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CALDICOT & DISTRICT Newsletter & Diary February 2020 Monthly Meeting Caldicot Choir Hall 2pm www.u3asites.org.uk/caldicot/home Reg Charity No. 1071447 THURSDAY 20TH FEBRURY 2020 SUBJECT: BLOOD BIKES ALLI GALLIVAN TEA ROTA: DRAMA THURSDAY 19TH MARCH 2020 SUBJECT: SPEAKER: PHOTO COMPETITION JUDGING TRACEY CLEMENTS OF WYE VALLEY STUDIOS “WHO DUNNIT” PHOENIX PLAYERS TEA ROTA: FAMILY HISTORY CHAIRMAN’S LETTER Hello Everyone Well once again we were entertained by the children from Caldicot Comprehensive. It was good to hear from Sarah (the teacher) of the progress that previous children who have entertained us are getting on in their lives. This year we had three or four entirely new pupils and as it was their first time in front of a large audience, I think they did very well. I must say the last pupil who sang “I had a Dream” brought a lump to my throat which made it difficult for me to thank them all for being there. So we look forward to next year and maybe those new ones will be there again and will have gained a bit more confidence. It goes without saying that we enjoy our January “Speakers” as we had 96 people in the audience. The Third Age Trust is this year setting up a National U3A Day on the 3 rd June and all U3A’s throughout the Country are asked to participate. This falls nicely in with our celebrations and we are already organising a challenge for a match put to the Committee by the Short Mat Bowls. More progress is being made with the arrangements for our 25h Anniversary celebrations and I am pleased to say that many of our groups will be participating throughout the year. I will not be at the next meeting as I will be visiting my son and his family in Tasmania so I am pleased to say that our Vice Chairman Rob Harry will be the front man. Best Wishes to you all. Pam Caines Chairman
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CALDICOT & DISTRICT

Newsletter & Diary

February 2020

Monthly Meeting

Caldicot Choir Hall 2pm

www.u3asites.org.uk/caldicot/home Reg Charity No. 1071447

THURSDAY 20TH FEBRURY 2020

SUBJECT:

BLOOD BIKES

ALLI GALLIVAN

TEA ROTA: DRAMA

THURSDAY 19TH MARCH 2020

SUBJECT:

SPEAKER:

PHOTO COMPETITION JUDGING

TRACEY CLEMENTS OF WYE VALLEY STUDIOS

“WHO DUNNIT”

PHOENIX PLAYERS

TEA ROTA: FAMILY HISTORY

CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

Hello Everyone

Well once again we were entertained by the children from Caldicot Comprehensive. It was good to

hear from Sarah (the teacher) of the progress that previous children who have entertained us are

getting on in their lives. This year we had three or four entirely new pupils and as it was their first

time in front of a large audience, I think they did very well. I must say the last pupil who sang “I

had a Dream” brought a lump to my throat which made it difficult for me to thank them all for

being there.

So we look forward to next year and maybe those new ones will be there again and will have

gained a bit more confidence. It goes without saying that we enjoy our January “Speakers” as we

had 96 people in the audience.

The Third Age Trust is this year setting up a National U3A Day on the 3rd June and all U3A’s

throughout the Country are asked to participate. This falls nicely in with our celebrations and we

are already organising a challenge for a match put to the Committee by the Short Mat Bowls.

More progress is being made with the arrangements for our 25h Anniversary celebrations and I am

pleased to say that many of our groups will be participating throughout the year.

I will not be at the next meeting as I will be visiting my son and his family in Tasmania so I am

pleased to say that our Vice Chairman Rob Harry will be the front man.

Best Wishes to you all.

Pam Caines

Chairman

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SPEAKERS LIST 2020 TEA ROTA

April 16th Magical Musical Moments Christine Purkiss Gardening

May 21st Rhiannon Lavis Dogs Trust Bridgend Handicraft

June 18th 25th Anniversary Party History

July 16th “Who dunnit” Phoenix Players Jive Bunnies

September 17th AGM

“Who Dunnit”

Phoenix Players

Music Appreciation

October 15th OPEN DAY Science & Natural History

COPY FOR THE NEWSLETTER

We welcome reports from all groups for inclusion in the Newsletter or forwarding to our

website. Word doc is preferred and should be sent to:

[email protected] or tel. 01291 424997 by midday on the 28th JANUARY 2020

Typed or handwritten notes should be submitted a few days earlier if possible. Please try to

limit reports to about 300 words. Angela Hodson-Hirst, Editor.

DUE TO HOLIDAY COMMITMENTS THERE WILL NOT BE A

MARCH NEWSLETTER

MEMBERSHIP

Should you change your address, telephone number or email address please let me know so that our

records are up to date. Contact details: tel: 01291 424997 email: [email protected]

Angela Hodson-Hirst

Membership Secretary

LINK SECRETARY

I would ask that if you hear of any member(s) who reach their 80th, 90th, 100th birthdays, Golden,

Diamond, Platinum Wedding Anniversaries or even Marriages between members to please contact

me so that I can send a Congratulatory card.

Also, if you hear of any member, in your group, or their family who are in hospital, sick or any

other reason I would be grateful if you would please inform me. [email protected]

Tele: 01291 421484

Betty Waite

GIFT AID

Calling all tax payers, once again I would ask you to sign the Gift Aid form to enable Caldicot &

District U3A to claim back 25% of your fee which helps to keep the Subscription fees down.

We have had repayment from the Tax Office of our claims for several years. However, we are now

able to claim additional tax on the membership fee of your Spouse/Partner or any other person who

are members of Caldicot & District U3A and reside at the same address as you.

If you are not sure whether you have previously signed a gift aid form, please contact me or

alternatively sign another current one. Forms are available on Caldicot & District U3A website or

from Angela Hodson-Hirst, Membership Secretary at the monthly meetings or from your

Convenors or myself, I have forms with me at all meetings I attend.

If you have any queries please contact me on 01291.422925 or [email protected]

Glenice Dallow

Gift Aid Co-ordinator

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Beryl Read who celebrated her 80th Birthday in January and to David Evans

who celebrates his 80th in March.

CONDOLENCES

It was with sadness to hear that Jean Matthews passed away in January. Jean was a regular walker

with the Stragglers, attended monthly meetings and enjoyed many Special Events holidays.

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

Ronald Prettyjohns

Nick & Margaret Saffin

Nigel Poole

Anita Rae

Jean Bailey

Christine Foy

Barrie Monday

THANK YOUS

HANDICRAFT

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CHRISTMAS PARTY RAFFLE

FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

Wanted for April 2020 a new Convenor for the Family History Group

I have decided the time has come to hand over the reins of the group with effect from the March

meeting and a new approach from a willing Genealogist is required for April 2020.

A successful genealogy search comes from a combination of knowing which records exist; how to

get them and at a price you can afford; being able to select from alternative solutions; and knowing

how to get the most information from the documents you find.

During my 6 years at the helm we have had various successes, finding a relative of Edward III and

also Sir Walter Scott (a mining engineer not the author). The successes also went as far as tracing

Di Jones in Merthyr but alas Fred Smith has eluded us to date.

I hope the members who have attended over my tenure ship have obtained as much pleasure as it

has given me over these years, and wish them all the best in finding past members of their family as

well as cousins and family members who they did not know existed.

At present we meet on the 4th Friday of the month but if a new Convenor wishes to alter this

arrangement I feel sure that the existing members would agree.

Should no willing Convenor come forward I regret that this group will cease after the 28th March.

If anyone would like more information, please contact me on 01291 421523 or 07541779974.

John Jeffery

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NEWS AND INFORMATION

Would all group Convenors please send me news and information for the monthly Newsletter

& Diary which will be included in the table below. Thank you. Editor

ACTIVITY GROUPS INFORMATION

ART

Every Wednesday 1.30 to 4.00pm, Recreation Hall,

Portskewett.

Convenor …………...Mary Richards

Tel: 01291 329236

COMPUTING

Every Friday 9.30 to12.30am at the Baptist Church,

Neddern Way.

Convenor……………John Mills

Tel: 01291 420045

Discussion/Demonstrations.

Digital Image competition with Ann Taylor-Heard

Second Friday of the month 10.00am to 12 noon

Digital Image Topics: TBA

CRUISE SHIP BRIDGE

Every Monday 1.30 to 3.30pm Council Day Centre

Contact……………Acting Convenor:

Tony Hodson-Hirst Tel: 01291 424997

DRAMA

Every Friday 2.00pm Portskewett Hall.

Convenors …………Pam Caines

………………….…. Dianne Payne

Tel: 01291 420750

FAMILY HISTORY

All welcome at Bethany Baptist Church. Caldicot.

Convenor…………John Jeffery

Tel: 01291 421523

4th Friday of the month 9.30 to 12noon

GARDENING

Indoor meetings run from October to April in the

Scout Hall on second Thursday of the month

at 2.15 pm

Convenor……………Pauline Marx

Tel: 07544 671870

Feb 13th: Invitation to the Natural Science & History

Group for Jim’s Film show

Mar 12th: Justine Shoulter of Far Hill Flowers

Apr 9th: Tredegar House & Gardens.

Speaker... Steve Morgan, Head Gardener

Apr 29th – May 1st: Trip to Pashley Manor & Garden

Tulip Festival and Great Dixter Garden.

HANDICRAFT

1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 10.00 to

12.00pm Council Day Centre.

Convenor……Beryl Lewis. Tel: 01291 421661

Assisted by…Jill Greenhalgh. Tel: 01633 548968

HISTORY

3rd Wednesday of the month 2.15pm Council Day

Centre

Convenor………. Sheila Ford. Tel: 01291 422185

Feb 19th: Holy Roman Empire. Speaker...Stuart Fyfe.

Mar 18th: The Tec Seng shipping disaster. Speaker......

Gaynor Chapple

Apr 15th: Poetry in History. Speaker.... Mary Rooney

May 20th: The Cotswold Navy. What’s in a name?

Speaker..... Paul Barnett

Jun 17th: Welsh History through the Ages. Various

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JIVE BUNNIES

Alternate Thursday evening

7.00 pm – 9.00 pm Portskewett Recreational Hall

Convenor……………Wendy Protheroe

Tel: 01291 422829

Feb 6th & 20th

Mar 5th & 19th

MUSIC APPRECIATION

4th Thursday of the month 2.00 to 4.00pm. Council

Day Centre.

Convenor……………Jan Potter

assisted by……………Adrian Dallow

Tel: 01291 794034 (Jan)

Tel: 01291 422925 (Adrian)

Feb 27th: Celebration of St David's Day so any Welsh

music, composers, performers etc

Mar 26th: Theme for March is People in uniform: i.e

Military, Police, Boy Scouts, Nurses, Guides

SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY

Meetings to be held 1st Monday of the month 10.00

- 12.00 noon. Scout Hall, Sandy Lane

Convenor ………………. Bob Whitehead

Tel: 01291 422232

Feb 3rd: The importance of trees and woods.

Speaker....Jeremy Evans, woodland advisor for the

Woodland Trust

Mar 2nd: Insect Armageddon – the world decline of all

insects by 41%. Speaker..... Max Wilson BSC (Econ)

Lond, BSC (MHN) RMN Ret. Volunteer with the

Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Apr 6th: The protection of wildlife throughout the whole

of Gloucestershire. A talk by the Gloucestershire Wildlife

Trust

SCRABBLE

Alternate Fridays 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Town council

Day Centre.

Convenor………Glynis Croft

Tel: 01633 400529

Feb. 14th & 28th

Mar. 13th & 27th

SHORT MAT BOWLS

Wednesday afternoons 2.00 to 4.00 pm. Scout Hall.

Friday evening 7.00 to 9pm

Convenor……………………Roland Carey

Tel: 01633 881302

Additional Sessions:

Our Short Mat Bowls now meets on Friday evenings, in

addition to the Wednesday afternoon sessions. So, if you

would like to try to “roll a ball” on Friday between 7pm

and 9pm please contact Roland Carey

SINGING FOR PLEASURE

Meet every other Monday 10.00am to 12.00pm.

Recreational Hall, Portskewett.

Convenor…………………. Sue Shepherd

Tel: 01291 423089

2nd & 4th Monday of the Month

Feb: 10th & 24th

Mar: 9th & 23rd

SPANISH

Monday Mornings 10.45 to 12.00 various venues.

Convenor………………Julian Wood

Tel: 01291 421095

SPECIAL EVENTS

Convenor………………Pam Caines

Tel: 01291 420750

Feb 10th – 14th: Caernarvon, The Celtic Royal Hotel

May 13th – 18th: Jersey

March 25th 2020: King & I, Bristol Hippodrome

SUNDAY LUNCH CLUB

Convenor………………Pam Caines

Tel: 01291 420750

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TABLE TENNIS

Monday 2.00 to 4.00pm Scout Hall, Sandy Lane

Convenor………………Les Mitchell

Tel: 01291 421567

UKULELE

Every Tuesday 2.00 to 4.00 at the Recreation Hall

Portskewett

Convenor………………. Christopher Spiller

Tel: 01291 424694

WALKING GROUPS

WHEN: Every Tuesday 9.00 & 9.30 am

WHERE: Caldicot Choir Hall Car Park.

For further information please contact Convenors

ALL WALKS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

STRAGGLERS

3 – 4 miles – easy and moderate

Convenor………………Brian Hopkins

Tel: 01291 422387

Feb 4th: Undy with Fran & Avril. Lunch: Wheatsheaf

Feb 11th: Local walk with Brian. Lunch: The Haywain

Feb 18th: TBA

Feb 25th: Craig-y-Dorth with Glenice & Adrian. Lunch:

The Huntsman

Mar 3rd: TBA with Jim & Anne. Lunch: TBA

Mar 10th: TBA with Jenny & Gill. Lunch: TBA

Mar 17th: TBA

Mar 24th: TBA

Mar 31st: Parkend with Myfanwy. Lunch: The Nags Head

AMBLERS

Around 4 miles – moderate with some hills/stiles

Convenors……Gaynor Pask Tel: 01633 882492

Jeanette Trask Tel: 07415035914

Feb 4th: Caldicot with Francesca. Lunch: The Haywain

Feb 11th: Caerwent with Glynis & Marie. Lunch: Coach

and Horses

Feb 18th: Cardiff Bay coach trip with Ann & Sue.

Feb 25th: Tockington with Mel. Lunch: The Swan Inn

Mar 3rd: Tintern area with David & Bridget. Lunch: TBA

Mar 10th: Devauden with Fran & Sue. Lunch: TBA

Mar 17th: TBA with Patsy & Norma. Lunch: TBA

Mar 24th: TBA with Jenny & Stan. Lunch: TBA

Mar 31st: Aust with Linda & Lyn. Lunch: Boars Head

STROLLERS

4.5 – 6 miles moderate plus with hills & stiles

Convenor………………Rob Harry

Tel: 01291 421282

Feb 4th: Blaenavon with John T. Lunch: The Rising Sun

Feb 11th: Wye Valley with Judi M. Lunch: TBA

Feb 18th: Wyndcliffe with Jen & John. Lunch: Chepstow

Hotel

Feb 25th: Llanhennock with Jan & Judi S. Lunch: TBA

Mar 3rd: Trelleck Grange with Linda & Harry. Lunch:

The Lion

Mar 10th: Wetlands with The Jackie’s, Irene & Sonia.

Lunch: Waterloo

Mar 17th: TBA with Marie & Gill. Lunch: TBA

Mar 24th: Cardiff Bay bus trip with Lindy & John.

Lunch: Own choice

Mar 31st: Aust with Jen & Bill. Lunch: The Boars Head

STRIDERS

5 – 7 miles – moderate & strenuous

Convenor.………Richard Harding

Tel: 01291 420305

Feb 4th: Cwm with Moo & Carol. Lunch: The Huntsman

Feb11th: TBA

Feb 18th: TBA

Feb 25th: Trellech with Jim. Lunch: The Lion

Mar 3rd: TBA

Mar 10th: TBA

Mar 17th: Pontir with Linda & Peter. Lunch: TBA

Mar 24th: TBA

Mar 31st: TBA

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CASTLES IN WALES PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

OPEN TO ALL CALDICOT & DISTRICT U3A MEMBERS

THIS IS AN APPEAL TO ALL MEMBERS OF CALDICOT & DISTRICT U3A TO ENTER

THE ABOVE COMPETITION.

It has been disappointing that there has been so little response and photographs have not been given

to John Mills for this competition therefore we have extended the closing date for these to be

given to John till end of February.

I am aware that there are many good photographers among you and would appeal to you to take

your photo and bring it to John at Bethany Baptist Church on Fridays between 9.30–12.30pm.

There may have been a misunderstanding of what is expected at this stage, all we want is an A4

photograph with your name and castle on the back to be displayed at the March meeting when an

independent professional, Tracy Clements from Wye Valley Studios, will judge the 3 to go forward

to the next stage.

It is only the 3 chosen that will be as a digital image which if in doubt there are experts in this field

who will help you at this stage. Again I appeal to you to send in a photograph.

PLEASE DO NOT LET CALDICOT & DISTRICT U3A BE THE ONLY WELSH U3A

WHO HAVE NOT SENT IN ENTRIES.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me on 01291.422925 or at

[email protected]

Glenice Dallow

Group Co-ordinator

GARDENING

MEETING 9TH JANUARY

At our first Meeting of the New Year we were given an insight into “Gardening for

Bumblebees” by Max Wilson, on behalf of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

Max showed us pictures of the different types of bumblebees and where their habitats are. Also

showing how they have declined in many areas. Indeed, in the Northern Highlands they are now

extinct.

Over the last 70 years numbers have dropped 70% and many species are threatened with extinction,

because of the loss of 97% of their homes due to modern farming, new insecticides and global

warming.

He told us that Monmouthshire is one of the better areas where bumblebees are still living, and our

native “carder” bee is found on Magor Marsh.

There are about 250 kinds of bee in the British Isles. All bees live off pollen and nectar, which

they find in flowers. We can all help by planting more wild plants and fruit bushes.

Many of us took away leaflets at the end of the talk.

PASHLEY MANOR & GREAT DIXTER GARDENS

There are still four places available on the Trip to Pashley Manor and Great Dixter Gardens on

29th, 30th April and 1st May.

Full payment for this Trip will be needed at February Meeting please.

Pauline Marx

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SPECIAL EVENTS

JERSEY - WEDNESDAY 13th MAY - MONDAY 18th MAY 2020 - £545pp (PLUS SS)

MAYFAIR HOTEL, ST HELIER

I have now been informed that we shall be flying out of Cardiff Airport, it will mean an early start for

all of us as the flight is at 9:45am so, up early as we will have to be at the airport for 8:00am. A coach

will pick you up as usual at the designated pick-up points and will take us to Cardiff Airport where

you will check in. We will arrive in Jersey at 10:45am. A coach will be at the Jersey Airport to take

us to the Mayfair Hotel St. Hellier and as normal we will be unable to register into the hotel until the

afternoon.

I have not arranged excursions for the duration of the holiday as we would have to hire a coach

there which would add to the price. There are two ladies at the hotel who arrange excursions each

day and they will advise you where and what days certain trips are available and, if you are

interested they will book these for you. Other than that you are free to do and go where you like.

Our return journey we will leave Jersey at 11:20am on Monday 18th and arrive in Cardiff at 12:20pm.

Obviously I will update you on all arrangements nearer the date.

Unfortunately we have been charged single supplement on all single rooms at £115.00 per room. I

am sorry this has to be paid but it is entirely out of my hands. At present I think I am able to

reduce single supplement of £55 per person which I hope you will agree is quite a saving. I will

confirm this later when I get the final invoice.

I will be requiring the balances for this holiday, at the latest, at the March monthly

meeting.

It is strongly advised that you ensure you are adequately covered by insurance. Edwards can

offer this at £44.00 per person subject to policy terms and conditions.

THE KING AND I - BRISTOL HIPPODROME 25th MARCH 2020

This is all paid for now and I have the tickets which will be handed to you on the coach when we

go as I don’t want anyone losing theirs before the day.

The coach which is with Grindles will pick us up at 1:30pm outside the Doctors surgery and as the

show is approximately 3hours long, including short break they will pick us up at 5:30 to bring us home.

Thank you all for your support.

Pam Caines

DRAMA

We will next be presenting a Who Dunnit in March as part of our contribution to the 25

th Anniversary

celebrations. This will be the first of five which we hope to do throughout the year. This time you will

be involved in the play as you will be listening for clues as to “Who Dunnit!” We will be asking you to

sit in teams and put your heads together to solve the murder!!!

Pam Caines

UKULELE

In January the ukulele group played for the Alzheimer’s Society in the Catholic Church hall, where

we were made to feel very welcome.

On Saturday 8th February we will be playing for Dementia sufferers alongside Thornbury Ukulele

group at the Bethany Baptist Church, Caldicot from 2-4pm.

Chris Spiller

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MONTHLY DIGITAL IMAGE PHOTO COMPETITION

January’s winning photo

was taken by Roy Langfield

MY STORY

1944 Palestine, British mandated area, this is where l was born and lived for a few months. My

father was at the time seconded to the PPF, Palestine police force. Here he met my Mum and in

1942 they married.

In1945 my Mum and I travelled from Port Said in Egypt by boat to the UK. It took three weeks.

As a less than 1yr old l don't remember any of the journey though Mum was quite ill. My Dad's

family lived in Porth Casseg, St Arvans and we had to cross a field, very deeply covered in snow.

My Mum was quite anxious as she had never seen snow on the ground only on the mountain top.

When l was three my sister was born and l promptly told my Mum to send her back with the

postman, fortunately that did not happen.

At 5yrs old l went to the Church school in Chepstow and then to Bridge street. I did not pass the

11plus and therefore went to Portwall Secondary School. I must have had some reasonable ability

as l managed to stay in the top stream all the way through.

l do not have any qualifications and started work at 15yrs old in Woolworth in Chepstow, serving

on the sweet counter at first and then put in charge of the toy counter. With other jobs in later years

in retail (shop assistant) l finished work as an optical assistant/receptionist on retirement.

I have lived very happily with my husband for nearly 52yrs. We have one son and one

grandaugther who we love very much but sometimes fear for the future.

This is just a short article which may interest some.....

How many of you could tell us a little about yourself or family? I am sure that amongst our

membership there are some interesting stories that you can send in to the Newsletter.

Betty Waite

CREATIVE WRITING STUDY DAY

This study day, The Basics of Creative Writing, is scheduled for Wednesday 29th April 2020. It's a

full day (10am to 3.30pm.) and the venue is Malpas Court in Newport. This venue is easily

accessible by both car and public transport and there is plenty of free parking.

The speakers will be Marcia Humphries (Cr. Wr. Adviser) and Jo Brooks. The day is designed for

both beginners and also those who already write but are looking to consolidate their knowledge.

Members will be taken through elements of the short story (including plot/character/editing and

revising etc.) but don't touch on poetry.

It'll be a fun day with talks and writing exercises.

Cost is £12.50 and this will include a lunch (freshly prepared in the kitchens at Malpas Court) and

refreshments (tea/coffee and biscuits).

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The Basics of Creative Writing

A Study Day for writers will take place on Wednesday, 29th

April 2020. The speakers will be Marcia

Humphries (Creative Writing Adviser) and Jo Brooks. The content is suitable both for beginners and

for more experienced writers.

The day will run from 10am. to 3.30pm. and there will be talks on different topics, each followed by a

fun exercise.

The venue is Malpas Court, Oliphant Circle, Malpas, Newport NP20 6AD. It is easily accessible by

car or public transport and there is free parking.

Cost is £12.50 which includes lunch and refreshments.

If you wish to attend, please fill in the form and send, together with cheque for £12.50, payable to

NEWPORT (S.E.WALES) U3A

to me: Pam Cocchiara, 10 Oaklands Park Drive, Rhiwderin, Newport, NP10 8RB.

NAME .............................................................................................

E-MAIL................................................................................................................................................

NAME OF U3A........................................................................................................................................

ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS OR ALLERGIES.....................................................................

....................................................................................................................................................................

Numbers that can be accommodated for this event are limited. Please send your application by 15th

March in order to ensure your place.

Confirmation of your booking together a lunch menu and details of how to reach the venue will be

sent nearer the date of the event.

If you would like any further information about the day, please contact me: [email protected]

or by telephone 01633 892928.

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FEBRUARY’s CROSSWORD

January’s solution

ACROSS

1. Assortment (7)

5. Group of insects (5)

8. Large herbivorous

mammal (5)

9. Pagan (7)

10. Unfeigned (7)

11. Ledge (5)

12. Lifted (6)

14. Appraise (6)

17. Notions (5)

19. Fruit (7)

21. Direction (7)

22. Taut or rigid (5)

24. Days of the month

(5)

25. Embroiled (7)

DOWN

1. Chart (3)

2. Inert gas (5)

3. Dissimilar (7)

4. Reverberated (6)

5. Photos (5)

6. Attain (7)

7. Public declaration

(9)

10. Decorated food

(9)

13. Imprecise (7)

15. Abridge (7)

16. Captured (6)

18. Secret agents (5)

20. Invalidate (5)

23. Conclusion (3)

LET’S DO SUDOKU!

Solutions next month

January’s sudoku solution

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Pam Caines

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Vice Chairman

Rob Harry

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Tony Hodson-Hirst

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Rob Harry

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Angela Hodson-Hirst

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Glenice Dallow

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Glenice Dallow

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Anne Duke

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