Kettering U3A Newsletter December 2015

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15th December 2015

Kettering U3A Year 12 Newsletter 6

www.u3asites.org.uk/kettering

Registered Charity No. 1108614

Next Month

19th January

Braybrooke Morris Dancers

From the Chairman— “Merry Christmas, Everyone”

goes the song; “I wish it could be Christmas every day.” Personally, I don’t or it would not be a special time, and I would be reminded every day, instead of just once, that I am a year older. And think of the expense! Of course, I know that the lyricist is implying that Christmas brings a mood of kindness, charitableness, generosity, as well as forgiveness and gratitude. Peace on Earth is a rather taller order, especially when received wisdom (???) suggests the way to deal with evil is to bomb it out of existence. Merely an observation, mes amis. Here in our U3A the good feelings listed above are very much in abundance. Thank you all, and may 2016 bring Good Tidings, Good Health and Good Cheer!

MaryMaryMaryMary

Today

Being Father Christmas

by Colin Oakes

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Your Kettering U3A Committee 2015-2016

Chairman Mary Wildman 01536 741 222 [email protected] Vice Chairman Cyril Young 01536 392 065 [email protected] Secretary Diane Tebbutt 01536 392 556 [email protected] Treasurer Elizabeth Toseland 01536 460 029 [email protected] Membership Secretary Maggi McGuire 01536 392 716 [email protected] Speaker Seeker Marian Tucker 01536 510 354 [email protected] Newsletter/Web site Richard Boyles 01536 744 753 [email protected] Groups Co-ordinator Cyril Young 01536 392 065 [email protected] New Members Coordinator Helen McAdams 01536 628 304 [email protected]

Group Leaders Information

Check that all members of your group are fully paid-up members of the U3A. Ensure that you have:-

• A written record showing your member’s name, address, telephone number and email address.

• The name and telephone of each member’s emergency contact.

• The post code of your venue as this will be required by the emergency services should you need to call them out.

• Send articles, reports and photographs about your group to the Newsletter Editor. Copy deadline for the newsletter is 2 Saturdays before the monthly meeting.

• To put additional information and/or photographs on your Group’s web page on the Kettering U3A website, please email to the Web Master, [email protected] or send hardcopy to him.

• Advise the Group Coordinator of any changes to your group arrangements, e.g. venue, timing, group leader etc.

Members Information Welcome to new members

Daphne Ferguson, Barbara Watts, Louise Willis, Sandy Childs, Susan Rimmer, Linda Bass, Bill Young, Margaret Warburton, Diane Bazley, Howard Jones,

Romula Pinnock, Jean Pywell, Chris Simmonds

• Advise the Membership Secretary, in writing, of any changes to your address, post code, telephone number or email address.

• If you are unable to attend your Group’s meeting, please advise your Group Leader in advance.

• If you know one of our members has a special occasion ahead, e.g. important birthday, anniversary or if they are ill and you feel a card from the U3A would be appreciated, please contact Joan Rolfe on 01536 521531

• Bring your membership card with you to the meeting and have it available for checking in.

• If you cannot get to the monthly meeting for any reasons, you can get a copy of the Newsletter:-from either the Library or the Tourist Information desk, Manor House Museum, Kettering or from Desborough, Rothwell or Burton Latimer Libraries. Or via our postal service direct to your home (£10 per annum) Contact the Membership Secretary to do so.

• Download the newsletter (in glorious colour) from web site, www.u3asites.org.uk/kettering & click on Links.

Monthly Meeting Dates & Speakers

2016 Jan 19 Braybrooke Morris Dancers Feb 16 Cransley Hospice Mar 15 Being a TV Chef - Zena Skinner Apr 19 Harpist and bird Songs - Nick Penny May 17 A History of Wicksteed Park Jun 21 Annual General Meeting

Jul 19 TBA Aug 16 Classic Cars Sep 20 Tell Us All About It - Members interests & hobbies Oct 18 TBA Nov 15 A Tudor Christmas - Martin Sinot Smith Dec 13 U3A Singers (Note meeting one week earlier than normal)

Refreshments 2015 The Eden Centre will provide tea and coffee at 50p per cup with the U3A members helping to serve.

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Newsletter DEADLINE— is 2 Saturdays before the

monthly meeting.

PLEASE send in reports and photos or we will have to reduce the pages again and I’ll end up editing to fit less space. You can read and download the newsletter in FULL

COLOUR from our internet page at www.u3asites.org.uk/kettering

Contact: Richard Boyles 01536 744 753 [email protected]

News — Interest Groups — Visits and Reports

Our next meeting at the Eden Centre,

21, Montague Street, Kettering Format of the meeting:-

1.30 – 2.15 Lounge Bar Area Tea/Coffee & biscuits available Browse the groups and chat Sign up to groups and trips 2.15—2.30 In main hall for U3A notices 2.30—3.30 Speaker 3.45 (approx) Meeting ends Wheelchair disabled access is available

at the rear by phoning 01536 484 800

Speaker Seeker - As you have already read I have planned speakers for 2016. Thank you to all members who have forwarded speakers information. Contact: Marian Tucker 01536 510 354 [email protected]

To All Members—Did you know?

If you are not a fully paid-up member of the Kettering U3A, you are not covered by the U3A insurance and you are not eligible to join and special interest groups.

Maggi — Membership Secretary

Bookworms —

At the last meeting of the group, Penelope Lively's "Moon Tiger" was discussed. Unfortunately I was not at the meeting, I do not know what was the general opinion of the book, but I am sure a lively discussion took place. We will not be meeting in December, so until our next book "The Invention of Wings" has been read, and the group meet in January, no further report can be given.

Contact: Pauline Parkin 01536 799 197 [email protected]

Busy Needles and Banter — It may be Christmas

but sadly homelessness, disease, want and wars in which it is the innocent who suffer still infest this world. The Ladies’ needles, however, do not rest even when on holidays or on the other side of the world. As I write parcels are winging their way to our particular charities in the hope and belief that our enjoyment translates into something that, however small, makes a difference. Grateful thanks are due especially to Di and Marian for holding the fort in my absence.

Contact: Mary Wildman 01536 741 222 [email protected]

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Card Making 2 —

Contact: Marian Tucker 01536 510 354 [email protected]

Card Making 1 — This month, having got a bit carded

out, we met at Glebe Farm Tea Rooms for a coffee morning to celebrate the season. We all had a very nice time, with lots of conversations and coffee to oil our tongues. We also paid a visit to the craft shop on the same site and saw some lovely Christmas Card designs. Well worth a visit,any crafters out there. As my annual trip to Lanzarote is still in limbo due to my troublesome ear there may or may not be Cardmaking in January but I will keep all my members up to date. I would like to wish both groups a very Happy Christmas and a very productive New Year!

Contact: Mary Earl 01536 522 456 [email protected]

Bridge - We have a very friendly Bridge group who

meet every Friday afternoon. If you can play Bridge but perhaps have not done so for a little while then please come and join us. I must say, however, that we do not teach it and therefore you must have some knowledge of the game to be able to join. You would be made very welcome. We start each Friday at 1.30pm at the Bridge Club in Field Street and we pay £2 each week and for that you get good company, a very interesting game and refreshments.

Contact: Sue Macfarlane 01536 523754

Canals & Waterways — We held our annual planning meeting at Stanwick Lakes. A short walk, a very good lunch and then our meeting. Many thanks to Rachel and Cathie for organising it. Lots of good ideas with some old favourites and a few new destinations in the pipeline. I hope to have a proposed programme ready in the new year after a little research. We have had a very busy year which included: three midweek breaks to London,Liverpool and Bristol and plenty of other day trips. We are going to Stanwick lakes again on Thursday 21st January at 11.0am for a longer walk, weather permitting, followed by either a coffee or lunch. Please let me know if you will be joining us.

Contact: Christine Strachan 01536 515730 [email protected]

Computer Group — We would have had our last

meeting of the year to learn about Cloud Storage, OneDrive, Google Drive, Google Photos, iCloud and Dropbox etc.

Please let me know which subjects you would like me to cover next. Dates will be published on the web site below. All sessions start at beginner’s level so do not be afraid to come along (subject to space) and give it a try.

Information and videos from previous sessions at www.U3AComputerGroup.co.uk Contact: Richard Boyles 01536 744 753 e-mail: [email protected] As always, you can email me for any computer related advice or problems. Also personal help at www.Computing121.co.uk

WANTED a Word Processor with Printer Has anyone got a “pre PC” integrated word processor/printer, with instructions, hidden in the loft?

Contact: Diana Ellis 01536 723 380

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Discussion Group —

Contact: David Clayton 01536 520 965 [email protected]

...

Country Matters — We met in Foxton on a beautiful

sunny morning in November for a circular stroll from the Black Horse pub to the locks. Along the way we noticed many types of fungi and the trees were a mass of glorious autumnal colours against the blue sky. Great views in all directions from the top of the locks and also from the viewing platform. We learnt about the inclined plane which used to take the boats to the bottom of the flight which eased congestion on the locks during the early 20

th century. Most of us stayed for an enjoyable

meal in the pub! We will already have been to East Carlton Park for our December trip by the time the magazine is in print – no meeting in January so next visit is scheduled for Thursday, 11 February 2016, 10.15 for 10.30 start meeting at the Spread Eagle pub in Cottingham. Thank you for your support during the year and Happy Christmas to all of you..

Contact: Derek Warren 01536 518 560 [email protected]

English Studies—formerly Writers Too. English Studies/ Writers Too is on winter break as most of the members are currently in furrin’ parts. We hope to continue our studies into Shakespeare et al in the new year. There is plenty of room in this Group so if you’d like to dip into a subject you may have missed out on at school...


Friday Pop-in - November meeting was another great

success. With new members joining us and good to welcome David along. Great company for Ray and Tom. David shared some very interesting old photographs on how Kettering was many years ago. Tom is going to bring his camera along to update the photo for the newsletter. The Kino Lounge is going to put on the mince pies beside all the other treats, so do come along and enjoy the Christmas Pop-In.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and I hope more members will join us in 2016

Contact: Sue Hince 01536 521 023

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Looking at Churches — November was the month

when we visited our 50th church. This has taken almost five years, and some of the group have been with us all the way, rain or shine. Thank you all for your support, and particular thanks to Alan Robinson for sending lots of lovely photos to Richard for the newsletter. This time we went to St. Etheldreda’s church in Guilsborough. We did not know what we were in for, and it turned out to be a real dramatic performance. Our guides were four members of the Guilsborough Drama group, including the producer. They re- enacted much of the history of the church and village, making the stories really come alive for us, as their acting was superb. At one point Nigel, one of the actors, showed us the carved heads on the roof which depicted the ‘Seven ages of Man’ and proceeded to recite Shakespeare’s soliloquy from ‘As you like it’ while his wife pointed to each one in turn, as he spoke about them. All the world’s a stage.... There was a beautiful stained glass window depicting St. Etheldreda, from where the name of the church came, and her husband St. Wilfred. Apparently although they married, Etheldreda resolved to remain a virgin and her husband allowed this to go on for twelve years, after which she entered a nunnery and he married someone else. There were stories of witches in Guilsborough putting curses on the villagers, and their gruesome trials to decide if they were guilty or innocent, usually guilty. There were colourful windows designed by William Morris, very decorative as one would expect. In 2009 the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies presented St. Etheldreda’s with two bound copies of its research into the church building and the fabric. These books are kept on show for all to look at. The bells date from 1593, and one commemorates the Great Plague. Nigel again, read us a poetical inscription from one of them, referring to the plague. The church was cosy and warm, with a small kitchen, where two friendly ladies offered us tea and cakes. Many of the group declared that with the theatrical performance, this had been our best church visit yet, so it was a good way to celebrate our fiftieth. We do not always find a church which is free for a tour in December, as they have so much going on, but All Saints at Naseby is available on Wednesday, December 16th at 2.0pm. This church has much history to do with the Civil War and the Battle of Naseby, which was the final battle. To start the New Year off it will be Grafton Regis, so those of you who have read or watched Phillipa Gregory’s version of The White Queen will know all about it. This is on January 20th 2016. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and Good Health in the New Year.

Contact: Janet Clements 01536 507 721 [email protected]

Golf — Our regular group meets at 1.30 pm Fridays at

Pytchley Golf Club still seems to be the most popular time !!

Contact: Alan Stephens 01536 726 911 or 07931 637 660 or [email protected]

Heartbeat— The January meeting will be on Monday

4th January 2016, meeting at the junction of Bryant Road and London Road, Kettering at 10a.m. for a walk round Wicksteed Park. There is a good footpath to use so it does not matter about the weather. We will all be pleased to be out in the fresh air and doing some exercise after Christmas. See you all there.

Contact: Bridget Ling 01536 515 730

Knit and Natter - I would like to thank Mary Earl for

stepping in to host last month’s knit and natter whilst I was away on holiday. We are looking forwards to hearing about Mary’s trip to Australia next time and to our Christmas lunch on the 21

st at the Park House.

We wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the knit and natter group.

Contact: Annette Chidwick 01536 523 867 [email protected]

French - 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 2pm

Contact: Diana Ellis 01536 723 380

Gardening Group — The group is closing down until the Spring of next year. Ideas for future activities and offers of private gardens to visit welcome.

Contact: Ray Bradbury 01536 516 587

German Basic Conversation — Contact: Joe Fletcher 01536 722 399

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Looking at Churches — Photos by Alan Robinson

Musical Circles 1 —

Contact: Carole Bradbury 01536 516 587 [email protected]

Musical Circles 2 —

Contact: Eileen Mason 01536 725 925

Lunch Club — Thanks go to Ray Bradbury for once

again organising an excellent Christmas lunch at the Masonic Complex. I am sorry I was not well enough to attend but I have it on good authority it was very much enjoyed, so thanks Ray. Can I also thanks Maggi and Sue who will now take over from me to oversee the Lunch Club from January. The Lunch Club has existed for many years and long may it continue, it is an excellent way of members coming together. May I wish you all a HAPPY CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR.

Contact: Glynis Hall 01536 516249 or [email protected]

NEW INTEREST Groups Updates

LOCAL HISTORY Plan a launch for early 2016 after having found a suitable venue

FAMILY HISTORY —Marian Tucker/Richard Boyles

We have located a free venue with Family History resources including projector, TV, white board, Internet WiFi and an Ancestry account. More information in the next newsletter. Planned launch February 2016

FRENCH CONVERSATION Likely to be a small group and like others is looking for a venue.

REFLEXOLOGY/MEDITATION Waiting for a group leader means they are unable to progress further, although we are ever hopeful!

The following are subjects for which members have expressed an interest.

• ANTIQUES/COLLECTABLES

• ART APPRECIATION

• CALLIGRAPHY

• CRAFTS

• JAZZ APRECIATION

• KNITTING (this would be the 3rd such group!!)

• MAH JONG

• RAILWAYS

• TRAVEL Contact: Cyril Young for further details. 01536 392 065 [email protected]

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Photography Group — Irchester Country Park was

the November destination for the Photography Group. The weather was cool and the skies dull and grey, so it was a challenge to find suitable subjects for our cameras. The carved wooden statues proved of interest, and close-up details such as leaves and berries attracted some. There was a disappointing lack of fungi, despite the wet conditions, but the remaining autumn colours on the trees provided some interest in the general views. Our next meeting will be on Monday 14th December at 2.00pm. If the weather is frosty or snowy we shall go to Wicksteed Park, but if the weather is awful then Marilyn has offered to host the meeting at her house, enabling some photo "show and tell" opportunities and, no doubt, a little Photoshop tuition.

Contact: Trevor Rudkin 01536 711 976 [email protected]

Photos of Barnwell Country Park by Steve Booker

Photos of Irchester Country Park by Marilyn Foulsham

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Sugar Craft— If anyone who would like to learn, but

feels they are hopeless, come to watch as we work and I guarantee that they will soon realise that they can achieve good results.

Contact: Joan Allingham 01536 722 610

Spanish, Intermediate —

The Spanish Group which really has to be called ‘Intermediate Spanish’ now because the students have all progressed so much since we started, continues to meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the ASDA training room. The book we use is Pasos 2 and we are now over half way through it. Our lessons consist of some grammar, some conversation and some exercises from childrens’ exercise books that I have managed to acquire in Spain – they find these the hardest!!!

With 12 students, we would have to say that we are full but we would always try to fit in one more person provided they already have a knowledge of the language that would enable them to keep up. Teaching is by my colleague Bill Simon and myself with occasional sessions with a guest Spanish lady for pure conversation.

Contact: Bob Thorogood 01933 650 551

[email protected]

Playford English Country Dancing - New members

would be welcomed and make it possible to extend our range of dances. No partner needed as we change round during the meeting. We meet, 2nd &4th Weds. at St. Andrews Church Hall 10.30-noon.

Contact: Jean Beaver 01933 224474

Photography Group — The Photography Group's

meeting for December will only have taken place a day or two before this newsletter was published, so there is no report on it yet. We might have had an indoor meeting to look at some of each other's photographs and learn a bit more about Photoshop, or we might have had some lovely weather and lighting conditions and so gone to Wicksteed Park to look for suitable subjects for our cameras. However, a landscape photographer's idea of "lovely weather" might not be everyone's cup of tea. In winter a landscape photographer longs for snow, frost and mist to provide that extra magic and give atmosphere to familiar scenes. Most normal folk would prefer to stay indoors at such a time, but not we intrepid snappers. Snow has the effect of simplifying the scene, and so bold shapes such as trees, walls, fences, human figures and

church spires really stand out against the magical background of white. The problem used to be that all that white fooled the

meters in the camera, so the snow came out looking grey due to underexposure. They used to say "increase by a stop" in snow. But many cameras these days have much more sophisticated metering systems, and cope much better. However, to be sure it pays to check your histogram after an initial test shot to make sure your camera is exposing correctly for the scene. If we get frost then we hope for blue skies and sunshine to make it sparkle, and if you have a polarising filter it can really make the blue sky sing out behind the frosted subject. Icicles make lovely images, especially if they are starting to thaw and you can capture the droplets of water as they drip down. Keep your batteries warm (such as under your coat) if you are out in the cold for a long time, because batteries hate the cold perhaps more than you do! Happy snapping....

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Theatre Goers — Local

ODEON + CULTURE FILMED LIVE The review for The Nutcracker ballet which we will be going to in December will be in the January newsletter, the Theatregoers group are reviewing the future programme for 2016 and at present have decided on Giselle by the Royal Ballet on Wednesday 6

th April. Please let me know if you wish

to join us. We will inform you as soon as we decide on other programmes. Meanwhile the Theatregoers wish you all a HAPPY CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR.

Theatregoers Members Information Our small group meet to decide which productions to attend. We then offer to purchase tickets for any U3A members who wish to participate. All we ask is for early booking and prompt payment for the seats by the date specified. Transport and car share to be arranged by the individual. Some production are very popular and tickets need to be purchased well in advance to ensure good seats, also cannot be purchased until paid for. If tickets are required, cash or cheque must be produced at the meeting or cheque posted to Glynis very soon after to enable the purchase of tickets and ensure availability.

Cheques - please make payable to U3A Kettering No.2 Account and write on the back of the cheque which production it is for. Please find more information on the U3A board and to order or pick up tickets go to Theatre Goers table at the monthly meetings.

Contact: Glynis Hall (local ) 01536 516 249

Helen McAdams (national ) 01536 628 304

Theatre Goers — The Herbal Bed. Derngate. Thursday 25th February 2016 2.30 matinee. Front row circle, £19, Royal Auditorium. Closing date: 14th January 2016. The secret life of Shakespeare`s daughter.

The Perfect Murder. Derngate. Wednesday 16th March 2016. 2.30 matinee. Third row in circle, £28, Derngate Auditorium. Closing date: 3rd February 2016. The work of crime writer Peter James, the perfect murder is the perfect entertainment.

Guys & Dolls, Milton Keynes. The original booking for this show was withdrawn due to lack of demand. But I understand some members are still interested in seeing the show, therefore I will try to book another date in the new year.

Contact: Helen McAdams 07713 119 620 or 01536 628 304

Safe Driving — Have you mist any of our winter

hints? What a mist-ake. Given the onset of cold weather more and more of us are experiencing misty car windows. The IAM’s chief examiner, Peter Rodger recommends drivers better prepare their cars before they travel. Your windows will steam up when the air inside your car is warmer and is carrying more humidity. This air inside is cooled near the glass allowing the humidity to condense and form mist. Here are Peter’s top tips for coping better with misty windows. Mist will often form quicker on dirty windows so it’s important you keep your windows clean throughout the winter. Both the outside and inside of your windows should be kept equally clean – free from dust, tar, tree sap and grime. Newspaper can be used to polish glass once you’ve cleaned it. Wash the windows with some washing up liquid and water, then dry with a cloth ensuring you lift the windscreen wipers and clean the section of your windscreen beneath them. If you prefer the traditional method of using crumpled up newspaper, this works well too. Don’t leave any damp clothing in your car overnight as this can also cause the windows to steam up. Use the air conditioner to help lift any condensation from the inside of your car windows. You can adjust it accordingly to lower the setting once the moisture clears. And if your car has a button that sets the demister at the optimum for clearing the screen then use that. Rodger said: “Your windows are your eyes when you get behind the wheel. It is foolhardy and downright dangerous to drive one inch if you can’t see clearly from your windows. Be five minutes late rather than venture down the road in this way”. If you’d like help with any driving related issues or to find out more about the Safe Driving Group, please contact either Roy or Steve.

Steve Clorley 01832 732342 or 07973 624815 [email protected]

Roy Franklin 01536 482808 or 07751 106617 [email protected]

Singing For Pleasure — “If you would lose your weary blues” come and sing them away in Group B. For a number of Christmas venues, available members of both A and B are joining their voices – and pretty good it sounds, too. From January each Group will be putting together their respective repertoires for 2016. If you have any suggestions or favourites you’d like to include let us know. For further detailed information contact Jill Dee for Group A and Mary for Group B


Trips & Visits - Anyone interested in joining a group to reinstate interest in this once viable arrangement ?

Contact: Maureen Curd 01832 732 361 [email protected]

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Wining and Dining - A good time was had by all who

went to the Samuel Pepys in November with good food and good company. I am hoping to book the Red Lion at Cranford on January 13th. If you wish to join us can you please let me know.

Contact: Christine Strachan 01536 515 730 [email protected]

Walking Group - Our last walk took place on

Wednesday, 2nd December on a beautiful sunny and luckily a very mild day. Thick winter coats were not necessary but gaiters proved to be a useful asset. Why is it mine always seem to be at home when I need them?? We met in Thrapston, walked up through Islip, across the fields towards Aldwincle via Elinor trout fishery and back along the River Nene through Thrapston Lakes. For a short spell through the lakes the walk was very muddy, not surprising for a winter walk, but everyone managed to stay on their feet. We returned to Thrapston for a welcome buffet lunch at The Bridge Hotel. For many of the group this was their first visit to the hotel. We look forward to the return of some of our regular members in the New Year particularly Ann and Pete. Welcome to the new members who have joined us over the past few months. Happy Christmas everyone, stay fit and to help you walk off any excesses : -

The next U3A walk will be round Pitsford Reservoir on Wednesday, 6th January 2016. Meet at Brixworth Country Park, at 10a.m for a 10.15 a.m start. For more details contact: Christine Strachan on 01536 515 730

Contact: John Sharp on 01536 518 026 or Jackie Rowson on 0778 755 052

Writers Group. The Anthology is proving popular – copies are still available from me – internationally as well as on home ground. Meanwhile, we continue to meet, currently in the Parish Rooms, on the first Tuesday of the month from 2 to 4pm Next meeting January 5th. We still have some space in the Group so if taking up your pen is one of your New Year’s resolutions...


Water Colour Painting Classes - The Group meets

on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from September to March. There are no classes from April to August. Our classes are held in the Parish Hall, Market Place, Kettering, NN16 OAL, from 1.15pm to 3.15pm.

The Autumn Term (2015) has only one more class left: December - 10th (last class) The Winter Term (2016) dates are as follows:- January - 14th, 28th February - 11th, 25th March - 10th, 24th - (last class) The Autumn Term will start again on 8th September, 2016, and the fees for each Term are around £10 - (6 classes).

If you are interested in painting or drawing then come along to our classes. You may use oils, water colours, acrylics or pastels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter we welcome everyone. You must be a fully paid up member with the U3A before you are able to join us, otherwise we shall be very pleased to see you.

Ginnie Drummond painted in water colour her grandson playing games and it is called "Game On".

Ginnie's other picture is of a robin painted in water colour which she has called "Robin", and reminds us of Christmas. Contact: Jo Beaver on 01933 224 474 or Barbara Goodall on 01536 523 259

Editor’s Post Script This month you will have noticed we have lost four pages again as some groups did not send in any reports or news. Everyone must be out Christmas shopping (I didn’t think my list was that large).

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2016 Richard Boyles

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Kettering U3A Interest Group Timetable

Please contact group co-ordinator for more information before joining a group

Meetings below with Ise Valley U3A

RJB/2015

Day Co-ordinator Tel.no Venue Frequency Time

Monday

Canasta Margaret Hall 01536 512215 Kettering Bridge Club Weekly 2.00-4.30pm

Swimming Isabel Collins 01536 520971 Kettering Pool Weekly 9.00-9.45am

Friday

Singing A Jill Dee 01536 514054 Fuller Church Fortnightly Fridays 10.00-11.45

Singing B Mary Wildman 01536 741222 Fuller Church Alternate Fridays 10.00-11.45

Day Co-ordinator Tel.no Venue Frequency Time

No fixed day

Safe Driving Steve Clorley 01832 732342 varies varies varies Roy Franklin 01536 482808 varies varies varies

Gardening Group Ray Bradbury 01536 516587 varies varies varies

Heartbeat Bridget Ling 01536 515730 varies varies varies

Travel Groups Maureen Curd 01832 732361 varies varies varies

Monday

Card Making 2 Marian Tucker Maggi McGuire

01536 510354 01536 392716

Home 3rd Monday 10.00 – 12 noon

Musical Circles 1 Carole Bradbury 01536 516587 varies 3rd Monday 2.00pm Knit and Natter Annette Chidwick 01536 523867 Home 1st & 3rd Mondays 10.00 – 12 noon

Photography Trevor Rudkin 01536 711976 varies 1st Monday monthly 2.00 – 4.00pm

Theatre Helen McAdam 01536 628304 Home 2nd Monday 10.30—12.30

Writers Too/English Lit Mary Wildman 01536 741222 Home 2nd Monday 2.00—4.00 pm

Tuesday

Computer Group Richard Boyles 01536 744753 ASDA, Kettering 2nd & 4th Tuesday 2.00 – 4.00pm

Discussion Group David Clayton 01536 520965 Parish Church Rooms 2nd Tuesday in month 2.00 – 4.00pm Greeting Card Making Mary Earl 01536 522456 Home 1st Tuesday 10.00 – 11.30am French Diana Ellis 01536 723380 Home 2nd & 4th Tuesday 2.00pm Lunch Club Glynis Hall 01536 516249 varies 4th Tuesday varies Sugarcraft Joan Allingham 01536 722610 Home weekly 1.30 – 4.00pm

Writers Group Mary Wildman 01536 741222 Parish Church Rooms 1st Tuesday 2.00—4.00 pm

Wednesday

German Conversation Joe Fletcher 01536 722399 Home fortnightly 9.30 – 11.00 am

Spanish Conversation Bob Thorogood 01933 650551 varies 2nd & 4th Wednesday 2.00 – 4.00pm

Bookworms Pauline Parkin 01536 799197 varies 4th Wednesday 2.00 – 4.00pm Card Making 1 Mary Earl 01536 522456 Home 1st Wednesday 10.00 - 11.30am Looking at Churches Janet Clements 01536 507721 varies 3rd Wednesday 2.00pm Musical Circles 2 Eileen Mason 01536 725925 varies 3rd Wednesday 2.00pm Playford Dancing Jean Beaver 01933 224474 St.Andrews Church 2nd & 4th Wednesday 10.30—12 noon Walking Ann Kemp See Newsletter varies 1st Wednesday varies

Wining & Dining Christine Strachan 01536 515730 varies 2nd Wednesday varies

Thursday

Canals & Waterways Christine Strachan 01536 515730 varies 3rd Thursday 2.00 – 4.00pm Country Matters Derek Warren 01536 518560 varies 2nd Thursday varies Busy Needles Mary Wildman 01536 741222 Home fortnightly 10.00-12.00

Water Colour Painting Barbara Goodall 01536 523259 Parish Church Rooms 2nd & 4th Thursdays 1.15 – 3.15pm

Jo Beaver 01933 224474

Friday

Bridge Sue Macfarlane 01536 523754 Bridge Club, Kettering weekly 1.30 – 4.00pm

Friday Pop in Sue Hince 01536 521023 Kino Lounge, Market Place 1st Fri monthly 10.00 – 11.30am

Golf Alan Stephens 01536 726911 Pytchley Golf Club Every Friday 1.00 – 4.00pm

Kettering U3A Newsletter December 2015

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