GILWERN U3A BULLETIN

Autumn 2017-

WE HOPE YOU HAVE HAD A WONDERFUL SUMMER?

This is a rather early Autumn Bulletin. We feel as though we are saying goodbye to summer too soon, however after the summer break we wanted to make sure everyone knows what is coming up over the next couple of months. You should have all received the U3A magazine over the summer and in future it will be delivered by post.

Remember that this is your U3A and any ideas you have are welcome.

Monthly meetings(venue – Gilwern Community Centre, Lower Common)

Our speakers for September and November both contribute to local newspapers and Lynne can also be found on Radio 4 and BBC Wales TV. David was our very first speaker almost a year ago and we are delighted that he has agreed to come back.

Also on Wed 20th September a representative of our Governing Body, The Third Age Trust, is coming to present us with our Membership Certificate so please come along and support the event.

Our Art Group is planning an Exhibition of their work for the November meeting when some will be for sale.

20/09/17 / 2-4 / Grandma’s Gadgets – An interactive talk/quiz in which there is usually lots of laughter so nobody ever falls asleep! / Don Balkwill
18/10/17 / 2-4 / Machiavelli – the first political ‘spin doctor’? / David Mitchell
15/11/17 / 2-4 / My Own Garden Path -encompassing everything from gardening, motivation, celebrities, TV work, inspiration, bee keeping, barefoot benefits, writing books and a whole host of other things. / Lynne Allbutt
13/12/17 / 2-4 / Christmas Quiz/party + music / -

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Membership forms are available in Gilwern Library, on the website or contact our membership secretary – see below.

Contacts:

Chair: Hilary Lipscombe – or 01873 830244

Membership Secretary – Karen Harris –

New Groups:

Introduction to Bridge for Beginners – 6 people have signed up and the dates for the 2 free tutorials will be agreed towards the end of September. If you didn’t manage to get a place this time but would be interested in the future, or all ready play Bridge and would like to join a Group please get in touch to register an interest

Introduction to Tai Chi Qigong– see our advert on the website and noticeboards.

From Thursday September 28th, 1-2.30pm at Gilwern Community Centre. The cost, paid direct to the tutor, is either £27 for the 6 sessions or £5 per session. If you are one of those who have already expressed an interest please confirm but all members are welcome to come along.

Tutor – Dek Leverton.

Here are some other suggestions for groups that have been made by members:

Computing, French Conversation, Geology, Science Matters, Creative Writing, Sing Along, Local History. Would you be happy to organise?

Existing Group News

These are the existing groups with contact details. More information available on or find out more at the next monthly meeting:

Art – or 01873 832304

Gardening -

Walking –

Family History –

Theatre Goer’s – Maureen – 01873 831049

Group News

Art - we meet every 2nd & 3rd Tuesday 3-5pm at Gilwern Community Centre – new members are welcome. There is a charge of £2.50 towards the hall costs – refreshments provided. You can paint or draw anything you like, in any medium. There is usually a still life or plant provided for those who do not have a ‘work in progress’. A few weeks ago 10 members attended a wonderful session with Debbie Devauden on botanical drawing and painting. We are planning a small display and exhibition of our work November.

Walking – This group was one of the first to start and we have been on some lovely walks of varying difficulty led by Alun. In future the group is going to pool their knowledge and take it in turns to be the walk leader with, in response to demand, alternate weeks of easier walk.
On Thursday 7th September we start back up after a summer break with an easy stroll to Govilon along the canal and back via the cycle path. Please join us - meet at the car park in Gilwern at 10a.m.

Family History – We continued to meet through the summer and gained new members. Carry out your own research using the free Library resources with support from Linda when needed. Every other Tuesday 10.15a.m -12ish. Next session 29th August.

Gardening – A local visit is planned for Wednesday 23rd September to Olive Scurr’s & Jo Dawson’s gardens in Gilwern followed by tea and cake. Meet at Gilwern car park 1.45pm. There will be a small charge of £4.00.

Please see our website for all up to date news and events.

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Membership forms are available in Gilwern Library, on the website or contact our membership secretary – see below.

Contacts:

Chair: Hilary Lipscombe – or 01873 830244

Membership Secretary – Karen Harris –