Post on 17-Aug-2020
Learn, laugh, live.
Today’s Meeting:
‘HM Submarine Alliance’
David Otley tells us all about how a submarine works and
life on board.
November’s Meeting: ‘The Victoria Cross Story’
Colin Carter gives us an insight into the background of its creation
including the rules and regulations that covers this award.
December’s Meeting: ‘The Christmas Social’
We have ‘Laredo’ to get us in the Christmas mood.
Enjoy a seasonal buffet and a good chance to catch up with friends.
January’s Meeting:
‘Life & Career of Cole Porter’
John Sherbourne entertains us with a talk and piano music
OPEN MEETINGS:
Are held the third Wednesday of every month at 2pm in Fair Oak
Village Hall., where most months we have an entertaining speaker.
Meet old friends and make new ones over a cuppa.
EASTLEIGH
DISTRICT
EDITION
NOV/DEC 2019
AVAILABLE ON
16TH OCTOBER
End of an era!! A very pleasant afternoon was spent at
Ann’s house, when she hosted a gathering
of committee members and group leaders.
A chance to thank Ann for her 4 years as
Chair and Pat’s 6 years in various roles.
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Greetings from your new chair
It will be a hard act to follow Ann.
But I shall try my hardest. I have
only been a member for a year.
Due to wood carving with 3 chaps
every Wednesday afternoon.
I am a working artist, yes I still
paint and carve, and love life.
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Goodbye to you all from the front
of house and thank you all for
being kind when I made mistakes.
In my Annual Report I said what I
felt about my 4 years as Chairman
of Eastleigh District U3A so I will
not repeat it here. For those who
may not have been at the AGM it
can be read on our website. That
is if you think it worthwhile!
A big welcome to xxxxxx our new
chairman. I hope you will be as
kind to her as you were to me. I
also welcome xxxxx who has
valiantly volunteered to be our
new Secretary and two new
members to the Committee, xxxx
xxxxxx and xxxxxxxx and full
house for the team.
I expect to be around, lending my
support in what ever capacity I
can be of use and I hope in due
course to try out a few more of
our group activities.
Ann
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Membership
We are pleased to welcome:-
Xxxxxxx xxxxxxx
who have joined us since the last newsletter.
If you have not yet renewed your membership, please make sure you do so now.
You may pay 2019/20 Membership Fee by BACS. This is optional and you can still pay by Cash or Cheque at the Open Meeting or by post to the Membership Secretary. You can download an application form from our Website:- https://u3asites.org.uk/eastleigh
For BACS , use Payment Reference M followed by your
Membership number(s).
Lloyds Bank
Account name Eastleigh District U3A
Sort Code 30 92 94
Account number 44192560 (membership renewal only, not for Day Trips, Holidays, Theatre etc.)
Members who pay by BACS can deposit their Renewal Forms in the Tray provided at the Open Meeting from September to November or post to the Membership Secretary.
Address for completed Renewal Forms paid by BACS:-
Membership Secretary
Eastleigh District U3A
Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx
xxxxx
Newsletters are dispatched as soon as possible to all members who are
not at the Open Meeting.
Membership Secretary
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
U3A Members are always welcome to join any of the Groups, just
make contact with the appropriate Group Leader.
Please be aware that members participating in the activities of any
Group do so at their own risk. Where a Group meets in a member’s
home it is National U3A Policy to consider that the meeting is
being held in a public place and hence, there is no smoking
permitted.
Group Co-ordinator
For example we do not at present have a Learn French group or a Flower Arranging workshop, how about a Dance group! The list is vast. However we do have a lot of new members who could come up with some new ideas for us to occupy our time. I can help you set up the group, and give you all the guidance and help you need to enjoy facilitating a group to add to our wide range of activities.
For more information either have a chat with me at the open meetings or contact me on:-
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Editorial
How fast the time flies, here we are with Autumn upon us. Time to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with crumpets!
Thank you to xxxxxx who sent me a couple photos of the recent Fungi hunt in Bishopstoke woods with the walking group. See page 23. I send a warm welcome to our new committee members.
Make sure you check out page 20 it could save you money and time whilst raising some much needed money for charity!!!!
View a copy of the latest National U3A Newsletter by logging onto:- _
u3a.org.uk/email
You will be given the opportunity to receive it directly. When registering we are:- South East
The final deadline for submissions for the Jan/Feb 2020 edition is:-
Definitely Monday 30th November 2019
Remember, an edited version of this newsletter can be viewed at:-
https://u3asites.org.uk/eastleigh
Newsletter Editor & Webmaster
xxxxxxxxx at eastleighu3a.lorraine@outlook.com
We are sad to report news of the recent death of Dorothy Lawson.
Dorothy was a member
for many years.
She was a keen member of the photography group and will be
sadly missed.
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Eastleigh District U3A Facebook
To join it you must be a Facebook user AND a current member of Eastleigh
District U3A.
Security and privacy is paramount hence the need for the group to be only available to Eastleigh District U3A members.
If you would like to be included here is what you need to do….
Open your Facebook account. (If you don’t have one but would like one, I am sure Heather Andrews can help you with that).
In the blue bar near the top of the page (with the letter F) click on the white bar and type in:- Eastleigh U3A, then click the little magnifying glass at the end of the white box which will search for anything that mentions Eastleigh U3A.
The first thing that comes up should be entitled “groups”, that’s us.
Click on this to join and you will get a couple of questions to answer
1) Are you a current member of Eastleigh District U3A?
2) What is your membership number? (you will find this on your membership card).
Then you will see the group rules.
A blue bar should tell you ‘SEND TO ADMIN’. Click on this and Admin (Heather) will get your request. She will check your number and if all is well, you will be approved and become a member of the Facebook group. This may take a while as the administrator cannot constantly monitor her messages. Please be patient.
Once approved you are free to do as you please, make comments on photos, add your own stories or photos and strike up conversations with other members.
Any problems contact xxxxxxxxxxx
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Band Stand Book Club
We are a small group that meets on
the 4th Wednesday of each month
at The Point Cafe in Eastleigh from
10am until12noon
We read a chosen new book each
month, then gather to have a lively
discussion.
For additional information please
contact:-
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The New Poetry Club
We would like to cover all genres of the subject, whether it be writing or just enjoying reading poetry.
The group had it’s first meeting where we decided how our meetings will be organised.
Everyone was involved in the creation of a friendly fun group.
We have spaces for a few more like minded members.
We will now meet at 10 am on the 4th Thursday of the month in the Dove Suite, Pavilion on the Park Kingfisher Road Eastleigh. SO50 9LH.
Due to the noise we will not be meeting at ‘THE POINT’ xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx
I was looking forward to the new Poetry Group
Because I wanted to be included in the Loop
So our Thursday meeting was at the Eastleigh Point
Which is such a large place, an ideal Joint
There were six of us at our meeting there
Reciting different poems for us all to compare
So I look forward to our next meeting again
Which is ‘chaired’ by our lovely leader Lorraine.
Chris xxxxxx
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Theatre Group Saturday 7th Dec 8pm Love Soul Choir The Point Eastleigh Ticket £12
*BACS - LSC
Friday 24th Jan 2020 7:30pm Spirit of the Dance The Anvil theatre Basingstoke Ticket £30 + coach cost *BACS - SOD Thursday 23rd Apr 2020 Matinee The King & I The Mayflower theatre Ticket £54.50 *BACS - KI
Thursday 30th Apr 2020 7:30pm Syd Lawrence Orchestra Haymarket theatre Basingstoke Ticket £25 + coach *BACS - SLO
If paying by BACs it is important to enter the correct reference number for the show you are paying for. This will be the two or three letter *code followed by your U3A membership number.
Account details are on page 17 in “Day Trips”
Please remember that if you sign the sheet you are requesting a ticket and are liable for the cost.
Please give me a call on either of these numbers for more info :-
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Ten Pin Bowling
at The Hollywood Bowl in the Swan Centre on the 1st Tuesday in
each month at 11:15
You do not have to be an experienced player. Why not come along and have a
bit of fun?
All abilities welcome, someone is always on hand to help.
For more details please contact:
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In January John will step down and xxxxxxxx will step up:-
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Holidays & Mini Breaks
New Year Celebration in Bournemouth at the Ocean View
Hotel Dec 30th - Jan 2nd
£335 Included is a Pantomime
& coach travel.
3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast, drinks reception before dinner 2
nights, entertainment every night
Deposit (after booking your place) £50 by July pay by BACS or pay Jill
at open meeting or by BACS after booking your place:-
Payment reference number ’NY’ followed by your mem. number
Lloyds Bank, Account name Eastleigh District U3A
Sort code 30 92 94, Account number 02179090 These breaks can only take place if there is sufficient interest.
contact:- xxxx for more information, or to book your place on xxxxxxxx or at Jill’s table at the Open Meetings
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Art Appreciation Group
This Group meets in the Harold Price Room, Fair Oak Village Hall, at
2pm to 4pm on the 2nd Monday of each month.
A wide range of
art is discussed
at this group.,
Perhaps you
can suggest a
type of art that
you would like
to research.
For more
information
contact
xxxxxxx
Local History Group
This Group meets in the Harold Price Room from 10am until 12 noon on the last Friday of
each month.
Occasionally we make visits to places of interest. Come along and learn more
about your local area.
You will be amazed how many hidden
gems there are right under your nose!
For more information contact:
xxxxxxx
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Kurling Group
This chatty (Tony’s words) group meets at the Eastleigh Railway Institute on the
2nd Tuesday of each month.
starting at 11.15
For more information contact:
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Luncheon Club
Why not join this group for lunch prepared and served by
the students at the East Avenue Restaurant at Eastleigh
College. Lunches are usually scheduled for Thursdays at
12:00 noon.
Thursday 17th October,14th Nov, 19th Dec. 2019 Jan
16th, Feb 13th, March 12th, 7th May & 11th June
Lunches now £12 cash or cheques payable to Eastleigh College
For additional information, or to book your place with Sue.
please contact:
xxxxxx.
Genealogy Group
This Group meets on the 4th Monday of each month 10am-12noon at Harold Price Room Fair
Oak Village Hall.
New members always welcome, with willing helpers ready to assist in your searches.
Visits can be arranged to various archives if appropriate..
For more information contact xxxxxx
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SOCIABLE TABLE TOP GAMES
GAME WHERE WHEN
Cribbage Cricketers Arms 1:30pm 1st Tues
GAME WHERE WHEN
Rummikub Word
Rummikub Word
Cricketers Arms
Members home
1:30pm 3rd Tues
1:30pm 4th Tues
GAME WHERE WHEN
Rummikub Numb. Members home 1pm 4th Mon
GAME WHERE WHEN
Canasta
Canasta
F Oak Village Hall
F Oak Village Hall
2pm 2nd Mon
10am 3rd Mon
For more information contact xxxxx
For more information contact xxxxxxx
For more information contact xxxxxxx
GAME WHERE WHEN
Mah-Jong F Oak Village hall 10am 1st Mon
For more information contact xxxxxx
For more information contact xxxxxx
GAME WHERE WHEN
Scrabble F Oak Village Hall 1pm 3rd Thurs
For more information contact xxxxxxxx
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The Saturday Out & About Group
This Group meets on the Second Saturday of each month to visit
places of interest using public transport. Everyone welcome. Visits
planned for the following two months are:-
9th Nov:- Planning meeting - Red Lion Fareham. No. 69 bus from Fair Oak Square at 10:58. 14th Dec:- Christmas Lunch - 1pm Red Lion Fareham. No. 69 bus from Fair Oak Square at 11:58.
For more information please contact:- xxxxxxxx
September found the group
visiting Chichester. We
travelled by train and had a
stop on the way at Fareham.
It was a lovely late summer
day, as you can see in the
pictures. Another
successful day
out letting the
train take the
strain!
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Day Trips
For 2020 trips we are open for any suggestions, we have had a few but nothing has been agreed yet. All these ideas are in the planning stage. I will have lists for the trips at the beginning of next year on my table for people to put their name and phone number if the are interested in going. Here are some ideas so far:-
January or February:- Tutankhamun Exhibitions at Saatchi Gallery in London. A last chance to see the artefacts before they are returned to Egypt. (Mary Cavanagh).
March 11th:-Bombay Sapphire Distillery. Followed by a tour at Whitchurch Silk Mill.
(Sue White).
April:- The Vine (National Trust) Tudor Mansion and Garden.
May:- Fleet Air Arm Yeovil (Ann Beeching)
June:- An interest has been shown for a return visit to Weald and Downland Living Museum near Chichester. They do demonstrations at different times of the year so we will try and book it when one is on. (Sue Aburrow)
July:- Montacute House which is approximately a 2 hour coach drive so would be an early start. (National Trust ).
August:- RHS Wisley Gardens Surrey.
September:- Longstock Park Farm (Waitrose).
Avebury Manor and Stone Circles (National Trust )
We need some volunteers to step up and help with the trips.
Outings can only take place if there is sufficient interest.
Recommendations and suggestions always welcome.
Please do not use the membership account no. when paying by
BACs for a trip
For additional details regarding the above outings, etc, please
contact:- xxxxxxxxx or at Jill’s table or
xxxxxxx
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Walking Group
"On our Fungus Foray” in Stoke Park Woods one sunny morning, we didn't find a lot but Ann and Mary came up trumps with some little baby Penny Buns (Ceps, Porcini, Boletus Edulis)...the most delicious and expensive wild mushroom!
Then Lorraine spotted the cheeky little Amanita Crochetia.... Well found Lorraine.... put that in your Boeuf Bourguignon! Heather xxxxxx
Walks are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 10.30
Each walk lasts between 1 and 2 hours.
All the walks have a Leader, and is at a moderate pace. New walkers are always welcome, but please telephone the Leader on the morning of the walk to let them know that you will be attending.
Everyone welcome,
For more information contact
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Day Trips, Holidays, Theatre
If paying by BACS it is important to enter the correct reference
number for the trip you are paying for. This will be a two or three
letter code followed by your U3A membership number. Codes for each
are shown next to event. If you have paid a deposit for the outing
please remember to deduct this amount from the total cost when
paying the balance.
Our bank details for Holidays, Day and Theatre Trips only are:-
Lloyds Bank
Account name Eastleigh District U3A
Sort code 30 92 94
Account number 02179090
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A Pub Lunch
Visits take place on the Friday following the Open Meeting each month.
Pubs will be accessible by bus where possible.
If not, car transport can be organised. It is always interesting and fun to lunch with friends.
Suggestions on Pubs to visit welcomed.
Details of visits are circulated at each open meeting.
contact: xxxxxxx
Wine Appreciation Group
The Group meets on the 4th Wed evening of each month, in a member’s home
We have 3 spaces vacant in this group.
This year we are sampling wine from the many wine making
regions to be found in France. We discover the qualities of soil,
weather, history and much more…..
For more information contact xxxxxxx
Do not throw away your used stamps and postcards!!!
xxxxxxxxx are collecting used/new postcards and used stamps in aid of Hants& I.O.W. Air Ambulance. Bring them along to
the next open meeting
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Craft Group
We are a small friendly group keen to include new members, ladies
and gents interested in any needle crafts or paper crafts, whatever
your ability. We meet every 2nd Tuesday and fourth Wednesday
2-4pm, currently at 5 Stubbington Way, Fair Oak. We are hoping to
grow and move to the Village Hall.
Why not bring along your particular craft and join in!
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Gardening Group
This group meets at the Eastleigh Railway Institute on the
2nd Wednesday of each month at 10.30am.
Subjects for the upcoming meetings are to be
advised.
For further information regarding this flourishing, productive group
Contact:- xxxxxxxxxx
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Ping Pong Group
We meet on the 1st
Thursday of each month
at 10.00am until 12noon at
the Y Zone. This is located
off Blackberry Drive,
adjacent to Stokewood
Surgery.
We now have the use of 3 ping pong tables and we have 2 score
boards so come and give it a try. New members always welcome.
For more information contact:
xxxxxxx
This group meets on every 3rd Friday of each month at Fair Oak Village hall at 10am.
Heather Andrews and I have become co leaders with Heather bringing equipment and backing tracks and leading us in the singing, and myself conducting the warm up voice exercises and other bits and pieces.
We are a pretty low key group, ( not quite sure which key, musically speaking) just enjoying a good sing.
Due to the size of the room we will be a bit limited, but please contact either of us as it is worth checking if spaces are available.
For more information please contact either xxxxxxxx
Singing For Fun
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Current Affairs Group
Meetings are held on the 1st Thurs of
the month,
from 2pm until 4pm, at a member’s home.
If you are interested in current affairs and like to take part in lively discus-sions,
please contact xxxxxxx
Law & Order
This group meets on the 1st Friday of the month 10am - 12noon
at the Harold Price Room at Fair Oak Village Hall Shorts Road
If you are interested in law and order and the desire to learn more about them, you are welcome to join this large group. Only requirement is an interest in law and order.
contact xxxxxxxx
Skittles Group
You will be delighted to hear that due to the great
success of our last trip in March, Jill has organised
another match. This will be on Mon November 11th.
We will once again be going to West Wellow golf
club. Cost £15. There will be a coach available at
extra cost. Sign up at Jill's table at the next open
meeting or give her a call on :-
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CHRISTMAS POSTER
Instead of buying and sending individual Christmas cards, why not
make a charity donation of £3 which will join you with other Eastleigh
U3A members in wishing all Eastleigh members seasonal greetings.
Members can pay for an insertion of their name onto a poster, and the
poster will go on notice board, web site and December issued
newsletter.
You can purchase an entry slip like this from Lorraine :-
Fill in the slip with your name and ‘Preferred charity’ or if you do not
have a preferred charity just put ‘any charity’, then your entry will be
added to the most popular choice. Then pay the £3 fee (making sure
you obtain a signature for receipt of payment from Lorraine or
Committee member). Then place the slip in the box provided at open
meeting. Or you can give it to Lorraine or a committee member.
On the closing date which is 30th November this allows time for it to go
into Newsletter.
On that date all the slips will have been counted, the charity with the
most votes will be given all the money collected.
The Poster with nominated charity and all participating members will
be displayed on the notice board at the
December social meeting.
NAME………………….…….. Robbie Williams
CHARITY…………..………...Old Singers fund
Payment Received……...Lorraine
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Photography Group
The Group meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30 - 4pm at a member’s home. New members are always welcome, enthusiasm
is the only requirement.
24th Oct:- “Fungi” 28th Nov:- “Red” 23rd Jan:- “Costume”
Contact: xxxxxxxx
Photo group members, remember to email your photos to xxxxxx on the last weekend before we meet so that we can show them on the screen to everyone.
Super Sleuths
On 31st October we are going to an escape room called ‘Locked in A Room’, and the challenge is called Parallex!
We have 11 participants, so there is room for one more. Please speak to Sue or Lorraine if you wish to join us. Afterwards we will celebrate our success with a nice lunch.
March 6th 2020 will find us at The Riviera by the Sea Hotel in Bournemouth. We will have a 2 night stay where a Murder Mystery will unravel, for us to solve. For just £99.95 we will enjoy Breakfast and Dinner on both days. Spaces have nearly gone, but we may have one or two spaces left. For more information about this great group please contact :-
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Wayside Walkers
Walks are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10.15. We sometimes have a nice lunch after the walk. We do have vacancies,.
There were 4 staunch walkers on a bright, sunny and warm July on a walk starting at Netley. We were walking on the ‘Hamble Rail Trail’ We were soon in Royal Victoria Country Park and continued on through the kissing gates into the Orchard where the trees were loaded with apples, so it will obviously be a good season. Continuing on with the main railway line down on our left, and Hampshire Police Training Centre on our right, Hamble Station came into view, and we could see the rails where the old railway line branched off. Apparently it was used in the past to supply aircraft parts to the nearby Aircraft Factory and also oil from Wych Farm to the BP Terminal, which is now supplied by boats.
Through Hamble Woods we walked and continued until we reached the cool welcome breeze from Southampton water, eventually reaching a steep pathway that led back to Royal Victoria Country Park. The temperature was now 30c so it was time for refreshment.
if you are interested in joining us for
our next adventure, please contact:-
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WE VALUE YOUR OPINION Speakers Poll
It will only take a few seconds of your time at the end of the open meeting, for you to evaluate the quality and
entertainment value of the speaker.
This will help the U3A make informed choices in the future.
Just select one of the cards which most closely matches your feelings with regard to the speaker’s delivery and
content, then place into the box provided, which is situated on a table by the hall main doors.
Thank You!!
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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Dates for your Diary
Oct 2019
16th Open Meeting -
*HM Submarine Alliance
17th Lunch - * At Eastleigh College
Nov 2019
9th SOAA - * Planning meeting at The Red Lion Fareham
11th Skittles - * At Wellow Golf Club Romsey
14th Lunch - * At Eastleigh College
20th Open Meeting - *The Victoria Cross Story
Dec 2019
7th Theatre - * Love Soul Choir at The Point Eastleigh
14th SOAA - * Christmas Lunch at The Red Lion Fareham
18th Open Meeting - *Christmas Social with ‘Laredo’ Country &
Western Duo and seasonal buffet.
19th Lunch - * At Eastleigh College
30th Holiday - * New Year at Ocean View Hotel Bournemouth
Jan 2020
15th Open Meeting - * Life and Career of Cole Porter
16th Lunch - * At Eastleigh College
24th Theatre - * Spirit of the Dance The Anvil Basingstoke
Feb 2020
13th Lunch - * At Eastleigh College
19th Open Meeting - * Mental Health MIND - health and issues
* For full details see group features on pages 8, 9, 11 & 13