Mansfield U3A Newsletter: May 2016

Mansfield and District U3A

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May 2016Website: www.mansfield-u3a.org.uk

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Welcome from your chairmanWelcome to May’s meeting of Mansfield and District U3A. The year is flying by, but, as we say, the olderwe get, time does seem to pass more quickly.

I cannot believe that a year ago I wrote about attending a youth festival of rugby at Cromford Meadowsnear Matlock. Well, I went again this year and I am full of praise for the young players (aged from 7 to 14),the referees and the organisers, I hope it continues for many years. I also attended a concert featuring theCarlton Male Voice Choir at the Albert Hall, Nottingham, with guests, the Kanneh-Mason family, sixwonderfully gifted musicians aged 10 to 19 who were an inspiration to everyone. There are a lot of greatkids out there who we should encourage and help.

I hope May will be warmer for us as April was very wintry at times. We have our Coffee Morning onFriday May 20th at 10.00 am at The Towers. If you haven’t purchased a ticket, please do so as it helpsto keep our subs low. I always enjoy the event: a raffle, tombola and cake stall, with plants for sale fromthe gardeners, pies from Shelia Whalley and, of course, a cup of coffee. Enjoy!

We do need more people to put themselves forward to be on the committee. It is very importantto our U3A that we have a vibrant and enthusiastic committee to guide us onwards to being abetter organisation, so please help if you can.

The electronic notice board is still improving and I believe we are winning. Some group leadersare submitting notices to be shown and Gordon Howlett is forwarding the pictures of events. Allwill be on the “notice board”. Please take time to have a look at the TVs during the coffee break.Any constructive criticism is welcome as we try to improve the display.Bob Longden_________________________________________________________________________________Words from the EditorI've just arrived back from a holiday in Italy – Lake Garda and aboard a river cruiser in Venice, so pleaseexcuse any errors in this edition. A French-owned boat with haute cuisine and all drinks included did notmake for an easy time!

Norma Smith, our Speaker Finder, says that last month's speaker, Andy Smith, produced an enjoyableand relaxing hour of entertainment with anecdotes of his life and songs played on a variety of guitars andsimilar instruments. She hopes that you enjoyed his 'speech' as well.

A piece of important late news – Mansfield Town FC has kindly allowed us to park our cars in their carpark when we take a day trip. Park on the left as you go in, behind the gate. Group leaders – pleasecontinue to inform the Secretary and obtain the U3A display slip from him.

Enjoy this issue of the Newsletter.Mike Allen

In this issue Page 2: Chairman's Welcome; Words from the Editor

Page 3 – 4: 'Royal Revelry' Arrangements; Interest Group News

Pages 5 – 8: Interest Groups Meetings Diary

Page 9 – 11: Interest Group News; Holidays

Page 12: Dates for your Diary and Notices

Cover Photo: Cakes and More by the Chat & Stitch group for 'Royal Revelry' by Linda Leivers.Other photos by Gordon Howlett, David Drew and Mike Allen

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PROGRAMME for the 'ROYAL REVELRY'

On TUESDAY 7th JUNE 2016

at the JOHN FRETWELL CENTRE from 10am

INSIDE

Music in the Function RoomRetford U3A Recorder Group will perform from 12 noon to 12.45 pm

Forest Town & District U3A “Rave On” will perform from 1 pm to 1.30 pm Ashfield U3A Ukelele & Guitar Group will perform from 2 pm to 2.45 pm

CompetitionsAshfield U3A invite you to make a “crown” at their stall

Dukeries U3A will ask for captions for their Royal Picture Quiz. Win a Prize for the most humorous.

ExhibitionsThroughout the day there will be displays of art, photography, craft and memorabilia with a

'Royal' flavour. Thanks to Ashfield, Dukeries, Forest Town, Hucknall, Mansfield, Rainworth, Retford,

Sherwood and Sutton U3As.

OUTSIDE

Bowls CompetitionOrganised by Mansfield U3A.

Session 1: from 11 am to 12 noon; Session 2: from 1 pm to 2 pm

Croquet Anyone? Sutton U3A

invite you to come outside and learn some 'royal' moves between 3pm and 3.30pm.

TeasPlease vacate the Function Room by 3.30pm to enable the 'Royal' tea to be set up.Please note that Afternoon Tea will be served at 4pm but only to ticket holders.Anyone not having a ticket will be taken to The Tower!

PhotographsThroughout the day, there will be roving photographers. If you do not wish your photograph to be taken, please inform the photographers.

ThanksWith thanks to all of the Neighbourhood U3As who have contributed: Ashfield, Dukeries, ForestTown, Hucknall, Mansfield, Rainworth, Retford, Sherwood, Sutton and Worksop.

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A 'Royal' Visit to the Antiques & Collectables GroupThe April meeting was surprised and delighted at the coffee break when an anonymous personturned up to offer cakes to the members (see picture)! The theme, of course, was RoyalMemorabilia. Pat Blackwell had worried lest the subject was too narrow and so offered 'London'as an alternative but once again, the members displayed their wealth of possessions in a widevariety of objects connected with Royalty.

Not just the present Queen, but also past Royals, wereremembered on mugs and stamps, in books andcertificates and with bottles and trinkets. The selectionwas wide and varied and each had its own story. Ofinterest as well, was David Ling's print of the RoyalAcademy by Sir Hugh Casson PRA who designed theinterior of the RY Britannia and taught Prince Charles.

Antiques & Collectables Group VisitOn a Saturday morning in April, thirty one membersboarded a coach to attend an antiques fair at StaffordCounty Showground. Not long into the journey, I wasasked why the driver was taking this unusual route toStamford. I had to point out that we were going toStafford not Stamford! Anticipation was high and sowas the level of chatter.

We arrived safely and started to view as many of the300 stalls as we could. I think I managed to see about275 of them. I did stop for lunch and later coffee and cake – well you need to keep yourenergy levels up!

On the return journey, I discovered that many people had bought things and that one ladyhad sold an item and proceeded to spend the money immediately. It didn’t have time to burna hole in her pocket. Some bartering was entered into and I understand one person told thestallholder that the grandchildren would have to wear shoes with holes in the bottom if theprice of the intended purchase wasn’t reduced. I think he was successful.

I don’t think there was as much chatter on the return journey but, all in all, I think we had anenjoyable, though tiring, day out.Pat Blackwell

Key to Meetings details:THIS TABLE SHOWS THE DAY of the month, time and frequency using the first two letters of theday, followed by numbers 1 - 5 to represent the week number. The final letter M (or F, W or V)indicates that the group meets monthly, fortnightly, weekly or at variable intervals.

So 'Tu2, 2.30 - V M' would mean a group meeting on the 2nd Tuesday at 2.30pm Monthly but withVariable finish times.

All members are invited to contact the relevant Group Leader if they would like to participate in anyinterest group or attend an event. NB: * indicates a waiting list.

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Interest Group Meetings Meeting Places Leader/Contact

Afternoon Teas Sa2, 3 - 5 M Various Sheila Whalley 01623 453908

Next Meetings: TBA

Antiques andCollectables *

Tu2, 10 – 12.00 M Bridge Street Methodist Church,Mansfield

Pat Blackwell01623 481745

Next Meetings: June 14th – Local Memorabilia; July 12th – Sport

Art We3, 10 – 12.00 M Big Barn Lane Methodist Church,Mansfield

Gordon Howlett01623 627423

Next Meetings: May 18th – Seascape; June 15th – No Meeting: Devon Holiday

Art Appreciation Mo1, 2.00 - 4.00 M Stanhope CentreMansfield

Pauline Boucher01623 644798

Next meetings: May 31st – Compton Verney Visit; June 6th – Celebrating the Bard (W.S.)

Beginners' Bridge(With Ashfield U3A)

Mo, F 6.30 - 9.00

Enviro Centre, Derby Rd College,Mansfield

Maxine Rose 01623 459081

Next Meetings: June 6th & June 20th (Also ACOL at the Mechanics Institute – Thurs. 10 - 12.30 W)

Bowls Tu 1.30 – 3.30 WCoaching / Roll-ups at£3.00 per session

Mansfield Bowls Club,Chesterfield Road

Don Wright/Pat Gunter 01623 628946/626250

Next Meetings: Outdoor Season begins Tuesday 3rd May. All welcome; flat soled shoes required

Chat and Stitch Mo3, 2.00 - 4.00 M St John's Centre, Mansfield

Doreen Storer01623 407731

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar

Craft Workshop We4, 2.00 - 4.00 M Ruth Colley's home Ruth Colley 01623 472010

Next meetings: Meetings as per calendar

Current Affairs Tu2, 2.00 - 4.00 M St John's Centre, Mansfield

Norma Shillinglaw01623 466934

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar

Family History Tu4, 10.00 - 12.00 M St John's Centre,Mansfield

Max Clarke01623 621744

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar

Film Studies * We1, 1.30 - V M Joy's home Joy Crowe01623 645400

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar

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Garden Visits Various during the Summer

Various Janet Whitlam/KarenTroop01623 635607

Next Visits: Thurs. June 30th – Breezy Knees Garden, Warthill, York; Wed. July 27th – Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon

Gardening Tu1, 10.00 - 12.00 M St Peter's Centre, Mansfield

Avril McGee01623 452688

Next Meetings: June 7th – John Summerfield: Micro-Gardens or Gardening on a small scale;July 7th – Visit: Lilies and Chilies. Note day change to Thursday

Golf Last Friday of Month Various Paul Mann01623 615416

Next Meeting: TBA

History We3, 10.00 - 12.00 M M'field Bowling Club, Chesterfield Road

David Drew01623 555012

Next Meetings: May 18th – Great Explorers

Holidays (Home & Abroad)

Various TBA Margaret Burlinson01623 632538

2016 Holidays: Mon. June 13th to Mon. June 20th – Paignton; Mon. Sept. 26th to Mon. Oct. 3rd – Mallorca* (Margaret Burlinson)2017 Holidays: Jan & Feb – Thoresby Hall. Mon. Jan 9th to Fri. Jan 13th – now full; Mon. 20th Feb to Fri. 24th Feb – places available. Please check Holidays page on website for full details

Horse Riding Fr4, 11.00 M exp.Fr2, 11.00 M beg.

Kirkfields Equestrian Centre, Blidworth

Christine Smith07859 249086

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar.

International Dining We2, 6.30 for 7.00 M Various Jacqui Hampshire01623 239210

Next Meetings: TBA

Local History * Fri1, 10.00 - 12.00 M Bridge Street Methodist Church,Mansfield

Bob & Sue Longden01623 486903

Next Meetings: June 3rd – Hayman Rooke & a Roman Villa: Graham Allin; July 1st – Moor Pond Woods - A Thread in the Web of Time: Stephen Walker

Luncheon Club Th after 3rd Tu, 12.00 - 2.00 M

Various Eileen & Colin Bell01623 429239

Next Meetings: May 19th – Denby Lodge; June 23rd – Kelham House Hotel

Movement to Music W 10.30 - 11.30 W St John's Church Hall

Linda Leivers 01623 471963

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar

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Music Groups

Classical Music 2 Mo4, 2.00 - 4.00 M Members' homes Peter Hart01623 620940

Next Meetings: May 23rd – Piano Music: Geoff's; June 27th – English Light Classical: Peter Hart's

Music 2 * Mo4, 2.00 - 4.30 M Members' homes Eric Prescott 01623 631160

Next Meeting: Meetings as per calendar

Popular Music Appreciation *

Tu4, 2.00 - 4.00 M St John's School, Mansfield

Peter Haynes 01623 610886

Next Meeting: Meetings as per calendar

Pudding Club Tu1, 4.00 - 6.00 M Members' homes Sylvia Slack 01623 633981

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar: Alternately at Sylvia's and Janet's.

Read a Little Aloud Fri2, 2.00 - 4.00 M St Peter's Community Centre, Bellamy Road,Mansfield

Sheila Haslam 01623 627764

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar

Reading 1 Th3, 2.00 - 4.00 M Peter Dawson's home Peter Dawson 01623 882191

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar.

Reading 2 Tu3, 2.00 - 4.00 M Ravenshead Library Joan Hufton01623 557488

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar

S cience & Technical Tu1, 2.00 - 4.00 M Stanton Hill Baptist Church, Albert St.Skegby

Ian Boucher01623 644798

Next Meetings: June 7th – Visit to Bombardier Factory (details tba); July 5th – History ofElectronics: Phil Dennis

Scrabble Mo2, 2.00 - 4.00 M Brenda Thurkettle's home

Brenda Thurkettle01623 628136

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar

Tai Chi Mo, 9.30 - 10.30 W St John's Centre,Mansfield

Jean Kirk 01623 480207

Next Meetings: New Term from April 11th – July 25th (Except May 2nd / 30th Bank Holidays)

Theatre Visits Various Various Sheila Whalley01623 453908

Next Visits: Sat. Aug.29th – Chicago (RCH) - all tickets £39.50. Pay at May meeting

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Walking Groups

Hikers (all-day, 6 - 8 miles)

Th1 & Mo3, 9.30 - V 2/M

Tesco car park, off Oak Tree Lane,Mansfield

Peter Thurkettle 01623 628136

Next Meetings: Thurs June 2nd – Tansley; Mon June 20th – Langold / Firbeck

Shufflers(short & gentle)

Th4, 12.00 - V M Various Sylvia Slack 01623 633981

Next Meetings: May 26th – Edwinstowe Craft Centre; June 30th – Picnic at Hardwick (meet at Visitors' Centre)

Strollers(a leisurely 2 miles)

We2, 10.30 - V M Various Barbara Massey / Marion Thornton 01623 628357/ 651528

Next Meetings: June 8th – Cresswell Crags; July 13th – Pleasley Pit Trail (top car park)

Walkers(an easy 4 - 5 miles)

We4, 10.30 - V M Various Joy & Nick Crowe01623 645400

Next Meetings: May 25th – River Maun / Sherwood Forest; June 22nd – Strawberry Hill Woods & Rainworth (Tesco / Oak Tree Lane Leisure Centre c/p)

Wine Appreciation 2 * We3, 7.30 - V M Members' homes Mike Allen01623 653345

Next Meetings: May 18th – Chianti at George & Mavis'; June 25th – Summer Wines at Mike's

Wine Appreciation 3 * Tu4, 7.30 - V M Members' homes Graham Allin01623 473662

Next Meetings: May 24th – Alsace at Ian & Pauline's; June 28th – Wine Society Reds at Ron's

Wine Appreciation 4 * Th4, 7.30 - V M Members' homes Jane Kockum01623 407235

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar

Writing for Pleasure Mo2, 2 - 4 M Stanhope Centre, Bridge Street,Mansfield

Hilary Miller/Sue Ford01623 620067/844286

Next Meetings: Meetings as per calendar

Singing For Fun (an independent Interest Group) meets every fortnight on Wednesday evenings from5.45 pm to 7.15 pm at St Alban's Church in Forest Town. Contact Jean Kirk on 01623 480207 or at themonthly meeting to learn more.

GolfA record turnout of 11 members played the front nine of the Admiral’s Course and the back nine of theCommander’s Course at Oakmere Park in the last monthly fixture. One of our new members had aninteresting experience when he was attacked by a squirrel. Luckily the attack was repelled by threateningit with a golf club. The moral of the story is do not take your breakfast round in your golf club bag!

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At the 19th hole, someone said he was considering reporting Tony to the R.S.P.C.A! All memberssaid they had enjoyed the game.

The next fixture is at Brierley Forest Golf Course, Huthwaite on Friday 27th May at 9.30 am for a 10 amtee off. The fees are between £11-£15 dependent on the number of holes you play.Paul Mann

SHUFFLERS CELEBRATE THE QUEEN'S 90th BIRTHDAY!The Shufflers, decked out in red,white and blue, celebrated the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth atBrierley Park with a light lunch, followed by a birthday cake and a spirited singing of the national anthem.

We intended to finish our day with a shuffle to the lake, but as we were leaving the visitor centre, a heavyhailstorm sent us 'shuffling' to the car park.The swans were denied our version of Happy Birthday, much totheir relief! The next meeting will be at Edwinstowe Craft Centre on Thursday May 26th.Sylvia Slack

International Dining GroupWednesday 6th April saw the International Dining Group having a great time at Chungs ChineseRestaurant in Mapperley. With 24 members and a guest from Burma, this was truly an internationalevening. The menu was extensive and with good portions, but, better still, it tasted excellent. Even thehouse wine was reasonable in price and taste.

Six members who normally join us (holidays taking precedence this month) missed a treat. Our nextventure on Wednesday May 11th is to And Why Not, an English restaurant in the heart of Mansfieldwith a first class reputation. Why not (no pun intended) give the International Dining Group a try? Jacqui Hampshire

History Group The Dwindling Band, or Didn’t We Have A Wonderful Time the Day We Went to Warwick?Erudite pop aficionados might screw their faces up at the mention of the above before hesitatinglyoffering, ‘I think they had a hit in the late 1960’s. Well, possibly, but our Dwindling Band almost sank outof sight before setting off for the great mediaeval fortress of Warwick. By the time we boarded the bus,there were but four of us left. Rita, Sandra, Dave and Jenny finally de-bussed at the castle after arrivingwith a bang as the Skills (?) Driver attempted to demolish a wall that, for all I know, had been lovinglyhand laid by some ancient aristocrat. Cue swarming security guards alerted by the bang oops thudscrape noises.

Undaunted, Sandra set off to tie down the legend of Warwick the Kingmaker, whilst Dave, after readingthe health and safety warning that Persons suffering from cardiac, lung, back and other related

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muscular skeletal issues are strongly advised not to enter plunged not into the deepest dungeon, butthe less arduous Gaol Attraction.

Funny idea of fun these ancestors of ours had!

During our tour of the rest of the cunninglydisguised sub-Disney tourist trap, we weregratified to hear dozens of different languagesspoken and to watch the national coffers trillingup a profit as tourist Yen, Dollars and Roublespoured into the nation’s grimly mitts. Dave wasparticularly taken by a large group of obviouslyrustic Poles rambling up towards the battle-ments (most nailed into a fence – the poles, notthe Poles).

On the whole, an enjoyable day enhanced bythe rain holding off just long enough not tobother us. Warwick the Kingmaker, I hope,

would be delighted to see his old home supporting our economy. Dave Drew

StrollersThe Strollers have been having an exciting time of late with the March and April walks becomingquite an adventure. The weather in March was not too good but five brave souls dared to venture outaround Vicar Water where parts were flooded. We waded through water and clung to hedgerows fordear life although back at the café, relaxing over a cup of tea, we saw the funny side of it all.

The Hardwick walk in April proved tobe just as adventurous, only this timethe hazard was mud. We had to detouras the National Trust is reworking thepaths and the wood. Boy, did we havefun trying to stay upright as we slippedaround in the mud! Marion did fall andher light coloured jacket changedshade.

But the weather was perfect and wesat outside the Hardwick Inn enjoyingour coffee in the sun. If you want to adda sense of adventure to your life, thenjoin the Strollers!Barbara Massey

Latest News ...Coffee Morning at The Towers on May 20th. Your last chance to hand your tombola and raffleprizes to Sue Longden is at May's meeting. Then the only thing you will have left to do is support themorning with all its stalls and fun after you have bought your £2.00 ticket. Roll up, enjoy yourself andkeep our subs down!

Dave Drew's Indoor Model Flying didn't get off the ground – perhaps an idea ahead of its time? Acomparison could be the gyrocopter – a good idea, but it never really took off.

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On the other hand, his History Group is going well and the next meeting, on Wednesday 18th May,is on the 'Great Explorers'. Dave has also issued an early message about a History Group outing to the Richard IIIexhibition in Leicester on Thursday September 22nd. The bus pick up time at the MTFCwould be 9.30am, returning by 4.30pm approx.

Visit to Tolethorpe Hall, Stamford: The proposed visit to Tolethorpe to see Toad of Toad Hall onJuly 13th has been cancelled. A dramatic increase in the price of the Community bus by some £60has meant that it is no longer viable to go as a group. However, should any of those interested wantto drive there, then Mike Allen can obtain tickets for them.

Meanwhile, Christine Smith's new Swimming Group is bobbing along merrily. She reports, “Therewere 10 members who are very interested in the swimming group, but only 3 of us turned up lastSunday. I am looking at the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 2.00pm at the FitnessFlex gym, next to thefootball ground. The cost is £4.00, for the use of the (warm) pool, plus the sauna, steam room,jacuzzi, turbo pool and free hairdryers! Don't forget the pound coin for the lockers, but you get thisback”. Contact Christine on 07859 249086 or at the meeting.

Our Centre (the Kirkby Community Bus owners) has had to increase their prices quite considerablyas a result of large cuts to their grants by the Council, the increase in the 'Living Wage' and thenecessity to provide a pension for any employees. So, goodbye to cheaper travel from that source.

The Book Table made £38.70 in April. Lilian reports, “We are still trying to get the optimum format forthe tables to enable people to see the books before they buy. Sooner or later we will have anarrangement which works but in the meantime, if you cannot get before the announcements, comeduring the break”.

Theatre Visits: 'The Full Monty' –- matinee on Wednesday 28th September at the Theatre Royal. Then a trip toLondon on October 5th and 6th to the theatre to see Showboat, with B&B at the St Giles Hotel,then a visit to The Shard and Windsor Castle with entrance fees included.All for £255 (sharing). The single supplement is £36 (down from £46 last year).

If your £50 deposit was paid before the end of March, £10 will be deducted from the price of the theatreticket (£49.50 before discount), making a total price of £245 if sharing. If you do not want to go to the show,deduct £49.50 from the full amount. A pre-theatre meal at Henry's in Covent Garden will be arranged at a later date but this is not included in theabove price. Make all cheques payable to Mansfield U3A and send them to Sheila Whalley at 335 BerryhillLane, Mansfield. Include your phone number and which U3A you are in. Sheila Whalley

HolidaysDevon Holiday June 13th - 20th 2016. 8 days at the Queen's Hotel, Paignton.The cost for eight days of £529 includes an £18 variety show but the excursions are optional. There is stillone twin / double room available and May is last opportunity to fill this vacancy.Itineraries, luggage labels, coach plans, maps & insurance policies for those taking the company'sinsurance can now be collected from my table. Please make sure you are at the same departure point asthat written on your luggage label- Redfern's Garage or Walkden Street. No changing minds at last minute,please!

Mallorca September 26th - October 3rd 2016 at the Fergus Pollensa Park Hotel.The balances included here can be paid today, but no later than the June meeting (the day after our returnfrom Devon). £784 (single rooms) £714 double or twin rooms, £518 for the two passengers buying theirown flights. Cheques to be paid to Mansfield & District U3A.

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Please make a note of the meeting on Saturday September 10th at The Junction (Cardinal) in Suttonin Ashfield. ‘Doors open’ at 10.45 am for a prompt 11 am start. This is to discuss any queries and todetail the airport arrangements. Please let me know if you would like to stay for a meal afterwards orif you are unable to attend the meeting.Margaret Burlinson

Thoresby Hall Holiday 2017. In 2017, there will be two holiday dates: Monday January 9th 2017 to Friday January 13th 2017 at£182pp and Monday February 20th 2017 to Friday February 24th 2017 at £220pp. Room upgradesare available. For details see the Mansfield U3A website: Interests & Hobbies: Holidays.At the time of writing, I have 140 booked for January so it's 'waiting list only' but there are still 2vacancies for February. Contact [email protected] or 01623 626991.Terry Whitehead

Dates for your diary (Check the website for more information and updates.)May 17th Speaker Meeting: Photographic Wildlife Survey in Sherwood Forest. BarbaraMeyer on the wildlife of the Forest, with videos of their movements from sensor-controlled trail cameras.

May 20th Friday: Coffee Morning at The Towers, Botany Avenue. 10am till noon. Tickets onsale now at £2. Garden plants, cake stall, raffle, tombola and much more.

May 31st Tuesday: Art Appreciation Group visit to Compton Verney for an exhibition on the 400thAnniversary of Shakespeare's death involving a 'unique series of multi-media encounters ofShakespeare's works'. MTFC car park 9.00am, return 4pm approx. Cost: £20.

June 7th Tuesday: 'Royal Revelry' at the John Fretwell Centre, Sookholme, from 10am. A freeday of fun and revelry with the Neighbourhood U3As to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday.

June 7th Tuesday: Sci-Tech Group visit to the Bombardier factory in Derby.

June 21st Tuesday Speaker Meeting: Biometrics or there will never be another you! PaulNewish, a retired forensic scientist, will talk about fingerprints, crime, DNA and how each person isunique.

June 30th: Garden Visits Group visit to Breezy Knees Garden at Warthill, near York. Cost: £20. Coachleaves MTFC at 9.00 am. There are a few places left.______________________________________________________________________________

Event and Visit PaymentsMEMBERS are reminded that deposits and payments for events and visits organised by MansfieldU3A and its interest groups are non-refundable, but places so reserved may be offered to others.______________________________________________________________________________Changes of Address, etc.PLEASE contact the membership secretary, Marilyn Dibble 01623 634805, if you've changed youraddress, phone number or email since joining Mansfield U3A so that she can update our records.______________________________________________________________________________DisclaimerTHE VIEWS expressed here are those of the contributors, only, and do not necessarily reflect thoseof the editor, the committee of Mansfield U3A or the Third Age Trust. Nor can any responsibility beaccepted for members' announcements or any errors that may occur.______________________________________________________________________________Next IssuePLEASE SEND contributions for the next issue to [email protected] or byhand to Mike Allen as soon as you can and by the 1st of the month at the latest. Thanks!______________________________________________________________________________Editor: Mike Allen 01623 653345 Printed by: Portland Print

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