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Heritage Coast Lyme Regis U3A

 

 

Welcome to U3A

 

Coffee and Talks

 

 

 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

 

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.

     
 

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

 

 

   

 

Groups News

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

SILVER  SCREEN
Autumn Season

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.

 

Concerts in the West - Discount

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.
 

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

 

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

 

All other enquiries

Please e-mail:  vjdoney@hotmail.com
Tel: 01297 442148

 

Heritage Coast Lyme Regis U3A Forthcoming Events 2012

  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. 

  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.

 

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
   
 

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.

  MONDAYS
 

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

 

  TUESDAYS
 

 

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

  WEDNESDAYS
 

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

THURSDAYS

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

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

SUNDAYS
SUNDAY LUNCH CLUB
To join ring Judy Weeks - 01297 560417 or Val Doney 01297 442148
 
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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