Mansfield and District U3ANewsletter

Fifteenth Anniversary meeting welcomes Barbara Lewis, U3A National Chairman: Page 2

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WelcomeWHAT CAN I say about our 15th Anniversary Celebrations? Only that it was an extremely enjoy-able day from start to finish – past midnight! And no, our carriages did not turn into pumpkins andthere was no Prince Charming the next day, except our husbands of course.

Barbara Lewis and her husband arrived early for the Members’ meeting and were introduced to asmany members as possible, especially our President, Rita Turner, together with founding and long-standing members. Her speech was enlightening for us all and a congratulatory card from theNational Executive Committee was opened by Rita and then taken to the Ball for all to see. (It's nowon the Notice Board for those members who were not able to be present in the evening.)

After the meeting several members of the Committee had a buffet lunch at Il Rosso with Barbaraand her husband before taking a rest to prepare for the evening celebrations. Karen Troop haswritten a report in detail about the Crystal Ball on page 3.

The finale of the Ball, however, was a highlight as the singer sang “New York, New York”, which Ihad requested earlier as it is one of my husband’s favourites. I didn't know at the time that Barbaradid, in fact, hail from Rochester in New York State, and so with a long line of us swinging our legs,she then proceeded to conduct us all!

On taking her back to the hotel that evening, she told me how much she had enjoyed the day andthe Ball and intended to write to me when she returned from her river cruise in the Bordeaux area(must be wine tasting!). The Tale of Two Cities came to mind:

“We met as friends and if we never meet again, I will consider myself well met!”

Hopefully, we will meet again – what a charming lady and a 'Mover and Shaker' too.

I mustn't close these notes without thanking everyone, committee and others, for everything theydid to help make the day so successful for Mansfield U3A and so enjoyable for our guest.

Moving on, I was very sorry to have missed the Picnic in the Park, which I hear was a greatsuccess. David and Rita have written more about it on page 11.

Being the 17th June 2014 already, the Summer Solstice is only 4 days away – being officiallyMidsummer and the longest day. I read that 'Solstice' actually means 'a stopping or standing still ofthe Sun' and has been celebrated for thousands of years.

I hope some (or all) of the gentlemen enjoyed Father’s Day and that England are still in the WorldCup. Of course, it is the start of 'The Season', with Ascot, Wimbledon, Henley Regatta (one not tobe missed – the English at their very best) and other events throughout the country. Let’s hope forsome hot summer days with those balmy evenings! And no more rain!Glenis Carr______________________________________________________________________________

In this issuePage 2 Welcome.Page 3 Recent Events. (Fifteen Anniversary & Crystal Celebration Ball, start).Page 4 Recent Events. (Crystal Ball, end); Holiday Updates (Hayling Island;

The Algarve; Thursford; Thoresby 2015). Pages 5 - 8 Interest Groups meetings diary. Page 9 Social Events (Coffee Morning); Groups News (Garden Visits; Theatre Visits).Page 10 Groups News (Digital World; Art; Lunch Club). Member's Contribution ('Bess').Page 11 North Notts Neighbourhood Group (Picnic in the Park). Page 12 Dates for your diary, Book Table and Notices.

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Recent Events

Fifteenth Anniversary MeetingBARBARA Lewis,National Chairmanof The University ofthe Third Age,congratulatedmembers and pastchairmen of Mans-field and DistrictU3A when shespoke at our 15th Anniversary Meeting on 20th May.

"Today's members stand on your shoulders," she said, "and so do members ofmany other Nottinghamshire U3As who owe a debt to Mansfield for helping U3As tobecome established in Ashfield, Mansfield Woodhouse, Hucknall and Rainworth,"she added.

She's shown above applauding, l to r: Max Clarke (Chairman, 2010/11), Mike Allen(2011/13), current Chairman Glenis Carr, Rita Turner (Honorary President &Chairman of the North Nottinghamshire Neighbourhood Group of U3As) and NormaShillinglaw (2005/6). She also presented Glenis with a congratulations card onbehalf of the U3A National Executive Committee and accepted a bottle of Cham-pagne from her on behalf of our committee in thanks for her support.

There are now 24 U3As in the Nottinghamshire U3A County Network, since thelaunch of Eastwood U3A on 4th June. "This record of helping retired people to enjoythe pleasures of their Third Age by learning new things, sharing interests andmaking new friends is something many other U3As around the country would dowell to emulate", Barbara said, "and I hope many will learn more by visiting Mans-field and District U3A's superb website." David Ling More photos on the website ...______________________________________________________________________________

Crystal Celebration BallWOW, where do Ibegin?

Well it all started a whileback when we realisedthat May 2014 wasMansfield U3A’s fifteenthyear and we 'orta 'ave abitova do'. So we did.

This idea grew into theidea of us of organising a Ball and inviting Ashfield, Hucknall and Sherwood to join us.

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I could tell you about all the committee meetings, phone calls, e-mails and even sleepless nights toachieve this event but I won’t! Instead I’d like to share some of the highlights that for me made theevening so memorable:

The room wasn't ready when we looked in to 'dress the tables' etc, (in fact some tablecloths hadn'teven arrived!) but it looked a picture when everyone started to arrive at 6pm.

The flowers, balloons, raffle, favours, film show, singer, buffet, dresses, suits ...That first gin and tonic to settle the nerves!John in a dinner suit; didn’t he look handsome if I say so myself?The art of filling up our plates without spilling any is not dead!Watching Ray watching the film show.Sylvia and Colin having a dance; in fact the dance floor was often full.Mike dancing with a chair! Oh yes he did.Pauline and Pete 'strutting their stuff'.Barbara Lewis, our national chairman and guest 'conducting' us all whilst we kicked up our legsto Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York; she's from New York State by the way.Barbara thanking me for a fabulous evening and reserving tickets for the next one!And finally her saying that they both go away with some lasting memories and would be tellingeveryone of the great welcome they had at Mansfield U3A.

I can’t do it all justice but we were all 'Cinderellas' and 'Prince Charmings'. And we did go toThe Ball.Karen Troop More photos on the website ...______________________________________________________________________________

Holiday UpdatesLAKESIDE HOLIDAY VILLAGE, Hayling Island (23rd - 27th June.) Only a few days to go before we'll be on our way to the South coast for 5 days. As usual, pleaseremember to bring your packs with coach plans, itineraries and maps of various places. See you allat Walkden Street no later than 8.15am. (I still have a waiting list in case of cancellation should anyone fancy a holiday down south. Depending on whose place you would be taking the cost would be£273 for no upgrade, £283 with upgrade twin or double room and £293 single upgrade.)

THE ALGARVE, PORTUGAL (18th - 25th Sept.)All cheques and passport forms have been received by the travel firm. Please remember the pre-holiday meeting at the Junction (Cardinal) in Sutton in Ashfield at 11am on Saturday 30th August.You will have the chance to ask any questions which may arise after reading the information in yourpacks. These will be given out no later than the July meeting. It may be an idea to buy your Eurosnow as they are of good value at the moment. Remember pensioners can get a good discount atIlkeston Coop Travel. HIC card (automated service 0300 330 1350). Have your card with you if youare renewing – you can use the same number if you have never had an EHIC card.

THURSFORD (3rd - 5th Dec.)Since cheques will not be cashed until the end-of-September deadline, you may like to pay the£160 balance before then, especially if you know you will be away for the September meeting.Cheques to be made out to Mansfield & District U3A. Again if you are interested, please add yourname to the waiting list in case of a cancellation.Margaret Burlinson – 01623 632538, marburl@lineone.net

THORESBY (Mon. 2nd Feb. to Fri. 6th February 2015.)Some spaces left at £208 pp. Contact me if you want to come.Terry Whitehead – 01623 626991, 2015@whiteheaduk.plus.com Updates about all holidays are on the website …

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Key to Meetings details:THIS TABLE SHOWS THE DAY of the month, time and frequency using the first two letters of theday, followed by numbers 1 - 5 to represent the week number. The final letter M (or F, W or V) indic-ates that the group meets monthly, fortnightly, weekly or at variable intervals.

So 'Tu2, 2.30 - V M' would mean a group meeting on the 2nd Tuesday at 2.30pm Monthly but withVariable finish times.

The main Mansfield and District U3A meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (except Augustand December) at the Oakham Suite, 155 Nottingham Road, Mansfield from 10 am - 12.30 pm.

All members are invited to contact the relevant Group Leader if they would like to participate in anyinterest group or attend an event. NB: * indicates a waiting list.

Interest Group Meetings Meeting Places Leader/Contact

Afternoon Teas (NEW)

TBA TBA Sheila Whalley 01623 453908

Next Meetings: TBA

Antiques & Collect-ables *

Tu 2, 10 - 12 M Stanhope Centre, Bridge Street,Mansfield

Pat Blackwell01623 481745

Next Meetings: July 8th – Advertising; & TBA

Art We3, 10 - 12 M Big Barn Lane Methodist Church, Mansfield

Linda Spray 01623 795176

Next Meetings: June 18th – Theme: Summer Holiday; July 16th – Outdoor Visit

Art Appreciation Mo1, 2.00 - 4.00 M Stanhope Centre, Bridge Street,Mansfield

Pauline Boucher01623 644798

Next meetings: July 7th – Female artists; Friday 1st August – Joint outing to Cambridge with Sci-Tech; 4th August – Summer Soirée at Pauline's

Beginners' Bridge (With Ashfield U3A)

Mo, Various 6.30 - 9.00

Enviro Centre, Derby Rd College,Mansfield

Maxine Rose/Glenis Carr 01623 459081/627735

Next Meetings: TBA (Also Acol sessions at the Mechanics Institute – Thurs 10 - 12.30 W)

Bowls Th, 1.30 – 3.30 W Mansfield Bowls Club: QE Academy

Don Wright01623 628946

Next Meetings: Outdoors season continues every week.All welcome, including beginners, but flat / bowls shoes must be worn.

Caravan & M'home Rally

Various Various Terry Lammas01623 471963

Next Meetings: TBA

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Interest Group Meetings Meeting Place Leader/Contact

Chat and Stitch Mo3, 2.00 - 4.00 M St John's Centre, Mansfield

Doreen Storer01623 407731

Next Meetings: June 17th; No Meetings in July or August.

Current Affairs Tu2, 2.00 - 4.00 M St John's Centre, Mansfield

Norma Shillinglaw01623 466934

Next Meetings: July 8th; August break; September 9th

Digital World Fri 2 & 4, 2.00 - 4.00 2/M

Stanton Hill Baptist Church, Skegby

David Ling01623 822994

Next Meetings: June 13th; June 27th – Walkabout (TBA); July 11th; July 25th – Walkabout (TBA)

Family History Tu4, 10.00 - 12.00 M St John's Centre, Mansfield

Max Clarke01623 621744

Next Meetings: June 24th – TBA

Film Studies * We1, 1.30 - V M Joy's home Joy Crowe01623 645400

Next Meetings: July 2nd;

Garden Visits During the Summer Various Janet Whitlam01623 635607

Next Visit: June 12th – RHS Harlow Carr

Gardening Tu1, 10.00 - 12.00 M St Peter's Centre, Mansfield

Avril McGee01623 452688

Next Meetings: July 1st – Visit/Tour to Easton Walled Garden; Aug. 5th – Visit to a local Garden Centre

Heartstart NB Change

Various William Kaye Hall, Ladybrook Lane

Linda Leivers 01623 471963

Next Meetings: No meeting in June. July: Wed. 9th, 6.00-8.00pm & Fri. 26th, 1.00-3.00pm

History Th 2, 2.00 – 4.00 William Kaye Hall, Ladybrook Lane

Linda Spray 01623 795176

Next Meetings: June 12th (10.00 - 12.00); July 10th; August 14th

Holidays (Home & Abroad)

Various TBA Margaret Burlinson01623 632538

Next holidays: June 23rd - 27th – Warner's, Hayling Island *; Sept. 18th - 25th – Portugal; Tues. Dec. 3rd - Thurs. 5th – Thursford Xmas Spect.; 2015: Mon. Feb. 2nd - Fri. 6th – Thoresby

Local History Fri1, 10.00 - 12.00 M Bridge Street Methodist Church

Bob & Sue Longden01623 486903

Next Meetings: July 4th – World War One: Members' contribution. No meeting in August. September 5th – Famous local people

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Interest Group Meetings Meeting Place Leader/Contact

Luncheon Club Th after 3rd Tu, 12.00 - 2.00 M

Various David Ling01623 822994

Next Meetings: June 19th – White Horse, Woolley Moor; July 17th – The Crown, Rolleston

Movement to Music W 10.30 - 11.30 W St John's Church Hall Linda Leivers 01623 471963

Next Meetings: Weekly on Wednesdays. Cost £4.00 per session

Music Groups

Classical Music 2 Mo4, 2.00 - 4.00 M Members' homes Peter Hart01623 620940

Next Meetings: June 23rd – Mandolin Music at Kath's; July 28th - Female Composers at Peter H's

Music 2 * Mo4, 2.00 - 4.30 M Members' homes Eric Prescott 01623 631160

Next Meeting: June 23rd; – TBA ; July 28th – TBA

Popular Music Appreciation *

Tu4, 2.00 - 4.00 M St John's School, Mansfield

Peter Haynes 01623 610886

Next Meetings: May 27th; June 24th; July 22nd

Pudding Club * Tu1, 4.00 - 6.00 M Members' homes Sylvia Slack 01623 633981

Next Meetings: July 1st – Sylvia; August 5th – Janet

Reading 1 Th3, 2.00 - 4.00 M Peter Dawson's home

Peter Dawson 01623 882191

Next Meetings: June 19th; July 17th

Reading 2 Tu3, 2.00 - 4.00 M Ravenshead Library Joan Hufton01623 557488

Next Meetings: June 17th; July 15th

Science & Technical Tu1, 2.00 - 4.00 M Stanton Hill Baptist Church, Albert St.Skegby

Ian Boucher01623 644798

Next Meetings: July 1st – Thunder & Lightning (video) with Terry Whitehead; Aug 5th – Visit to Cambridge Science Museum with Art Appreciation

Scrabble * Mo2, 2.00 - 4 .00 M Brenda Thurkettle's home

Brenda Thurkettle01623 628136

Next Meetings: July 14th

Singing for Fun TuV, 5.45 - 7.15 St Alban's Ch. Forest Town

June Fell 01623 623547

Next Meetings: June 10th & 24th; July 8th & 22nd. (Overflow parking opposite.)

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Interest Group Meetings Meeting Place Leader/Contact

Tai Chi Mo, 9.30 - 10.30 W St John's Centre,Mansfield

Cliff Laycock01623 481985

Next Meetings: Weekly on Mondays

Theatre Visits Various Various Sheila Whalley 01623 453908

Next Shows: Tues/Wed June 10/11 – Pajama Game * trip to London; Tues. 15th July – Taming of The Shrew *; Sat. 27th Sept – Shrek

Walking Groups

Hikers (all-day, 6 - 8 miles)

Th1 & Mo3, 9.30 - V 2/M

Tesco car park, off Oak Tree Lane

Peter Thurkettle 01623 628136

Next Meetings: Mon.16 June – Youlgreave / Middleton; Thurs. July 3rd – Halam; Mon. 21st July – Ambergate / Heage Windmill; Thurs. 7th Aug. – Ashford in the Water; Mon. 18th Aug.– Tissington Parish Round

Shufflers(short & gentle)

V Lunchtimes Various Sylvia Slack 01623 633981

Next Meetings: Mon. June 30th (12.30 pm) – Sutton Reservoir Car Park; Wed. July 30th – Newstead Abbey Gates (1.00 pm)

Strollers(a leisurely 2 miles)

We2, 10.30 - V M Various Barbara Massey / Marion Thornton 01623 628357 / 01623 651528

Next Meetings: June 11th – Sherwood Pines; July 9th – Pleasley Pit Trail (Pit Lane); Aug. 13th – Teversal Trail (VC Car Park)

Walkers(an easy 4 - 5 miles)

We4, 10.30 – V M Various Joy & Nick Crowe01623 645400

Next Meetings: June 25th – River Maun & Sherwood Forest; July 23rd – Linby / Newstead / Papplewick (5.5 miles, but flat); Aug.27th – Vicar Water

Wine Appreciation 2* We3, 7.30 - V M Members' homes Mike Allen01623 653345

Next Meetings: June 18th – 'Supermarket Sweep' Whites with John & Margaret; July 16th –Fudddle with 4 Australian Whites with Bob & Sue

Wine Appreciation 3*

Tu4, 7.30 - V M Members' homes Graham Allin01623 473662

Next Meetings: July 22nd – Graves at Ron's; Aug. 26th – Medoc at Barry & Lynne's

Writing for Pleasure * Mo2, 2.00 - 4.00 M Stanhope Centre, Bridge Street,Mansfield

Sue Ford / Hilary Miller 01623 844286 / 620067

Next Meetings: July 14th; Aug 11th

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Coffee MorningOUR ANNUAL coffee morning on 9th May was held once again at The Towers on Botany Avenueand over 100 members attended. They took the opportunity to relax and chat with fellow membersand at the same time managed to raise almost £600 towards our funds! (£592 to be exact).

A wonderful result in the month in which we celebrate our 15th anniversary.

Successful events like this don’t just happen! Our thanks to everyone who worked so hard andgave their time so cheerfully on the day.

Cakes and pies from the Pudding Club sold like hot cakes, seeds and plants from the GardeningGroup were carried away by members eager to get out in the fresh air. The Social Committee hadorganised the raffle and the tombola stalls with an amazing array of prizes.

Thank-you to everyone concerned – those members who baked pies and cakes, grew and pottedplants and stood and sold tickets, and to all members who kindly donated prizes and gifts. Specialthanks to the Social Committee for organising the whole thing and making sure we had biscuits withthe coffee.

Finally thanks to all those members who came along and made the whole event so enjoyable, andgave so generously.Pauline Boucher Photos on the website ...________________________________________________________________________________________

Groups NewsArtTwelve members met on 21st May with everyone working on their own project and will tackle'Summer' on 18th June – probably with much of our usual banter.

We still have a few places available, so if you wish to join our happy band of artists and dabblers,please come along and join us; you will be made very welcome.Linda Spray

Garden VisitsWE ARE leaving at 8.30am from the Odeon car park on 12th June for our outing to Harlow Carr.(RHS members will need to show membership cards or you will have to pay admission charges!)Karen Troop and Janet Whitlam

Theatre VisitsSTAMFORD THEATRE TRIP TO ‘TAMING OF THE SHREW’.The tickets have arrived, the bus has been booked, the weather will be fine.So...5.00pm at the Odeon Car Park on Tuesday July 15th.

Bring your supper, your chair, your waterproofs and sweaters; it will be fun!Mike Allen

VISIT TO THEATRE ROYAL TO SEE SISTER ACT ON 29TH MAY. Wow, it was Fantastic! It was performed by the Carlton Operatic Society. A large cast withfabulous costumes, wonderful scenery, brilliant acting & dancing & so amusing. The mainlead was easily as good as Whoopi Goldberg!

The audience stood for around 20mins at the end just applauding them so you know howexcellent it was! What a shame if you missed it! Next year perhaps?Sylvia AtkinsonPS: Carlton Operatic are doing 'Legally Blonde' in May 2015

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Digital WorldOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC walkabout on the Pleasley Trail on 23rd May presented many opportun-ities. Some members' explorations were wide-ranging in the neighbouring parkland; others concen-trated on the inside of the poorly-lit museum and shared tips about the use of flash.

We'll discuss the results at Stanton Hill Baptist Church at 2.00 on 13th June and also decide wheremembers want to go on 27th June.

You'll be very welcome to join us on any trip, when you could follow your instincts or accompany anexperienced member if you'd like tips. (It doesn't matter if you just use a simple point-and-shoot or acomplex DSLR.)David Ling (01623 822994)

Luncheon ClubOUR MAY 15th Anniversary Lunch, arranged by Norma Shillinglaw at The Hostess at Sook-holme brought back many memories when Norma spoke of our early days under Edith Senior'sleadership, the steps forward that Hillary Hamilton-Ross introduced and welcomed the waymembers are now taking it in turns to help run the group by arranging lunches.

Our next lunch, on 19th June, will be hosted by Margaret Burlinson and Sheila Whalley, who havecombined to arrange for us to visit a delightful Derbyshire pub, The White Horse at Woolley Moor,on 19th June. But only two spaces remained at the time of writing. (First come …!) Two courses willbe offered at £13 and three for £16.

Our July lunch, on the 17th will be the last before our summer break and will be at The Crown,Rolleston, a favourite country pub of Karen and John Troop's close to Southwell Racecourse andriverside walks. They have arranged an attractive menu offering 2 courses for £12.95 and 3 coursesfor £15.50.

Please pre-book for either or both at the Lunch Club table or by email to dlpruk@aol.com.David Ling Photos on the website …

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BessHer spirit stalks the Hall; no fearful foot

Falls on the wide stairs, through the highest rooms.She passes with no turned head, nor eyes half shutNor veiled face, but head held high; one assumes

Proud of power achieved, her family raised.Tapestries hang, stags rampant on the walls,

Heights undreamt of in her earlier days.That frieze in the Chamber with its hunters’ calls

Vision of her wealth, symbol of her might.From two paintings on the gallery wall,

Near-hidden now from the high windows’ light,A woman coolly stares. We feel the call

Across the years of her strength and willEmbodied in this house that astonishes us still.

Michael Allen

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North Notts Neighbourhood Group Picnic in the Park …NOBODY said wecould only picnic inblazing sunshineand a heatwaveso we didn't let acold drizzle spoilanother triumphfor Rita Turner andthe North NottsNeighbourhoodGroup of U3As atRufford Park.

"If you've got friends and neighbours then the world is a happier place" , goes the song, and theNNNG's fourth Picnic in the Park proved it. This year all the entertainment was provided by U3Amembers. Ten U3As took part and sang, dined and danced in the Rufford marquee as the raincame down outside

Highlights for me were the display by Retford U3A's photographic group (memo to self, "must tryharder") and Ashfield U3A's interpretation of 'picnic' to mean a full-scale buffet, complete with tables,chairs, wine and too many gastronomic delights to mention. 'De Luxe' seems inadequate.

Our display was masterminded by Mike Allen, with the help of Group Leaders who dredged throughold photo albums to find historic shots that I could digitise and upload to our photo albums so that hecould get professional prints on-line.

Well done everybody.David Ling More photos on the website ...

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… And something about the North Notts Neighbourhood GroupOUR WONDERFUL Mansfield U3A birthday celebration has set me thinking.

The NNNGroup 2014 Picnic in the Park actually celebrates this group’s 7th birthday. Itbegan in 2007 with a local one-off celebration of the 25th birthday of the arrival of the U3Amovement in the UK from its birthplace in France.

Our first event was a very experimental picnic in Rufford Country Park and was a greatsuccess. It was thought to be a good idea so we stayed in touch and the number of neigh -bours has gradually increased to nine. We are a relatively informal group but one of ourmain aims has always been to share interest groups wherever there are spaces.

This works well and helps with minority interest groups and also with our choir, holidays and outingsthat are only possible when we co-operate.

During our seven years we have organised a summer lunch, a summer celebration evening,four picnics in the park and, two years ago, our ‘famous’ Jubilee Jamboree at the JohnFretwell Sports Centre. (I can say 'famous' because it had a write-up in the U3A nationalmagazine and David’s photograph has also appeared again in a more recent article andfeatures on the front of the national promotional leaflet.)

Not bad for a few neighbours getting together to enjoy life!Rita Turner, Chairman, NNNGroup

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______________________________________________________________________________Malcolm Pullan. It is with deep regret that we have learned that Malcolm passed-away on 26thMay after a long illness. His funeral was on June 9th.Malcolm Osborne. It is with deep regret that we have learned that Malcolm, our founder secretary,passed-away on 12th May after a long illness. His funeral was on 28th May. Our thoughts are with Jill and Diana at this sad time. ______________________________________________________________________________Book Table Report: June 2014.SALE of books in May raised £45.70. Most of the sales occur before the meeting is called toorder at 10ish. Books are handed in when people arrive and so if you have had a look roundbefore the meeting, there may be books on the stall which you have not seen by the timeyou get your coffee. If you come straight to the Book Stall before collecting your coffee thequeue for coffee will probably be shorter and you get first pick of the biscuits!

Lilian Whitehead.______________________________________________________________________________Speakers' CornerWE ARE very pleased to welcome ex-showbiz journalist Graham Keal, who has been interviewingTV celebrities for over 30 years, Oprah Winfrey included. His interviews and columns have beenpublished everywhere from The Daily Telegraph to My Weekly; from TV Times to The Sun; fromThe Guardian to The Daily Record. ______________________________________________________________________________Dates for your diary (Check the website for more information and updates.)Tues. 15th July: EAST MID'S REGIONAL U3A CONF. & AGM at Trent College, Long Eaton. Tues.19th Aug: ANNUAL PICNIC at Queen Elizabeth's Academy 12.00 – 3.00. Free. But bringsome eats to share, your own drinks and glasses, and any garden games we could play. Detailsfrom Karen Troop (633404)_____________________________________________________________________________Event and Visit PaymentsMEMBERS are reminded that deposits and payments for events and visits organised by MansfieldU3A and its interest groups are non-refundable, but places so reserved may be offered to others.______________________________________________________________________________Changes of address, etc.PLEASE contact the membership secretary, Avril McGee (01623 452688), if you've changed youraddress, phone number or email since joining Mansfield U3A so that she can update our records.______________________________________________________________________________DisclaimerTHE VIEWS expressed here are those of the contributors, only, and do not necessarily reflect thoseof the editor, the committee of Mansfield U3A or the Third Age Trust. Nor can any responsibility beaccepted for members' announcements or any errors that may occur.______________________________________________________________________________Next IssuePLEASE SEND contributions for the July issue to mansfieldu3a@aol.com, or in typescript, to theeditor as soon as you can and by 1st July at the latest. Thanks!

Editor: David Ling (01623 822994) Printed by: Portland Print (www.portlandprint.org.uk)

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