CHESHUNT U3A
Charity no. 1150779
MEETING THURSDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2015
1.30pm WOLSEY HALL.
The guest speaker will be NICK R THOMAS who will be speaking about
“THE LIFE, LAUGHTER AND LITERATURE OF PATRICK
(CALL MY BLUFF) CAMPBELL”
The next meeting will be on THURSDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2015 when
the guest speaker will be IAN McCANNAH who will be speaking about
“LONDONS ROYAL PARKS and some of the PALACES”
Monthly meetings will usually be held on the 4th Thursday of each Month at 1.30pm
at Wolsey Hall.
Please note that the doors to Wolsey Hall will not be opened until 1.30pm and the
main Meeting will commence in the Hall by 2.30pm.
Visit our web site www.u3asites.org.uk/cheshunt for more information of events and
groups. Peter HARRIS maintains this site. This programme/newsletter is available
on the website about three days before the monthly meeting.
When you attend the monthly meetings, you should bring your membership card (this
year the colour is orange), along to book yourself in at the respective desk. You
should also take it to any group meetings. The group leaders will want to keep their
own records
Visitors
A Temporary Membership Fee of £2 is charged to visitors, and a dated receipt will be given. This
confers all the advantages of Cheshunt U3A membership, including Insurance for that month only,
during which time a group activity can be joined if there is room, on production of the receipt and
payment of the usual group attendance fee.
Members’ information held by Cheshunt U3A will not be disclosed to any third party
Membership Renewal 2015/16
As the Cheshunt membership year ends on 31st October 2015
renewal forms for the 2015/16 year will be available from the
registration desk at todays meeting. They will also be available to
download from the web-site.
Completed renewal forms, with attached cheques, can be left in a
box provided at the Membership Secretary`s table at the meeting or
mailed direct to her. If paying by cash, monies should be placed in
a sealed envelope along with completed forms. Please note that no
renewals will be processed at the meeting. New membership cards
will be ready for collection at the following months meeting or sent
by mail if a stamped addressed envelope has been provided.
However, there will be an opportunity on Thursday 5th November
between 1pm-4pm at Wolsey Hall specifically for those members
who would prefer to renew on the day. Committee members will
be in attendance to process their applications.
The Committee hopes this will alleviate the congestion that
occurred in the hall last year.
NEW GROUPS
MOTO (Members On Their Own)
The next meeting to be at the Crocodile on Wednesday 28th October at
11.15 am. This will be to discuss ideas and venues, times and dates.
We have had positive feedback and visits to Van Hages, lunch and a walk
around 3 Lakes have taken place. More members are welcome, there are a
lot of ideas being discussed but more ideas are very welcome.
For more information, please phone Pat on 01992 303860
MUSIC APPRECIATION
Peter HARRIS 01992429297
peterharris30@live.co.uk
The Music Appreciation group is now up and running. To start with it will
be monthly, so the next meeting will be Friday 6th November at 2pm at the
Green Dragon PH, Churchgate Cheshunt. We are covering all genre so
whatever you like bring it along on CD. We held our third meeting with 16
members. A great success but as in the past, concerns were raised about
the ‘stairs’ at the Green Dragon. If members are interested in joining our
group but are unable due to the steep stairway at the Green Dragon, could
they contact Peter Harris.
accessible venue if that helps.
We will consider moving to a more
RUMMIKUB Ann Waddingham - 01992 465218 & Delphine Andrews –
01992 637288 (A Lea Valley Group)
Meet every second Friday at St Clement’s Church Hall, Cheshunt Wash,
10.15 – 12.15pm. More new members welcome, ring the leaders or just
come along. If you have a Rummikub set please bring it with you.
CHESHUNT U3A GROUPS
CHRISTMAS DISCO
SATURDAY 19th DECEMBER WOLSEY HALL. 7.30PM-11PM, Supper
arranged with Seaways, Disco arranged, bar will be provided by Wolsey
Hall. Tickets NOW ON SALE cost £10, please see Mary in Main Hall.
AWAY DAYS
Rose LOVELIDGE 01992 626697
Tuesday 24th November - Faversham & Canterbury pick up times are:
Spinning Wheel 8.45a.m.Tesco’s at the Pond 9 a.m. Waltham Abbey 9.10
ART APPRECIATION
Diane POPE 01992 632829
The Art Appreciation group visits art galleries, museums or churches to
view various aspects of art. There is currently a waiting list to join this
group. Diane POPE has taken over and is the person to contact
AFTERNOON TEA with QUIZ
Mary 01992 426341
Next Quiz will be in December please see Mary in Main Hall to register
your interest.
BADMINTON/TABLE TENNIS
Jan WAGSTAFF 01992 624706
We meet every Monday from 7pm-9pm at Cheshunt School. No skills or
equipment needed. Come along and join a very sociable group.
BIRD WATCHING WALKS
Derek WEBSTER 07712 675105/
Antony POPE 07949 739116
Next month is the planning meeting and film show on Monday 9th
November 2015. Meet at Green Dragon pub, Churchgate, Cheshunt at
11.00am.
Future Walks:
Visit to Bowyers Water & Hall Marsh Scrape on Monday 14th December
2015. Meet at Pindar Car Park over the Railway line at 10.00am.
10 of the group visited Kings Mead on the 12th October 2015 and saw 24 species of
birds. The highlight of the day was seeing the Buzzard and Kestrel
BOOK CLUB - Reading for Pleasure
Carol HILL 01992 302722
For further details of the next meeting, please see Carol at the information
table or contact her by phone.
READING FOR PLEASURE-GROUP 2 Pat TOWERS countesspat@gmail.com
Normally every 1st Tuesday of the month at 11am at the Crocodile PH. If
you would like to join, please email Pat for further details.
BOLIVIA/CANASTA
Peter HARRIS1992429297peterharris30@live.co.uk
New members always welcome for a light hearted afternoon of cards.
Bolivia is a derivation of Canasta played with three packs of cards, easy to
learn and a great deal (no pun intended) of fun. The membership is
continuing to grow with an average of two members joining each month;
however we are still looking to expand. We can guarantee at the end of
one session any newbie will understand and be able to play the game. If
anyone would like to play or learn how to play, please come along and
enjoy a very sociable afternoon.
We have now moved to St Clements Church, Cheshunt Wash EN80LU,
opposite Hillview Gardens. Dates for next month are Monday
2nd November, 16th and 30th November. (Please park in Hillview). The
venue has wheelchair access and will accommodate vehicles in the
grounds is necessary.
CHESHUNT and WARE CYCLE GROUP
Stewart 01992 624706
Our group meets every Wednesday morning at 9.30am at Pindar Car Park
near Cheshunt Railway Station, for a prompt 09.45am start. We have
several rides available, which can be divided into either “easy ride” or
“moderate/harder” ride.
Two Easy rides, one very easy, go from Cheshunt every Wednesday at
0945, staying mainly within the Lee Valley and Gun Powder Park using
few or no public roads.
Moderate /Hard ride. This goes from Cheshunt on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesday of the month starting soon after 0935 and goes further afield.
Epping Forest, Trent Park, Potters Bar area, Broxbourne Woods etc. These
rides do encounter some ‘stiff’ climbs, and will cover about 20/25miles in
21/2hrs. Off road tracks are used as much as possible but minor public
roads are ridden on.
Normally our rides last about two and a half hours, however when there are five
Wednesdays in the month, we try to do something slightly different to stretch
ourselves!
Thus the 5th Wednesday in September saw the group aiming to reach
Sawbridgeworth for lunch before returning. Of the 16 members that turned up to
ride, six for one reason or another, decided to ride locally and finish at the usual
time. The remaining 10 set off for Sawbridgeworth, heading north along the Lee
towpath. Waiting for the peloton at Broxbourne, was the ride leader Allen, who took
command! The sun shining with quite a stiff Easterly breeze, we continued up the Lee
until we arrived at Dobbs Weir, where Allen led the group to the rear of the Fish and
Eels and cross country until we emerged on the river Stort at Lower Lock, the first
Lock on the river after the Lee. Now on the Stort towpath, we made good progress to
Roydon, passing a field of young turkeys oblivious to Christmas approaching. The
next section involved going through three sets of kissing gates not quite big enough to
take bikes comfortably, so progress slowed slightly. Once through the obstacles, we
made good progress into the increasing breeze before reaching The Moorhen PH at
Harlow. Allen always dependable for refreshment, gave the group a boost by offering
'jelly babies' all round!
Once past Harlow, the towpath became more challenging as we left behind the made
up surface, narrow dirt uneven paths can be tricky at times, but we all arrived at the
Pie and Mash Shop around 12.30pm. On arrival we were the only customers, which
was fortunate for the poor waitress, who found it near impossible to take ever
changing orders! The pie and mash was good, but I must admit, I passed on the
liquor and had gravy instead! The weather was excellent as it blew us back down the
Stort on the return leg. We came across a 'damson in distress' on the towpath near
Roydon, she eventually was sorted out after two attempts to repair her puncture! I
think she was Polish and told us later in the repair that her husband had carried on
riding leaving her with the puncture, “what a gent”. I eventually got home having
covered 55km at about 4pm. Once again, well done to Allen Barlow for leading the
ride.
CONCERTS
Awaits details.
Ann POWELL
079710 33181
CRAFT - CARDS
Betty WARREN
01992 637988
This group is now up and running again. All are welcome to join.
CRIBBAGE
Jenny CHRISTIAN 01992 306859
Crib every Tuesday 2-4p.m. at my house in Mylne Close, opposite M&S at
Brookfield Farm shopping centre. No charge. All abilities welcome even if
you are a beginner. Please contact Jenny Christian for more details.
DISCUSSION TOPICAL
Rachel LARMAN 01992 636034
2nd Thursday every month, 2 – 4pm. New members welcome, have a
topical discussion on any subject you like, it’s your choice.
EAT YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD
No meals planned at present.
Mary 01992 426341
EXERCISE GROUP - KEEPING FIT
Mary
01992426341
Every Thursday, Wolsey Hall Cheshunt. Cost £3. 9.45 am for registration.
Class runs from 10 am - 11 am. The sessions are run by fully qualified
instructors whose aim is to ensure that we have fun whilst trying to get fit.
33 of our group took part in a coffee morning to raise funds for MACMILLAN
Cancer Support. It also involved doing 200 squats and 50 press-ups plus balancing
on alternate legs. Many calories were used; all in a good cause and the wonderful
sum of £215.72 was raised.
EXPLORING LONDON 1
Eileen FUNNELL 01992 422475
nd
Monday 2 November - Strawberry Hill House. Coach from Hoddesdon
Spinning Wheel at 0830, then New River Arms and Cheshunt Lloyds
Bank.
Thursday 19th November - Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall
Monday 7th December–Christmas Lunch–Arcelor Mittal, Queen Elizabeth
Olympic Park.
Next Planning Meeting – Friday 6th November 10.45 a.m. Cheshunt Free
Church.
The Group had a very busy August, with 3 trips. We went to the Whitechapel Bell
Foundry and heard how they make, repair, and tune the Bells. It is still a working
Foundry on weekdays. On the wettest day of the month we had a trip on the
Epping/Ongar Steam Railway – very nostalgic. Then on to the Secret Nuclear
Bunker at Kelvedon (the rain didn’t matter there!). Most interesting to see were the
preparations that were made for a nuclear attack and how lucky we were that they
weren’t used. The third trip was to the Hindu Temple at Northaw – a lovely place
with a huge community hall. Another group who had joined us had arranged for a
light lunch, and they kindly invited us to join them.
On a glorious, clear September day we went to The View from the Shard. What
wonderful views. Several of us took advantage of London Open House that weekend
and visited Custom House, which was most interesting; also saw a demonstration by
the ‘sniffer’ dogs.
Recently was ‘The Great Stink’ (London Sewerage System) trip. Great day – starting
with a tour in London, then on the Thames from Westminster to Greenwich, with a
very good commentary and then to Crossness Pumping Station, with its Victorian
ironwork and colourful tiles.
EXPLORING LONDON 2
Linda GOLLOP
01992 629209 and
Rosemary TRUNDELL 01992 621155
Thursday 29th October 2015 - Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Wednesday 18th November 2015 Neasden Temple (joint visit with
Explore London 3)
Planning meeting every 3rd Friday of the month at the Green Dragon Pub,
Churchgate, Cheshunt 1.00-2.00 pm
Our September outing was a visit to Highgate Cemetery. It was a rather cloudy and
showery day, which added to the atmosphere of the location, and our guide explained
the history of the site. The West Cemetery contains a refurbished chapel, still
sometimes used for funerals, and the Egyptian Gateway flanked by two large obelisks
that leads to the Circle of Lebanon. At the centre of this is a massive Cedar tree
dating back to before 1839 when the cemetery was first opened. Another area of
interest was the catacombs, a vaulted gallery 80 yards long that could contain up to
825 coffins. We finished our visit in the East Cemetery at the tomb of Karl Marx.
EXPLORING LONDON 3
Shirley NEWTON 01992 678571
We have a planning meeting every month at the Green Dragon at
11.15a.m. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 4th November.
Trips organised for the next couple of months are:
Wednesday 18th November - Tour of Hindu Temple in Neasden with
Exploring London Group 2 - Fully Booked.
Thursday 10th December - Christmas Lunch at the Middle Temple- Fully
Booked
Friday 11th December - Another Christmas Lunch at the Middle Temple.
EXPLORING LONDON GROUP 4
Rose LOVELIDGE 01992 626697
We usually meet on the 3rd Wednesday in the month at the Green Dragon
Pub 11a.m till12 noon. Trips arranged are: 10th November- The Museum
of Childhood. Then off to Ragged School in the afternoon.
No group meeting or outing in December.
13th January – New Years Lunch at the Highlands Restaurant.
FAMILY HISTORY
Rena KING
01992 631826
Our group meets at 2pm on the third Monday of every month at the Green
Dragon Pub, Churchgate, Cheshunt [next to Broxbourne Council Offices
and opposite St. Mary’s Parish Church]. A large car park can be
reached through the pub archway. Our members are researching ancestors
as far away as Ireland, Scotland, all corners of England and of course
locally in Hertfordshire. At the meetings we have a computer and years of
experience to help solve those unexpected problems and queries.
Everyone is most welcome to the meetings; just bring pencil and paper and
any documents you wish to discuss. Next meeting Monday 16th November.
GERMAN
Susan LUCK 07966 533616
susan.luck@ntlworld.com
The Group meets every Tuesday at the Green Dragon from 2-4pm. New
members are very welcome, but as we have been going for a while now, it
would be an advantage if you do have a little knowledge of German,
although we do try to accommodate complete Beginners if at all possible.
If you are interested, come and join us for a session to see if the class is for
you. If you have any queries, then please contact Susan.
LAUGH YOUR PAINS AWAY Carol FARREN 01992 629028/ Ann
POWELL 01707889189.
We meet on second Thursday of the month 10am to 12noon. The venue is
“THE RED COW” by Cheshunt Railway Station. Come and join us and
have fun discussing our various ailments in an informal way over a cup of
tea/coffee and biscuits. We really don’t sit and “moan”, we have a good
laugh about our various aches & pains – most of which are associated with
getting older. Next meetings are Thursday 12th November and 10th
December.
On Thursday 10th September we had a very interesting talk by Lucy Watson,
Community Fundraiser for Marie Curie.
She explained that their care enables terminally ill patients to stay in familiar
surroundings of their own homes with their loved ones as their illness progresses.
However the demand for their services increases each year and for every family they
help, there is another that they can't. Every hour of a nurse's time costs the charity
£20, so all support is valuable to them. Unfortunately we were low on numbers, but
we still managed to raise £48 for them. Well done group.
LINE DANCING (Broxbourne U3A) Lesley BURNHAM 01992 445938
Mondays: 9.30am to 10.30am: Beginners/Improvers. 10.45am to 11.45am.
Improvers. 12noon to 1.00pm. Beginners. Fridays. 10am – 12noon
Improvers. All classes held at Wormley Community Centre. Anyone
wishing to join one of these groups would need to have some line dancing
experience. email lesleyb10@hotmail.co.uk.
There are currently no plans to start another Absolute Beginner class.
MODEL MAKING
Jack SNARY
01992 638046
1st Wednesday of the month, 2pm, Green Dragon, Churchgate.
MORNING WALKS
Rob SCOTT
01992 445288
Due to my incapacity this month, the October walk had to be postponed and will now
feature as the November walk. If I'm still a bit 'crook' on the day, then my able
assistant Jenny will lead it in my stead. She is always happy to receive help with map
reading on the day.
The next walk will therefore take place on Tuesday 3rd November, starting at the
normal time of 10.00am. It is a 6 mile circular walk (subject to verification from
Barry), beginning from the lay-by almost opposite Vintage Court Hotel, Cambridge
Road, Puckeridge, SG11 1SA or Grid Ref: 383227. We will initially walk into
Puckeridge village, turn left by a car park and then with care cross the busy A10. We
then get into the open fields and head towards St Nicholas Church in the village of
Great Munden and then on to Levens Green. The Hertfordshire countryside here is
beautiful and quiet and you may be lucky enough to see buzzards and hares as Jenny
and I did when we researched the walk. There is one hill to climb and unfortunately,
three newly ploughed fields to cross. However, on the plus side there are a number of
pubs in Puckeridge and a very good tea shop. From Cheshunt, take the A10 north to
the first roundabout at the junction with the A120. Briefly turn right on to the A120
towards Standon and then IMMEDIATELY turn left into Cambridge Road,
Puckeridge. The lay-by is about 150 yards along on the left hand side. My mobile
number is 07594427190 in case anyone has a problem locating the start.
December's walk on Tuesday 1st, will be from the Bull in Cottered, followed by the
first Christmas lunch of the year; additional parking and directional details will
follow in next month's programme. Marilyn will have the menu available at the
November monthly meeting, together with a list for people to say whether they would
like to attend and their choice of food. A £5.00 deposit will secure your place and a
seat on Santa's lap. Ho, Ho, Ho!
OUT TO LUNCH GROUP (FORMERLY PUB LUNCH GROUP)
Mary 01992 426341
Our Christmas Meal will be on MONDAY December 7th at The Vine PH.
Waltham Cross 12.30pm for 1pm. Lunch cost for 2 courses is £13.95, and
for 3 courses is £16.95 both will include Tea/Coffee. £5 non refundable
deposit, if possible at October meeting but no later than November
meeting. Please see Mary in Main Hall for Menu Choice and to register
your interest.
RETAIL THERAPY
Ann POWELL 01707 889189/ 079710 33181
Shopping trip to Milton Keynes Tuesday 24th November. See Ann for
details.
SAILING
Teresa LEAVY
01438 223860
We sail every Tuesday at Broxbourne Sailing Club as part of Hertford and
District U3A Sailing Group. Give Teresa a call if you fancy a taster
session or joining. The sailing group is run via Hertford U3a but draws its
members from several local u3a's.
A report by our own superfit member Stewart Wagstaff.
On the 6th September 24 of the group flew out to Lemnos, a Greek Island, to a Mark
Warner Leisure Village. Flying by BA we arrived at Lemnos Airport where they
average about four landings per day! Thus passage through the terminal was very
swift!
With glorious sunshine we arrived at the centre to be greeted by very friendly staff,
and shown to our various apartments which were built on the side of a cliff/hill that
went from sea level to about 150ft above sea level. Curiously, we must have been the
oldest there; they had put us all in the apartments on the summit! Most were quite
happy with the view! a few of us asked for lower rooms, less of a view, my 'bride' and
I were allocated ROOM 101! or as it became known base camp!!
I was somewhat relieved to see we were situated in a bay, so when sailing at least 3
sides had land so much less of a chance of me disappearing into the Med and being
picked up as a migrant! There was an abundance of sailing craft for us to use, from
Wind surfers, single handed and double handed dinghys, to large Catamarans. Then
there were excellent mountain bikes along with tennis and Volley Ball to enjoy.
Some of our wives had gone along for a more restful holiday soaking up the sun and
pina colados!
The rest of us not being very competitive, providing we are winning! got well and
truly stuck into the sailing , day one saw the first casualty! as one of our number out
on a single handed dinghy received a blow to the bridge of his nose from a rapidly
moving boom, not a pretty site and he soon became known as “BLACK EYED Pete”.
This set the theme for the week as bruises and bumps appeared on the rest of us! At
the end of each day there was an organised race of all the sailing craft, which at
times looked like carnage but was a great way to end the days sailing.
Following the sailing we had our own U3A volley ball team, made our own rules up,
playing a mixed assortment of other guests on average 20years younger than us. We
had among us a member Andy, who assured us he was County Standard at Volley
Ball, Sailing, Cycling and Table Tennis!! However we did find that allowing him to
play for the opposition enabled us to win!
The Scotsman, he looked about 15yrs!, who ran the mountain bike rides was a little
dubious when 6 of our group signed up for the Radio Mast Challenge , the most
challenging ride on offer, it started at 6am in the morning! With only two other
guests taking part we all set off in the dark, with the guide, I suspect, carrying a
defibulator just in case! However after about eight miles we got to the base of the
Radio Mast climb, which has a summit of 1600ft, the young guide was so impressed
with us he suggested we had a race to the top!!! We declined this as we could not
come up with an agreeable handicap system based on age!
Prize giving on the final evening was much anticipated by our non competitive group!
We managed not to get a prize for Volley Ball, Andy particularly gutted! Nor in the
cycling which must have been as a result of bribery somewhere along the line.
However we got brilliant result with our two experienced lady sailors, Joyce and
Joyce, who came joint third in the best sailor. Then the best sailor of the week was
announced to much anticipation and tense silence .... and the winner is.........Stu... as I
stood up to a tremendous ovation and cheering, I was absolutely dumb struck to see
another Stu striding towards the stage!!!!!! I am still receiving counselling!!!!!
SEW KNIT PATCH & CHAT
Lilian ADAMS 01992 637311
There are two meetings in November, on Thursdays 5th and 19th from 2 4pm at THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION HALL, Crossbrook Street,
Cheshunt. Bring along your knitting, embroidery, etc or start a new
project. We are no experts but we all enjoy creating handmade bits and
bobs. We learn from each other and never stop talking! Give us a try!
SHORT MAT BOWLS
Lionel BANNISTER
In Wolsey Hall. Every other Friday from 1.30pm – 4pm. Next meeting:
Friday 30th October.
SHORT WALKS
Bill NEVARD
01992 633959
th
Friday 13 November 10.15am for 10.30 am start. Meet Pindar Car Park
near Cheshunt Station for a 3 mile walk to Broxbourne. We will follow a
different route to that taken in June. Return to Cheshunt by train or bus.
Further details at Bill's table. On our last walk in October, 18 of us enjoyed the
glorious autumn sunshine during our circuit of the 70 acres lake.
SINGING FOR FUN Contact Jim REID 01992 629997 and Pat PRYDE
01992 767321. Note our new Group Leaders.
Singing for fun group meet on Mondays 2pm to 3.30 pm at Cheshunt Free
Church; anybody can join in, no auditions, just come along and give us a
try. £2 per session. See us at the monthly meetings.
SOCIAL HISTORY
Carole BATTER 01707 879773
On November 3rd Lowewood Museum is opening especially to receive just
20 people from Cheshunt U3A (a couple of spaces are still currently
available) when we will have a handling session of artifacts especially
relating to Cheshunt.
A date for every ones diary – 5th April 2016. We have an illustrated slide
talk from the much-in-demand Richard Thomas, relating to the River Lea
–entitled “from Luton to Leyton”. This will cover history, wildlife and
development of our lovely Lea (or Lee) river and navigation canal. All
members of the U3A will be made very welcome.
The next Group meeting will take place on 10th November at 11.15 in the
bar of the Green Dragon (no stairs to climb!!) to discuss future visits.
A very wet 6th October day took the group to the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St
Albans. Many of us had visited before but without the benefit of a guide to explain
the architectural, historical and religious differences, the changes that had been
made over the centuries and the involvement of the Abbey with the Magna Carta.
Explaining the new additions for the (possible) 1000 years since Saint Alban, a mere
heathen, sacrificed himself to save the life of a Christian – one can wander and just
wonder.
SPANISH LESSONS
Pam SUMNER
01992 428959
We now have our Spanish Tutor and are moving forward, however the
Group is now full and are unable to take new members.
SATURDAY LUNCH GROUP
Pat TOWERS 01992 303860
Adrienne 01992 678265
Normally held at the Bulls Head 1pm on the first Saturday of the month.
Next lunch is at the Bulls Head 1pm 7th November. Our lunch group is
going well and is very well attended.
SUNDAY LUNCH GROUP
Pat TOWERS 01992 303860
Adrienne 01992 678265
rd
This lunch is normally held on the 3 Sunday of the month at the
Crocodile Public House. Next Lunch is at the Crocodile 1pm on Sunday
15th November and although our lunches are well attended, we have room
for a few more diners.
TAP DANCING
Diane POPE 01992632829/Maureen WOOLLARD
01992621939
Weekly - Tuesdays St Mary's Church House, Churchgate, Cheshunt.
Advanced class 10.30–11.30. Improvers class, 11.30 – 12.30. Some
experience needed. See Diane for more information.
THAI CHI
aaron@avsweb.co.uk
Slow relaxed movements to tone your muscles, feel calm and in harmony
with nature. 1 hour class every Wednesday from 2 to 3pm at the Cheshunt
Free Church. Come along and try it out for free, £2 per class after that.
THEATRE GROUP
Pam CRAWFORD 01992 308413
Now booking;
Wednesday 17th February 2016 at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London
“SUNNY AFTERNOON” a musical about the rise to stardom of THE
KINKS. £46 including coach etc.
14th April 2016 at the Milton Keynes Theatre direct from the West End,
matinee performance of “THE BODYGUARD” with ALEXANDRA
BURKE playing Rachel Marron. This romantic thriller features a host of
Whitney Houston's greatest hits. Book now to secure your place for this
spectacular show. Excursion price £39.00 which includes best seats, coach
and driver's tip. A really great show.
On May 18th, at the Richmond Theatre, (prior to transfer to the West End)
a matinee performance of "TOM", which is the story of Tom Jones'
journey of the boy from the valleys to international superstar. Excursion
price £37.50. There should be time to explore Richmond before the show
providing traffic and weather is good to us. I have a limited time on these
tickets so payment will have to be immediately.
WATERCOLOUR GROUP
Sid KING
01992 711617
Good news folks we now have room for anyone who wants to have a crack
at watercolour. If you are interested please come along to our table and
have a chat and join the group.
WATERCOLOUR and OTHER MEDIA
Maureen HAMILTON
07773 027049
We are now tackling acrylic and pastel work. We meet in the Garden
Room, Wolsey Hall every 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly from 10.30am
until 12. New members welcome, come along and join us.
BOOKSTALL, PUZZLES .
If you wish to donate books and puzzles to help raise funds please bring
them along to the monthly meeting. Whilst we appreciate the donation of
books, we would respectfully ask that you do not donate hardbacks, as we
have little demand for them and they are becoming increasingly difficult to
store.
TRUSTY TRADER BOOK
This is kept on the information table to view, please do not remove.
We ask members to enter the names of trades’ people they have used and
found to be good and reliable. No guarantees' are implied or offered,
please do your research but this might be a good starting point.
A raffle for valuable prizes will also be held at each monthly meeting.
**** TOP PRIZE NOW £50****
DIABETES
COMMUNITY NEWS
Jean BORRILL 01707 888161
We have been asked to raise awareness of the first meeting in Cheshunt of
"Type-2-Together". This is a pilot project, organised jointly by Diabetes UK and the
NHS at Addenbrookes Hospital, to set up Peer Support Groups for those living with
Diabetes Type 2. Cheshunt has been chosen as one of the first of its kind in this area.
It is hoped that by meeting in a Peer Support Group, those living with the condition
will be able to share their experiences and discuss information and tips in a very
relaxed and informal manner, learn more about diabetes management and well-being
and enjoy the support and friendship of others in the same situation.
This first meeting will be held at the Beaumont Centre, Rowlands Fields,
Turners Hill, Cheshunt on Thursday, 29th October at 10am.to 12 and
thereafter every last Thursday in the month. The Peer Support Group Leader, Joan
Borrill, is here today and will give any further information required.
The groups listed below are independent and not operated under the U3A
banner
BALLET CLASS- THE ELDER-BERRIES
Two classes’ have started with a qualified tutor at the Valle Academy of Performing
Arts at Wilton House, Delamare Road EN8 9SG Tel. No. 01992622862. This is very
well attended and enjoyed. This is a new form of exercise for us YOUNG PEOPLE,
the movements we learn will be brilliant for our muscles, limbs and especially for
balance.. If you are interested you can contact Valle at the above telephone number.
Wednesdays at 10.15am - 11.15. then 11.45am - 12.45, £3.50 for the hour. No
Commitment. No Exams. No Pressure
CHESHUNT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY meets at Wolsey Hall on the
first Thursday evening of each month. There are various speakers at the monthly
meetings plus they arrange a number of coach outings to gardens throughout the year.
Members can enter exhibits in the Spring and Summer shows in a variety of classes
including domestic bake items as well as the normal flower/veg competitions. New
members are welcome; the annual membership is £8. The next meeting will be:
Thursday 5th November 7.30pm Wolsey Hall, Cheshunt. For more information
contact Dave Thomas 01992 631286
COMPUTERS
We now have a computer buddy scheme for members who are seeking
help with laptops, tablets etc. See the Information Board.
CHAIR BASED KEEP FIT
Mary 01992 426341
Cheshunt Free Church, Every Tuesday 11.30am-12.30pm cost £2.00 per session.
Taking part in a keep fit class can be fun whatever your age or ability. Each class is
designed to help build and develop your strength, balance and flexibility and is
designed for people who find an exercise class too energetic. The group will also be
run by a fully qualified instructor whose aim is to ensure that you enjoy and have fun
whilst trying to improve your level of mobility and fitness. After approximately 60
minutes we shall break for a well earned tea or coffee, provided free of charge.
JIVING
June BUNTEN 01992 426211
The jive teacher Vanessa Barnes is going to run jive classes on the 2nd & 3rd
Thursdays of the Month 2pm - 4pm at the Hoddesdon Methodist Church. Vanessa
can
be
contacted
direct
on
01992460735
mobile
07973444771
email vanessabarnes1@hotmail.com
PILATES
Becky Ashman 07964 631780
We meet every Thursday morning, 10.45 - 12noon at the Cheshunt Club, Albury
Ride, Cheshunt. A friendly group with a qualified tutor who will adapt the exercises
to your health and capabilities. Please bring an exercise mat or thick towel with you.
New members very welcome.
KNIT and NATTER with Shirley Webb (01992 424693)
Now every Tuesday at the Royal British Legion, Crossbrook Street. From
1pm to 3pm. Cost £1.
SCRABBLE 01992 633241
Every Monday 12.30pm Cost: £2.00, Beaumont Centre. Rowlands Fields,
Turners Hill, Cheshunt.
Hertfordshire Police Neighbourhood Watch Notice.
During the past week officers from teams across the Constabulary have joined partner agencies
including Hertfordshire Trading Standards as part of a national operation to disrupt and enforce
against rogue traders.
A rogue trader is someone who cold calls at a resident’s door, often the elderly, and offers to do
work on their home or garden which is either unnecessary or vastly over-priced. Offenders can
damage property deliberately in order to obtain money, leave work unfinished and use intimidating
behaviour in order to extort money.
Victims of doorstep offending and rogue trading tend to be elderly and vulnerable and can suffer
terribly both emotionally and physically after an offence.
Whilst we’ve been working to target offenders and prevent incidents, it’s vitally important that
people know how to prevent it, and even more importantly, of the importance of looking out for
older neighbours and if you see any ‘tradespeople’ who may be starting work – how to get help.
‘Not Sure? Don’t Open the Door!
Don’t let unknown callers into your home.
Find a way to communicate through the door, without opening it, or look through a spy hole.
If you think a rogue trader is at the door call the police on 999 or if you have concerns about a
neighbour being targeted, please dial 101.
If you have arranged an appointment with someone, check their ID first before you let them in.
Never consider having work done on your house or garden by anyone who knocks on your door.
If the services offered cost over £42, the trader must advise you that you have 14 days to cancel
the contract and must not start work until after this period, unless you sign a notice agreeing to
waive this right.
To find a Trading Standards approved trader, visit www.hertsdirect.org/bwc or call the Citizens
Advice Consumer Service on 08454 04 05 06.
THE CHESHUNT U3A COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
MALCOLM LUFF
01992 621543
VICE CHAIRMAN
STEVE GOLLOP
01992 629209
TREASURER
ROB SCOTT
01992 445288
SECRETARY
TONI WALSH
01992 428129
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY JANICE SEIBERT
01992 425696
SPEAKER SECRETARY
SUE ALLUM
01992 307019
GROUPS CO-ORDINATOR
ROSE LOVELIDGE
01992 626697
ASSISTANT GROUPS CO-ORD
PROGRAMME PRODUCTION BARRIE GALE
01992 632094
RUG CO-ORDINATOR
JEAN WARDROP
01992 632641
WEBSITE CO-ORDINATOR
PETER HARRIS
01992 429297
RAFFLE ORGANISER
SUE ALLUM
01992 307019
U3A NETWORK REP.
CAROL HILL
01992 302722
CO-OPTED MEMBERS
STEVE SELL
01992 443012
STEWARTWAGSTAFF 01992 624706