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1 Spring Newsletter Spring Newsletter Spring Newsletter March 2018 No. 35 March 2018 No. 35 March 2018 No. 35 I AM GOING TO INDIA IN OCTOBER THIS YEAR I am going to India in October this year, to trek 67km in the Himalayas for St Barnabas House, in memory of a dear friend who died last year. I will be having various fund raising activities this Spring. The first is a party night on March 3rd at West Worthing Social Club. We have local band Big Yellow Taxi playing. The tickets are £10. My number is 07800 592822 if you would like one. In May I plan to have an open garden weekend with plants for sale, and refreshments too. Details nearer the time. I have a sponsor form and also a just giving page: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elizabeth-hedges2 if anyone would like to sponsor me. St Barnabas provides care both at home and at the hospice, for local people with life limiting illness. It is hugely valuable to our community, and a cause close to my heart. I have worked for St Barnabas as a nurse for over 30 years. I hope some of you will support me. Thank you LIZ HEDGES 18th CENTURY SOCIAL HISTORY GROUP 18th Century Social History Group was formed in June last year to look at all aspects of the 18th Century. We are a fairly small group who meet every 4th Thursday at 2pm at Chesham House. We are all expected to research an item to read out at the following meeting (no need for War and Peace!) and a general discussion usually follows. We have covered such items as the finish of the Stuart Dynasty and the arrival of the Hanoverian Kings (our present Queen’s ancestors), the industrial aspects of our country which showed children working in the mills in often dangerous conditions. We have also covered events such as the War of Spanish Succession in which Winston Churchill’s ancestor, the Duke of Marlborough, played a prominent part, the two Jacobite Rebellions, the American War of Independence, the taking over of India, famous painters, politicians, actors, authors, etc. We were supplied with a very comprehensive list of subjects by our Co-ordinator, but you can do something of your own if you wish. It's good fun and we often have a laugh at some of the subjects. ROZ HARDING KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP The group have been busy over the last few months with various projects; we again knitted poppies, which we sold and raised £150 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. With our raffle at the U3A Christmas Social, we raised £100 which was donated to The Worthing Churches Homeless Project. The group members are also still producing sweaters and cardigans for the nursery school in The Gambia, where they are very well received. Members find time to make a good variety of their own items as well as teaching each other various skills. We are now planning a group project to tie in with the SUN exhibition next year, on Sussex Myths and Legends. ANNE DOBBS, Group Leader

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Spring NewsletterSpring NewsletterSpring Newsletter March 2018 No. 35March 2018 No. 35March 2018 No. 35

I AM GOING TO INDIA IN OCTOBER THIS YEAR

I am going to India in October this year, to trek 67km in the Himalayas for St Barnabas House, in memory of a dear friend who died last year. I will be having various fund raising activities this Spring.

The first is a party night on March 3rd at West Worthing Social Club. We have local band Big Yellow Taxi playing. The tickets are £10. My number is 07800 592822 if you would like one.

In May I plan to have an open garden weekend with plants for sale, and refreshments too. Details nearer the time.

I have a sponsor form and also a just giving page:

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elizabeth-hedges2 if anyone would like to sponsor me.

St Barnabas provides care both at home and at the hospice, for local people with life limiting illness. It is hugely valuable to our community, and a cause close to my heart. I have worked for St Barnabas as a nurse for over 30 years. I hope some of you will support me.

Thank you

LIZ HEDGES

18th CENTURY SOCIAL HISTORY GROUP 18th Century Social History Group was formed in June last year to look at all aspects of the 18th Century. We are a fairly small group who meet every 4th Thursday at 2pm at Chesham House. We are all expected to research an item to read out at the following meeting (no need for War and Peace!) and a general discussion usually follows. We have covered such items as the finish of the Stuart Dynasty and the arrival of the Hanoverian Kings (our present Queen’s ancestors), the industrial aspects of our country which showed children working in the mills in often dangerous conditions. We have also covered events such as the War of Spanish Succession in which Winston Churchill’s ancestor, the Duke of Marlborough, played a prominent part, the two Jacobite Rebellions, the American War of Independence, the taking over of India, famous painters, politicians, actors, authors, etc. We were supplied with a very comprehensive list of subjects by our Co-ordinator, but you can do something of your own if you wish.

It's good fun and we often have a laugh at some of the subjects.

ROZ HARDING

KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP

The group have been busy over the last few months with various projects; we again knitted poppies, which we sold and raised £150 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. With our raffle at the U3A Christmas Social, we raised £100 which was donated to The Worthing Churches Homeless Project. The group members are also still producing sweaters and cardigans for the nursery school in The Gambia, where they are very well received. Members find time to make a good variety of their own items as well as teaching each other various skills. We are now planning a group project to tie in with the SUN exhibition next year, on Sussex Myths and Legends.

ANNE DOBBS, Group Leader

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SEWING GROUP As promised, here is a photograph of our completed Japanese Meshwork. Most of the Group used their pieces to make cushion covers. It was interesting to see how different they all looked, just by using different colours of fabric. It was a very full-on day, but fun, with some lovely home-made cakes to enjoy with our much needed cups of tea. The event was held at Sompting Village Hall, a different venue from our usual one at Loose Lane, Sompting. We are now well into making our Group Quilt to be raffled at this year's Exhibition of Work, and we also made lots of lovely Christmas tree decorations. SUE ANTHONY

The Play Reading and Poetry Groups combined for another Christmas visit to Chesham House to enjoy a delicious Vintage Tea, prepared by the wonderful volunteers at the WVS tearooms. Once again the staff at Chesham House pulled out all the stops to give us a wonderful spread, including a complete gluten-free tea for myself, which was much appreciated. A relaxing and fun afternoon was enjoyed by all. Many thanks to Pat Frewin for organising this lovely event. JANET LEVETT

SOUTH EAST U3A FORUM

The South East Forum Summer School runs at the University of Chichester from

Monday 18th June to Thursday 21st June 2018.

The Courses

Bridge Refresher Course

Culture & Rituals

Knitting

Writing Your Life Story

Mah Jong

Jazz - The Sound of Surprise

The Joy of Maths

Portrayal of People, Events & Nature

Visits to Pagham, Parham & A Palace

Psychology - A Sense of Well-being

The Ukulele: Its History & its Playing

Walking on the Downs & Coast

Bryan Stephens

Bernard Smale

Penny Ryan

Bernard & Teresa Hall

Ann Barlow

Mike Head

Roger Luther

Margaret Nicolle

Anne Wickenden & Isabel Baker

Anne Dale

Dawn Simpson

Roger Sugden

The courses run in parallel, and it is not permitted to be on more than one course.

The accommodation is modern or modernised. All rooms are singles. The En-suite are self-contained, whereas the Standard are in groups of six and share toilets and shower. Students can be Non-residential, receiving all meals etc. except the evening meals. If the evening meals are required there is an extra charge of £50. Entertainment is arranged for the three evenings.

Cost - En-suite £320, Standard £290, Non-residential £150 + £50 if evening meal required.

Further information is on South East U3A Forum website.

Search for 'South East U3A Forum' or go to https://u3asites.org.uk/southeastu3aforum/events

Also from: Helen Turner [email protected]

Isabel Baker [email protected] 01293 618685

Arthur Browne [email protected] 01293 771794

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JAZZ & MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP Hello to all of our Jazz and Big Band followers. Last November we had a presentation by Margaret Clayton on Big Bands. The programme started with Fletcher Henderson

playing "Christopher Columbus", followed by Duke Ellington's "Perdido". Jimmy Lunceford came next with "My Blue Heaven", Chick Webb with Ella Fitzgerald singing "A Tisket A Tasket", Benny Goodman and "Moonglow", Count Basie and Jimmy Rushing "Exactly Like You". Doris Day and Neal Hefti "On The Sunny Side Of The Street", Les Brown "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm", Ted Heath "Father Knickerbopper", and Joe Loss "In The Mood". Once again Margaret gave a great across-the-board presentation of these Big Bands! This was followed by myself with Jazz Variations; this was a

comparison of different artistes playing their versions of the same song or piece of music. The programme featured "Summertime" by The Modern Jazz Quartet and then by The Bourbon Street Stompers; "Body & Soul" by Art Pepper and then by Paul Desmond; "You Don’t Know What Love Is" by Sonny Rollins and then by Russell Gunn. The programme continued with "Begin The Beguine" by Stan Kenton and Ted Heath; "Autumn Leaves" by Miles Davis and Cannonball Adderley and then by Humphrey Lyttelton & His Band. In December, Group members brought along their own CDs, and chose a track of their choice to play. Selections included Artie Shaw "The Continental", Ella Fitzgerald "Cotton Tail", Billie Holiday "Lady Sings The Blues", Kate Bush "The Man I Love", George Benson "Summer of 42",Duke Ellington "Take The A Train", Vic Damone "You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me", and Sarah Vaughan "I'm Beginning To See The Light". In the refreshment break, we had a Christmas Draw, which went down very well! On Wednesday 17th January we had our after-Christmas Lunch at Casa Ciro in Worthing, with 14 Members attending. For our meeting on 19th January, the guest presenter was Jim Burlong, and his subject was Oscar Peterson & Friends. Each track featured Oscar Peterson, with a variety of other artistes. Jim began with

"Night Train" by The Trio, then "Tea For Two" featuring Lester Young. This was followed by "A Wonderful Guy" with Milt Jackson, "You Turned The Tables On Me" sung by Anita O’ Day, "A Foggy Day" with Roy Eldridge, "No Strings" featuring Fred Astaire, and "The Touch Of Your Lips" featuring Ben Webster. The programme concluded with "Lush Life" with Ella Fitzgerald. I must say this was a wonderful presentation, full of jazz history and interest. Sylvia Ashdown presented The Michael Parkinson Collection. Included in this programme were Diana

Krall "The Look Of Love"; Jamie Cullum "What A Difference A Day Makes"; Astrid Gilberto "Fly Me To The Moon"; Billie Holiday "But Not For Me"; Dinah Washington "So In Love"; Mel Torme "Blue Moon"; Shirley Horn "Solitary Moon"; Marion Montgomery "At Last"; Stacey Kent "What The World Needs Now"; Margaret Whiting "Dearly Beloved"; and finally Duke Ellington "Don’t Get Around Much Any More". Anyone who knows Jazz & Big Band Music will appreciate the wonderful selection of songs we have heard over the last three months. JOHN ANTHONY

Sussex U3A Network (S.U.N) arranges a programme of study days seeking to cover a wide range of topics, including the arts, humanities, science and current affairs. The study days are intended to enrich our members’ knowledge of the topics covered. They are held at various locations throughout East and West Sussex, and cost £8 per day.

Bookings forms are available at least six weeks in advance on the S.U.N website, or from our representative Marion Wood, or at monthly General Meetings.

SUSSEX U3A NETWORK

Future Study Days topics include:

10/3/18 Shakespeare and the Elizabethan & Jacobean Theatre with Geoff Doel at Seaford.

An exploration of Shakespeare's theatrical career and its interface with the new professional London theatre, with particular reference to Richard 2,

Twelfth Night & The Tempest.

14/4/18 Political and Religious Change and its influence on the English Parish Church c700 - 1914 with Sue Berry at Steyning. A look at the ways

English parish churches reflect social change.

12/5/18 Art in Britain in the Age of Enlightenment

with Kay Blackburn at Pulborough Village Hall.

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If it hadn’t been for Edna………………………… …… Lancing and Sompting U3A would not be in existence!

What follows is my personal tribute to a great lady. As some of you know Edna Wright, (who sadly passed away at the beginning of February), was the driving force behind the inception of the Lancing and Sompting U3A (L&S U3A). She had a ‘vision’ and with her indefatigable energy, was determined to ensure her ‘vision’ became a ‘reality’! Having been a leading light in the U3A movement for many years, Edna decided that the good folk of Lancing and Sompting should be able to access the various learning opportunities that membership of the U3A organisation afforded. With this in mind, Edna called a preliminary meeting for those in the area who thought that access to lifelong learning was a right, not a privilege, and from that moment on many of us who attended were hooked – literally! Anyone at the preliminary meeting who showed interest, enthusiasm and a modicum of talent was garnered into using these attributes, and the Lancing and Sompting U3A was born. Edna spearheaded the Steering Committee, roles were ‘assigned’ and we were encouraged to go about starting up our new U3A. From that initial meeting in early February 2009, we worked flat out to launch our new Lancing and Sompting U3A in April 2009! Edna’s vision became a reality - older residents of our local area were afforded the chance to join a learning co-operative of older people, where members learn from each other, through sharing their knowledge, skills and experience. As the saying goes – the rest is history! By joining the U3A each and every member has the responsibility to follow the Third Age Trust ‘Aims and Guiding Principles’ and regard themselves as both learners and teachers. As a member, I value the opportunity our U3A has given me to learn new skills, and to pass on to others knowledge and skills of my own. By her example, (continuing to be involved in Book Group 1, until the end of 2017), Edna proved that anyone, no matter what their age, state of health, individual circumstances, etc., COULD CONTINUE TO LEARN AND CONTRIBUTE. Let us ensure Edna’s legacy lives on, and we all maximise our own learning opportunities through our membership of Lancing and Sompting U3A.

ANNE RICHARDSON

EDNA WRIGHT

It is with great regret and sorrow that the death of Edna Wright, aged 92, has been announced, and as a personal tribute I would like to offer my following thoughts. I first met Edna at a New Members meeting when I joined the Shoreham and Southwick U3A in the early 2000’s. She was asking if anyone had any hobbies or craft that would be suitable with which to form a new Group. Reluctantly, as a very new recruit, I put my hand up and said I did upholstery and chair caning. She pounced on it, and in no time at all I was leading a Chair Caning group. We searched for suitably old 1930’s type bedroom chairs in need of re-caning, and ended up restoring about 20 or so chairs or stools. I then moved house from Shoreham Beach to Widewater Lagoon in Lancing and again Edna pounced on me to support her idea of forming a new Lancing U3A in 2009. About 70 people turned up at the first invited meeting – and the rest of course is history. At our first steering group meeting, of which I was a member, Edna asked us in which Groups we were likely to be interested. I tentatively mentioned Walking and her immediate response was – right, you will lead a Walking Group!! She also told me I could be the Representative at the SUN meetings – I am still, both!! Edna’s own personal contacts with Lancing & Sompting U3A were leading a Book Group and Creative Writing Group, both held in her own delightful flat overlooking Beach Green and the sea. Also in this flat I do know she hosted many meetings of the Sussex U3A Network (SUN) Committee, which incorporated the whole of West and East Sussex U3A’s and which she led for many years. I know from various discussions we had that Edna was involved in the plotting of aircraft in some way during the war, and other things she talked about were Art related holidays with her beloved husband Ted, who died many years ago. Up until the end Edna was involved in Book Group 1 and the last time we met her was at our December meeting where we enjoyed a Christmas lunch, each member bringing an offering. Edna produced a lovely Quiche. We then had our usual discussion and observations on our current book of the month that we had read. Edna, as usual, provided her very incisive, thoughtful and observational comments, to which we were able to react in the general chat and discussions that followed. We will miss you Edna

MARION WOOD

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SUN Study Day – Historic Sussex Industries

In November I attended a SUN Study Day on Historic Sussex Industries. Dr. Geoffrey Mead, local historian and geographer with several related degrees from Sussex University, was the Lecturer. Lying between the sea and the Downs, the geology of the region has added to the diversity of its industries. The South Downs mainly comprise chalk, but tertiary rocks are found near Chichester i.e. sedimentary rock containing fossils. The Low Weald around Hastings area comprises Wealden clay with deep flat wooded areas that are poorly drained. It is flanked by Romney Marsh and the Pevensey Levels, that originally were coastal sand or shingle barriers. The High Weald with Beacon Hill, Crowborough has ridges and valleys. Towards the North Downs Leith Hill, Blackdown and Hindhead are areas of clay, greensand and bands of chert or flint forming the hills. The earliest settlers in the region mined flint to make basic tools and weapons, but from the 1400’s to 1800’s local industries were mainly fishing and agriculture along the coastal plain. In addition, there was salt panning for the preservation of meat, brewing, tide and windmills to treat the grain and leather tanning and clog making. Trees provided wood for supports, trugs, barrels, boats and wagon making. Charcoal was burned to feed the early ironworks that supplied domestic and farming utensils as well as pig iron for the armoury. There were also small glass, brick and pottery works. The industries were on a small scale and supplied local markets due to the state of the roads and the size of the population In the 1800’s doctors believed that it was efficacious to bathe in the sea, and the rich who had formerly visited Spa Towns for leisure and medicinal purposes, now visited seaside towns. Hothampton (now known as Bognor) was the first town on the south coast to attract such visitors, followed by Brighthelmstone (Brighton) and new trades and industries sprung up to meet their demands. Roads, particularly to and from London, had to be improved and coaching inns and livery stables set up. Boarding houses, assembly rooms, theatres and subscription libraries appeared and the number of shops, tradesmen and servants increased. The greatest changes came with the advent of the railways. With expanding populations, both Brighton and London needed regular supplies of fresh food, and in 1840 the line from Brighton to Shoreham was laid, and the main line from Brighton to London was completed in 1841. Nurseries opened up along the coastal plain and supplied fresh fruit and vegetables to the London markets, as well as chickens from local farms, where chicken cramming (fattening) became a new industry. Shiphams opened a paste factory in Chichester. Coach and carriage works opened in Lancing as well as Brighton where there was also an iron foundry. Trams, motorbuses and trains were manufactured locally. Coal and building materials were shipped to Shoreham port and distributed to localities throughout the region and local brickworks were established to build both commercial buildings and housing for the increasing population of tradesmen and workers supporting the new industries. Potteries manufactured the sewer pipes, tiles and chimney pots needed to furnish them. Tourism became one of the major industries in the area and the region continues to attract visitors throughout the year. Piers were constructed, as well as tourist attractions along the seafronts, and an increasing number of hotels, boarding houses, shops, public houses, cafes, theatres and cinemas. A film industry was established in Hove and Shoreham and air travel started at Shoreham and then expanded to Gatwick airport. In 1918 there were 20,000 cars on the road but by 1940 there were 2,000,000 and bypasses, motorways and bridges all had to be developed to accommodate not only the cars but lorries and other commercial vehicles. Whilst most of the heavy industry is no longer viable, light industry and service industries have taken its place and the region continues to prosper and expand. SUE MAXWELL

U3A LEARNING RESOURCES

National subject advisers are now available to contact on U3A’s National Office website under the heading “Resources” and “Subject Advice”. The new subjects available to download are:

Creative writing Maths and stats

Play Reading Russian

Welsh Language Whilst groups are not run for most of the new subjects, you may wish to download the information from the site with a view to starting up your own new group.

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GENERAL MEETINGS

General Meetings are held at Lancing Parish Hall, South Street, Lancing on the first Monday of the month 2 - 4pm.

Invited speakers talk on a wide variety of subjects, many on local interests. Non-members are welcome to come to one of these meetings to gain an insight into our activities. We respectfully ask that you become a member before attending further meetings. Refreshments are provided.

Future Meetings

MARCH 5th U3A Exhibition of work

APRIL 9th James Dickinson – Edward the 1st and the beginnings of modern Britain

MAY 14th Kent Sussex and Surrey Air Ambulance

JUNE 4th AGM

If you find that you are sitting next to someone you have not met before, please say hello and introduce yourself, they may well be a fairly new member who has not had a chance to meet many other members. Please help us to make everyone welcome, and to live up to our reputation of being a friendly U3A.

RESEARCH UPDATE : NATIONAL RESEARCH SUB-COMMITTEE (NRSC) At a meeting on the 10th November 2017 in Birmingham, members of the NRSC believed the word RESEARCH had negative implications for many members. To encourage the active involvement of all members they propose focussing on ‘Active Learning’ rather than research. Elizabeth Porter, Regional Trustee for the North East, was appointed chairman and Gwen Davies was given the role of National Research Co-ordinator.

They proposed a set of Working Parties as follows:

1. NATIONAL DATABASE.

This holds details of all research projects that have been or will be undertaken by various UK U3A groups. This has grown rapidly and is kept up to date by Jo Livingston. The Sub-Committee would like to recruit a network of people to be responsible for inputting details of research carried out in their area/region to this database.

2. RESEARCH AMBASSADORS (RA) SUPPORT. The Committee would like to recruit more RAs to ensure that each U3A/network/region has someone to whom they can turn for guidance. Anyone with an interest in active learning and the ability to enthuse others will be very welcome. Guidance notes are being developed for RAs to include tasks such as becoming a pro-active member of the network/regional team, speaking at local/network/regional meetings and contacting appropriate institutions with the intention of developing mutually advantageous relationships, plus workshops. These workshops will focus on the use of the booklet, ‘Getting Involved in Research’ and the National Database to kick start some exciting new initiatives.

3. SHARED LEARNING PROJECTS (SLPs)

From April 2018, SLP Co-ordinators will be joining forces with RAs to share their expertise in recruiting for and managing research projects in collaboration with other organisations.

4. ETHICS.

An Ethics Working Party is to be established, to provide expertise in Ethics. It is important that our work is seen to be ethically sound. If we are to be recognised as a legitimate voice of third agers, our work needs to stand up to professional scrutiny; then we can influence health and social developments to the advantage of our increasingly ageing population. The Committee also propose compiling a register of retired professional researchers, from amongst our membership, who can provide training and advice on all aspects of research and its methodologies.

The next meeting of the NRSC will be on 19th March 2018 in London. If anyone would like more

information about research or any items mentioned in this article, then please contact Heather Stone in the

first instance.

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2017—2018

Chair David Fleck [email protected] Vice-Chair Barry Upton [email protected] Heather Stone [email protected] Sue Leaney [email protected] Secretary Jean Upton [email protected] Administrator Gwen Davies [email protected] Group Co-0rdinator Sue Maxwell [email protected] Member and Speakers Sue Shoosmith [email protected]

Committee Member Hilary Farnworth [email protected] Member Jane Lee [email protected] Member for SUN Marion Wood [email protected]

Welfare Officers Tracey Ford [email protected]

Margaret Foley [email protected]

Please let your Welfare Officers know if any member is sick or has suffered a bereavement

AFTER THE DELUGE After the wettest of winters and the wildest of winds The floods subside and a watery sun shines through. In late February a single bumble bee heads for our garden, Presaging the start of Spring.

Snowdrops white and crocuses yellow, lilac and purple, Daffodils yellow and hyacinths mauve, pink and blue. Nature's palette is available in every hue, Encouraging the bumble bee to pollinate each flower.

Frogs emerge from hibernation and head for the pond. A frenetic squirrel scurries through the garden and the trees. By six in the morning the dawn chorus begins. The whole of nature is imbued with the spirit of Spring.

ROGER SUTTON

A REMINDER

If you are subscribed to a Group which you no

longer wish to attend, could you please let your

Group Co-ordinator know. Many Groups are over-

subscribed, with waiting lists, so by vacating your

place you may let someone else join. Thank you.

Welcome to our new members: We hope you make full use of your membership to our thriving group and enjoy making new friends and stretching those brain cells!

We welcome ideas for new groups: For more information, or to put forward your ideas, please contact any of the Committee members below.

CAN YOU WRITE AN ARTICLE?

The Newsletter is written by members, for members. We welcome articles from anyone with something to say with a U3A or local connection. If you have attended an interesting meeting of one of your Groups, heard a speaker, gone on a visit or field trip, let your fellow members know about it; or perhaps you have some general observations about your U3A experience. Photos or artwork are always welcome too. Articles can be submitted in any form, computer files, typewritten, or hand written. Contact details of the editor can be found on the back page of this newsletter. Publication and deadline dates for 2018 are:-

SUMMER Published on 1st June Deadline for articles 10th May AUTUMN Published on 1st September Deadline for articles 10th August WINTER Published on 1st December Deadline for articles 10th November

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GROUP CO-ORDINATOR EMAIL ADDRESS

18th Century Social History Sue Maxwell [email protected]

Ancient History Ron Richardson [email protected]

Art Appreciation Wendy Bowers [email protected]

Art Painting and Drawing Peggy Smart [email protected]

Bird Watching Gwen Davies [email protected]

Book Group 1 Kay Martin [email protected]

Book Group 2 Sue Shoosmith [email protected]

Bridge Group Brian Partridge [email protected]

Card Making 1 Diane Webber [email protected]

Card Making 2 Tracey Ford [email protected]

Card Making 3 Tracey Ford [email protected]

Classical Music Appreciation Hazel Clyne [email protected]

Cryptic Crossword John Leaney

Heather Stone

Current Affairs Candy Welch [email protected]

Easy Cycling Terry Pashley [email protected]

Exploring Psychology Anne Richardson [email protected]

Family History Brenda Hester [email protected]

French Language Pauline Smith [email protected]

Garden Appreciation Barbara Earley [email protected]

Wyn Scrase [email protected]

History David Fleck [email protected]

Interactive Travel Anne and Ron Richardson [email protected]

Jazz & Music Appreciation John Anthony [email protected]

Knitting and Crochet Anne Dobbs [email protected]

Local History Hilary Farnworth [email protected]

Mah Jong 1 Barbara Franklin [email protected]

Mah Jong 2 Mary Appleton [email protected]

Mah Jong 3 Florrie Chivers [email protected]

Military Matters Don Kinnear

Patchwork and Quilting Judie Dicson [email protected]

Petanque Sue Fleck [email protected]

Photography Sue Hibberd [email protected]

Play Reading Roger Frewin [email protected]

Poetry New Leader to be appointed

Practical Gardening Gwen Cole [email protected]

Psychology Today Margaret Howard [email protected]

Scrabble New Leader to be appointed

Sewing Sheila Taylor-Bennett [email protected]

Singers and Shakers New Leader to be appointed

Visits Gwen Davies [email protected]

Sue Shoosmith [email protected]

Jean Upton. [email protected]

Walking Marion Wood [email protected]

Mike Hester [email protected]

Wine Appreciation Peter Bowers [email protected]

[email protected]

INTEREST GROUPS AND CO-ORDINATORS

The next Newsletter will be published on June 1st 2018. Deadline for articles is 10th May.

Email address for articles: [email protected] Tel: 01903 752419