Sutton U3a University of the Third Age

SUTTON U3A UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE

NEWSLETTER AUTUMN 2012

River Wandle at Hackbridge

SUTTON U3A is a local charity with 35 interest groups where people can learn and share together on the basis of fun and friendship. There are regular trips and outings and meetings held every other month with speakers.

General Meetings are held at Trinity Church Hall, Hill Road Sutton starting at 2.30pm.

30 November Guest Speaker Christopher Fifield

“The Life and Music of Kathleen Ferrier”

Dr Christopher Fifield is a conductor, music historian, lecturer and broadcaster. He was for many years on the music staff at Glyndebourne, Director of Music at University College London and is the author of several books including a biography of composer Max Bruch and editing the Letters and Diaries of Kathleen Ferrier, whose centenary takes place this year.

Followed by Special Meeting regarding subscriptions.

25th January Guest Speaker Peter Maggs “Henry’s Trials”

SUTTON U3A COMMITTEE 2012/2013

ChairmanMarcia Turner8669 2953

Vice Chairman and

Newsletter EditorChris Pocock8642 6789

Secretary, Speaker Bookings

and Surrey U3A NetworkAudrey Willson8642 0187

TreasurerBill Brewer8241 4462

Membership SecretaryMavis McCarthy8647 4667

Social Liaison and

Greater London U3A RepMaggs Sandilands 8647 4419

Social Club TreasurerMoira Wickham8395 2741

Committee MemberShirley Ellerbeck8644 0262

Minutes SecretaryVacant

PublicityVacant

Sutton U3A is affiliated to the Third Age Trust which is based at

The Old Municipal Buildings, 19 East Street, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1QE

Tel No 020 8466 6139

Chairman’s Notes September 2012

I hope that you have received this copy of the newsletter by a new distribution method, either email or collection at the General Meeting. Your participation in this change will help us better manage the increased costs of printing and postage. If you have not yet agreed to email and you have this access please let me have your details.

May I draw to your attention three particular items in this newsletter - an event being held at Denbies, a meeting for new members and a Special Members’Meeting in November.

Marcia Turner

Chairman

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING

Dear Member

The Executive Committee of the Sutton Branch of the University of the Third Age has decided to call a Special Meeting of the Association, to which all Members are invited.

The Special Meeting will take place on Friday 30th November 2012 in the Trinity Hall, Sutton immediately after the General meeting. The Special Meeting will finish by 4pm.

The Special Meeting is being called to propose the level of subscription to be charged for the 2013/2014 period.

Yours sincerely

Audrey Willson

Secretary Sutton U3A,on behalf of The Executive Committee

OBITUARY

JOAN GRAHAM 1923-2012

It is with great sadness and regret that the Bridge Group have to report the death of Joan Graham. Sadly Joan passed away in her sleep in the early hours of Thursday morning the 6th September.

Many long term members will remember Joan, she was membership secretary from 2001-2005 and ran the Beginners Bridge Group from 2001 to 2010 and the Intermediate Group from 2003-2008

Since the winter of 2005 Joan also ran a twice monthly Social Bridge Group at Granfers Hall and this group is still running. I speak on behalf of the members to say she was held in very high esteem and will be very greatly missed by all of us.

Joan leaves a son, daughter-in-law and two grand-daughters and all our sympathies go to them at this very sad time.

Jenny Kehoe

Social Bridge is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at Granfers Community Centre. Please ring Jenny on 8647 9025 for further information.

GROUP NEWS

WANTED FOR SUTTON U3A

Do you have skills or experience that you would like to share with other members of Sutton U3A? We are looking for more volunteers to help form new groups on any interests. Help will be given by members of the Executive Committee in providing information and working alongside you. If you feel you have something to offer please get in touch with one of the ExecutiveCommittee.

Chris Pocock

Vice Chairman

NEW GROUP CALLING ALL THEATRE LOVERS

I am planning to start a Theatre Group. The idea would be for us to meet and plan theatre outing in a small group. This would mean that we would be able to book seats to see things that may only be on for a short period, rather than only going to long running performances such as musicals. Please ring me if you are interested in joining such a group so that I can ascertain whether there is enough interest.

Ann Wilson Tel 8647 9312

NEW GROUP LINE DANCING

Group Leader Audrey Willson 020 8642 0187

Location Trinity Church Hall, Hill Road, Sutton

Frequency 3rd Wednesday in the month

Time2.30pm to 4.30pm

Line Dancing Teacher Brenda Garner

Brenda will cater for all levels of ability from beginners upwards and will give out Guidance Notes for the Line Dancing routines, with the aim of it being fun and friendly with everyone learning at their own pace.

There will be two breaks in the dancing and you may sit out whenever you wish. Appropriate footwear should be worn, anything from trainers to comfortable shoes with low heels. Please bring a bottle of water with you. A minimum of 25 to 30 members are required to start this new Group.

Please initially contact Audrey Willson with your name & telephone number.

GROUPS IN SUTTON CIVIC OFFICES

DISCUSSION GROUP 2pmto 4pm Chris Pocock 8642 6789

An informal discussion group held where members can speak as many times as they like. Serious subject in first half, with a more light hearted subject in the second.

Date Room Subjects

Oct 5 4To which school teacher do we owe the most?

Which job did we enjoy most ?

Nov 2 4The future of libraries. Sports and Games,Past and Present.

Dec 7 2Discipline and Punishment. Christmas

Jan 4 2Obesity. Our New Year’s Resolutions

Feb 1 4 The problems of addiction in Britain. “Our addictions.”

INVESTIGATING EUROPEDr Maurice Pearton 8644 3517

Dates October 17 November 21 December 19

Time 10.30am -12.30amVenue Room 5 Civic Offices

SCIENCE GROUP Derek Yeo 8647 4016

Held in the 6th Form Common Room at Nonsuch High School For Girls, Cheam Road, Cheam. Open 2.30pm for a 3pm start.

This is a collaborative effort between the school and three local U3A branches which are Sutton, Banstead and Epsom.

Sept 26Dr Geoff ButcherMalaria – A Problem for Every Solution

Oct 24Dr Ignatio FerrerasVirtual and Real Galaxies

Nov 21Dr John Pembrey, GPHuman Carnivores and Their Ailments

Dec12Malcolm MacCullumCosmology

Dates for 2013

Jan 23, Feb 13, Mar 20, Apr 24, May 22, June 19 and July 10

THERE ARE NEW SECURITY MEASURES AT NONSUCH SCHOOL. PLEASE RING DEREK YEO ON 8647 4016 FOR DETAILS

SOCIAL CLUB NEWS

We need new faces to help with Social Club activities-support will be available! Please contact Maggs Sandilands on 86474419 if you are interested - you will get a warm welcome.

The costing of any outing includes coach hire, a tip for the driver and entrance fee-we are non profit making! But due to rising fuel prices coach costs keep rising too.

Social Club Guidelines

1.Bookings These must be made using the Application Form, plus cheque to secure a place, either by post (plus SAE) to the organiser,

or in person at a General Meeting. Verbal requests do not secure a confirmed place.

A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE must be enclosed when booking by post, in order to be sent the RECEIPT which confirms

there is a place on the outing.

An EMERGENCY CONTACT is requested, as without this the organiser would not know how or who to inform should a member

have an accident or be taken ill, especially if they were unable to

travel home on the coach. We hope this shows an assurance of

care, and is not perceived as intrusive. All applications are treated

as confidential and are destroyed after the outing or theatre trip.

The organiser of each outing will keep a WAITING LIST.

2.Payment - by cheque only please!

One cheque for EACH outing or theatre trip. Each event has its own organiser and funding etc.

3.Guests Members are welcome to invite their non-U3A spouse or a friend, on ONE outing or theatre trip a year.

4. Cancellations of Bookings for outings and theatre trips.

In the case of hospital admissions and/appointments at short notice, we ENDEAVOUR to make a refund IF the place can be filled from the waiting list.

NB. NO REFUND will be made to anyone failing to turn up - or do not turn up by the PICK UP time stipulated on the day.

THEATRE OUTING

“Nine to Five” at the New Wimbledon Theatre on Thursday 25th October at 2.30pm. Cost £16.50 for £35 seat.Seats are in the stalls, rows G and H.

“Nine to Five” is an hilarious new musical based on the hit movie and centres on three workers who turn the tables on their sexist egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss. They conspire to take control of the company and learn that there is nothing they cannot do, even in a man’s world. Should be a great tonic.

It stars Bonnie Langford, Ben Richards, Amy Lennox, Natalie Casey, and Jackie Clune. As the newsletter publication date has changed, please ring Jenny Kehoe ASAP if you are interested. Tel 8642 9025

SURREY NETWORK OF U3A GROUPS

Surrey Network are hosting an event to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the founding of U3As on Wednesday 7 November 2012 from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Venue - The Denbies Suite & Garden Room, Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking.

Free parking! Free entry!

All members of U3As, educational, statutory and voluntary
organisations and members of the public are most welcome.

U3A groups have the opportunity to mount displays of their interest groups. If any group leader wishes to participate, please contact either Chris Pocock on 8642 6789or Shirley Ellerbeck on 8644 0262 for full details.

There is also a photographic competition under the heading “U3A Activities in our Pearl Jubilee Year”. Again, if anyone would like details, please contact either Chris Pocock on 8642 6789or Shirley Ellerbeck on 8644 0262 for full details.

MEETING FOR NEW MEMBERS

New members are invited to join members of the Committee for coffee on 30th October, at the Coffee Shop in the Central Library at 10.30am. This is a good opportunity to get to know other members and learn more about the various groups.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH 2012

We have arranged this year’s Christmas lunch at Mitcham Golf Club on Tuesday 11thDecember 2012 at 12 noon for 12.30pm.

This is an excellent venue with very good public transport links –

Mitcham Junction Railway Station and Tramlink is next door

Buses S1 and 127 stop outside the station

and there is ample free parking at the Club.

The cost is £21, which includes a gratuity, for a 3 course meal. There is a choice of a traditional Christmas meal, or fish, or a vegetarian main course, plus tea/coffee and mince pies.

Please complete the enclosed booking form by ticking your choice for each course and send with a cheque for £21 made payable to Sutton U3A Social Club together with a stamped addressed envelope to Mavis McCarthy.

THE LUNCH IS LIMITED TO 70 AND THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE RETURN OF FORMS IS 20th NOVEMBER 2012.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

TUESDAY 11th DECEMBER 2012 at Mitcham Golf Club 12 Noon for 12:30pm

Cost £21 (including gratuities)

Name: ………………………………………………………… [Please print] Signed:………………………………………….

Tel No: ………………………………………….………….…Membership No: …………………………

Emergency Contact: …………………………………… Telephone No: ……………………….……

Please complete the menu choice below and return the whole form, together with your
cheque, payable to Sutton U3A Social Club and a stamped addressed envelope to:
Mavis McCarthy, 11 Carleton Avenue, Wallington, SM6 9LW Tel. 020 8647 4667

MENU CHOICE

Please tick one box for each course.

STARTER (includes a selection of bread rolls)

Vegetable Soup(V)

or

Pâté

or

Prawn Cocktail

MAIN COURSE

Turkey with all the trimmings

or

Roast Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce & New Potatoes

or

Roast Pepper with Couscous & Vegetables

DESSERT

Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce

or

Fruit Salad

followed by

Coffee or Tea with Mince Pies

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