meetings.
Joan Sadler 01325 358247 john.sadler520@ntlworld
.com
Future Events
Intermediate Walking The next 2 walks are on Monday 11th of March and the 1st of April. At the moment we have no walk leaders at the moment so come on get your thinking heads on and please sort some out thanks. As normal we will meet at Cockerton Car Park to leave at 10am.
Dave on 496153 [email protected]
Local History On 19 March we will be having our normal Meeting at Bradbury House. We have a Talk about the History of Richmond Station. Starting with a summary of the history of the Richmond branch line through to closure in 3 March 1969 and then a short update on the work done to convert it to its' present form. Please do join us from 10 o clock onwards on Tuesday 19
th March
at Bradbury House. We had a record number of attendees in February; maybe we will beat it in March. Later that week, on Friday 22nd March, we have an extra event. We have managed to arrange a talk and tour about the building, which is now Elm Ridge Church on Carmel Road South. We will meet outside the Church for refreshments from 10 o’clock and then our Tour will start at 10 30. Parking is available on site, if you are traveling by bus, the nearest stop is ED Walker homes and then cross the road by the Garage into the Church grounds. If you wish to attend this event, please let me know either by email or phone asap. The list will also be available at the next General Meeting but I would like to get numbers asap.
Debbie Hardy on 482165 or 07832 694353.
Contact Kathy 462020
May-Jong We would welcome one or two more members if anyone would like to join our group and learn to play this enjoyable game. We
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Items for the Newsletter, including Future Events and their dates, should be sent to Clive, by email, at [email protected]
The last day of the month is the latest date for insertion in the following month’s edition
1st Friday Rummikub 2nd Saturday 3rd Sunday 4th Monday Intermediate Walking 5th Tuesday Committee Meeting 6th Wednesday 7th Thursday Canasta 8th Friday 9th Saturday 10th Sunday 11th Monday Mah-Jong 12th Tuesday General Meeting 13th Wednesday Book Group 1 14th Thursday 15th Friday Hill Walking, Rummikub 2 16th Saturday 17th Sunday 18th Monday Intermediate Walking 19th Tuesday Music for Pleasure, Local History Play Reading 20th Wednesday 21st Thursday Canasta 22nd Friday Local History 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Monday Mah-Jong, Book Group 2 26th Tuesday Current Affairs 27th Wednesday 28th Thursday Design Appreciation 29th Friday 30th Saturday 31st Sunday
March Calendar
1st Monday Intermediate Walking 2nd Tuesday Committee Meeting 3rd Wednesday 4th Thursday Canasta 5th Friday Rummikub 6th Saturday 7th Sunday 8th Monday Mah-Jong 9th Tuesday General Meeting 10th Wednesday Book Group 1 11th Thursday 12th Friday 13th Saturday 14th Sunday 15th Monday Intermediate Walking 16th Tuesday Music for Pleasure, Local History Play Reading 17th Wednesday 18th Thursday Canasta 19th Friday Hill Walking, Rummikub 2 20th Saturday 21st Sunday 22nd Monday Mah-Jong, Book Group 2 23rd Tuesday 24th Wednesday 25th Thursday Design Appreciation 26th Friday 27th Saturday 28th Sunday 29th Monday 30th Tuesday Current Affairs
