CHESHUNT U3A
Charity no. 1150779
MEETING THURSDAY 22nd JANUARY 2015
1.30pm WOLSEY HALL.
The guest speaker is KATHI BROAD from BROXBOURNE CRIME
PREVENTION PANEL.
She will talk and advise on CRIME
PREVENTION and HOW TO STAY SAFE.
Today is also the date of our Annual General Meeting. Voting will be
taking place re the yearly accounts which are still available today, and also
the nominations for the Committee roles. We are looking for a new
Chairman, Vice Chairman, Assistant Secretary and Groups Co-ordinator.
Please be seated in the main hall by 2.10pm
The next meeting will be on THURSDAY 26th February 2015 when the
guest speaker will be Mrs ANN BIRD who is on the Board of The
National Gardens of the Rose Society. She will talk on “THE WORLD
of ROSES and ILLUSTRATIONS”
Monthly meetings will usually be held on the 4 th 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
Visit our web site www.u3asites.org.uk/cheshunt for more information of events and
groups. Steve GOLLOP 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
NEW GROUPS
SHAKESPEARE.
Lee RAYNER 01992 465383
An informal exploration of Shakespeare’s life and works for the enthusiast
or the totally baffled. Discussion, readings, theatre visits. Meetings of the
new Shakespeare group within Broxbourne U3A, will be on Friday 6th
February and 6th and 27th March at Mayhem Theatre Arts, Brewery Road,
Hoddesdon from 11 am to 12.30 and are open to Cheshunt and Lea Valley
members. Cost is £2 per session to include coffee. Parking on site or at
Sainsbury's nearby. Bus stop outside.
LINE DANCING
Ann POWELL - 01707 889189 and Carol
FARREN - 01992 629028.
Lea Valley U3A is starting a Line Dancing class that will commence on
Monday 16th February 11.15am - 12.45pm at Mayhem Theatre, Brewery
Road, Hoddesdon and would like to invite you to join us. FREE
PARKING IN MAYHEM AND SAINSBURY. Come and let your hair
down and have some fun with our tutor "CYNDY". This will be a
Beginners/Improvers class. Beginners more than welcome. FIRST
SESSION FREE. Please ring either Ann or Carol or see us at the table at
meetings.
CHESHUNT U3A GROUPS
It is with regret that for U3A ethos reasons, the Cheshunt U3A
Committee can no longer sanction interest groups that use a paid
tutor. If you are currently a member of such a group, please see
your Group Leader who should be able to explain whether/how you
can continue to attend your activity.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
125 members enjoyed a Disco with FISH/CHICKEN and CHIPS supper at
Wolsey Hall. Thanks to Mary and her helpers for arranging such a
successful evening. It is proposed that there will be another Celebration
this year and the date of 19th December 2015 is pencilled in. More details
later.
AWAY DAYS
Rose LOVELIDGE 01992 626697
Tuesday 24th March - Our first trip of the year takes us to the Historic
Town of Colchester. Includes 2 course lunch, afternoon tea with scone and
jam, guide, coach and gratuities - £39.00 all inclusive. Our blue badge
guide for the day will be Ian.
Thursday
21st
May
2015.
Day
trip
to National
Stud,
Newmarket, inc. coach and drivers gratuities - £28 - lunch extra (you can
place your orders in March). Visit my table in January's meeting; I will
have a list ready then.
AFTERNOON TEA with QUIZ
Mary 01992 426341
Next Quiz 17th February 2015, Prescott Lounge, Wolsey Hall 2pm4pm. Cost £2. See Mary in Main Hall for more details.
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
BADMINTON/TABLE TENNIS GROUP
Stewart 01992 624706
Every Monday 7pm-9pm, 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
7 of the group visited Fisher Green on the 12th January 2015 and saw 28
species of birds. The highlight of the day was seeing the Goosander. Next
visit is Rye Meads Reserve on Monday 9th February 2015. Meet at
Cheshunt Station at 9.45 am to catch the 10.09am train to Rye house
Station then walk down to the reserve, or meet in Reserve Car Park at
10.45 am.
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
Every 1st Tuesday of the month 10.30am till 12 noon. Please email Pat for
further details. Both Groups are now full, if anybody wants to start a new
group, Carol and Pat will provide assistance.
BOLIVIA/CANASTA Peter HARRIS 1992429297peterharris1@sky.com
Our next meetings at the Green Dragon are on Monday 26th January 2015,
then 9th and 23rd February at 2pm. 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. There is plenty of
free parking at the rear of the pub.
CHESHUNT and WARE CYCLE GROUP
Stewart 01992 624706
Our group meets every Wednesday morning. We have several rides
available, which can be divided into either easy ride or moderate/harder
ride. Easy ride goes 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. Both easy and moderate rides finish at approximately
the same time at the LV Youth Hostel for Coffee. See the cycle table for
more details.
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
Mary
01992 426341
Curry Night. De Ja Vu Indian Restaurant. Friday January 30th
7.30pm. Friday is Gourmet Night 5 courses £10.95. King Prawn Starters
and King Prawn Main Dishes are Extra. Please advise if attending by
Tuesday January 27th.
EXPLORING LONDON 1
Eileen FUNNELL 01992 422475
Thursday 19th February 2015 - Imperial War Museum.
Next planning meeting Friday 6th February 2015, 10.45am at Cheshunt
Free Church.
EXPLORING LONDON 2
Linda GOLLOP
01992 629209
and Rosemary TRUNDELL 01992 621155
Wednesday 4th February 2015 - Royal Opera House
Monday 15th March - Tower Bridge Exhibition.
Planning meeting every 3rd Friday of the month at the Green Dragon Pub,
Churchgate, Cheshunt 1 – 2pm
Exploring London 2 has had a successful year with many varied visits,
including Royal Chelsea Hospital, Strawberry Hill House and
Whitechapel Bell Foundry. Come and join us to learn more about London.
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 February 2015.
Trips organised for the next couple of months are:
Wednesday 18th February - Visit to Bond in Action at the London Film
Museum (fully booked).
Wednesday 18th March
-
Tour of Warburtons Bakery (fully booked)
We have visited some interesting places over the year, the last of which
was a visit in December to Brick Lane Music Hall. This was the Christmas
Show and several of our group said that they had never laughed so much.
I’m hoping we have as much fun (while learning of course) over the next
year.
EXPLORING LONDON GROUP 4
Rose LOVELIDGE 01992 626697
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday in the month at the Green Dragon Pub
11a.m till12 noon.
5th February 2015, Elizabethan Experience at The Globe Theatre.
16th March 2015, visit the Freemasons Masonic Hall. (Please note change
of date).
FAMILY HISTORY
Rena KING
01992 631826
Our group meets every third Monday of the month at the Green Dragon
Pub, Churchgate, Cheshunt from 2pm-4pm. We now have access to a
computer and internet access. This means we can instantly log on to the
popular family history websites and help everyone with their research
problems. New members always welcome, just turn up and bring along
with you any notes/certificates you want to discuss.
TROUT, COURSE and CARP FISHING Mike HANNEY 01992 426341
Further details at monthly meeting.
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. 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 meeting is on Thursday 12th February
then 12th March, 9th April and 14th May. The new venue is “THE RED
COW” by Cheshunt Railway Station.
LINE DANCING
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. Please
ring
Lesley
for
advice
or
email lesleyb10@hotmail.co.uk. There are currently no plans to start
another Absolute Beginner class.
MODEL MAKING
Jack SNARY
01992 638046
st
1 Wednesday of the month, 2pm, Green Dragon, Churchgate
MORNING WALKS
Rob SCOTT
01992 445288
Fifteen walkers braved the mud and rain in the first of 2015 walks; let's
hope that the sun shines on us for the rest of the year.
Our next walk will be on Tuesday 3rd February, starting at 10.00am as
normal and will be a circular one of 6.5 miles, starting from our parking
spot in Youngsbury Lane, Wadesmill (where we parked a couple of
months back next to The Feathers Inn). Stout walking boots or wellies
are advisable with the very wet weather we have had lately. We will head
across the A1170, to follow The Bourne for a couple of miles before
turning for Sacombe Green and Sacombe's St Catherine's Church. This
14th Century church was used as a location for the 2001 film Enigma
(about the Bletchley Park codebreakers). We will then continue along
some known footpaths back to Wadesmill.
From Cheshunt, head north on the A10 until just past Ware, where you
should turn left on to the A1170 signed Ware, Wadesmill and Thundridge.
My mobile, in case of problems is 075944 27190.
OUT TO LUNCH GROUP (FORMERLY PUB LUNCH GROUP)
Mary 01992 426341
Next Meal: The Bulls Head Turnford. Monday 9th February 12.30pm. 2
courses. £11 PLEASE NOTE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
TEA/COFFEE Menu choice by 30th January.
RETAIL THERAPY
Ann POWELL 01707 889189/ 079710 33181
Shopping trip to Romford on FRIDAY 24TH APRIL (market day)
Leaving Cheshunt 09.30 Hoddesdon 09.45 and return from Romford
approximately 15.30.
SAILING
Geoff BROWN
01992 468031
We sail every Tuesday at Broxbourne Sailing Club as part of Hertford and
District U3A Sailing Group. The Group is now full but there is a waiting
list so if you are interested give Geoff Brown a ring on 01992 468031.
SEW KNIT PATCH & CHAT
Lilian ADAMS 01992 637311
Do join us in the Garden Room at Wolsey Hall on Thursday, 5th and 19th
February 2015 from 2 - 4pm.
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. Fortnightly 1.30pm – 4pm. No session on Friday 23rd
January 2015 due to Hall being unavailable.
SHORT WALKS
Bill NEVARD
01992 633959
th
Friday 13 February 2015 Cedars Park Car Park 10.15am for 10.30am.
We will be thoroughly exploring this wonderful park.
SINGING FOR FUN Contact Yvonne Tebbutt 01992 620812 or Terry
Richardson 01992 626001 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. No session on 16th February.
The Group recently held its Annual Christmas Concert which was well
received by all who attended. The next day, they performed the same
concert at Waltham Abbey U3A Christmas meeting and again were much
enjoyed by all who were there. There are two photographs on the web
site.
SOCIAL HISTORY
Carole BATTER 01707 879773
As part of our Christmas celebration and first planning meeting, Keith,
landlord of the Green Dragon, was able to supply us with the History – as
far as he is able to learn – of the Green Dragon when it was the Spanish
Ambassador’s servant’s quarters before it became a coaching inn (the
Ambassador’s residence was next door in what is now part of the
Council’s offices). On February 3rd the group will be visiting the recently
restored Forty Hall for a personal tour by ‘Sir Nicholas Rainton’ (a leading
merchant of the City of London, who built the Hall) to tell of the lives and
times in the 17th century. In March we shall be visiting Copped Hall to
learn of the on-going restoration works taking place. The group’s next
planning meeting is Tuesday 10th February at 11.15 in the Green Dragon.
SPANISH LESSONS
Pam Sumner
01992 428959
WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF A NEW TUTOR
Our Spanish tutor has moved from the area and we need to find a new one!
If anyone is or knows of, someone who is a fluent Spanish speaker or
tutor, who would be willing to take on our small friendly group please
contact Pam Sumner 01992 428959. Whilst our search continues we are
closed to new members but some of our original group will continue in
their homes.
SATURDAY LUNCH GROUP
Adrienne 01992 678265
Next Lunch is at the Bulls Head 1pm on Saturday 7th February 2015. Our
lunch group is going very well and has great support but we could squeeze
a couple more people in.
SUNDAY LUNCH GROUP
Adrienne 01992 678265
Lunch will usually be held on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Next lunch is
on Sunday 15th February 2015 1pm at the Crocodile Public House. While
well attended, we do 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
Thursday 30 April 2015, a matinee performance of “OH WHAT A LOVELY
WAR” starring WENDI PETERS (Coronation Street) at the Aylesbury Theatre.
This is a satirical musical featuring the greatest songs of the 1st World War.
Price £37.50 which includes coach and drivers tip.
th
Wednesday 27th May 2015, a matinee performance of “GYPSY” starring
Imelda STAUNTON at the Savoy Theatre, London W1. The “TOP MUSICAL
IN LONDON” and is the true story of Gipsy Rose Lee. Price £52 which
includes coach and drivers tip. Only a limited numbers of tickets available.
In December, a coach load of our members went to Wicksteed Park in
Kettering for a Christmas Lunch followed by a first class musical show. A
really good day out and our thanks to Pam for all of her usual excellent
arrangements.
WATERCOLOUR GROUP
Sid KING
01992 711617
Currently full, but Watercolour and Other Mediums, run by Maureen
HAMILTON has places.
WATERCOLOUR and OTHER MEDIUMS Maureen HAMILTON
01707 872611
I have started the new art group which is mainly water colours, but which I
hope to develop so that other mediums; oil, acrylic, pastel and pen and ink,
can become part of the class. I run two classes per month on the second
and fourth week and the class is beginning to grow. I coach and give a
demonstration at times so if there is anybody out there who has secret
desires to put brush to paper, please give me a ring - I have the rent to pay!
Most of the people in the class are beginners. I am thinking of making up a
party of people who would be interested in meeting up to do some outside
sketching at some desirable location during the summer. So if anyone is
interested, please let me know. We meet from10.30/12.00noon, in the
Garden room, Wolsey Hall, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly.
BARRIES FINANCIAL FORUM
I recently applied on line for renewal of my E111, the European Health Insurance
Card. I was aware of bogus websites that charge for this service which is FREE. I
therefore took care and chose a website with .ORG in the title. I realised I had been
deceived when a demand for payment appeared. This same scam operates on a
number of sites such as Car tax renewals, Income tax etc. The moral of the story is to
be very careful when going on line to official sites.
National Savings are now selling the “Over 65 Bonds”. Interest rates are 2.8% for 1
year bonds and 4% for 3 year bonds. Not a brilliant rate but better than Banks and
Building Societies are giving you.
BOOKSTALL, PUZZLES & RAFFLE
If you wish to donate books and puzzles to help raise funds please bring them along
to the monthly meeting. A raffle for valuable prizes will also be held at each monthly
meeting. **** TOP PRIZE NOW £40***
COMMUNITY NEWS
The groups listed below are independent and not operated under the U3A banner
BALLET CLASS
A class has started with a qualified tutor at the Valle Academy of Performing Arts at
Wilton House, Delamare Road EN8 9SG Tel. No. 01992622862. This was very well
attended and enjoyed. This is a new form of exercise for us YOUNG PEOPLE that is
sweeping across the nation at the moment. We obviously will not be prima ballerinas
but the movements we learn will be brilliant for our muscles, limbs and especially for
balance.
A second class started on Wednesday 21st January. At the moment there are 30
people signed up for it. If you are interested you can contact Valle at the above
telephone number.
First Class:
10.15 - 11.15
Second Class:
11.45 - 12.45, £3.50 for the hour. No Commitment
No Exams. No Pressure. No need to pre-book. This is Brilliant group and really fun.
See you there?
COMPUTER COURSE 2015
Due to insufficient numbers we do not have any planned course for 2015; however if
you are interested in any future Beginners or Improvers courses please leave your
details at the information desk at the monthly meeting. We are keen to recruit
‘Computer Buddies’ who can also offer help, please leave your details on the ‘Buddy
List’ if you can offer assistance to our less computer literate members. Hertford
Regional College continue to run a number of public computer courses that may be of
interest to you. Topics for one day Saturday Courses include: Choosing a
Tablet/Laptop, Buying and Selling on-line, EBay, I pad, Social Networking and
Staying Safe on-line. Longer 3 and 4 week courses are also available and include:
Computing for Pleasure, Social Media and Photography. A list of relevant courses is
available on the Information Desk at the monthly meeting.
Computer Guides. Alan Paul, a U3A member has written a number of Computer Guides
which are available free from his local U3A site. Go to: live/code/?site=389&page=14813
CHAIR BASED KEEP FIT
Mary 01992 426341
Cheshunt Free Church, Every Tuesday 1.45pm- 3.15pm 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.
PILATES
Becky Ashman 07964 631780
We meet every Thursday morning, 11 - 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.
WHIST
Every Tuesday 1.30pm-4pm at the Beaumont Centre £2.50
THE CHESHUNT U3A COMMITTEE
MICHAEL KNIGHTS
mknightsu3a@yahoo.co.uk
MALCOLM LUFF
01992 621543
ROB SCOTT
01992 445288
TONI WALSH
01992 428129
CHAIRMAN
VICE CHAIRMAN
TREASURER
SECRETARY
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
SPEAKER SECRETARY
GROUPS CO-ORDINATOR
PROGRAMME PRODUCTION
RUG CO-ORDINATOR
WEBSITE CO-ORDINATOR
RAFFLE ORGANISER
U3A NETWORK REP.
COMMITTEE MEMBER
CO-OPTED MEMBERS
JANICE SEIBERT
SUE ALLUM
01992 425696
01992 307019
BARRIE GALE
JEAN WARDROP
STEVE GOLLOP
LESLEY BURNHAM
CAROL HILL
CAROL FARREN
BETTY WARREN
ANN POWELL
01992 632094
01992 632641
01992 629209
01992 445938
01992 302722
01992 629028
01992 637988
01707 889189