(UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE)
CREWKERNE AND DISTRICT UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE,
CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, ENGLAND.
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Crewkerne is a small
market town in the South-west of England. It is the home of the Crewkerne and district branch of the
University of the Third Age (U3A). We are now over 10 years old and have developed as an active U3A with many involved members enjoying social contact and following a wide range of interests. Our regular monthly meetings afford chances to catch up on local U3A developments, to explore new group interests be they of a social nature or of a more academic bent. Interesting speakers are regularly featured at monthly meetings. The group leaders are always ready to welcome new members and new interests to pursue are emerging all the time. The main emphasis of our activities is enjoyment, occasional outings etc., or pursuing a hobby with others who are of similar age and interest. Our members exhibit lively interest, enquiring minds and a considerable amount of individuality.
There are no deadlines, examinations or any of the restrictions which normally accompany the word 'university'. Crewkerne and District U3A is self- managed, self-funded and affords opportunities for (mainly) daytime activities. It is a means by which people can either revive - or start anew - interests, enjoyably and at a leisurely pace. The annual subscription is modest and the benefits of membership are considerable. Contact for Crewkerne U3A is Anthea on 01460 74786 A magazine containing
contributions by members is produced, edited and printed by Leslye Stansfield
quarterly.
A regional "gathering" (8 U3As in Somerset/3 members per U3A) meet once a year in the Autumn to discuss, plan and share matters of mutual interest to U3As in Somerset. PROGRAMME OUTLINE 2008
May 12th Eddie Upton – “Somerset/West Country Folk songs” June 2nd AGM and speaker (hopefully) July 7th Dr Robert Dunning – “Castles” August 4th Lyn Spencer Mills – “Gardens for Retirement”
Sept
1st. Steve Davis – “River
Oct 6th Simon Andrew – “Buildings of Crewkerne” Nov Peter Hill – “Pictures at Montacute”
LIST OF GROUPS FOR 2008
ANTIQUES - G Clayson tel 240113, 1st Friday in month, S Petherton 10am ART - Peggy Smart, 73137, fortnightly on Thursdays in North Perrott, 2-4pm BRIDGE - Hazel Axe, 73910, 1st & 3rd Wednesday & 3rd Monday in month, 2.30-5pm CINEMA CLUB - Hazel Axe, 73910, Muddled Man, W. Chinnock, 2nd Thursday in month, pm CRAFT - Rita Fisk, 73878, 2nd Wednesday in month in Crewkerne, 10-12noon DISCUSSION - John Ashworth, 74568, 3rd Wednesday in month, Crewkerne, 10.30am DRAMA GROUP - Arrangements to be announced EVERYDAY FRENCH - Brian Tiffen, 78572, every Tuesday, Crewkerne, 11.30am EXERCISE - Sue Nuttall (teacher) 01308 867165, every Wednesday, Crewkerne, 2-3pm FOLK DANCING - Celia Shears, 72775/Jackie Setter 7168, 2nd & last Monday, 2-4pm, Crewkerne FRENCH CONVERSATION - Margery Hawkins, 76290, 2nd Tuesday in month, Crewkerne, 10.30am GARDENING - Jane Macleod, 73508 GENEALOGY - Cliff Wiles, 75851, 1st Wednesday in month, Crewkerne, mornings GEOLOGY - Val Watson, 76987, 2nd Tuesday in month, Crewkerne, 10am LOCAL HISTORY - temporarily in abeyance but expected to resume very soon LATIN - David Newman, 271496, 3rd Friday in month, Crewkerne, 10.30-12noon LATIN FROM SCRATCH ditto last Friday in month, Crewkerne, 10.30-12noon LUNCHEON CLUB - Hazel Axe, 73910, 4th Wednesday in month, different venues MUSIC APPRECIATION - Ken Holmes, 241000, 1st Tuesday in month, S.Petherton, 10.30-12.30 OUR HERITAGE - Olive Pike, 74184, local visits of interest to be arranged Spring & Summer OUTDOOR ART - Mary Rogers, 78136, 1st Friday in month, 10am, where specified PHOTOGRAPHY - Stuart Nuttall01308 867165/Mary Fowler 77711, 2nd Thursday in month, am PLAY READING - Monica Dayson, 78201, Thursdays forthnightly, North Perrott, 2pm POETRY A - Diana Crossman, 77008, 2nd Friday in month, Crewkerne, 2pm POETRY B - Dorothy Wiles, 75851, 4th Wednesday in month, Crewkerne, 2.30-4pm RAMBLING - Nick Bullock, 73566, various times, dates, places - see notice board monthly mtgs SCRABBLE - Hazel Axe, 73910, 4th Monday in month, Crewkerne, 2.30pm SINGING FOR FUN - Maggie Davis, 279766, 1st&3rd Friday, Crewkerne SKITTLES 1 - Roger Simkin, 72141, 2nd Monday in month, Muddled Man, W Chinnock 11.15am SKITTLES 2 - Hazel Axe, 73910, 2nd Tuesday in month, Muddled Man, W Chinnock, 11am SHAKESPEARE - Sheila Weston, 242491, 4th Tuesday in month, S Petherton, 2.15pm TABLE TENNIS - Jennie Brasier, 75075, 4th Monday in month, N.Perrott 2-4pm THEATRE VISITS - Hazel Axe, 73910, £2 annually WRITING FOR PLEASURE 1- Monica Dayson, 78201, Thursday pm monthly, N.Perrott 2pm WRITING FOR PLEASURE 2 - Ditto - telephone for details
If you are interested in joining one of the groups, please contact the leader to confirm date, time and venue and always let the leader know if you are unable to attend. Thank you.
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The
monthly meeting mentioned is generally on the first Monday of each month at the
Methodist church, South Street at 2 p.m. We suggest that you contact us for
further information which is always readily available. Limited parking is
available at the church but South Street car park is just across the road.
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