News for Members
Points of View
The November discussion on Afghanistan concluded that we should withdraw our troops
from this Country.
Discussion for December....
Shud English be made ezier ?
Of Interest to Walkers
A link to the "Walking in Somerset" web site has been added to the Walking Group page.
Please click here to have a look.
Magazine Distribution
Assistance is still needed with the distribution of our Bridgwater U3A Quarterly magazine.
Many members pick up their copy at the appropriate coffee morning. However if you do not normally come along to the coffee mornings perhaps you know someone who does who could pick up your magazine for you.
Also volunteers are needed to take on magazine delivery in their own locality, particularly member who live in outlying villages.
If you think you could help please speak to June (01278 685556) or Shelagh (683936)
Other New Groups
In addition to the Backgammon Group above, it was also announced at the coffee morning on 16th September that, provided there is sufficient support, two more new groups are being proposed.
These groups are:
BRIDGE FOR FOR BEGINNERS John 01278 683777
FRENCH LITERATURE Gabrielle 01278 426994
If you are interested in joining then please contact the relevant group leader so that they may judge the amount of support.
Backgammon Group Started
It’s good news. Enough members have shown an interest to allow a backgammon group to be started up.
For all the details please see the Backgammon Group page.
Sunday Walk –29 November 2009
Daphne and Alan have booked lunch at The Ancient Mariner, Nether Stowey, Telephone 01278 733544.
If you would like to join them after the walk please ring The Ancient Mariner and ask to be put on the U3A Walking Group table.
Rod and Audrey
EDWARD ELGAR MUSIC WEEKEND
Burnham-
On each day there will be a morning lecture followed by a concert at 2-
For full details please have a look at The Burnham U3A CLASSICAL MUSIC WEEKEND web page.
U3A REGIONAL STUDY DAY 2010
Minehead & District U3A are hosting the Regional Study Day next year at The Tithe Barn, Dunster, on Wednesday 21st April, 10.00 to 15.45 hrs.
The day will include talks on: “The Romantic Poets and The Coleridge Way” by Chris Sidaway (Chairman ,Somerset Archaeological And Natural History Society).
'”The Exmoor Society: A Champion for Exmoor” by Rachel Thomas (Chairman, Exmoor Society).
“Changing Landscapes, Climate and Culture” by Dave Gurnett (Education Manager, Exmoor National Park.).
“Encounters with Wildlife” by Johnny Kingdom.
You can bring your own lunch or use one of Dunster's many cafes.
Tickets are limited and on a 'first come' basis. The price is £8 (to include coffee and biscuits) and they are available from Shelagh (01278 683936).