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Tue 12 Nov at 10:30am - Coffee Morning Town Hall

Informal get together and opportunity to meet some of the Committee and a representative from Thames Valley Police will speak to us regarding scams and how to avoid being tricked by scammers. Free tea, coffee and biscuits.


Winter OutingThu 5 Dec at 11:00am Winter Outing Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
   
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in Europe.

The Christmas market is renowned for its bustling atmosphere, stunning location and hand picked high quality exhibitors, which attracts visitors from around the world who come to shop at the pretty wooden chalets situated within the historic grounds.

The wooden chalets are inspired by traditional German Christmas Markets and combined with the festive lighting, the sound of Christmas carols and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air, visitors will be transported into a festive setting to purchase their Christmas gifts and take in the atmosphere.

Departing Hungerford Town Hall at 11.00am (aldbourne 10.30 and Chilton Foliat 10.45). Expected price £17 - Leaving Winchester at 5.00pm

Contact Carol Shanahan to reserve your seat.

Next scheduled walk

SHORT WALK:   21 Nov 2024   Start: 10:30   Distance: 3.8 miles

Leader: Peter Camfield   Contact: email: lizandpetercamfield@gmail.com. Liz: 07703054751

Park in the Ibex pub. in Chaddleworth 39 Main St, RG20 7ER Or on a side road if not eating st the pub. Journey time 17mins. A circular walk around Chaddleworth, one short rise, mainly flat, 2 stiles, one is a bit high, through fields and lanes with lovely views. Please let me know if you need a lift. Coffee, or lunch at the Ibex, please let me know if staying for lunch.

Link to walks page
Link to all past walks!

Singing

Singing?

Some members have expressed an interest in starting a singing for pleasure group. If you would be interested to join - and even better if you have any experience of guiding such a group - please contact Katherine Daking (Chair) via the contact page here.


Newsletter

Many members receive the hard copy U3A Magaazine but you may not be aware that there is also an 'online' National Newsletter which can be viewed directly via the u3q.org.uk website , and can also be received by signing up to receive directly by email. Well worth a look (there is even a mention of another U3A's introduction of Pickleball!).

New members can now include the provision of the "Third Age Matters" magazine as an option when they join or renew for a full year.


There are many FREE U3A national learning events - click to find out more.


Don't forget ...

We are members of the  Thames Valley U3A network  and they organise various events including online 'study days'. You can visit their website at

http://u3atvnetwork.org.uk/


Groups

Pickleball groupWe have 20 different groups from Art to Geology, French to Walking and more. Please visit the Groups page to see the latest information.

 

Check the Groups page for more info.


More Information

Our monthly coffee mornings are a great opportunity for us all connect together and share ideas. You are sure of a friendly welcome. Use the menu item Diary for the latest information.

You can also use the contact form if you'd like to get in touch.


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