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Welcome to U3A |
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Coffee and Talks |
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The Heritage Coast Lyme Regis U3A was founded in November 2005 and currently has a membership of approximately 500 in Lyme Regis and the surrounding area.
U3As are self-help, self managed lifelong learning co-operatives for older people no longer in full-time work, providing opportunities for members to share learning experiences in a wide range of groups and to pursue learning not for qualifications, but for fun. There are more than 250 U3A's in the UK with a membership of about 250,000. For more
information about the U3A organisation visit the National website at www.u3a.org or contact our membership secretary on 01297 444566 |
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The Heritage Coast Lyme Regis U3A hold regular monthly Coffee Social Mornings, come along to meet old and new friends. Coffee is usually followed by a talk given by an invited speaker covering a diverse range of subjects. Non-members are welcomed for which there is a small admission charge.
See the Forthcoming Events for further details including dates and venues.
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To join or learn more about the Heritage Coast Lyme Regis U3A please email
marybohane@yahoo.co.uk
or telephone 01297 444566 or use this link to print and send an
Application Form
Any other enquiries please email Heritage Coast Lyme Regis U3A vjdoney@hotmail.com
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Groups News |
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NEW GROUPS – GEOLOGY – MARY ANNING – CREATIVE WRITING
As we say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new, we also say goodbye to some groups, these are: Play Reading 3, Paula Atkins has decided to give up as group leader but as there are two other Play Reading Groups we therefore hope that any interested members can be accommodated. Also Jennifer Grierson’s Poetry Group
has been disbanded and Angela Cooper’s Jewellery Making Group will be phased out over the coming months. It is only normal that the group leaders involved find that they can no longer continue because of other life commitments and each have contributed in their own way to U3A for a number of years. We are grateful to each of them who have given up their time to
share their knowledge and skills.
However, it's not all bad news, following a successful inaugural meeting the Science and Technology Group will meet monthly on Friday mornings from 20th January lead by John Marriage. There was also sufficient interest for Mary Stephens’s Introduction to Stumpwork Embroidery and it’s expected that a short course will start
early in the new year. Also a new date has been set for the inaugural meeting of the Mary Anning Group on Wednesday 11th January at the Langmoor Room, Lyme Regis. Contact Ruth Katz tel: 01297 443840 for further information. Ros Cole is planning to re-start Positive Psychology and Relaxation in March 2012 and details will
follow in the next Newsletter. We also have somebody prepared to start another Creative Writing Group as the existing groups are currently full, some members have already registered their interest.
After some 18months of trying to find a replacement group leader for Geology, Geoff Townson a Chartered Geologist and Fellow of the Geological Society has offered to help – if you are interested then contact geofftownson@hotmail.com for more information.
Also, we’ve have had a proposal from Ed Standhaft to lead a Theology Group and Audrey Standhaft willing to facilitate a German Conversation Group. If interested contact Ed or Audrey Tel: 01297 442427.
We hope that 2012 will bring further new opportunities for our members to pursue new interests, if you think you can contribute to the continued success of U3A by helping to arrange group meetings or are interested in joining any of the above, contact:
Christine Taylor
Groups’ Co-ordinator
Tel: 01297 639829 |
Mary Anning |
Come and explore her life, history and contribution to science/palaeontology.
I aim to create a performance and/or event that celebrates her life and importance based on an original play, Mary Anning, A Woman Out Of Time.
Please consider joining this venture if you love Lyme and have always wanted to know the truth behind the woman who "sells sea shells along the sea shore".
Taster sessions provisionally at the Shelter's accessible Langmoor Room (nearest hotel side of shelters) Tuesday 25/10/11 at 18.30-20.30; and fortnightly thereafter until 29/11/11.
Time and dates can be negotiated later. Venue may change please check.
Contact Ruth Katz: 01297 443840 (preferred), 07523 738637, ruthie@eclipse.co.uk : if you are interested |
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Groups need not be large |
Even as few as two or three people may meet in participants homes and the leaders are voluntary, thereby keeping costs to a minimum. Studies are all undertaken at the group’s own agreed speed and there are no exams to take. Members are encouraged to see the value and take pleasure in learning for its own sake. |
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How to Join a group or become a Group Leader |
It’s thanks to the Group Leaders who help make U3A such a success by giving their time voluntarily to provide members with such a variety of learning opportunities. If you’re interested in joining a group contact the Group Leader, even if there’s a waiting list don’t be put off as it may lead to further groups
being formed. Groups need not be large anything from two or three people may meet regularly in member’s homes. Whilst larger groups use local community facilities for which a small charge may apply. Members are encouraged to see the value and take pleasure in participating for its own sake.
If you’ve got any ideas for additional subjects or able to volunteer as a group leader, contact the Groups’ Co-ordinator. |
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Trips and Garden Visits |
There are no further trips planned currently for this year.
However, this year’s programme has included visits to Castle Drogo, a Geology walk, and two visits to John Constable’s exhibition in Salisbury. Whilst the Garden Lovers Group have enjoyed visits to Highgrove and Greenway together with visits to a number of local gardens. |
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SILVER SCREEN
Autumn Season |
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Weekly from 10:00am at Regent Cinema, Lyme Regis.
Reduced admission price for U3A members on production of valid membership card includes Tea or Coffee.
19th Jan The Help. 1960’s Civil Rights Drama
26th Jan One Day. Romantic Drama starring Anne Hathaway.
2nd Feb I Don't Know How She Does It. A comedy, starring Sarah Jessica Parker,
9th Feb Midnight in Paris A Woody Allen film starring Owen Wilson.
16th Feb My Afternoons With Margueritte (15) (82m) French comedy starring Gerald Depardieu.
23rd Feb The Debt Espionage thriller starring Helen Mirren and Tom Wilkinson.
1st March Jane Eyre Romantic Drama starring Michael Fassbender and Mia Wasikowska.
8th March The Ides of March Political Drama starring George Clooney & Paul Giamatti.
15th March My Week With Marilyn
Drama starring Michelle Williams.
22nd March Sarahs Key War Drama starring Kristin Scott Thomas.
29th March Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Thriller starring Gary Oldman & Colin Firth.
5th April Larry Crowne Comedy Drama starring Tom Hanks & Julia Roberts.
Lyme Regis Cinema,10.30 am Thursday morning. Don't forget to take your U3A card and claim the discount and cup of tea/coffee.
Synopsis of films can be seen on the relevant dates of 'What's on in Lyme' pages.
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Concerts in the West - Discount |
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All U3A members on production of their membership cards are entitled to a £2 reduction on the ticket prices for the Concerts In The West series this year in the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis. |
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U3A Web link:
Third Age Trust |
This
web site contains a large amount of constantly updated important
information, including help for
Group leaders; full
details of UK locations of U3A groups Education;
U3A shop; members area, latest news etc |
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How to join |
If you are interested in joining
or learning more about the
Heritage Coast Lyme Regis U3A please email
marybohane@yahoo.co.uk
or telephone 01297 444566
or print and send an
Application Form |
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All other enquiries |
Please e-mail: vjdoney@hotmail.com
Tel: 01297 442148 |
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Heritage Coast Lyme Regis U3A Forthcoming Events 2012 |
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Friday 13th January 2012 |
Coffee and Talk
Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis 10:00 – 12:00noon
10:00 – 10:45am Coffee/Tea and Biscuits
11:00am Beautiful Birds – A Journey Through the Rainbow
A talk by professional wildlife photographer and ecologist, Andy Swash
Andy is an expert on birds and he will be considering “What makes a bird beautiful?” featuring some of his prize winning images that he’s taken on his travels around the world in search of some of the most threatened and elusive species. |
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Saturday 21st January |
U3A Post Christmas Meal
7:00 pm for 7:30pm at the Ridgeway Hotel, Smallridge, Axminster
£21.50 per person including gratuity. Booking required before 7th Jan
Contact Val Doney Tel: 01297 442148
Menu and Booking Form available in the latest Newsflash. Coach transport available if requested before 23rd December £5 per person. |
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Friday 10th February |
This will be a Group Leaders Coffee Morning. You can drop in, and chat to your friends, meet new ones and if you want discuss Group Activities with the Group Leaders who will be there to talk you.
There will be no speaker at this meeting. Woodmead Hall |
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Heritage Coast U3A Groups Schedule
Every effort is made to ensure that the information listed is correct. If you are interested in joining a group please contact the Group Leader, even if there is a Waiting List, to register your interest. |
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MONDAYS |
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CREATIVE WRITING
Monthly, first Monday of each month, 2:15pm in members’ homes.
Philip Peed – 01297 442808 Waiting List
NEEDLES AND STITCHES
Fortnightly, 1st and 3rd Monday each month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Room 1a St Michael’s Building. Needlework of all types.
Ania Driver – 01297 445306
OPERA APPRECIATION 1
Monthly, second Monday of each month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm in Group Leader’s home.
John Bartholomew - 01297 445529 Waiting List
PLAY READING 1
Fortnightly, 2:00pm in members’ homes.
Diana Forrest - 01297 443135
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND RELAXATION
Starting March 2012 New time and place to be arranged.
Contact Ros Cole Tel: 01297 561 439
RECORDERS
Alternate weeks, 10:00am at various locations.
Susan Gale - 01297 444260
SCRABBLE
Fortnightly, 7:30pm The Royal Lion Hotel, in a private room.
Brian Chambers - 01297 443443
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Monthly, second Monday of each month, 2:30pm at the Lyme Regis Guildhall.
Joe Tesoriere - 01297 444187
TAP DANCING
Weekly, 2:30pm St Michael’s Church Hall, Lyme Regis.
Beginners and Improvers, Small charge applies.
Sue Gale - 01297 444260
WALKING 1
Fortnightly, 10:00am meet Uplyme Village Hall car park. Walks of up to five miles.
David Jones - 01297 444729
WALKING 2
Fortnightly, alternating with Walking 1, 10:00am meet Uplyme Village Hall car park.
Ring Group Leader before setting out to ensure walk is taking place.
Dave Edwards - 01297 443696
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TUESDAYS |
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CREATIVE CLAY
Fortnightly 10:00am-12:00 noon At Group Leader’s Workshop Small charge for materials. Janet Steer – 01297 631831 Waiting List
CURRENT AFFAIRS
Flexible ,fortnightly 10:30am-12:30pm at Group Leader’s home. Iain Paterson – 01297 631193. Waiting List
FRENCH CONVERSATION
Fortnightly, 10:00am in members’ homes.
Margaret Bettes - 01297 560867 or Maggie Allison Tel: 01297 443983 Waiting List
FRENCH FOR FUN
Fortnightly, 10:00am in members’ homes.
Mary Howard - 01297 445167
ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE 2
Fortnightly, 10:00am in members’ homes.
Allan Swannell - 01297 443003
MAJ-JONG
Fortnightly, 2:00pm at Old School Hall, Pound Road, Lyme Regis.
Small Charge for hire of hall. Beginners and experienced players welcome.
Peter Westoby – 01297 443038
TENNIS
Weekly, 10:00am –12:00noon at Charmouth Tennis Club.
Joyce Beadle - 01297 442279 or Jan Eteen - 01297 489339 Waiting List |
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BEGINNERS' DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Fortnightly 2:00pm to 4:00pm in Group Leader’s home.
You will need your own digital camera.
John Marriage - 01297 443469
BRIDGE FOR IMPROVERS
Weekly, 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Morcombelake.
Alan Woodbridge - 01297 489055 Waiting List
CREATIVE WRITING
Monthly, first Wednesday of each month,
2:00pm to 4:00pm in members’ homes.
Bernard Spencer - 01297 444653
JAZZ APPRECIATION
Every 4-5 weeks, evenings. Room 1a, St Michael’s Building, Lyme Regis.
John Wood - 01297 445490
PAINTING TOGETHER
Most weeks 10:30 at members’ homes.
Hazel Tingley – 01297 445839 New Members Welcome
QIGONG
Weekly, 5:30pm at St Michael's Church Hall, Lyme Regis.
Dave Edwards – 01297 443696
RELAXATION, BREATHING AND MEDITATION
Fortnightly, 2:30pm in Group Leader’s home.
Pamela Moseley - 01297 443170 Waiting List |
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BOOK GROUP
Monthly, second Thursday of the month, 2:15pm at the Langmoor Room, Marine Shelters
Chris and Lynne Towers - 01297 445270
THE FRENCH EXPERIENCE (INTERMEDIATE)
Weekly, 10:00-12:00noon in members’ homes.
French conversation and discussion embracing French culture.
Jan Robertson – 01297 560450 or Wendy Howard – 01297 560450
New Members welcome
ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE 1
Fortnightly, 10:00am in members’ homes.
Allan Swannell - 01297 443003
ITALIAN CONVERSATION
Fortnightly, 2:00pm in members’ homes.
Allan Swannell - 01297 443003
JEWELLERY MAKING - Disbanded
LITERATURE
Monthly, 2:00pm at the Lyme Regis Guildhall.
Jane Newby - 01297 443996
OPERA APPRECIATION 2
Monthly, last Thursday of each month, 2:30pm – 4:30pm in Group Leader’s home.
John Bartholomew - 01297 445529 Waiting List
PHOTOGRAPHIC IMPROVERS
Meetings 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at various locations.
Gill Steinberg - 01297 445072 Waiting List
PLAY READING 2
Monthly, third Thursday of each month, 2:30pm in members’ homes.
Kate Walters - 01297 24280 or Jeff Bolam - 01297 443135
SHORT TENNIS
Weekly, 2:00pm at Musbury Village Hall.
Jill Menzies - 01297 444863
SILVER SCREEN
Weekly from 10:00am at Regent Cinema, Lyme Regis. £3.25 Reduced ticket price for U3A members.
WINE APPRECIATION
Contact Christine Taylor Groups’ Co-ordinator for further information – 01297 639829
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FRIDAYS |
FOLK DANCING
Twice monthly, Friday pm at Morcombelake. Car lifts can be arranged.
Pat Bowditch – 01297 489567 New Members Welcome
PLAY READING 3 - Disbanded
POETRY - Disbanded
TABLE TENNIS
Weekly, 2:00pm at Lyme Regis Baptist Hall. Small charge for room.
Brian Watson - 01297 32060 or Dennis Hebden - 01297 443615
TURKISH FOR BEGINNERS
Flexible, weekly, 10:00am – 12:00noon in Group Leader’s home.
Dennis Hebden - 01297 443615
WILD FLOWERS AND NATURAL HISTORY
Monthly, last Friday of each month, 2:30pm at various local locations.
Marjorie Waters - 01297 445388
YOGA
Weekly 10:00-11:30am Masonic Hall, Lyme Regis.
Bring your own mat. £6 per session
Ngaire Tesoriere – 01297 444187 |
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SUNDAY LUNCH CLUB
To join ring Judy Weeks - 01297 560417 or Val Doney 01297 442148 |
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GROUPS WITH NO FIXED MEETING DAY |
COMPUTING FOR IMPROVERS
Assistance for those new to home computing. How to send emails, create folders, spreadsheets, etc. Meetings by arrangement Contact Duncan Taylor – 01297 639829
GARDEN LOVERS
Visits to gardens throughout the Summer. Meetings to Share plants and seeds and regular newsletter.
Mary Bohane - 01297 444566 |
Summer School 1: 16th - 19th July - Harper Adams University
Summer School 2: 20th - 23rd August - Royal Agricultural College |
COSTS FOR COMPLETE SUMMER SCHOOL INCLUDING A WELCOME RECEPTION ON THE FIRST DAY FOR ALL DELEGATES
Full board residential delegate in en-suite accommodation £315.00 per person Non-residential day delegate including lunches £118.00 per person DEPOSIT £70.00 per person.
For downloadable details, costs and application forms for the 2012 Summer Schools click here |
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