Notices:
A Crossword shared is a Crossword solved
Would anyone be interested in helping to form a Crossword (cryptic) Group? I miss not having a partner to join heads with over the day’s puzzle and wondered if anyone else is in a similar situation and would like to do something about it. If so, do get in touch with Thelma Wood on 860191 or thelma.woodátiscali.co.uk.
Would anyone be interested in helping to form a Crossword (cryptic) Group? I miss not having a partner to join heads with over the day’s puzzle and wondered if anyone else is in a similar situation and would like to do something about it. If so, do get in touch with Thelma Wood on 860191 or thelma.woodátiscali.co.uk.
Barry Curtis - member of Sturminster U3A writes: I am a retired professional musician, having spent a life time playing jazz, pop and dance music and I play piano and electric keyboards. At the moment I run an amateur choir based in Child Okeford called the Okeford Minstrels where I play the piano and direct. I would love to play with a small group of other musicians, ideally a bass player, guitarist and drummer for fun and occasional performances. I'm not aware of anyone in Sturminster U3A that plays, but there may be one or two in Blandford. My phone number is 01258 475427 if anyone would like to speak to me about it..
U3A NATIONAL EVENTS FOR 2012
* U3A EXPLORES SCIENCE at the Royal Institution, Tuesday 27 March 2012 from 2pm-5pm at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, London
An afternoon of thought provoking talks on Forensic Science, Particle Accelerators and Food Production in a Changing Climate.
Cost: £18 per person on application in writing to U3A National Office
* SUMMER SCHOOL 1 - Harper Adams University College Newport, nr Telford, Monday 16th July to Thursday 19th July 2012
Choose from Cinema History, Design Principles in Art, France and its Language, 19th Century English History, Music Appreciation, Philosophy in 1961 Fiction, Poetry, Recorder Ensemble Playing, Writing Fiction.
Full board residential delegate in ensuite accommodation - £315 per person
Non-residential day delegate including lunches - £118 per person
Deposit: £70 per person
* SUMMER SCHOOL 2 - Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, Monday 20th August to Thursday 23rd August 2012
Choose from Comic Drama, History (England & the Orient), Literature, Needlepoint Lacemaking, Greek Philosophy, Psychology, Singing for Pleasure, Website Design
Full board residential delegate in ensuite accommodation - £315 per person
Non-residential day delegate including lunches - £118 per person
Deposit: £70 per person
If you would like detailed information on the RI talks or the courses available at the Summer Schools, check out 'Events' on the Members Section of the national U3A website www.u3a.org.uk or contact Christine Iredale tel: 01258.455113 for a printed copy.
The Mackrell Charity, based in Sturminster Marshall has started a Language Group. We meet at the Old School, Sturminster Marshall (next to the Red Lion
Pub) at 7.30pm on the third Wednesday of each month. The next meetings are 17th November and 15th December. So far we have a French table and a German table but only 1 Spanish speaker and 1 Italian speaker. We would welcome speakers of any language but especially Spanish and Italian. Participants vary in fluency from beginners to native speakers. The idea is to help each other in a friendly and non threatening atmosphere over a cup of tea or coffee. If you have any members who would like to join us please could you ask them to contact Sally on 01258 857528 or by email at
sally.plowright@btinternet.co.uk
Pub) at 7.30pm on the third Wednesday of each month. The next meetings are 17th November and 15th December. So far we have a French table and a German table but only 1 Spanish speaker and 1 Italian speaker. We would welcome speakers of any language but especially Spanish and Italian. Participants vary in fluency from beginners to native speakers. The idea is to help each other in a friendly and non threatening atmosphere over a cup of tea or coffee. If you have any members who would like to join us please could you ask them to contact Sally on 01258 857528 or by email at
sally.plowright@btinternet.co.uk