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1 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 15 BARNSLEY & DISTRICT U3A GROUPS MARCH - JUNE 2018 * Indicates that a group is full on this particular day (see other days) See our website for other special event dates Key: Bank Holiday Other Break March April May June MONDAY Frequency Venue Start Time Bird Watching 2nd week each month As Announced 09:30 x x x x Book Forum 2nd week each month Worsbrough Library 12:30 x x x x Bread Making Course Weekly for 7 sessions from 02/10/2017 St John's Comm Ctr Penistone 09:30 x x x x Canasta Group Penistone St John's Comm Ctr Penistone 13:30 Card Making 2nd 3rd 4th & 5th week each month Alder Close Community Centre 14:00 x x x x x x x x x - x x x Cosmology Fortnightly Tesco (Stairfoot) 19:00 x x - x x x - x x Country Dancing (G1) Check dates Emmanuel Church 14:30 x x x x x x x Crown Green Bowling Weekly (March - October) Ardsley 10:00 x x x - x x x x - x x - x x x x Family History * 1st & 3rd week each month Priory Campus 09:30 x x - x x - x x x Gelatology (Humour) Fortnightly Tesco (Stairfoot) 19:00 x x x x - x x x History (Stuarts) 2nd & 4th week each month Monk Bretton Methodist Church 10:00 x x x x x - x x New Members Link 3rd week each month Priory Campus 18:30 x x x x Local History 3rd week each month Burton Grange 10:00 x x x x Monthly Meeting 1st week each month Priory Campus 13:30 x - x - x x Photography The last week each month Alder Close Community Centre 14:00 x x - x Recorder Group 1st 3rd & 5th week each month As Announced 10:30 x x - x x - x x x Snooker Weekly Stairfoot Constitutional Club 13:30 x x x x - x x x x - x x - x x x x Tai Chi Weekly St Thomas Community Centre 16:30 x x x x - x x x x - x x - x x x x Ten Pin Bowling Weekly Barnsley Bowl 10:00 x x x x - x x x x - x x - x x x x

2 Page 16 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 Key: Bank Holiday Other Break March April May June See our website for other special event dates BARNSLEY & DISTRICT U3A GROUPS MARCH - JUNE 2018 * Indicates that a group is full on this particular day (see other days) TUESDAY Frequency Venue Start Time Book Forum (G2) 1st week each month Birdwell Community Centre 11:30 x x x x Bridge Weekly Priory Campus 18:30 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Choral Singing Weekly Emmanuel Church 13:45 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Classical Studies (G2) Weekly Emmanuel Church 14:00 x x x x x x x x x x x x Crown Green Bowling * Weekly (March - October) Ardsley 10:00 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Crown Green Bowling Penistone* Weekly (April - October) Penistone Bowling Club 10:45 x x x x x x x x x x x x x Cycling Fortnightly (February - November) As Announced 10:00 x x x x x x x x x Drawing * Fortnightly Worsbrough Bridge Social Club 10:00 x x x x x x x x Francophile (French) * 2nd 3rd 4th & 5th week each month Birdwell Community Centre 11:15 x x x x x x x x x x x x French Language & Culture Weekly Birdwell Community Centre 09:45 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Painting for Pleasure Weekly Worsbrough Bridge Social Club 10:00 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Patchwork Projects, Penistone 3rd week each month St John's Community Centre 10:00 x x x x Racketball Weekly Stocksbridge Leisure Centre 10:30 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Table Tennis Weekly Valley Community Centre 14:00 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x The One Club 2nd week each month Priory Campus 18:00 x x x x Tuesday Gardeners * Fortnightly As Announced 14:00 x x x x x x x x Tuesday Walking Fortnightly As Announced 10:00 x x x x x x x x Stories for Pleasure Fortnightly Priory Campus 18:30 x x x x x x x x The Motorbike Group We are entering our second season with eight members and plan to ride on the second Tuesday and third Thursday of the month until the weather gets the better of us. Last year we rode in the Dales and the Peak District, and visited Donna Nook to see the seals, Whitby, the nuclear bunker at RAF Holmpton, Fort Paul near Hull and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Conningsby where we heard, but were just too late to see, the Lancaster bomber taking off for a trip to Jersey. We take turns in organising rides so look forward to another eclectic programme this year. Our rides are designed to be comfortable and interesting, with plenty of stops, and keeping to minor roads wherever possible. If you have a motorbike of any type, or are just interested in bikes and fancy joining us, get in touch with Ray Woodhams the coordinator ray.woodhams@gmail.com. At the moment we are exclusively male but would love to welcome women bikers to the group.

3 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 17 BARNSLEY & DISTRICT U3A GROUPS MARCH - JUNE 2018 * Indicates that a group is full on this particular day (see other days) See our website for other special event dates Key: Bank Holiday Other Break March April May June WEDNESDAY Frequency Venue Start Time Art for Beginners Fortnightly St Thomas Community Centre 10:00 x x x x x x x x x Country Dancing (G2) 2nd & 4th week each month Emmanuel Church 14:15 x x x x x x x Creative Writing Fortnightly Emmanuel Church 19:00 x x x x x x x Crown Green Bowling Weekly (March - October) Ardsley 10:00 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Family History (Mornings) Weekly Dodworth Library 09:30 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Family History (Afternoons) 2nd & 4th week each month Dodworth Library 13:30 x x x x x x x x Folketry Fortnightly Ardsley Oaks WMC 13:45 x x x x x x x x French Conversation * Fortnightly Birdwell Community Centre 14:00 x x x x x x x x x Literature Group 2nd & 4th week each month Monk Bretton Methodist Church 14:00 x x x x x x x Music for Pleasure Fortnightly Worsborough Bridge Social Club 14:00 x x x x x x x x Quilting Bee Fortnightly Wombwell Methodist Church 09:30 x x x x x x x x x Sew Much to Do Fortnightly (Fortnightly) Wombwell Methodist Church 10:00 x x x x x x x x Stringalongs (Ukulele) Fortnightly King Street Flats, Barnsley 14:15 x x x x x x x x x Table Board Games/Chess Fortnightly (Fortnightly) Birdwell Community Centre 14:00 bg c bg c bg c bg c bg c bg c bg c bg c bg Wednesday Ramblers * Weekly As Announced 10:00 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

4 Page 18 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 BARNSLEY & DISTRICT U3A GROUPS MARCH - JUNE 2018 * Indicates that a group is full on this particular day (see other days) See our website for other special event dates Key: Bank Holiday Other Break March April May June THURSDAY Frequency Venue Start Time Brushstrokes Fortnightly Monk Bretton Methodist Church 10:30 x x x x x x x x x Bus Pass Walkers 1st & 3rd week each month As Announced Various x x x x x x x x Canasta Weekly Priory Campus 18:30 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Karaoke Singers 2nd & 4th week each month Pollyfox Community Centre Dodworth 14:00 x x x x x x x x German Conversation Gruppe Fortnightly Tesco (Stairfoot) 16:00 x x x x x x x x x Crown Green Bowling Weekly (March - October) Ardsley 10:00 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Curry Night The last week each month (Alt. Months) As Announced 19:00 for 19:30 x x Co-ordinator Meetings 2nd week each month Priory Campus 10:00 x Dodworth WW1 Memorial Project Weekly Dodworth Library 18:30 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Toutes Flutes Weekly Emmanuel Church 10:00 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Guitar Weekly Manor Court, Royston 10:30 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x How our Ancestors Lived Penistone 2nd & 4th week each month Penistone Library 10:00 x x x x x x x x Italian Night The last week each month (Alt. Months) As Announced 19:00 for 19:30 x x Jewellery 2nd & 4th week each month Age UK Queens Road 14:00 x x x x x x x x Magic Fortnightly Tesco (Stairfoot) 16:30 x x x x x x x x x Naturequest 2nd week each month As Announced Various x x x x Old Blowers (Brass Instruments) Weekly Dodworth Miners Welfare Centre 10:00 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Poetry Workshop 3rd week each month Ardsley Oaks WMC 14:00 x x x x Spanish Conversation Fortnightly Alder Close Community Centre 10:00 x x x x x x x x x Tap and Line * 1st 3rd & 5th week each month Darton Parish Hall 13:00 x x x x x x x x x x Ten Pin Bowling Weekly Barnsley Bowl 10:00 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Theatre Fortnightly Priory Campus 18:30 x x x x x x x x x Thursday Gardeners TBA As Announced TBA x x x Thursday Walk 1st & 3rd week each month As Announced Various x x x x x x x x x x Thursday Long Walk 2nd & 4th week each month As Announced Various x x x x x x x x Thursday Walkers 2 Happy Feet Fortnightly As Announced Various x x x x x x x x x

5 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 19 BARNSLEY & DISTRICT U3A GROUPS MARCH - JUNE 2018 * Indicates that a group is full on this particular day (see other days) See our website for other special event dates FRIDAY Frequency Venue Start Time Art Appreciation 1st week each month (Alt. Months) Emmanuel Church 14:00 x x Badminton Weekly Cudworth Methodist Church 09:30 x x x x - x x x x x x x x x x x x x Classical Music/Opera 2nd & 4th week each month Monk Bretton Methodist Church 14:00 x x x x x x x x Classical Studies (G1) * Weekly Emmanuel Church 10:00 x x x x - x x x x x x x x Crafty Chat - Alder Close Fortnightly Alder Close Community Centre 14:00 x x x x x x x x x Crafty Chat - Penistone Fortnightly (Alt. To Alder Close) St Johns Community Centre 14:00 x x - x x x x x x Crown Green Bowling Weekly (March - October) Ardsley 10:00 x x - x x x x x x x x x x x x x Discussion The last week each month Tesco (Stairfoot) 18:30 - x x x Executive Committee 3rd week each month Emmanuel Church 09:30 x x x x Movement to Music * Fortnightly Emmanuel Church 13:00 x x x x x x x Video and Media Creation Fortnightly Alder Close Community Centre 14:00 x x x x x x x x x Photoshop Fortnightly Alder Close Community Centre 14:00 x x - x x x x x x Flix at Six 1st & 3rd week each month Priory Campus 18:00 x x x x x x x x Quizmasters 2nd week each month Priory Campus 18:30 x x x x Sequence Dancing Weekly Monk Bretton Methodist Church 19:00 x x x x - x x x x x x x x x x x x x Stitches Needlecraft * Weekly Emmanuel Church 10:00 x x x x - x x x x x x x x x Walking Group Penistone 1st & 3rd week each month As Announced 10:00 x x x x x x x x Walking Football Group 2nd & 4th week each month Dodworth Miners Welfare 10:00 x x x x x x x x Key: March Bank Holiday Other Break April May June March April May June SATURDAY Frequency Venue Start Time Out and About TBA 10:00 x x x x March April May SUNDAY Frequency Venue Start Time Sunday Strollers 2nd week each month TBA 11:00 x x x x June

6 Page 20 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 The Cycling Group meets fortnightly on Tuesdays from late February to early November at 10am. The rides suit all abilities and are on the Trans Pennine Trail or similar routes. Frequent stops are scheduled in for refreshments & socialising. For more information, contact the co-ordinator: Les Roberts Date Meeting place Ride to: March 6th Torside Reservoir Car Park Longdendale Trail & Broadbottom March 20th Rother Valley Country Park Chesterfield April 3rd Stanley Ferry Woodlesford/Aire & Calder Canal April 17th Anglers Country Park, Wintersett Stanley Ferry Fri 4 th May Tour de Yorkshire, Stage 2 start Barnsley May 15th Sprotbrough Locke Sykehouse May 29th Abbey Lane Car Park, Monk Bretton Priory Pugneys Country Park June 12th Old Moor, RSPB Sprotbrough Locke June 26th Anglers Country Park, Wintersett Stanley Ferry & Normanton TUESDAY GARDENERS 13th March 2pm Cannon Hall Garden Centre, Cawthorne 27th March 2pm Visit the garden of Anne Marie and Nigel Booth, Wakefield 10th April 1pm Please note change of start time. Visit to garden of Mr Darwent Ecclesall, Sheffield 24th April 2pm Visit to Winthrop Park Garden, Wickersley, Rotherham. 8th May 2pm Tour of gardens at Wentworth Woodhouse with Head Gardener. Tickets must be purchased prior to visit. 15th May 2pm Visit to gardens of Renishaw Hall. Open today for NGS. 22nd May No meeting today as we met last week 5th June 2pm A visit to Hollies Plant Centre and display garden at Bonsall, near Matlock. 19th June 2pm A visit to the garden of Mr Peter Arnott, Cawthorne. Judith Hunt, Coordinator THURSDAY GARDENERS, SPRING th April 9.30am Burton Agnes House & Gardens 3 rd May 2.00pm Hoyland Plant Centre 7 th June 2.00pm Dove Cottage, Halifax 12 th July Full Day Burnby Hall/Gardens

7 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 21 BIRD-WATCHING GROUP: Spring into Summer visits. March 12 April 9 May 14 June 11 Anglers' Country Park and Wintersett. Meet in the car park for Anglers' at 9.30am Swillington Lakes and afterwards at The Riversmeet Cafe Try to arrive before 10am and meet in the cafe to pre-order your lunch. Gunthwaite Dam and Packhorse Trail circular walk. Please meet at the Dam at 7.00am in order to catch the last part of the dawn chorus. We can return via the cafe in Cawthorne for breakfast if you wish New Hall Farm Ardsley. 9.30am (but I may change the start time) Mr & Mrs Rhodes, the farmers, would welcome our attempt to count the bird species on the farm as evidence of their stewardship. My suggestion is that we split into small groups and station ourselves at various sites and inter- change positions during the morning to record species was enthusiastically received by them. Honeydew House COLWYN BAY Holiday Let Sleeps 4 double room, twin room Cot available 2 minutes walk from beach and water sports facility 10 minutes drive from Colwyn Bay, Zoo, Llandudno and Conway Virtual tour available on co.uk Bookings can be made from this site or tel:

8 Page 22 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 Co-ordinators: Helen and Syd Swift ( Tel: ) All walks will meet at 09:45am for a 10am start and will be approximately 5 to 6 miles long. We estimate that they will be completed by 1pm. The walks vary in severity so please do check with the leader if you have any concerns about suitability. There is usually a nearby refreshment venue if members wish to socialise after the walk. Unfortunately, we have reached full capacity and are unable to take new members at this present time Meeting Place Walking Area Leader(s) 13 March National Mining Museum, Caphouse Colliery, New Rd,Overton WF4 4RH Refreshments: Mining Museum 27 March Main Car Park (near Rockingham Arms) Main Street, Wentworth S62 7TL. Refreshments: Local Cafe 10 April The Village Hall Car Park, West Bretton WF4 4LB (Discretionary parking fee 2). Refreshments: Bretton Park Cafe 24 April The Crown, Ludwell Close, 1 Doncaster Rd, Barnburgh, Doncaster DN5 7JQ. Refreshments: The Crown 8 May Denby Dale War Memorial Car Park, Wakefield Road, HD8 8RP Refreshments: Denby Dale Tea Rooms 22 May Silkstone Garage and Co-op Food Store, The Cross, Silkstone, S75 4LX Garage Car Park Drive into the top entrance to the car park and the parking is to the rear of the garage. Refreshments: Potting Shed 5 June Turn off Station Lane, Oughtibridge, into Waterside Gardens, then immediately right and park on the lane leading to the War Memorial Sports ground S35 0JS Refreshments: The Cock Inn 19 June Toss o Coin: Penistone Rd, New Mill, Huddersfield HD9 7JL Refreshments: Toss o Coin Overton Wentworth Bluebell Walk West Bretton High Melton Denby Dale, Skelmanthorpe and Bagden Park. (5miles tracks and field paths with splendid views. There is an extremely steep climb at one point) Silkstone to Cawthorne via Naylor Bros. Oughtibridge New Mill Ron and Chris Mollie Carmel Lynda Pam and Dot Pauline Alan and Pat Sheila SUNDAY STROLLERS AT WINTERSETT

9 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 23 As usual many thanks to all our walk leaders for a diverse and interesting selection of walks. Please contact Dave Webber or David Osborne (numbers on contact list) if you are interested in joining the group. Date Meeting Place Walking Area Leader(s) 7 th March Car Park behind Silkstone Garage, S75 4LX 14 th March Pugney s Country Park, Wakefield, WF2 7EQ Silkstone and Cawthorne Pugneys Country Park 21 st March The Boat Inn Car Park (if eating) or nearby car park at Nursery Lane, Sprotbrough DN5 7NB Canal walk 28 th March Locke Park Car Park Locke Park/ Worsbrough 4 th April Strafford Arms, Stainborough S75 3EW 11 th April Cherry Tree Inn High Hoyland S75 4BE 18 th April Crown Inn, Barnborough DN5 7JQ 25 th April Old Red Lion, Grenoside Main Street, S35 8PR Stainborough area High Hoyland area Denaby Ings Grenoside to Whitley Pauline Rowland Pauline Haigh David Fawcett Peter and Linda Woodhouse David and Carole Osborne Rod Coysh Pat Butcher and Sandra Bailey Jane Lawford 2 nd May Scout Dyke Reservoir Car Park Scout Dyke area Josie Firth 9 th May Low Bradfield (Cricket Field Car Park) Dale Dyke Reservoir 16 th May Elsecar Heritage Centre Car Park Skiers Spring Wood area 23 rd May Edmunds Arms, Worsbrough Village, Worsbrough Road. S70 5LW 30 th May West Bretton Village Hall Car Park Worsbrough area Emley Woodhouse David and Carole Osborne Dave and Helen Webber Sheila Metcalfe Pauline Rowland 6 th June Langsett Reservoir Car Park Langsett Sue Walshaw 13 th June Bluebell Inn, Great North Road, Wentbridge, WF8 3JP 20 th June Yummy Yorkshire Car Park, Delph House Farm Denby Dale HD8 8XY Brockadale Nature Reserve Upper Denby area Dave and Helen Webber Sheila Metcalfe Out and About Spring 2018 March Sat 17th Nottingham April Sat 14th Wentworth Woodhouse May Sat 19th Matlock and Matlock Baths June Sat 23rd Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster We travel to most venues mainly by train with support from local buses Co-ordinators Denise Frank

10 Page 24 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 Date Meeting place Walk area Distance Leader/s March 1 st Tivydale Cawthorne 6 Rod + Nuala March 15 th Langsett Barn CP Langsett 5/6 Andy + Margaret March 29 th Elsecar Heritage Centre CP Elsecar circular 6/7 Brian + David L April 5 th Wortley TPT CP Wortley circular 6 Jean + Denise April 19 th Ewden Dam wall Ewden 6 Ann N + Jean May 3 Low Bradfield CP Bradfield 6 Rae May 17 May 31 extra walk June 7 June 14 Wentworth Garden Centre Travellers Rest at Brookhouse. S25 1YA. Silkstone behind garage Pilley Community centre Wentworth 5/6 Brian/Carole Roche Abbey, Laughton en le Morthern. 6 with lunch/ drinks afterwards. Jean/Pat Silkstone 6 David/ Judith Stainborough/ Wortley 6 Dave Hallas July 5 Silkstone behind garage Silkstone / Cawthorne 6 Les HAPPY FEET WALKS DATE LEADER MEETING PLACE WALKING AREA 8 th March 10.30am 22 nd March 10.30am 5 th April 11am 19 th April 10.30am 3 rd May 10.30am Ann Bren Joan H Diane Joan T Meadowhall Yellow Car Park, opposite tram stop Dropping Well Rd S61 2DJ The Old Post Office, Haigh S75 4DE Meet car park Wentworth Village S62 7TL Meet at War Memorial, Billingley S72 0HY 17 th May 10.30am Ann Meet at Worsbrough Mill S70 5LJ 31 st May Keith Meet at Silkstone Common (site tbc) Endcliffe Park Lunch at Forge Dam Grange Golf Club area Lunch at The Droppingwell Walking to Sculpture Park Lunch at the Old Post Office Walking at Wentworth Lunch at George and Dragon Walking around Billingley area. Hopefully picnic Walking to Stainborough Castle. Lunch at Mill Café Walking Trans-Pennine Trail. Coffee at Potting Shed. Lunch at Travellers Whenever the weather is suitable we will have picnics. Co-ordinators: Ann Heaton & Ev Mirfin annheaton1315@gmail.com

11 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 25 $ = For more details see our Facebook Group Date Leaders Meeting Place Walking Area Miles 8th March John Sands & Denise Wilkinson Challenging $ Meet for 10:00 start at Langsett Barn Grid Ref Ascent 1050 ft 22nd March Phil Verhamme Meet for 10:00 start at Bolsterstone village Grid Ref th April Brian Smyth & John Sands Challenging $ Meet for 10:00 start at Bowden Bridge car park (fee payable) Grid Ref Pike Lowe 9 Bolsterstone and Ewden Kinder Scout mass trespass walk Challenging $ 26 th April KESWICK KESWICK KESWICK 10 th May John Sands & Brian Smyth Challenging $ Meet for 10:00 start at Old Glossop, road parking Grid Ref Bleaklow Challenging $ th May Dave Allaway & Michael Swift 14 th June Dave Hallas & Les Walshaw Challenging $ 28 th June Jim & Rita Stothard Meet for 10:00 start, 3/4 mile past Winscar Reservoir turn LEFT, 1/3 mile to layby. Grid Ref Meet for 10:00 start at Derwent Overlook car park Grid Ref Meet for 10:00 start at National Trust car park by Marsden Station. Grid Ref Brownhill Reservoir, Hepworth and Daisy Lee Moor. Howden Moors, Margery Hill, Slippery Stones Challenging $ Marsden Moor 11 NATUREQUEST DATE MARCH 8 TH APRIL 12 TH MAY 10 TH JUNE 14 TH VENUE Tony Hunt, Coordinator Tin Mill Rocher, Wortley Park in the Trans Pennine Trail car park on the right at the bottom of Finkle St Wortley behind the Mallard House Livery Stables (S35 7DH) for a stroll in the woods along the upper reaches of the River Don. Rabbit Ings, Royston Park adjacent to the visitor centre to the right off Lund Hill Lane (B6428) Royston S71 4BB Scout Dike Reservoir near Ingbirchworth Park in the Yorkshire Water Car Park on the A629 Huddersfield Rd, Penistone S36 7GF approx 1 mile north of the A628 roundabout. RSPB Old Moor, Old Moor Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 0YF.

12 Page 26 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 BUS PASS WALKS This list uses timetables available at time of going to print but routes and timings can change at short notice. If an alternative walk has to be submitted, it will use a bus journey from original meeting place at the same meeting time. In case of inclement weather please telephone early either Marjorie Wallace (723399) or Anne Swann (241200). It is recommended that good footwear be worn and if required the use of one or two walking poles. It is also advisable to bring a drink and a piece of energy food with you. DATE LEADER DETAILS 15 March Anne Swann Meet at Barnsley Bus Station for bus, route 59, stand 13, to Sandal. Walk to Sandal Castle for views over Wakefield and surrounding area before continuing to Pugney s Country Park for a walk around the lake before making our way to the Wetherby Whaler for lunch. Walk into Wakefield for return to Barnsley by either bus or train. (3-4 miles) 5 April Anne Swann & Marj Wallace Meet at Barnsley Bus Station for bus, route 226, stand 18, to Stairfoot Tesco. Walk to Old Moor Bird Sanctuary along TPT via Wombwell. Refreshments available at Old Moor Cafe. Return buses from Pontefract Road, Brampton, on the hour and half hour. (5 miles) 19 April Marilyn Plimmer 3 May Marj Wallace & Anne Swann 17 May Anne Swann & Marj Wallace 7 June Alan Street & Pat Walsh New Walk: Meet at Barnsley Train Station for fast train to Meadowhall (suggest arriving before to buy one way ticket). Walk from Meadowhall on TPT to Wincobank to hopefully see bluebells in bloom in Woolley Wood, then continue on TPT to Morrisons in Ecclesfield where refreshments can be purchased. Bus route 2 return to Barnsley at 07 and 37 minutes past the hour. (4 miles) Meet at Bus Station for bus, route 59, stand 13, to Newmillerdam. Circular walk via Hill Top Road crossing Golf Course and field to Common Lane-Lodge Lane-Newmillerdam (approximately 4 miles). Refreshments available at various Dam cafes. Buses return to Barnsley at 33 minutes past the hour. Meet at Train Station for fast train to Leeds (recommend early arrival in order to purchase tickets). Bus route 670 (second stop) from Leeds Station to Rodley Bridge to join the Liverpool-Leeds Canal for a 3 mile walk to Kirkstall Abbey. Refreshments available from Canal-side Cafe at completion of walk or in city centre. Frequent buses return to city centre. (On completion of the organised walk, the city centre is a further 3 miles along the canal path if anyone wishes to continue outside the main group.) New Walk: Meet at Bus Station for bus, route X19, stand 19, to Goldthorpe. Walk from Goldthorpe via Phoenix Park to Thurnscoe on the Barnsley Boundary Walk. (4 miles) Return to Barnsley on bus 219.

13 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 27 Bus Pass Walkers Review In 2017 we had another successful year of enjoyable walks with our band of happy walkers. We seem blessed with good weather on Thursday mornings, as you can see from the photos. We take a steady walk, not over 5 miles and sometimes less, while enjoying a good old chat (as well as taking in the scenery) and look forward to a drink and a bun at a little cafe when we finish. If anyone is interested in joining us, please contact either myself or Marj Wallace and you will be made most welcome. Don t forget though, you will need a good pair of walking shoes and maybe a walking pole, as sometimes we do encounter the odd ups and downs! We make a stop half way through our walk for a breather and/or a snack or drink, so if you wish don t forget to bring these along. Our schedule of walks for the Spring period is set out on the opposite page. KEEP ON WALKING!!! REMEMBERING THE FALLEN Robert Green Some members of the BU3A Family History Group, who regularly meet at Dodworth library, have been researching the lives of the WW1 servicemen named on the Dodworth memorial. They have been remembering each man on the 100th anniversary of their deaths by placing a remembrance cross at the memorial, and then on the last Sunday of that month hold a community service of remembrance for each of those men. They attempt to connect with family members of the servicemen and invite those relatives to join them for the service together with members of the community. Following the service the community, and any living relatives they have been able to connect with, retire to the Dodworth Methodist Chapel for refreshments where they can see the results of the groups researches into the lives of the men, their involvement in the war and the circumstances surrounding their death together with where they are buried or remembered, creating a life story behind each of the engraved names. courte- the Westby and Lant family. Photo sy of On the 30th December they remembered Lt Thomas Westby MC, MiD, RMD. Thomas was an ex Holgate Grammar School pupil, the son of the manager of Dodworth Colliery. He was the highest decorated Royal Marine from Barnsley and the only man from Barnsley to be commissioned directly into the Royal Marines. Because the last Sunday of the month fell on New Year s Eve the group decided to hold the Remembrance Service alongside placing the Remembrance Cross on Saturday 30th December, which was the day that Thomas Westby died. At the end of their researches, the group have archived all their research material within Barnsley Archives and in some form online. Some of the group members are also developing an exciting Oral History project, capturing the memories of local residents - a time consuming and meticulously detailed exercise. Find out more by coming to their presentation at the monthly meeting on 14th May.

14 Page 28 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 VENUE AND BUS INFORMATION My thanks to Angela Cusworth who took the time and trouble to find the information below from South Yorkshire Travel. This is to assist those members who travel by public transport from Barnsley Interchange. The information is correct as of VENUE BUS STAND AGE UK BARNSLEY, 36a Queens Road, Barnsley S71 1AR ALDER CLOSE COMMUNITY CENTRE: Off Longsight Road, Mapplewell S75 6JA 1 10 ARDSLEY BOWLING CLUB: Coronation Terrace,Off Doncaster Rd,Ardsley S715BE ARDSLEY OAKS WMC: 680 Doncaster Rd, Ardsley, Barnsley S71 5EF BARNSLEY BOWL: Carlton Road, Barnsley S71 2AZ BIRDWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE: Rockingham Street, Birdwell S70 5TQ BURTON GRANGE COMMUNITY CENTRE: Wike Road, Lundwood S71 5LT CUDWORTH METHODIST CHURCH: Barnsley Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8SU DARTON PARISH HALL: Church St, Darton, Barnsley S75 5HF 93 5 DODWORTH LIBRARY: High Street, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3RF 21 8 DODWORTH MINERS WELFARE CLUB: High Street, Dodworth, Barnsley S75 3RF 20 8 EMMANUEL CHURCH: Huddersfield Road, Barnsley S75 1DT 95 5 KING STREET FLATS: Waltham Street, Barnsley, S70 1JU 22X or 6 17/18 MANOR COURT COMMUNITY CENTRE: Westend Ave, Royston, Barnsley S71 4LN MONK BRETTON METHODIST CHURCH: High St, Monk Bretton, Barnsley S71 2PJ POLLYFOX COMMUNITY CENTRE, Pollyfox Way, Dodworth S75 3QR 20/21 8 PRIORY CAMPUS: Pontefract Road, Lundwood, Barnsley S71 5PN ST THOMAS S COMMUNITY CENTRE: Church St, Gawber, Barnsley S75 2RJ 92/93 4 STOCKSBRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE: Moorland Drive, Stocksbridge, S36 1EG 23 7 STAIRFOOT CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB: 466 Doncaster Road, Barnsley S70 3PW 222/226 /X19 18/19 TESCOs: Wombwell Lane, Stairfoot, Barnsley S70 3NS 22x 18 VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE: Manor Road, Cudworth, Barnsley S72 8DG WESLEYAN REFORM CHURCH: Spark Lane, Mapplewell S75 6AA 1 10 WOMBWELL METHODIST CHURCH: Summer Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 8HE WORSBROUGH BRIDGE SOCIAL CLUB: 3 Walbrook, Worsbrough Bridge S70 5EJ 8 3 WORSBROUGH LIBRARY: Elm House Estate, Queensway, Worsbrough S70 5EN. 8 3 For further information contact BTI on or Traveline on Please remember. Before attending a new group, please contact the Coordinator to check there is room in the group for you, and to confirm the time and venue. If you are unable to attend a regular group session, please let the Coordinator know.

15 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 29 NEW MEMBERS LINK GROUP The first New Members Link in 2018 was well attended with 16 people; of the 5 prospective new members 4 signed up to join us. We started the meeting differently this time by giving a short talk on the history of the U3A which was well received by all members. Our celebrated 1000th member Robert Docker was given a round of applause when he stood up and bowed! It was a very enjoyable evening, with lots of ideas shared and loads of interest shown in the groups that we have available. I m sure quite a few of our Co-ordinators will be getting calls with requests to join their groups, and that s how it should be!! Molly and I would like to thank all these lovely new members for attending the meeting. Eveline Mirfin and Molly Mannion, Coordinators The Literature Group We do things by terms in the Literature group. We spend a term on each author that we study long enough to find out a lot about them, and not too long to get bored. That s the theory, anyway. We have studied the Brontes in our first term, and D H Lawrence in our second. For the Summer term, we are going to look at George Orwell. He wrote Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty Four, as well as a lot of other stuff. Several of his terms have entered our everyday life - what about Room 101 for example, or Big Brother? Orwell is a particularly interesting person. He was educated at Eton, but spent most of his life campaigning for the poor. He even spent time in Barnsley observing the life of coal miners. I love him. Don t worry too much if you don t have much time to read. We have videos and recordings of the books. Now I haven t read Orwell for a thousand years, but I will between now and our Summer Term. You bet. We meet at Monk Bretton Methodist Church on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 2 pm, but we take the school holidays off. Well, you do, if you are a student, don t you. Give us a try if you are half way interested and you can escape grandchildren duties for a couple of hours. Beth Rudkin, Coordinator

16 Page 30 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 DIGITAL CHAMPIONS Did you know that as a member of the Development Team one of my roles is to liaise with the Digital Champions? But who are the Digital Champions (other than being whizzes with computers)? How did they come into existence, and how have they developed over time? I spoke with Jenni Jarvis, one of the Digital Champions, who gave me a synopsis as to the remit of the team. Here is her report: The first 2 Digital Champions were recruited in November 2015, as part of the Council s Digital Development Team, to support its target of Digital by Default by To achieve this target, the council is bringing more council services online so they can be accessed easily and conveniently by those customers who are able to use online services. We were recruited to support Barnsley residents who are not confident enough yet to access our services online, and are at risk of digital exclusion. We do this in a number of ways: through sessions, 6 week online basics courses, and workshops/bespoke sessions for community groups, charities and anyone who would benefit from engaging with us! We have previously run sessions for church groups, charities, assisted living complexes, residential homes, the food bank, job clubs and we support at the Job centre. We are currently engaged in the delivery of Online Banking training and have 3 specialised sessions, planned for February and March across Barnsley, to support residents who would like to learn how to bank online or through their mobile app. We are also supporting Barnsley residents to make and maintain Universal Credit claims as this new benefit is completely online: both the initial claim and the ongoing management of it. There is always one of us working at Barnsley Job Centre each day to support with this; at Wombwell Jenni has said she is quite happy to organize bespoke sessions for BU3A members. If anyone has any specific requirements you can contact the Digital Champions on Alternatively you can contact me and I would be happy to speak to them on your behalf. My details are on the contact sheet. Laraine Timms. Job Centre one afternoon a week, at Goldthorpe Library twice a week and Thurnscoe Library once a week. With just two Digital Champions in position for the first year, the demand for our services resulted in our team being expanded to 4 members in 2017 and we will shortly have a 5th member join us for a further 12 months.

17 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 31 Review All four shows presented by the Abracadabra Magic Group were well received by external audiences and were a good advert for BU3A, especially the Magic Group. The last Magic Show in 2017 was presented by Geoff Pike and myself at Racecommon Road Friendship Club. The donations we received from all our audiences are earmarked for building up our library stock and shared resources. Our last BU3A presentation was filmed and can be accessed via YouTube (search Barnsley U3A Magic). We do not compel any of our members to perform. Members join the group to do their own thing - for some it s just about learning a bit for the pleasure of it, or to show grandchildren; for others it s that but also performing. We are all different and thank goodness we are! Mac McKechnie, Coordinator MAGIC IN PENISTONE! As part of the Penistone Social Inclusion Project, delivered by Age UK Barnsley, we provided a Christmas Party for more than 60 older residents of Penistone and the surrounding area. A tasty buffet was provided followed by an amazing magic show, provided free of charge by Mac McKechnie, a magician from Barnsley U3A. Mac s Magic tricks went down a treat and kept the audience baffled as to how they were done. Mac entertained us for nearly an hour telling the packed venue about the work of the U3A then proceeded to do an amazing range of baffling Magic effects from pouring a cup of water over a volunteers head (fortunately the water disappeared) to making a signed sealed playing card disappear and then turn up inside an envelope in his wallet. Two unsuspecting members of the audience were chosen to help him out and even they were none the wiser in knowing how he works his Magic. The audience were suitably impressed and showed their appreciation with a big round of applause. We would like to say a huge thankyou to Mac for helping make the event a success. Age UK Barnsley is a local charity that supports older people to enjoy their later life and we are very pleased to be working in the community in partnership with the Barnsley U3A. Karen Dennis Social Inclusion Worker for Age UK Barnsley The Magic Group Competition They are an amazing group, our Magicians. They have been going for less than a year, but they took part in a competition. It took place in Tescos Community Room and appropriately, it was judged by Lisa Hammond from Tescos and Alex Csurko from the Magic Circle. There was one other judge, from our U3A, just to make sure there was fair play - after all, they were performing for big prizes: amazing hampers donated by Tescos. There were two prizes. One was for the best presentation and the other for the most improved magician. There were five competitors and I have to say, I was impressed by them all and baffled by their magic. But it wasn t only about the skill of the trick. The judges were asked to consider the whole presentation the patter and engagement of the audience. The lovely Indu won the first category with her delightful engagement of the audience as well as sheer skill. In the second category, that of the most improved magician, Alan Swann bagged the prize. It was a really good occasion, complete with tea and coffee and cake. And it was a lot of fun, too. Beth Rudkin

18 Page 32 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 RESEARCH PROJECT The Role of Organised Tours and Travel for U3A Members Sheffield U3A has been invited to participate in a research project by Bournemouth University s Department of Tourism Management. The project aims to explore the role of organised tours and travel for U3A members. Organised tours and travel incorporates activities that are planned and offered under the auspices of U3A groups. These may be located close to home through for example, planned and led walking groups, local history and heritage themed visits (and open day events) as well as UK day visits and short breaks. The research will also explore overseas tours and travel organised by U3A groups and also exchange visits with U3A International members. If you would like to know more about this research and possibly participate please contact Dr Philip Long at plong@bournemouth.ac.uk Tuesday Book Forum April 3 Dangerous Crossing, Rachel Rhys This book is set in 1939 when Europe was on the brink of war. An ocean liner set sail for Australia and the protagonist meets new friends who would not have given her the time of day, on land. Her ship mates are all running away from tragedy and scandal and by the time the ship docks two passengers are dead, war has been declared and life will never be the same again May 1 Muriel Spark On the first of February this year Dame Muriel Spark was born exactly 100 years ago. This is a good enough reason for us to revisit this prolific writer. Her first novel was The Comforters written in 1957, whilst her hugely successful book was The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961). Other books include The Ballad of Peckham Rye (1960) and A Far Cry from Kensington (1988). In all, she wrote 22 novels as well as several books of poems and non-fiction. Choose one of Spark s books to read then bring to the discussion a short synopsis and your critical feelings about the work. June 5 When God was a Rabbit Sarah Winman This is a book about childhood, growing up, friendships, triumph, tragedy and everything in between. It is essentially a book about love and begins in England during the 1960s and 70s. July 3 Holy Island, L J Ross This is book one of the seven DCI Ryan Mysteries. DCI Ryan is taking sabbatical leave from his duties as a homicide detective to holiday on Holy Island (Lindisfarne), when his peace there is shattered. A young woman is found dead among the ancient ruins of the Priory. Gloria King (Co-ordinator) On April 28th at St Edwards Church, Kingstone, Barnsley Barnsley & District U3A presents Featuring the inimitable OLD BLOWERS Brass Ensemble, the fun loving STRINGALONGS Ukulele Group and, by public response, our very own Chairman ALAN SWANN, with his unique presentation of comedy with a difference. The event commences at 7pm and the cost is only 5. No advanced tickets are required as everyone will be pay at the door. It promises to be a great night of fun and joviality with proceeds split between St Edwards Church and Amnesty International. For further details contact a member of our Social Committee or Max Senior, the organizer

19 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 33 Ensemble 360: Friday 16 March, 7.30pm at Emmanuel Church SCHUMANN Adagio and Allegro for Horn and Piano Op.70 MENDELSSOHN Piano Trio no.2 in C minor Op. 66 BRAHMS Horn Trio in E flat Op.40 Enjoy music from three giants of the German Romantic period performed by world-class musicians from Ensemble 360. Mendelssohn s Piano Trio radiates with his ever-present zest and energy, Schumann s Adagio and Allegro is equally tender and Brahms majestic Trio celebrates the French Horn's uniquely mellow and rounded tone. Tickets cost 13 / 6 for under 18s and students and are available in advance and on the door. Please call or visit musicintheround.co.uk to buy your tickets in advance. LUCY TURNER, Concert Manager, Music in the Round Winner of the RPS Award for Chamber Music and Song and the David Bedford Award for Music Education Table and Board Games/ Chess/Mah Jong In the light of the recent Blue Planet II TV programme we (together with French Conversation with whom we share Birdwell on Wednesday afternoons) have decided to try to do our bit towards the reduction of plastic waste, so are in the process of moving away from our reliance on disposable plastic cups (in re-usable holders) for our tea/coffee. Instead, as is the case with some other BU3A groups, members are asked to bring their own cup/mug each time we meet. One small step, as someone once said, and we still manage to avoid the loss of valuable playing time to the task of washing up! Many thanks to the members of both groups for their help in clearing up after the sessions, and in particular to Victor and Richard for their efforts to restore to a workable condition our lockable filing cabinet (in which we keep our games stuff) which had been damaged during a couple of recent break-ins at Birdwell. Despite these setbacks, we continue to value this very flexible venue, one that is well suited to our very varying requirements. As always, new members are welcome. Martin E King, Co-ordinator Posh Puds The next session of Posh Puds will commence on 12 th April, The course comprises 6 sessions which take place on consecutive Thursdays. The sessions start at 10.00a.m and last until noon. The maximum number of people who can attend is limited to 6 people, as the course takes place in a domestic kitchen. We will work in pairs and prepare a pudding chosen by yourselves from some sample recipes. It is hoped that the course will be fun as well as giving you the opportunity to develop new skills. The address of the venue and directions will be supplied nearer the time. An interest list will be placed on the notice board at the monthly meetings in March and April 2018 or contact can be made direct with the co-ordinators Chrissie White or Helen Webber. Numbers are available on the contact list. An example of one of Chrissie s creations made for the Tai Chi group leader s birthday.

20 Page 34 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 Conversational French A Story of English-French Co-operation On alternate Wednesday afternoons we enjoy listening to, and sometimes singing along with, French songs. We often recognize the tunes and have some knowledge of the words. Why? Well, lots of French poetry has been set to music and there have been French adaptations of English/American songs as well as English adaptations of French songs. Music has crossed the channel in both directions. Some of our U3A members remember François Hardy s song Tous les Garçons et les Filles de mon Âge, ( All the Boys and Girls of my Age ) and of course Charles Trenet s La Mer ( Somewhere, Beyond The Sea ). Many of you will be familiar with Édith Piaf s Non, Je ne Regrette Rien ( No Regrets ) and you would have heard her song many times La Foule ( The Crowd ) before a certain football competition on BBC television (Euro 2016), although this time it was sung by Izzy Bizu. Charles Aznavour, now in his 94 th year, wrote the theme music for a British TV series called The Seven Faces of Woman. The song was recorded by him in French as Tous les Visages de l Amour, ( All the Faces of Love ). He also recorded it in English as She. Claude François (the young man who electrocuted himself by straightening a light fitting whilst in the shower in 1978), wrote Comme d Habitude ( As Usual ). The words were re-written by Paul Anka and became Frank Sinatra s My Way. François also adapted the American song If I had a Hammer which became Si J avais un Marteau as well as Walk Right In which in French is Marche Tout Droit. Gilbert Bécaud composed the music and Pierre Delanoë wrote the words for the song Et Maintenant. Bécaud sang the song and worked with Carl Sigman who wrote the English words as What Now My Love ; this was a hit for Shirley Bassey in 1962 and was also covered by Sonny and Cher and Elvis Presley. The Mirabeau Bridge spans the Seine in Paris and The Pogues have sung Le Pont Mirabeau in English in their rough but rousing style. It is a poem by a French poet, Guillaume Apollinaire, who died of his wounds and Spanish Flu after seeing active service in WW1. It is sung in a different style by French artists Léo Ferré and Marc Lavoine. Legend has it that the poem was inspired by the break up in the relationship between Apollinaire and his female partner. Apollinaire had to cross the bridge when he went to see her. The poem/song speaks of the classical themes of the fatality of passing time and the pain of love. Hopefully, both countries will continue to benefit from close co-operation and not just in the realm of music. Gloria King (Co-ordinator) JOHN & MARTIN SERVICE ENGINEERS THE DOOR DOCTOR QUOTES FOR REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS. STEAMY GLASS UNITS, LOCKS AND HANDLES, PLACEMENT DOOR PANELS, LETTERBOXES & HINGES, ETC (No call out charges) TEL: / U.P.V.C. DOOR AND WINDOW ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR SERVICE

21 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 35 GIGANTIC FLIX FILMS AUCTION The following films, all of which have been shown at are to be auctioned off at the April monthly meeting. If you are interested in any of these but will not be able to attend the meeting, please feel free to submit your highest bid by to: FILM CAST GENRE SHOWN THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett and Justin Theroux Mystery Thriller Drama 17-Mar-17 LONDON HAS FALL- EN Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman Action Thriller 07-Apr-17 ALLIED Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard Romantic Thriller 21-Apr-17 SPOTLIGHT Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and John Slattery Biographical Drama 05-May-17 Biographical Comedy Drama THE BIG SHORT Christian Bale, Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt 19-May-17 A UNITED KINGDOM David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike Romantic Drama 02-Jun-17 SWEET HOME ALABAMA Reece Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey and Candice Bergen Romantic Fantasy 16-Jun-17 ROOM Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen and Sean Bridgers Drama 07-Jul-17 DIRTY GRANDPA Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, Aubrey Plaza and Zoey Deutch Sex Comedy 21-Jul-17 A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING Tom Hanks, Sarita Choudhury and Tom Skerritt Comedy Drama 04-Aug-17 NINE LIVES Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Garner and Christopher Walken Comedy 18-Aug-17 SOLACE Anthony Hopkins, Colin Farrell and Abbie Cornish Mystery Thriller 01-Sep-17 THE AGE OF ADELINE Blake Lively, Kathy Baker; Harrison Ford and Ellen Burstyn Romantic Fantasy 15-Sep-17 SULLY - Miracle on the Hudson Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney and Jamey Sheridan Biographical Drama 06-Oct-17 MANCHESTER BY THE SEA Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler and Lucas Hedges Drama 20-Oct-17 LION Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham and Nicole Kidman Biographical Drama 17 Nov 17 UNSPOKEN Jodelle Ferland and Neal McDonagh Horror 01-Dec-17 VICEROYS HOUSE HACKSAW RIDGE PATRIOTS DAY HIDDEN FIGURES THE ZOOKEEPERS WIFE PASSENGERS MISS POTTER Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson, Manish Dayal and Michael Gambon Historical Drama 15-Dec-17 Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey and Hugh Weaving Biographical War Drama 05-Jan-18 Mark Wahlberg, JK Simmons, John Goodman and Kevin Bacon Crime Drama Thriller 19-Jan-18 Taraji P Hensen, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae and Kevin Costner Biographical Drama 02-Feb-18 Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenberg, Daniel Bruhl and Michael McElhatton War Drama 16-Feb-18 Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen and Laurence Fishburne Science Fiction 02-Mar-18 Renee Zellweger, Ewan McGregor, Lloyd Owen and Emily Watson Biological Fiction Drama 16-Mar-18

22 Page 36 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 Spring School: A Time to Remember Thursday 17 th and Friday 18 th May 2018 at The Ibis Hotel, Barnsley The Ibis Hotel is situated near Junction 37 of the M1: go over the motorway from Dodworth Road, Barnsley and you will see it on your right. The cost for the two days will be 56: This includes all day refreshments and a hot lunch on each day. The payment will be due by 30th April There will be a Pilates session for those who want it and we will be entertained by a folk duo before lunch on the second day. There will be two study sessions each day on the subject(s) of your choice. We will all meet together for lunch and a time of fellowship. We truly think it will be A Time to Remember and we would love you to join us. Courses on offer: DNA and Forensic Science (2 day course); Mixed Media Art (two day course); Battle of Passchendaele; Charles Dickens his life and writing; Photoshop, is it Art?; Computing at your level; Music can be Fun; Poetry Workshop, (two day course); The Greek language and how it affects us; Cosmology. Contact Beth Rudkin, on or rudkinbeth@gmail.com for more information. Applications and cheques to Beth Rudkin, 1 The Lees, Ardsley, Barnsley, S71 5HJ Study Groups: Choose one 2 DAY COURSE or two ONE COURSES DNA and how it is used in forensic science: Chris & Diane Woolven(2DAYS) The course is specifically aimed at people with no biological or scientific background. You will be given a basic explanation of DNA and the part it plays in inheritance. By analogy and simple practical exercises you will learn how to extract DNA from cells. The mechanics of genetic fingerprinting will be explained along with an analysis of the reliability of results in determining the identity of individuals from samples found at a crime scene. Arguments for and against the setting up of a national database may also be considered. Greek Language and how it affects us: Jeremy Dinsdale (1 DAY COURSE) We will look at the Greek alphabet first, the individual letters. This will be extended to identifying words that are still used regularly in modern English and explore briefly some aspects of spelling in English that are affected by the transliteration of Greek letters into English. Why is it photograph, not fotograph, for example? We will look at some simple bits of Greek text, eg the opening words of St John s Gospel.We could go on to examine very early Greek myths dealing with creation. The list can go on Photoshop Is it Art?: Peter Higginbottom (1 DAY COURSE) Make your already good photos the vision of what you wanted them to be We will start with the basics and go on to many aspects that will turn your photos into something very special. You will learn to change the brightness, or the contrast of a picture, learn to crop it and do many other things. Bring your laptop or tablet with you. By the end of the day, your pictures can be transformed. Computing at your level: Mike Booth (1 DAY COURSE) We will look at some of the developments in IT, particularly basic word processing used in and Internet browsing with an outlook on security. This will be Microsoft Windows based and there will be an Internet connection at the hotel, so please bring your lap top or your Windows based tablet.

23 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 37 Mixed Media Art :Christine Palmer, Vanda Outram & Janet Roberts (2 DAYS) The Media Art that we will cover involves basic acrylic or water colour painting as a base, but incorporates different materials, such as sand, tissue paper, bubble wrap, tin foil, twigs, sequins, cardboard, fabric, leaves virtually anything which would enhance the picture. You can be as creative as you wish - there are no rules or special techniques involved. We will bring a selection of paints and stuff, but you are welcome to bring anything you like (the Pound Shop is a useful source of material). You need no artistic skills to take this course. Passchendaele: Andrew and Sue Green (1 DAY COURSE) Passchendaele, along with the Somme, has come to symbolise the horrors of World War 1. The day will look at how this small village, which lies on a ridge 5 miles north east of the Flanders city of Ypres, came to encapsulate the grim brutality of the Great War. We'll look at the logistics of the 3rd Battle of Ypres, which has become known as the Battle of Passchendaele, but also discover how the horrors of the Battle of the Mud inspired the arts, produced humour and has added to our own local and personal history. Anyone attending with Passchendaele family links is welcome to bring along any pictures or family stories so we can compile, over the 2 days, a U3A archive of local lads and their families who contributed to the battle in For those who aren't sure if they have family heroes in this or other WW1 battles may also find some useful tips on researching WW1 ancestors. Music can be fun: Max Senior (1 DAY COURSE) Ever wondered how musicians know what to play? Ever wondered how reading music is just as exhilarating as reading a book? Did you know that it is a medical fact that reading music can help towards stimulating the old brain cells thus staving off dementia? Well if you are curious or like a challenge, then here is a chance to learn the rudiments of music. The morning session will be a crash course in learning all about how to read a sheet of music. Then in the afternoon, after a recap of the mornings work, you will be introduced to how a brass instrument works and have a chance to play one. Optional of course! Cosmology: Frank Lukey (1 DAY COURSE) This will be a whistle stop tour through the Cosmos from the Big Bang. It will be liberally illustrated with slides Poetry Workshop: Michael Midgley (2 DAYS) This will be a two day course, aiming to improve your writing of poetry. On the first day you will be introduced to techniques that can make the process easier for you. On the second day, we will build on and practise those techniques. Charles Dickens, his life and writing: Beth Rudkin (1 DAY COURSE) How did the life and loves of Charles Dickens relate to one of our greatest writers? We will look at both life and writing, and perhaps know him a little better by the end of the day. What must you do next? Express your interest ASAP to Beth Rudkin: or rudkinbeth@gmail.com Follow this up with a cheque for 10 (total cost will be 56 for the two days) and send it to: Beth Rudkin, 1 The Lees, Ardsley, Barnsley, S71 5HJ Please make cheques payable to Barnsley and District U3A

24 Page 38 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 (From recent chats on our Facebook page.) If you are in one of our walking, gardening, nature or birdwatching groups or just enjoy a walk with your dog or by yourself try the following idea about 'being in the now'. I know walking with a group of people is about being able to have a chat and enjoy the company but try to break away from the group for just a few minutes: the same with other groups. Find a quiet space away from other people and position yourself in a way that you have a view of something. Put all things out of your mind apart from what you can see. Focus on the colours you can see and the shapes flowers or trees make. Notice the myriad of colours in trees, water or birds you may be concentrating on. Notice how these things belong to our landscape and how much they enhance our lives. If other thoughts make their way into your mind push them back out. Think only of yourself and what you are looking at. Along with the above take notice of your breathing. Feel every breath you take. Breathe in through your nose to the count of 2 and then out through your mouth to the same count. Increase these times slowly and only as much as you are comfortable with. Try to make sure your breathing slows down as you do this. Be conscious of slowing it down. Finish your being 'in the now' by taking your thoughts to how your body feels. Are your shoulders relaxed? Does your head feel clear? Are your legs ready for carrying on with your walk? You can then join your companions after taking time out just for you. This may need to be practised to keep other thoughts out of your mind but it will be worth persevering with. Enjoy the day. Lynn Maloney An internet search for Yoga with Adriene brings up lots of videos on YouTube about mindfulness and breathing techniques... if you can get over the Texan accent she is totally awesome. I practice yoga with Adriene most days but mindfulness is a massive part of the practice - honouring where you are on any particular day; sending breath to parts of the body that need it most; learning to listen to your body and still the thinking mind. It isn't easy and at first you may think it s a crock but stick with it my friends and over time you will notice a difference. Think head over heart... Heart over pelvis as a stance. While it might not be achievable for a lot of people again its about honouring the thought and taking it away with you throughout the day. Just open up your mind. Laraine Timms

25 SPRING 2018 Barnsley & District U3A Page 39 WE GET SUPPORT FOR US THEY WANT HELP FROM US Barnsley Libraries Home Library Service delivers books to the homes of people who can't to get to their local library due to illness or disability. They can also deliver to people who can't visit the library because they are caring for someone with an illness or disability. The free service visits their home once a month and brings a range of reading materials including: Borrowing books: a range of books, including large print and audio books on cassette or CD Digital devices: tablets that are pre-loaded with games, magazines, audio and books They are also looking for anyone who feels they might be able to spare a couple of hours a week to support others to learn how to use a tablet device - training will be given. Visit to fill in an enquiry form, barnsleylibraryenquiries@barnsley.gov.uk or phone Sequence Dancing Kitchen Gremlins It s that time of year again, the yearly Fuddle. It all went as good as usual, lots of lovely food and glorious desserts, which I m sure is appreciated more than the savoury section. The members of the group went to town this year, apple and blackberry crumble, cupcakes, parkin, cherry trifle, millionaire s shortbread and a raspberry and blackberry mousse, all of which were homemade. A great evening was had by all, good dancing and a lovely buffet. So good we extended the evening by one hour. But this year I would like to give a big Thank You to the Kitchen Gremlins who are the keystone to a good evening. Without them nothing would have run so smoothly. They organised the food which all the members provided for both sessions, the main buffet and 45 minutes later the dessert section plus hot drinks for everyone. But the most important job they did was all the washing up which was mountainous. No cardboard plates for us, we dine in style. I know everyone would help but there is not enough room in the kitchen so Pat Butcher, Sandra Bailey, John and Jenny Pearson, Marie and Ken Ruisling...Thank You... Lynda G xx

26 Page 40 Barnsley & District U3A SPRING 2018 Annual Dinner Raffle Prizewinners Thanks to the Social Committee who organised a very enjoyable Annual Festive Lunch at Burntwood Court Hotel. The Social Committee also organised a fantastic Burns Night - another very enjoyable social evening. Thanks to all involved. SUBMISSIONS AND ENQUIRIES TO: bu3anews@outlook.com Closing date for next issue: MAY 11th REGISTERED CHARITY NO