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:

xxxxxxxx

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!

xxxx

xxxx

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 :-

xxxxxxx

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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