couple of months, that the Armstrong Hall became available to us again for our

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1 Caer Urfa U3A Newsletter March 2017 After 40 days & nights ( a bit more really) of wandering, here we are, back in familiar surroundings. I think that we are all relieved that, after a difficult couple of months, that the Armstrong Hall became available to us again for our monthly meetings, and it is especially timely considering that our A.G.M is coming up in April. On the subject of the A.G.M., I am including our chairman s message to you all, which appeared in last month s newsletter. A message from Tony Kelly, Chairman It s the time of the year when we have to get things prepared for the Annual General meeting on the 5 th April, when we have to pester you to think about standing for a place on the committee. I know most of you just want an easy life now you ve retired, but I m sure one or two of you might like to get a little more involved in organising your U3A, but you might be a little shy, well now is the time to to let us know. The Business secretary, Tony Cauley, has attached some nomination forms to this month s newsletter. If you think you would like to make a contribution by standing for election, please fill the form in and get it proposed and seconded and back to Tony Cauley three weeks before the AGM at the latest. According to our constitution, all committee members must stand for re-election at the AGM, but some have to stand down because they have served their full term, and we need new committee members to replace them, otherwise the chairman has to ask if they can stand again. Don t be shy, Your U3A needs you.

2 Walking Netball Janet Reay tel; , Temple Park Leisure Centre Tuesdays 10-11am ( except school holidays) Off to a good start, with an expert coach who is part of the UK Netball squad, to see fair play (!) and plenty of tips. An enjoyable workout, with lots of laughs ( and groans) Still looking for people to take part, come and have a go if you think you re slow enough! ( First Aid Kit available) Contact Janet for more details Mindfulness & Relaxation Edna Brabon ; mobile The first meeting for the Relax & Mindfulness was held on the 15 February and the group will continue meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The next meeting will be on the 15th March, 10.30am and at the moment will continue meeting at Edna s home. There are a couple of spaces if anyone else is interested. Find out more from Edna Dates for the Diary Evening Out at the Sea Hotel + Margaret Cassidy tel; Friday 24th March Three course meal and disco to be paid in full at TODAY S meeting

3 Theatre Visits Lynn Houlsby tel; The Customs House presents The Rock Saturday 11th March 2.30pm A new musical inspired by mysteries, myths and legends of Marsden Rock! The future s not bright for the famous pub, and times are hard, but can Laura, the pub owner, turn the tide? Names & payment of 8 to Lynn please. Tickets to be collected from Lynn today Also Saturday 15th July at 2.30pm. Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Theatre Royal an award winning musical comedy staring Strictly' Joanne Clifton. Names & 10 deposit to Lynn at today s meeting please Total Cost Day Trips with Pat De-Hart Wednesday 19 th April tel; Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum 7 plus coach 5_!5 depending on numbers ; the Wilkinson coach is a 49 seater paid by coach not number of people. (Any refunds will be paid on the coach ) Coach leaves the Armstrong Hall at 9 30am Wednesday 31 st May A day out at Beamish plus coach, same conditions as above July 12 th Trip to Holy Island & Seahouses; more details later

4 Trips with Beryl Marshall tel; April 2017 Monday 24th to Friday 28th, Escape to Tenby 5days/4 nights, dinner, bed & breakfast and evening entertainment at the Albany Hotel, Tenby All for 189 pp Two days out; visits to St. David s, Laughame, and Carmarthen Give your name to Beryl, 40 deposit payable at today s meeting May 13 th -14 th Chester & Liverpool 2 days/1 night Dinner, b&b Inn Runcorn Sept 12 th to 14 th Mini cruise to Den Bosch In Holland 89 Meal deal available ; 48 for 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners Nov 28 th & 29 th Edinburgh & Glasgow 2 days/1 night Dinner b&b 79 Erskine bridge hotel Lunch Club Sylvia Leech tel; Wednesday 8 th March 12.30pm This month s lunch will be held at Mambos, Winchester Street South Shields Meet & Mingle Chris.Evans tel; Thursday 16 th March 2pm to 4pm At the Lounge Bar, Ocean Road ( opposite Morrisons) Sophisticated chat ( gossip optional)

5 Gardening Club Judith Witts tel; ; Wednesday 29 th March 10am Cleadon Library, room C Planting and potty training Genealogy Group Peter Leech tel; The next meeting will be held at 1pm Tuesday 14 th March Please note; This will be an out visit to the Tyne & Wear Archives in the Discovery Museum Blandford Square, Newcastle. Members will need to arrive in plenty of time to find the building and get to the training room for the presentation, which, together with a look into the archives, will last for about two hours will last for about 2 hours. The cost of the visit will be split between those attending, so please let Peter Leech ( ) know well beforehand if you are attending.

6 Amateur Dramatic Group Ruth Cauley tel; ; Monday 6 th March Meet every alternate Monday 2.30pm Charles Young Centre in the lounge Rehearsals of the Tea Room sketch are going well, new members welcome, we don t just need actors we need backroom helpers too! Give it a try. Alas, poor Yorvick Shakespeare predicts floods. Walks in March 2 nd March Richard Wilson tel Meet 10am at Haven Point, circular walk approx halfway to Marsdenbefore returning for refreshments at South Shields seafront 9 th March Richard Wilson tel Meet at ferry landing for 10.15am ferry. Walk along coast to Tynemouth for refreshments 16 th March Richard Wilson tel Meet 10.15am at The Clock public house on Victoria Road East, Hebburn. Walk along mineral line to Monkton, for refreshments at the Lord Nelson Thursday 23 rd Chris Evans tel; Meet 10am opposite St Bedes, Westoe Road, walk along Cemetery path to the coast road, finish at The Lounge Bar, Ocean Road ( opp Morrisons) for coffee 30 th March Richard Wilson tel Meet 10am at the New Ship for a gentle walk across Cleadon hills to Souter Point for refreshments Info from National H.Q. on the Notice Board 1. There are items regarding summer school courses, 2. The National U3A annual general meeting 3. Science talks at the Royal institute, London on various topics

7 4.The Knitting & Stitching Show, on at London, Edinburgh, and Harrogate 5. The Royal Horticultural Society program of events and flower shows See the notices for details; if you require a copy contact me in person, or on Please don t remove the leaflets from the display Photos from the Kingussie Trip Photos supplied by Alan Hall

8 Comical Corner presented by the editor Readers are invited to submit jokes to the editor (me) for inclusion in Comical Corner Contact me at ; cauley_tony@yahoo.co.uk at least a week before the monthly meeting please, Five jocular entries will appear at the end of the newsletter, If your entry does not appear immediately, it does not mean that it has been rejected, because I will be compiling a compendium of mirth, that I can use when supplies dwindle. You may wish to have your name published alongside your entry, or you may wish to remain anonymous. 1. Poor old fool thought the well dressed gentle as he saw an old man fishing in a puddle outside a pub. So he invited the old chap inside for a drink. As they sipped their pints, the gentleman thought he would humour the old fellow., and asked How many have you caught today? The old chap replied So far, you re the eighth 2. Regular naps prevent old age, especially if you take them while driving. 3. So I went to my GP and said I feel like I ve been hit on the head with a set of bongos So I went t He said,"you've probably got slight percussion." 4. What s green and red and hops about in Australia? Kangaroobarb! 5. What do you get if you cross a telephone with a joint of roast pork? A lot of crackling on the line Thanks to 3 anonymous and our own David Johnson for their contributions

9 The Final Word Congratulations to Vivienne & Brian Grey on their Golden Wedding Next meeting is at the Armstrong Hall It s the AGM on the 5 th April Please arrive early to enable the AGM to start at 10am, due to the amount of issues to be dealt with; Thank you Speaker; Alan Johnson The history of the Marine & Technical College Don t forget to check our website to keep up to date ( just google Caer Urfa South Shields U3A)

10 Caer Urfa U3A Activities Schedule March 2017 Group Day & Time Date Location Notes Reading Usually last Monday 27 th March Cleadon Park Library Reading glasses Drinks glasses optional Jean Newton of the month Room C ' (upstairs) tel; to 11.30am Languages Mondays 6 March, 20 March Spanish 11am to 12 noon 3 April Trinity House Dave Johnson Laygate Lane tel; French Mondays Jane Johnson 11am to 12 noon 13 March, 27 March Trinity House tel; Laygate Lane Crafts Group 1 st & 3 rd Tuesday 7 th & 21 st March Talbot Rd Methodist We ll have you 'Needles Natter' of the month Church Hall in stitches! Joan Murphy 1.30 to 3.30pm tel; Games & Gossip Last Tuesday 28 th March Talbot Road Bingo, cards Anne White tel; in the month Methodist Church Raffle, Auction Janet Reay tel; to 3.30pm Hall but mostly Gossip Bridge for Every Wednesday Whitburn Just turn up Beginners 1.30pm Golf Club You'll bewelcome Brenda Mallen tel; Quiz Night Alternate Thursdays 2 nd & 16 th March Chichester Arms The 60s is not Tony Kelly 7pm start function room Modern History ( yet) Tel; Indoor Bowling Every Friday Jack Clarke Sorry; No Vacancies Joan Porteus 3.15pm Bowling Centre at the moment tel; Doreen Burdess tel; Creative Writing 2 nd Tuesday 14 th March Charles Young Centre New Venue! Write a story in 500 Linda Vygus of the month Talbot Road Strain your brain tel; pm to 2.30pm Gardening Club Last Wednesday 22 nd March Cleadon Library Judith Witts of the month Room C (upstairs New members welcome tel; am to 11am judithwitts@blueyonder.c

11 Activities Schedule page 2 Group Day & Time Date Location Notes Poetry Friday 10 th March Lottie s house Refreshments 1pm to 3pm Bring your favourite Lottie Cox tel; poem Singing Group Every Wednesday Charles Young Centre Adventure on the high Janet Reay Talbot Road Cs tel; am to 12.30pm Genealogy 2nd Tuesday Monthly 14 th March Action Station Shake the family tree Peter Leech 1.30pm Boldon Lane see what falls out tel; Whist 1st & 3 rd Tuesday 7 th & 21 st March Charles Young Centre Great deals on offer Carol Purvis 7 pm to 9pm Talbot Road but watch out for tricks! tel; New members welcome Flower Arranging Monday 13 th March Talbot Road Methodist Membership full, waiting Joan Murphy 10.30am to noon Church hall list available tel; Dining Club Wednesday 8 th March Mambos Winchester St Eat, drink, and get Sylvia Leech 12 noon for12.30pm South Shields tel; merry -_ Drama Group Mondays 6 th & 20 th March Charles Young Centre Now is the winter Every two weeks Talbot Rd of our discount tents 2.30pm to 4pm Ruth Cauley in lounge tel; ; ruthcauley@gmail.com Meet & Mingle Thursday 16 th March The Lounge Exchange monthly Ocean Road opinions, Christine Evans 2pm to 4pm (opp Morrisons) & views tel