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NewsletterThe

Issue No. 40 September 2015

This is an opportunity for new members, andanyone wishing to find out more about the U3A, tomeet and have a chat to some committeemembers and group conveners in a smaller lessformal setting than the monthly meeting. Coffee isfor sale along with the usual range of beveragesand the meeting will take place at the Willowbrookpub at 11.00 am on Tuesday 22nd September.Convenor Brian Shield

An added interest to our SeptemberMeeting is the presence of a researcherfrom Gedling Borough Council wishingto interview members and video someof our activities at the meetingThe Borough Council is doing its 2015Gedling Conversation with the communitiesacross the Borough this month to obtain feed-back from residents to shape what the Bor-ough Council does. They want to know howsatisfied you are with their services, if they’remeeting your expectations and what is impor-tant to you.As part of that they are developing a video oflocal community groups in action. Ourcommittee has invited them to come to ourSeptember general meeting to speak to afew people who are happy to be filmed /interviewed and are keen to share theirviews. The video would be compiled withfootage from other groups and will only beused internally, as a staff training resourceand to guide service development within theCouncil.It is a way of us getting involved in theGedling community and for the Council, achance to have almost 200 people to getsome responses from. EROur Guest Speaker at the Septembermeeting will be Bill Wheatley with thesubject of “Feathered Wonders”.(It’s not that Norwegian Blue Parrotagain, is it?)

NEW MEMBERS MEETING

We had a great day out at the Gedling Show and foronce, the sun shone all day and there was only a slightbreeze. We met lots of new people. Many of themseemed to know little or nothing about U3A, and werekeen to find out a bit more. Many thanks are due to thelarge team of helpers at our stand.Paul Martinez

Gedling Show

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Our Chairman Tom Grainger

At the last General meeting we announced that we were asking all members tobring their U3A membership card with them to all future meetings. Since thenone or two members have contacted me to say that they have not received theircard yet and so we have decided to put back this request until the Octobermeeting.Meanwhile, if you have renewed your membership for this year but have notreceived your membership card yet, can you please contact Maggie Martinez me

on either tel. 07554518444 or email Maggie.martinez@hotmail.co.uk so that we can issue youyour card at the September General meeting or forward it to you if you are not able to attend.

If you have not renewed your membership, you can do so at the September meeting – pleasemake any cheques out to the Carlton & Gedling U3A Tom

The Newsletter is published by The Carlton, Gedling & District U3A. (Reg. Charity No. 1157211)Views expressed are not necessarily those of the U3A or of the Editor, Eric Rennie.Correspondence should be sent to the Editor by e-mail to eg.rennie@ntlworld.com,or by post to 2 Ivy Grove, Carlton, Nott’m, NG4 1RG.The deadline for items for the next newsletter is Sunday, 4th October.

The Price of NewsFor almost a year, your Editor hasbeen grappling with keeping thecost of printing down by trying tolimit the printed copies to thosewho need them.From October - due to publicdemand - a limited quantity ofextra paper copies of theseNewsletters are to be available tobuy at the general meetings for aninflation busting price of50 pence.

The Committee hasagreed to this charge whichcovers the printing cost of eachcopy. We can’t, obviously, havean open ended number of copiesprinted and risk having a lot ofthem left, so the numbers will belimited and when they have gone -they have gone.

Members who are on theEditors non- email list will stillreceive their free copy as before,and all other members willcontinue to receive their full colourversion via e-mail.

Sorceror's ApprenticeAre there are any members whoare interested in helping withand learning about editting thisnewsletter? I think its time tobring other people into the magic

and findways tospread theload anddevelopsomethinglike anewsletterinterestgroup.If you areinterested,please make

yourself known to me at the breakat the September general meetingor e-mail me(eg.rennie@ntlworld.com). If so,we can probably have a chatabout it over coffee in the bar afterthe meeting.

Polystyrene chipsChips with everything, eh?When I get the Newsletter printedeach month, the copies arrive in abox with a load of small palegreen polystyrene chips aspackaging. I don't know what to dowith them other than throw themout (that seems a shame).........but is there / are there amongstour members, someone (or more)who has been crying out for afrequent supply of said poly chips.Contact me?

Editorial

In the lost and found at the Gedling Show.Not sure who’s lost and who’s found!

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U3A Quiz Night Friday 23rd October 2015 Gedling Memorial Hall Doors Open 7.30pm for

8pm start Teams of up to 6 people Bring your own drinks and picnic

Tickets £4 per person

Events

I am seeking out people with some ITknowledge - we would like to have a circle of U3Amembers with some IT skills, who would be happyto be part of an email and telephone helpline forother members.  If you wish to learn more pleasesee me in the bar at Richard Herrod after the nextGeneral Meeting.Lynne Jaremczenko 07771 801 957

The next bi-annual meeting of Interest GroupConvenors and their helpers is on Friday October23rd at the Methodist Church, Parks Corner,Gedling,  from 10.30am to 1.00pm including abuffet lunch.Can all convenors and helpers please put this datein your diary and  an Agenda will be circulated indue course.This meeting provides an opportunity to celebratethe fact that we now have over 40 Groups with morethan 50 Convenors and helpers organising afabulous range of learning and social events for ourU3A.Tom Grainger

‘The Autumn Garden’ a talk by

Stuart Dixon GREENFINGERS Open Meeting ALL WELCOME Monday 5th October at 11am Gedling Road Methodist Church coffee from 10.30am

Tickets £2 from Greenfingers interest table

IT Support Group

Tickets will be available at the monthly meeting forthe two planned events; A talk on ‘The AutumnGarden’ by Stuart Dixon on Monday morning 5thOctober and a Quiz Night on Friday 23rd October.

At the November general meeting there will be asales table organised by the Craft and SewingGroups and a ‘gift bag’ tombola where everyticket will be a winner. I will be pleased to receiveany donations for the tombola or future raffles, soplease check your cupboards and drawers for thosegifts you gratefully received (but didn’t really want).We will put them to good use.Have you got a good idea for future fundraising oran event? Would you like to be part of the‘Fundraising and Events Team’? I am looking forvolunteers to help with tasks such as selling raffletickets, tombola tickets, event tickets and anythingelse that comes along. If you are interested, pleasecome for a chat in the bar after the Septembergeneral meeting.Nicola Dandie

Fundraising Events Group Convenors Meeting

As Autumn approaches (or has arrived!) why notspend your Wednesday afternoons in the friendlyatmosphere of the Willowbrook. Alongside theBridge Group, we play Whist and Scrabble butmost members are happy to try other card games,dominoes, cribbage, backgammon .... whatevertakes your fancy.  Please bring along any particularboard games that you want to play.Wednesday 2 - 4pm.Lynne Jaremczenko

The U3A films at the Broadway had their lastshowing in August. The monthly slot has endedbecause of declining attendances. Our thanks aredue to Anne Sen from Nottingham U3A whoorganised these films over a number of years.Paul Martinez

The Last Picture Showand sadly….

Indoor Games

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In December, there is a return of thatlively seasonal favourite, Nutcracker,from the Royal Ballet live from CoventGarden, on screen at the Cornerhouse.

At only £14, it’s a seasonal bargain treat. Please note that it reallyhelps us if you pay for tickets at the same time as you sign up fora production.

FULL PROGRAMMEPlay :1984 sold outPlay: The Rubinstein Kiss, Monday 5th Oct Collect ticketsBallet: Romeo and Juliet, Tuesday 22nd Sept, 7.15pm, Cornerhouse Cinema (£14), Organiser CarolynBroadhurst Meet at Cornerhouse Screen 8 at 7pmMusical: Hairspray, the Musical Matinee 2.30pm, Wednesday 28th Oct, Linda Spencer CollectticketsBallet: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Friday 30th Oct, 7.30pm, Linda Spencer CollectticketsPlay: The Duchess of Malfi Monday 2nd November, 7.30 pm (£7), Nottingham Playhouse, OrganiserGinny Snowden Sign up and pay for ticketsPlay: Ten Times Table Saturday 28th November, 2.30pm at the West Bridgford Studio Theatre (£7)easy parking. Organiser Janet Whitchurch Sign up and pay for ticketsPantomime: Dick Whittington (two shows) Thursday 1st December, 2.30pm, Nottingham Playhouseand Saturday 5th December, 7.30pm Tickets to be issued nearer the performance - Organiser BasiaArchConcert: The Glenn Miller Orchestra, 3pm Sunday 13th December, Anne Porter Collect ticketsNew Ballet: Nutcracker Wednesday 16th December 7.15pm, Cornerhouse Cinema, (£14) OrganiserPaul Martinez Sign up and pay for ticketsMusical: Mamma Mia! 2pm Wednesday 22nd June 2016, (£42.50), Royal Concert Hall. Organiser LindaSpencer. Tickets must be paid for by October meeting at the latest.Ballet Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty, 2pm Thursday 21st April 2016 (£32.50) Organiser AnnePorter. Sign up and pay for tickets

Theatre Visits

Interest Groups

25th AugustOur theme was “Sad Songs”. Aninteresting mix of well known andobscure and all sorts of musicalstyles. We started with AndyStewart's mawkish 'Road And TheMiles To Dundee' (oh, I've gotdozens more like that at home).We could only get better fromthere!It was hard to say which was thesaddest as we appreciated thatthere were all different sorts of'sadness' expressed and the

subject matters quite varied.Some were quite upbeat musicallybut still a sad story told (RodStewart's 'The Killing Of SisterGeorgie', Buddy Holly's 'Raining InMy Heart').We had Blues (Blind WillieJohnson) which is a different 'sad'from Country & Western 'sad'(Johnny Cash - Hurt) and againfrom Pop sad (Sinead O'Connor –Nothing Compares To U). EvaCassidy made 'Somewhere OverThe Rainbow' a very sad song,

while Patsy Cline's 'When YouNeed A Laugh' was aboutdomestic violence.23 sad songs – we should put outan album. The full playlist will beon the Website.

Our next session will be Tuesday22nd September as usual in theRichard Herrod Centre at 2.00. Itsall about “Days of the Week”.That'll take a few days riflingthrough the records again.Eric Rennie

Music Appreciation GroupSAD SONGS

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New Interest Groups

This is the latest in our series ofone-off Taster Sessions.  Ourtutor will be Maureen Fox -people that regularly line dance inour area already may know her.

Wednesday 7th October  10.30 -12 noon    £2 only, including teaand coffee.Venue - Baptist Church Hall onStation Road (2 hours freeparking in Carlton Square)Please wear comfortable clothingand flat shoes.

Maureen is aiming the session atbeginners, or people that havenot been line dancing regularly orfor a long time.  Ideal if you justwant to give it a try.

This new group is for people withsome knowledge of Frenchalready, however basic.Meetings will be on the 1st & 3rdMondays of each month 10.30.-12 noon.  £4/session.If you have missed the firstmeeting (7th Sept. RichardHerrod), or cannot make all of thedates in the diary you are stillwelcome to come along as andwhen you can.The next date is Monday 21stSeptember - venue as yet is notdecided so please look at thewebsite or   contact LynneJaremczenko 07771 801 957

September 2015The focus of the September meeting was Reader’s Choice, forwhich we all prepare a short presentation of a book we havechosen.The fourteen books represented a wide range of writers, includingthe classical writerCharlotte Bronte, contemporary established writers Iris Murdochand Kasuo Ishiguro and historical writer Victoria Hislop. Differentgenres were discussed, including detective fiction and romance.We left the meeting feeling that time is too short to read everythingthat sparks our interest, but we will try our best……Maggie Doherty

Reading GroupREADER’S CHOICE

..and Not So New..

Line DancingFor Beginners

Local History GroupLOCAL BUSINESSESThis month members focused on researching local businesses to feedback to the group. We kicked off with some smaller businesses which may not be asfamiliar as such as Boots, Players and Raleigh. We heard about SamuelBourne a resident of Nottingham Park who built the Cotton Doubling worksin Netherfield. Staffords the printers and several businesses in the ColwickIndustrial Estate area. We learnt about Thomas Glover and Sons, elasticweb and fabric manufacturers, along with two local businessmen who bothbecame Mayors of Nottingham and also received Knighthoods; JohnTurney who founded Turney Brothers the tanners, and Albert Atkey whobrought motoring to Nottingham. We were also treated to a virtual trip around the streets of Netherfield,where we heard about various businesses including Higginbottoms porkshop who on Fridays would sell hot faggots straight from the oven to thecounter and three old pence would buy enough to feed a family of four. No discussion on local Nottingham Businesses would be completewithout mentioning two of the most famous ones. We heard of thefounding of John Players, and the rapid expansion and success of thisbusiness, until its unfortunate slow down and reduction in size in moderntimes.We also heard about Boots the Chemist from its founding in 1849 whenJohn Boot opened a herbalist shop in Goose Gate, Nottingham (now TheLarder on Goosegate restaurant) up until 2014 when Walgreens AllianceBoots was created through the combination of Walgreens and AllianceBoots. Finally we have to mention Nottingham's most famous breweryfounded by James Shipstone. Shipstones brewed beer from 1852 until itclosed in 1991, although from 1978 it was in the hands of Greenalls.Shipstones was a tower brewery and called the Star brewery because ofthe red star it  proudly displayed on top of the tower.

Next meetings15th September - visit to Southwell Minster. The cost will be £5.00 for atour of the Minster. Tour to commence at 2 p.m. Meet at 1:45p.m. by themain door.20th October 2p.m. at Carlton Library - "Waterways of Nottingham".Rivers, canals, lakes etc. please do some research so that you cancontribute to the meeting.Ann Palmer

FrenchConversationGroup

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Notices

Wine Tasting

Guest Speaker

On October 9th we will visit the RSPB Langford Lowlandsnear Newark. Hopefully people, as usual, will car share. Thanks tomembers who offer to share, it is very much appreciated. There are excellent, all year-round wildlife spectacles. Thechanging landscape with major habitat creation is of huge interest.Winter months generate large waterfowl numbers, starling roosts, andoccasional short-eared and barn owls. Summer months include 10species of warbler, cuckoos, marsh harriers, hobbies and sandmartins, as well as 18 species of butterflies. There are no visitor centre facilities, but there is a small gardencentre a couple of minutes away that serves refreshments shouldanyone require them.Joan Miller,Mo Logan.

It’s two years since we did needlefelting and so many of our membershad never tried it before.We had lots of colours of wool tops (unspun wool), assorted finefabrics, sari silk, threads, dyed curly locks and other bits and piecesto use.The needlefelt tool is a fine barbed needle which ‘felts’ naturalmaterials together without the use of water. Despite the inevitablepricking of various fingers (very painful I can tell you), a fine time washad by all, and some gorgeous pieces were produced by bothgroups.From now until the November general meeting we will be working onitems for the sewing/craft sale table. Anyone who would like to join uswould be very welcome.Next meetings ……. FRIDAY September 11th 2015 - Craft 1THURSDAY September 24th 2015 - Craft 21 to 3.30 pm at Carlton Fire StationRofie Clennell.

In August Mo Cooper toldand showed us the history ofthe vast area of the St AnnsAllotments (aka HungerhillGardens). They date back to1605 when the land was givento the Nottingham Corporationwho leased parts to localBurgesses as genteel gardenswho, in turn, leasedsubdivisions. Many had quitegrandiose summerhouses(including wine cellars) forentertaining outside thecongested city.As the city expanded in the19th Century, the functions ofthe gardens gradually changedto smaller plots and the growingof food as allotments. Even asallotments plots, they were stilllarge and enclosed with highhedges.In hard times (according to the1861 Census) a few familiesactually lived there in the oldsummerhouses.After many had been derelictfor years, the Gardens are nowbeing restored and,interestingly have a Grade 2Listing as Historical Gardens –the same level of importance asBuckingham Palace Gardens.St Anns Gardens is also aBiological Site of Importancefor Nature Conservation for itssignificant wildlife.It is a hidden treasure ofNottingham. ER

St Anns AllotmentsInterest GroupsBirdwatchingRSPB LANGFORD LOWLANDS

Craft GroupNEEDLEFELTING

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Trips & Visits

Tickets are still available for the following trips and will beon sale at the September meeting.The Festive Gift Fair, NEC Birmingham,   £18, Thursday 12thNovember.Good Food Winter Show, NEC Birmingham, £27 , Friday27th November.Sue Fairweather

PRICE. £13 00.Day trip to York for Christmas Shopping... orsight seeing for those who don’t want toshop.As well as good shopping and the Christmasmarket, York has plenty more to offer. Thereare many attractions such as the old townwalls - can you make it all the way round?The National Railway museum, the Jorvikmuseum (travel back in time through York),the Castle museum with the wonderful oldstreet, much nostalgia there, and of coursethe magnificent York Minster .....and more.

There are plenty of restaurants and bars, indeed plenty to keep"shopophobics” occupied for the day.Gill Horrocks

We had a full turn out and managedto leave just after 8a.m. In spite ofthreats of showers throughout theday, this never transpired and wewere fortunate enough to enjoy warmand pleasant weather.The journey time was three hourseach way; just about acceptable andgot us home for 7o’clock, ready tosettle down for those of us who areaddicted, to the ‘bake-off’. At the main drive leading to thehouse, we were treated to the sight ofa beautiful ornate fountain to rival anyother I’ve seen and then to a grandpanoramic view of the stunningfrontage of Waddesdon Manor. Built

in the Neo-Renaissance style of aFrench chateau between 1874 and1889, it was designed to look ahundred years older than it actuallywas. Baron Ferdinand de Rothschildwanted it as a weekend residencejust for entertaining and no expensewas spared in the grandeur of itsnumerous ornate spires, somestaircased and its many sculpturesadorning the walls of the building.Baron Rothschild could afford thisluxury as the family had numerousestates all over Europe as wasillustrated on a huge plaque on ourtour of the house.The morning was spent wanderingthe beautiful and tranquil gardens,then at 1pm a visit to the interior ofthe house. Time to take in the lusheclectic collection of the Rothschildsand room after room demonstratingwhat wealth can buy.

This visit and history of thefamily was quite fascinating andeveryone said how much theyenjoyed the day.Jean and John Berry

Waddesdon ManorYORK TRIPTuesday 8th December 2015

26th August.The warmth of our reception by Ursula, Lady Cholmeley, compensated forthe lack of sunshine at the start of our visit to these fascinating gardens, justsouth of Grantham.The Cholmeley family has owned this estate since the original manor, sur-rounded by Tudor walled gardens, was built in1592.The heyday of the estate was at the start of the 20th century, when a hugecountry house was built. Sadly, 1st World War casualties in the family, crip-pling death duties and neglect during the 2nd World War led to the demoli-tion of the house in 1951 and abandonment of its surroundings.Lady Cholmeley explained how she persuaded her husband in 1999 to em-bark upon a massive restoration project on the gardens, which are a credit toher determination.The sunshine came out as we travelled to Melton Mowbray on the way back,to stock up on local delicacies, pork pies and Stilton cheese.Maggie Doherty

Easton Walled Gardens Visit

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Walkies..

Tuesday 25th AugustAs usual, we met at Ranmoor Rd. car-park at 9.30 and after a  veryefficient car sharing, despite 22 in group, set off to the Spring Lanecar-park to meet Terry, a 'Friend of Gedling Country Park' (FGCP).It was a slower walk than usual as Terry had lots of information toshare which was very interesting.It was good to hear that there is a wide range of birds in the park,and we were lucky to see a pair of kestrels hovering over thegrassland. As the grass has not been mowed it was long andgolden, and the purple of the reeds was very attractive. As well asthe teazles in the photograph there were bullrushes and wildflowers.It wasencouraging tohear from Terrythat the'FGCP' areworking atestablishinglinks withschools anduniversities toencouragescienceprojects.Love or hate wind-farms, we agreed that the solar field was far lessvisible than windmills would be. Plans are in place for bee-hivesadjacent to the solar panels which is good news, as following ourlast guest speaker we are all rooting for our busy bee friends.  Hundreds of trees are to be planted in the next 2 years with theemphasis on native species.As we reached the top of the park we enjoyed amazing views as itwas a clear, and windy, day. It is possible to see both LincolnCathedral and Belvoir Castle, so get up there with your binoculars.A viewing platform with a direction indicator is another ongoingproject, but in the meantime we had fun spotting local landmarks.Terry pointed out where the relief road is going and that it is to bebuilt after the 800 houses adjacent to the north of the park andstarted from Burton Joyce.  This is because the earth moved fromthere will make the bank for the top of the road.Terry then left us and as we arrived back at the car-park too soonwe added on the lagoon path; very poor leadership!  Then back tothe Mustard Seed cafe adjacent to Ranmoor Road car-park forrefreshments.Terry gave us much more information, but you can hear more inFebruary when he is our guest speaker, or go onto the  FGCPwebsite.Thanks to our official photographer, Mike Pointon.The 22nd September 5 mile walk is around Aslockton, and asusual we will meet at 9.30 prompt.Maggie Martinez

3rd September 2015We met again on BeastmarketHill at 10:30am. Eighteenmembers braved the elements(aslight exaggeration, the weatherwas overcast but mild). A busawaited and deposited us inWest Bridgford. The walk tookalong the old railway track fromVictoria station to London (now afootpath). After a photoopportunity we climbed the stepsand crossed Boundary Road.After a stile and a footpath wearrived on Melton Road oppositethe old Edwalton hotel (nowflats). Sadly we had to walkalongside the main road toWheatcroft garden centre nowre-vamped and under the bannerof Nottscutts, a nationwide chain.Because it was large, with manyretail outlets and a cafe, Idecided we should rendezvous inthe car park in thirty five minutes.Refreshed etc we continued thewalk, minus two members whohad to get back. I forewarned thegroup that we would have tocross the busy A52. Sixteen ranthe gauntlet and sixteen made it!After following a bridlewaythrough pleasant countryside wereached our destination. Someelected to risk the fleshpots ofRuddington. The remainder tookthe safer option and caught theno10 bus to Nottingham. Anotherhopefully successful walk. Theweather was kind and yet againthe company was fantastic. Ihope to see all again on my nextwalk.The next walk will be onThursday October 1st. Meetingagain at 10:30am onBeastmarket Hill. This time a 77bus will take us to Strelley. Anew walk! See you there.Ian Robie

Strollers WalkWILFORD HILLGEDLING COUNTRY PARK

5 Miles & A Cup Of Tea

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Walkies..

August Walk. After a minor detour to find thestart, 21 Striders left the Plough’s car park inWysall and set off across the fields towardsKeyworth. A slight change to the route allowed usto avoid the cows and styles and took us throughthe nature reserve. Before reaching Keyworth weturned off and enjoyed splendid views across theNottinghamshire Wolds in the direction of Gothambefore arriving at Widmerpool Church which iswell worth a visit if you are in the area. After lunchin Widmerpool we returned to the “ThankfulVillage” of Wysall, where refreshment was takenat the Plough.Convenor Brian Shield

September Walk. This month our walkreturns to Derbyshire. The walk is aroundAshover and Ogston and is 7.5 miles inlength. The terrain is undulating with one or twogentle climbs. A packed lunch is required andtransport is in members cars as usual. Meet in thecar park on Ranmoor Road Gedling at 9.00 amon Thursday 24th September.Convenor Brian Shield

Striders WalksWYSALL

This months subject was 'Sustainability -Food andEnergyThe Bruntdland definition (1987) states 'Sustainabledevelopment is development that meets the needs ofthe present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needs'

The group felt that while this is a good idea - putting itinto practise is largely in the hands of vestedinterests, whose main motivation is showing a returnon investment (profit) and their time scale is usuallyshort term.  Long term sustainability is rarelycompatible with either of these.With pressure on to build more urgently needed  lowcost social housing, builders prefer to build houses of4 and 5 bedrooms for the top end of the market.Sustainability dictates that brownfield sites shouldalways be used first but developers and builders leanon local planners to let them develop greenfield sitesin open country with pleasant rural views.Large areas in cities and towns that once had heavypolluting industries on them,  are often left derelictbecause the land is contaminated and nobody isprepared to foot the bill for the costs of clean up.The group felt that in the case of recycling the UK is along way behind other countries.  A large amount ofself discipline will be required if we are to catch up.We can't expect third world countries who have hugepollution problems, to listen to warnings from theWest who have been responsible for much pollutionin the past in many cases exporting our pollution tothem to clean up.The large increase in energy consumption with itsassociated problems with global warming  is layingdown problems for future generations.  We are stilllargely dependent on fossil fuels for our energy andthe current push by the government for fracking wasdiscussed and the implications of not having to relyon importing gas from countries such as Russia.Renewable energy from wind and wave will have tobe developed to a much greater extent than atpresent if we are to get away from burning fossilfuels.Sustainability is a huge problem and  mans' activitiesconspire to make things worse. For ourgrandchildren's sake global answers must be found.On a thoughtful note the meeting ended with thethoughts of the comedian Alexei Sayle who said thatthe earth will not return to normal until man becomesextinct.Brian Thomas

Discussion GroupSUSTAINABILITY

Interest Groups

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Alyson Rennie 0115 847 8094, Anne Porter 0115 952 6648, Basia Arch 0115 953 9780, Brenda Bowers 0774 2017482, Brenda Wells 0115 962 5757 , Brian Shield 0115 956 7670, Brian Thomas 0115 987 8293, CarolynBroadhurst 0115 952 4203, Charles Cracknell 0115 915 7525, Christine Cracknell 0115 915 7525, ChristineFarnsworth 0115 961 2199, Christine Russell 0115 953 6725, David Dobbs 0115 955 4726, Eric Rennie 0115 8478094, Gary Rosam 0788 597 4399, Ginny Snowden 0115 956 1661, Graham Palmer 0115 956 1791, HelenMadden 0115 955 4723, Ian Clutterbuck 0115 911 4681, Ian Robey 0115 998 8803, Joan Miller 0776 307 1655,Ken Savage 0115 956 2780, Linda Spencer 0115 958 3567, Lyn Jenkins 0115 952 3163, Lynne Jaremczenko 0777180 1957, Maggie Doherty 0115 952 3185, Maggie Martinez 0115 955 9285, Mary Bruce 0115 987 4550, MickHorrocks 0115 987 4239, Ned Flaherty 0115 911 6419, Nicola Dandie 0115 940 1507, Paul Martinez 0115 9559285, Rene Battershall 0115 841 8481, Richard Downing 0751 421 2134, Rofie Clennell 0115 955 4471, SueFairweather 0115 961 3140, Tom Butcher 0115 953 2140, Tom Grainger 0780 094 9396, Tricia Terndrup 0115 9401707

INTEREST GROUPS CONVENORS CONTACT DETAILS

Our August tastings were ofSouth African wines sourcedfrom Weavers. Almost all thewines were the same at bothtastings, but – wouldn’t youbelieve it – some of thefavourite wines were thosethat were only tasted at one ofthe tastings! Top wine atWineLovers2 was theMeerestein Shiraz andMourvedre blend with arichness and smoothnesswhich belied its tender years(2014 vintage) and at £6.60,one of the cheapest wines ofthe evening. Top whites werethe Chenin Blanc and PinotGrigio blend also fromMeerestein (and at the sameprice) and the rather moreexpensive Curator White.

The favourite wine atWineLovers4 was the Doolhofsingle vineyard Pinotage. TheFreedom Cross blend ofCinsault and CabernetSauvignon was only a fractionbehind, and at half the pricerepresented rather bettervalue for money. Top whitewas the Freedom CrossChenin Blanc at a pursefriendly £6.30.Paul Martinez

On 18th August we met at the Castle Museum gallery to view three roomswith a special exhibition of an eclectic mix of paintings with the theme ofpeople.  Each of the three rooms was painted with a striking bold colourwhich set the paintings off to their best advantage and the exhibition wasvery well presented.  The artists ranged from Freud to little known artists and we reallyenjoyed the introduction given by Tristram, one of the exhibition's Curatorswho showed us round and explained several of the paintings andinstallations giving us a brief description of each piece of work and itsorigins.Then we were left to stroll round the rooms again, discussing the work andchoosing our favourites and talking about why we had chosen them, andalso others we found difficult to understand or not to our liking.There were some modern paintings which were based on more traditionalwork, given a more abstract approach but still reflecting the original, whichwas interesting.  Paul did some further research, after the visit, on two artists whose workwas admired,  and turned up some interesting facts about William Rankinwho painted the picture Hibiscus Flower, who died leaving a large numberof unsold paintings which were then left to the nation.The other artist Paul researched may be ofinterest to the local history group. His name isNoel Denholm Davis and his picture namedThe Casket was in this exhiition. A picture of abeautiful woman holding an intricate silver box -what was in it we wondered?  He also painteda brilliantly evocative portrait of General Boothof the Salvation Army and more research mayprove to be of interest to local researchers.The visit was enjoyed by us all and we lookforward to our next visit to a gallery but our nextmeeting will be at Rofie's house when we shalldiscuss further what we have viewed so far aswell as discussing future subjects. Please feelfree to join us as we welcome more group members.Jill Thomas

Interest Groups

Art AppreciationCASTLE MUSEUM

Wine TastingSOUTH AFRICA

Interest Grops

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Carlton & Gedling U3A Diary of Events - September / October 2015

SeptemberDate Time Group Meet at Contact DetailsMon 14 10:00 Classical Music David's house David Dobbs Theme: Choral Singing

Mon 14 18:30 WineLovers2 Burton Road Com Cen Paul Martinez Summer wine: Roses and Whites

Tue 15 14:00 Local History Southwell Minster Graham Palmer Tour of Southwell Minster

Wed 16 10:00 Bonsai Colin's house Paul Martinez Colin’s bonsai in Autumn

Wed 16 13:30 Choir Gedling Rd Methodist Tom Butcher

Wed 16 14:00 Bridge & Whist The Willowbrook Ken Savage

Wed 16 14:00 Indoor Games The Willowbrook Lynne Jaremczenko

Thu 17 10:30 General Meeting Richard Herrod Tom Grainger Bill Wheatley: Feathered Wonders

Fri 18 10:00 Spanish Gedling Rd Methodist Gary Rosam Spanish course 3 of 6

Mon 21 10:00 Sewing Carlton Fire Station Lyn Jenkins Note change from usual date

Mon 21 10:30 Family History Richard Herrod Brenda Bowers

Mon 21 10:30 French Richard Herrod Lynne Jaremczenko French course: 2 of 7

Mon 21 14:00 Art Appreciation Rofie's house Christine Russell Review of previous meetings

Mon 21 14:00 C’ttee Meeting Richard Herrod Tom Grainger

Mon 21 14:00 Tea Dancing Richard Herrod Helen Madden

Tue 22 09:30 5 Miles +Teashop Ranmoor Road Christine Cracknell Walking in the Aslockton area

Tue 22 11:00 New Members The Willowbrook Brian Shield Find out more about the U3A

Tue 22 14:00 Music Apprec. Richard Herrod Eric Rennie Theme:Days of the Week

Tue 22 14:00 Badminton Southglade LC Tricia Terndrup

Tue 22 19:15 Theatre The Cornerhouse Carolyn Broadhurst Ballet: "Romeo and Juliet"

Wed 23 10:00 Music For Fun Netherfield Baptist Charles Cracknell

Wed 23 10:30 Drawing Carlton Fire Station Alyson Rennie Note change from usual date

Wed 23 13:30 Choir Gedling Rd Methodist Tom Butcher

Wed 23 14:00 Bridge & Whist The Willowbrook Ken Savage

Wed 23 14:00 Indoor Games The Willowbrook Lynne Jaremczenko

Thu 24 09:00 Striders Walking Ranmoor Road Brian Shield Ashover and Ogston

Thu 24 11:00 Coffee Morning Top Spot Club Ned Flaherty

Thu 24 13:00 Crafts Thursday Carlton Fire Station Rofie Clennell Preparations for fundraising sale

Fri 25 10:00 Spanish Gedling Rd Methodist Gary Rosam Spanish course 4 of 6

Fri 25 10:00 Singing for Fun Bethesda Ministries Tom Grainger

Mon 28 10:30 Discussion Carlton Fire Station Eric Rennie Topic: Protesting

Mon 28 18:30 WineLovers4 Burton Road Com Cen Paul Martinez Summer wine: Roses and Whites

Wed 30 13:30 Choir Gedling Rd Methodist Tom Butcher

Wed 30 14:00 Bridge & Whist The Willowbrook Ken Savage

Wed 30 14:00:00 Indoor Games The Willowbrook Lynne Jaremczenko

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Carlton & Gedling U3A Diary - September / October 2015OctoberDate Time Group Meet at Contact Details

Thu 1 10:15 Tai Chi Richard Herrod Lynne Jaremczenko

Thu 1 10:30 Strollers Walking TBA Ian Robey

Thu 1 13:00 Badminton Southglade LC Tricia Terndrup

Fri 2 08:30 Trips & Visits Richard Herrod Sue Fairweather Trip to Bletchly Park

Fri 2 10:00 Spanish Gedling Rd Methodist Gary Rosam Spanish course 5 of 6

Sun 4 12:00 Newsletter/Diary E Rennie / G Bunting Newsletter & Diarydeadline day

Mon 5 10:30 Greenfingers Gedling Rd Methodist Nicola Dandie Stuart Dixon Talk: AutumnGarden

Mon 5 10:30 French Richard Herrod Lynne Jaremczenko French course: 3 of 7

Mon 5 14:00 History Study Richard Herrod Brian Thomas Theme: The Anglo Saxons

Mon 5 19:45 Theatre Nottingham Playhouse Basia Arch "The Rubinstein Kiss"

Tue 6 14:00 Reading Carlton Fire Station Maggie Doherty Black Swan by DavidMitchell

Tue 6 16:30 Indoor Bowls Richard Herrod Mick Horrocks

Wed 7 10:30 Fitness & Wellbeing Carlton Baptist Church Lynne Jaremczenko Line Dancing tastersession

Wed 7 13:30 Choir Gedling Rd Methodist Tom Butcher

Wed 7 14:00 Bridge & Whist The Willowbrook Ken Savage

Wed 7 14:00 Indoor Games The Willowbrook Lynne Jaremczenko

Thu 8 11:00 Coffee Morning Top Spot Club Ned Flaherty

Thu 8 12:00 Ten Pin Bowling MFA Bowl Brenda Wells

Fri 9 09:30 Bird Watching Richard Herrod Joan Miller Visit to RSPB LangfordLowfields

Fri 9 10:00 Spanish Gedling Rd Methodist Gary Rosam Spanish course 6 of 6

Fri 9 10:00 Singing for Pleasure Bethesda Ministries Tom Grainger

Fri 9 12:00 Grumpy Old Men The Willowbrook Ian Clutterbuck

Fri 9 13:00 Crafts Friday TBA Rofie Clennell Preparations forfundraising sale

Mon 12 10:00 Classical Music A member's house David Dobbs Theme: Fanfare

Mon 12 14:00 Tea Dancing Richard Herrod Helen Madden

Mon 12 18:30 WineLovers2 Burton Road Com Cen Paul Martinez Sherry: Tutored tasting

Tue 13 09:45 Photography Ranmoor Road Tom Grainger

Tue 13 14:30 Poetry Appreciation 16 Sunnydale Road Rene Battershall Theme: Views

Wed 14 10:00 Music For Fun Netherfield Baptist Charles Cracknell

Wed 14 13:30 Choir Gedling Rd Methodist Tom Butcher

Wed 14 14:00 Bridge & Whist The Willowbrook Ken Savage

Wed 14 14:00 Indoor Games The Willowbrook Lynne Jaremczenko

Thu 15 10:30:00 General Meeting Richard Herrod Tom Grainger Darron Maltby - The

British Legion

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