Mansfield and District U3ANewsletter

Theatre Visit report: Page 4_____________________________

Established 1999HMRC Charity Registration No.: XT30525

April 2013Website: www.mansfield-u3a.org.uk

Noticeboard: http://mansfieldu3a.blogspot.com

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Welcome from your chairmanI DON’T THINK that there is much doubt that U3A has taken over from the virtually-defunct Adult Education sector in the local colleges and LEAs as the leading provider of education (in its widest sense) for adults.

It’s true that the colleges still run courses, but they seem to be increasingly ‘functional’, geared to subjects that will help the students with a career. Moreover, most are decorated by a range of qualifications – not something most retired people want any more to do with. In addition, there is a cost, an ever-increasing cost, to each course as Government funding for education is cut.

In the nooks and crannies of the colleges and in the WEA classes, there are still islands of the wider education that people want. We want further education, we want to keep our minds and bodies active, we want more to do as our lives lengthen. We are the first generation (and, perhaps, the last) to have the time and, usually, sufficient money to allow us to develop new interests and diversions, to create ‘pastimes’ that do not merely pass the time, but enhance it.

We need this wider education, need it to help prevent that ever-so-easy slide into doleful old age. I must admit that, at times, I get annoyed with the emphasis placed on ‘activity’ in old age – the bungee-jumping great-grandmother and the desert-trekking eighty-year-old. All well and fine for them, but I do like the warmth of my house and I do have too many unread books piled up on the table to envy them their excitement.

The point is, though, we all need the spur of achieving something to give us fulfilment in our lives, whether the achievement is physical, intellectual or social. And this is where U3A succeeds. Our needs are met in one organisation, not many; they are met with one cost (the subscription), not many; there are no exams, merely pride in achieving something better each time we practice; there is a social dimension to every group. The best U3As will satisfy the needs of their members, spurring them on.

There is a risk – complacency, the feeling that we have achieved what we want. Not only a personal complacency that will prevent us from seeking new interests, but a group complacency that will prevent a U3A from changing and developing itself.

I have idly looked at the websites of some of the East Midlands U3As today, and have admired the breadth of their ‘education’ – the groups that cover all possible (and some impossible) subjects. It would do us all good to look at those sites in order to disabuse ourselves of the idea that we have ‘got it cracked’. We haven’t, and although we have done many good things, there are still many others to do.Mike Allen______________________________________________________________________________In this issue

Page 2 Chairman's Welcome.

Page 3 Coffee Morning. U3A on TV. Holiday Updates. Book Table. Member's Contribution: 'Loneliness' ...

Page 4 ... 'Loneliness'. Recent Events: Backstage at The Palace

Pages 5 - 8 Groups Meeting Programme.

Page 9 Groups News: Popular Music Appreciation; Art; Bowls; Digital World.

Page 10 Groups News: Theatre Visits; Yoga; Luncheon Club ...

Page 11 Groups News: ... Luncheon Club; Heart Start. Member's Contribution: 'Keep Safe'.

Page 12 Speaker's Corner. Dates for your diary. Notices.

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Coffee MorningJUST another reminder about this annual event:

• Most important of all is the change of date from last year – 10th MAY.• It is upstairs at the Towers from 10am - 12noon and the tickets are £2, which includes a

cup of coffee. (Lift available.)• This is our main fund-raising event of the year and we all have a good time.• Whilst having a cuppa and chat with friends, you can also visit the many stalls, which will

include tombola, raffle, a fun game, cake and plant stalls.• DONATIONS for the tombola and raffle are needed and can be given to any Social

Committee member. On the day, bring any plants and cakes that can also be sold.

REMEMBER: ALL the proceeds go into funds and help keep our low subscriptions. Tickets will be on sale at the April meeting or pay on the door.Karen Troop.______________________________________________________________________________

U3A on TVMEMBERS who have looked at the home page of the national website will know that they are advertising a programme about U3A called 'Life in the Third Age', to be broadcast on the Community Channel on 13th April at 8.30pm and 18th April at 11pm. (Sky 539, Virgin Media 233, Freeview 87 and BBC iPlayer.)David Ling______________________________________________________________________________

Holiday UpdatesAround Britain Cruise – 24th May - 3rd JuneAnother reminder about the meeting on the 4th May at the Junction restaurant in Sutton in Ashfield when questions can be asked and hopefully answered. I shall be able to tell you the time of departure from Mansfield and the time we will be expected home.

Tenby – 1s t - 5th July You can collect your itineraries and luggage labels from me at the May meeting. I think you will agree It will be too late waiting until June.

Thursford Christmas Spectacular – 4th, 5th & 6th December All deposits should be in by the April meeting please. There are just 5 of you left to pay the £10. Cheques to be paid to Mansfield & District U3A.Margaret Burlinson Details of all holidays are on the website ... ________________________________________________________________________________________

Book TableMarch was not as good as February but better than January. We raised £41.41 making the total for the first three months this year £118.07.

Carry on buying please, it keeps YOUR annual subs down.Lilian Whitehead._______________________________________________________________________________________

Socialising keeps you youngLONELINESS can increase the risk of dementia but those who live alone are not more at risk if they have an active social life, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry that suggests that loneliness may affect cognition and memory as a result of loss of regular use, or that loneliness could itself be a sign of emerging dementia – perhaps as a behavioural reaction to impaired cognition.

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Dutch researchers tracked the long-term health of more than 2,000 elderly people with no signs of dementia who were living independently for three years. Around one in 10 had developed dementia after three years compared with one in 20 who lived with others. When it came to those who said they felt lonely, more than twice as many had developed dementia after three years compared with those who did not.

The authors of the report said: "The fact that 'feeling lonely rather than 'being alone' was associated with dementia onset suggests that it is not the objective situation, but, rather, the perceived absence of social attachments that increases the risk of cognitative decline".

So U3A membership may be doing you good as well as providing opportunities for fun and continued learning!A member's contribution_______________________________________________________________________________________

Recent Events

Backstage at the Palace MEMBERS enjoyed a backstage visit to the Palace Theatre on 20th March, organised by Sheila Whalley.

We were shown behind the scenes by Education manager Chris Neale and our tour included rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms and a look behind the wings backstage. We were also able to watch the technical staff, lighting and sound engineers, preparing the theatre for a performance that evening.

Later, over coffee, Chris gave us a history of the theatre and one member found a photograph of his grandmother who once worked there. Chris also gave an update on some future productions, including two he will be directing.

Thanks to Sheila for organising an unusual and interesting afternoon.Ian Boucher More photos here ...

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Key to Meetings details:THIS TABLE SHOWS THE DAY of the month, time and frequency using the first two letters of the day, followed by numbers 1 - 5 to represent the week number. The final letter M (or F, W or V) indicates that the group meets monthly, fortnightly, weekly or at variable intervals.

So 'Tu2, 2.30 - V M' would mean a group meeting on the 2nd Tuesday at 2.30pm Monthly but with Variable finish times.

The main Mansfield and District U3A meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (except August and December) at the Oakham Suite, 155 Nottingham Road, Mansfield from 10 am - 12.30 pm.

Interest Group Meetings Meeting Places Leader/Contact

Art We3, 10 -12 M Big Barn Lane Methodist Church, Mansfield

Linda Spray 01623 795176

Next Meetings: April 17th; May 15th; June 19th

Art Appreciation Mo1, 2.00 - 4.00 M Baptist Church, Rosemary St.Mansfield

Pauline Boucher01623 644798

Next Meeting: 29th April – Tea & talk at Thoresby Next Visit: Wed. 29th May – Walker Art Gallery Liverpool

Beginners' Bridge (With Ashfield U3A)

Mo, Various 6.30 - 9.00

Enviro Centre, Derby Rd College,Mansfield

Maxine Rose/Glenis Carr 01623 459081/627735

Next Meetings: 22nd April; 13th May (Also Acol sessions at the Mechanics Institute – Th, 10 - 12.30 W)

Board Games Mo F, 6.30 The Rushley Inn, Nottingham Road, Mansfield

Linda Leivers 01623 471963

Next Meetings: 15th & 29th April; 13th & 27th May

Bowls Th, 1.30 - 3.30 W Mansfield Bowls Club, Chesterfield Road

Don Wright01623 628946

Next Meetings: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th May & 6th June with coaching

Caravan & M'home Rally

Various TBA Terry Lammas01623 471963

Inaugural Meeting: Fri. 31st May to 2nd June – Skellingthorpe, nr Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Chat and Stitch Mo3, 2.00 - 4.00 M St John's Centre, Mansfield

Doreen Storer01623 407731

Next Meetings: 15th April; 20th May

All members are invited to contact the relevant Group Leader if they would like to participate in any interest group or attend an event. NB: * indicates a waiting list.

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Interest Group Meetings Meeting Place Leader/Contact

Current Affairs Tu2, 2.00 - 4.00 M St John's Centre, Mansfield

Norma Shillinglaw01623 466934

Next Meetings: April 9th; May 14th; June 10th

Digital World Fri 2 & 4, 2.00 - 4.00 2/M

Stanton Hill Baptist Church, Skegby

David Ling01623 822994

Next Meetings: 12th April – Review of 'Sharp' submissions & intro. to RAW; 26th April – Simple RAW processing; 10th May – Review of 'The Sun' submissions; 24th May – Treasure Hunt at Vicar Water

Family History Tu4, 10.00 - 12.00 M St John's Centre, Mansfield

Max Clarke01623 621744

Next Meetings: 23rd April – Birth Certificates; 28th May – TBA

Film Studies * We1, 1.30 - V M Joy's home Joy Crowe01623 645400

Next Meetings: 1st May; 5th June

Garden Visits During the Summer Various Marion Thornton01623 651528

Next Visits: 17th May – Burton Agnes Hall; 19th July – Trentham Gardens and Wollerton Old Hall

Gardening Tu1, 10.00 - 12.00 M St Peter's Centre, Mansfield

Avril McGee01623 452688

Next Meetings: 7th May – Janette Merilion: Birds, Butterflies & Bees; 4th June – Outing to Doddington Hall

Heartstart Th3, 1.00 - 3.00 William Kaye Hall, Ladybrook Lane

Linda Leivers 01623 471963

Next Meetings: 18th April*; 18th May*; 13th June*; 18th July*; 22nd August; 19th September

Holidays (Home & Abroad)

Various TBA Margaret Burlinson01623 632538

Next holidays: 24th May - 3rd June – Around Britain Cruise; 1st - 5th July – Tenby; 4th, 5th & 6th December – Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Keep Fit (New) TBA TBA Linda Leivers 01623 471963

Inaugural Meeting: TBA

Local History Fri1, 10.00 - 12.00 M The Rushley Inn, Nottingham Road

Bob & Sue Longden01623 486903

Next Meetings: 3rd May – Members' Meeting; 7th June – Local Railways with Bob LongdenNext visit: 5th July – Severn Valley Railway (Joint trip with Sci-Tech)

Luncheon Club Th after 3rd Tu, 12.00 - 2.00 M

Various David Ling01623 822994

Next Meetings: April 18th – Mansfield Manor; May 23rd – The Countryman, Kirkby in Ashfield

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Interest Group Meetings Meeting Place Leader/Contact

Music Groups

Classical Music 1 * Th2, 2.00 - 4.00 M Members' homes Alan & Marlene Radford 01623 427934

Next Meetings: 11th April – Berlioz with Marlene & Alan; 9th May – Tchaikovsky with Ruth

Classical Music 2 Mo4, 2.00 - 4.00 M Members' homes Peter Hart01623 620940

Next Meetings: 22nd April – Free choice with Mary; 20th May – Waltzes & Marches with Peter Crabbe

Concert Visits (New)(With Southwell U3A)

Various Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

David Ling01623 822994

Inaugural Meeting: 2nd May - 7:30pm – The Hallé (Rachmaninov and Berlioz)

Music 2 * Mo4, 2.00 - 4.30 M Members' homes Eric Prescott 01623 631160

Next Meeting: TBA

Popular Music Appreciation *

Tu4, 2.00 - 4.00 M St John's School, Mansfield

Peter Haynes 01623 610886

Next Meetings: April 23rd; May 28th; June 25th

Pudding Club * Tu1, 4.00 - 6.00 M Members' homes Sylvia Slack 01623 633981

Next Meetings: May 7th at Sylvia's; June 25th at Sylvia's; No meeting in July

Reading 1 * Th3, 2.00 - 4.00 M Peter Dawson's home Peter Dawson 01623 882191

Next Meetings: 21st March; 18th April; 16th May; 20th June

Reading 2 Tu3, 2.00 - 4.00 M Ravenshead Library Joan Hufton01623 557488

Next Meetings: 21st May; 18th June

Science & Technical Tu1, 1.30 - 3.30 M Stanton Hill Baptist Church, Albert St. Skegby

Ian Boucher01623 644798

Next Meetings: 7th May – Origins of Weather Forecasting with Graham Allin; 7th July – Linux, a deeper understanding with Dr David Marples, 6pm at Mansfield Library. Next visits: 4th June – Pleasley Colliery Museum; 5th July – Severn Valley Railway (Joint trip with Local History)

Scrabble * Mo2, 2.00 - 4 .00 M Brenda Thurkettle's home

Brenda Thurkettle01623 628136

Next Meetings: 13th May; 10th June

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Interest Group Meetings Meeting Place Leader/Contact

Singing for Fun Th V West Notts College, Derby Rd. Mansfield

June Fell 01623 623547

Next Meetings: Tues April 16th & Thurs April 25th; May 2nd,16th & 30thNext Concert: Monday 29th April – Mansfield Musical Festival, 7.00pm

Tai Chi Mo, 9.30 - 10.30 W St John's Centre,Mansfield

Cliff Laycock01623 481985

Next Meetings: April15th, 22nd & 29th; May 6th, 13th 20th & 27th

Theatre Visits Various Various Sheila Whalley 01623 453908

Wed. 17th April – Blood Brothers. (Matinee at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham.) Sat. 11th May – Birmingham Royal Ballet. (Matinee at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham.)Wed. 15th May – The Mouse Trap. (Evening at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham.)

Walking Groups

Hikers (all-day, 6 - 8 miles)

Th1 & Mo3, 9.30 - V 2/M

Tesco car park, off Oak Tree Lane

Peter Thurkettle 01623 628136

Next Meetings: Mon. 15th April – Ilam / Manifold / Wetton; Thurs. 2nd May – Tissington / Fenny Bentley; Mon. 20th May – Bradgate & Charnwood: Thurs. 6th June – Kiveton Park

Strollers(a leisurely 2 miles)

We2, 10.30 - V M Various Barbara Massey / Marion Thornton 01623 628357 / 01623 651528

Next Meetings: 10th April – Vicar Water; 8th May – Rufford Abbey; 12th June – Portland Pk. Kirkby

Walkers (an easy 4 - 5 miles)

We4, 10.30 – V M Various Joy & Nick Crowe01623 645400

Next Meetings: 24th April – Sansom Woods &Papplewick; 22nd May – Vicar Water & Tall Pines

Wine Appreciation 2*

We3, 7.30 - V M Members' homes Mike Allen01623 653345

Next Meetings: April 17th – Macon-Villages with K/NS; May 15th – Shiraz with J/MF

Wine Appreciation 3*

Tu4, 7.30 - V M Members' homes Graham Allin01623 473662

Next Meetings: Apr 23 – Port with Jill; May 28 – Sauvignon Blanc with Colin

Writing for Pleasure * Mo2, 2.00 - 4.00 M The Stanhope Centre (Bridge St. Methodist Church), Mansfield.

Sue Ford / Hilary Miller 01623 844286 / 620067

Next Meetings: 13th May; 10th June; 8th July

Yoga We, 1.00 - 3.00 W Bridge Street Methodist Church

Linda Leivers 01623 471963

Next Meetings: April10th, 17th & 24th; May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th; June 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th

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Groups News (Check the Interest Group web pages for updates)

Popular Music AppreciationWE HAD our musical lunch at the Carnarvon Arms on Tuesday March 26th. It was enjoyed very much by everyone. Good food, very good company.

The musical quiz was won by Brenda Cartledge and Sandra Evans. Peter Haynes

BowlsOUTDOOR Bowls commence Thursday May 9th, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, and every Thursday until closing of the Green, at the Mansfield Bowling Club, Chesterfield Road, Mansfield.

I suggest members arrive 1.00pm to 1.15pm to register, collect bowls (if required) and meet the coaches.

Please contact me if you have any questions or for further information.Don Wright (01623 628946)

ArtOUR NEW Art group, tutored by member Michael Morton, a retired, professional illustrator who presented some of his art work to the members' meeting in January, met for the first time on Wednesday 20th of March at the Big Barn Lane, Methodist Church Hall.

There were 16 attendees, so space for several more. If you haven't already signed up, please join us and have fun with sketch pads and pencils. Can you draw a pen-and-ink brassica or insect?

That's our homework for next month, when you'll need a kitchen or workshop tool to draw too.Linda Leivers

Digital World ARCTIC weather in Skegby forced a late change of venue for our 22nd March meeting to The Rushley, where we welcomed several new members, including some from Hucknall U3A, and discussed topics some members wanted to explore in the next few months, in addition to helping everyone to take better snaps on holiday. Specifically:

1. Several new members offered to help us to learn more about enhancements with our recently-acquired Photoshop Elements 11 than we've been able to so far.

2. Several shoot in RAW in order to have greater editing flexibility than is possible working with JPGs and offered to explain why this format has advantages in difficult lighting conditions and when the need for heavy cropping can be foreseen.

3. There was enthusiasm too for restoration of our monthly 'themes', which hadn't attracted many entries recently, and for the idea of some photographic 'treasure hunts' during the summer. We agreed that 'Sharp' would be the theme for entries we'd discuss on 12th April. (The next theme will be 'The Sun', to be submitted as email attachments to me by 5th May please, for discussion on the 10th.)

4. We will hold our first treasure hunt at Vicar Water Country Park at 2pm on 24th May and will welcome anyone who'd like to find and photograph 12 subjects and submit their efforts by email to me by 2nd June so that we can discuss them on the 14th.

Do come along to Stanton Hill Baptist Church at 2.00 on any 2nd or 4th Friday if you'd like to join in and share tips about making the most of your camera, however simple or complex it is, or learn how simple photo editing anyone can do can turn snaps into something to be proud of.David Ling

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Theatre VisitsTHE LONDON MUSICAL – BILLY ELLIOTT, 11TH & 12TH JUNEMargaret Burlinson has taken over the organisation of this break to help me out and asks me to remind the 38 going on this break that the company would be grateful to receive your balances by 17th April. Please remember to bring your cheque books as she will need to post them after the April meeting on the 16th. Cheques to be paid to Mansfield & District U3A.

She has added £1 for the driver's gratuity, so the complicated balances are as follows:

• 6 singles inc. supplement = £155.

• 4 singles inc. supplement minus musical = £125.50.

• 1 couple minus musical = £90.50.

• The rest - 26 people = £120. (You should know who you are, but ring Margaret if you are confused.)

Those 30 people who will be eating at Porters in Covent garden can add the £5 deposit to your cheque. Margaret has already paid this deposit because we could not risk tables being taken.

We have to pre-order so I shall show you a menu in May from which you can choose your 2 courses. You can then also collect from me: your itinerary, coach plan & your luggage labels, which Margaret will have prepared by then.Sheila Whalley (01623 453908)

YOGAOUR NEW yoga group got off to a deferred start on 27th of March with a good crowd of enthusiastic members who now meet every week to learn from Sarah Hollis, who has been qualified and teaching yoga for over 6 years.

She is very understanding and can modify her lesson time to suit those who may be more comfortable on chairs.

It is not too late to join, so contact me, if you missed the list at the last meeting, although we are limited to a maximum of 20 for safety reasons. The cost is £4.00 to cover rent and Sarah's fee.Linda Leivers/Jackie Ling (01623 822994)

Luncheon ClubMARCH at Ania in Sherwood, Nottingham, introduced members to Polish cuisine and we now understand why it's had rave reviews. Well done and thanks to Maisie Hammond for finding it and for making arrangements, and to Ania and her son for opening specially and making us so welcome. Several diners told me how pleasantly surprised they were to find that Polish cuisine is actually lightly spiced and more-delicate than they'd anticipated.

On April 18th, we'll try another new venue, the extensively refurbished Mansfield Manor, to see what changes the new owners have brought to the Portland-Hotel-that-was of infamy. Recent reviews have been excellent and Reg and Barbara Dixon are confident that this will be another worthy addition to Mansfield's dining scene. The menu they've chosen certainly looks excellent and has something to suit everyone, priced at just £10 for two courses or £13 for three.

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And for our third exploration in a row, Sheila Whalley will be taking us to The Countryman at Kirkby in Ashfield, which has also had major refurbishment to bring a more modern feel to this traditional, family-owned country pub, which is establishing a fine reputation for food, service and ambience. Dishes will be priced individually from £9.00 for 2 courses (min) to £16.45 for three (max).

Bookings are open today.David Ling Menus are on the website ...

HeartstartTHE TREMENDOUS and very welcome support for this first-aid training programme, organised and funded by the British Heart Foundation, has meant that the first four courses at William Kaye Hall, Ladybrook Lane, are now fully booked.

We still have vacancies for Thursday 22nd August (1.00 - 3.00) and Thursday 19th September (10.00 - 12.00) though so let me know if you'd like to take part.Linda Leivers

_______________________________________________________________________________________Keep SafeAS WE progress into 2013, I want to thank you for your educational e-mails over the past year. I am totally screwed-up now and have little chance of recovery.

I can no longer open a bathroom door without using a paper towel, nor let the waitress put lemon slices in my ice water without worrying about the bacteria on the lemon peel.

I can't sit down on a hotel bedspread because I can only imagine what has happened on it since it was last washed.

I have trouble shaking hands with someone who has been driving because the number one pastime while driving alone is picking one's nose.

Eating a little snack sends me on a guilt trip because I can only imagine how many gallons of trans fats I have consumed over the years.

I can't touch any woman's handbag for fear she has placed it on the floor of a public toilet.

I must send my special thanks for the email about rat poo in the glue on envelopes because I now have to use a wet sponge with every envelope that needs sealing.

ALSO, now I have to scrub the top of every can I open for the same reason.

I can't have a drink in a bar because I fear I'll wake up in a bathtub full of ice with my kidneys gone.

I can't eat food from a take-away because their chickens are actually horrible mutant freaks with no eyes, feet or feathers.

I can't use cancer-causing deodorants even though I smell like a water buffalo on a hot day.

Thanks to you I have learned that my prayers only get answered if I forward an e-mail to seven of my friends and make a wish within five minutes.

Because of your concern I no longer drink Coca Cola because it can remove toilet stains.

I no longer buy fuel without taking someone along to watch the car, so a serial killer doesn't crawl in my back seat when I'm filling up.

I no longer use Cling Wrap in the microwave because it causes seven different types of cancer.

And thanks for letting me know I can't boil a cup of water in the microwave any more because it will blow up in my face, disfiguring me for life.

I don't go to the cinema because I could sit on a needle infected with AIDS.

I don't go to shopping centres because someone will drug me with a perfume sample and rob me.

And I no longer answer the phone because someone will ask me to dial a number for which I will get a huge phone bill with calls to Jamaica, Uganda, Singapore and Uzbekistan.

A member's contribution

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Speakers' CornerOUR SPEAKER today is Anita Young who will talk about Ladies in History, The Dickens Fellowship.Anita will appear in splendid period costume to entertain us with the portrayal of several Dickens characters.

She will take us back in time with amusing stories of Mrs. Gaskill and readings of George Elliott.Marilyn Dibble

_______________________________________________________________________________________Dates for your diary (Check the website for more information and updates.)Fri. 10th May: ANNUAL COFFEE MORNING at The Towers, 10.00 - 12.00. £2 inc coffee. See p.3. Details & tickets from Jean Hinds (414393) or Karen Troop (633404).Tues. 2nd July: U3A East Midlands Regional Conference at Northampton Holiday Inn. £10. See noticeboard.Sun. 28th July: OPEN GARDEN at Sheila Whalley's home in aid of Air Ambulance. 1.00 - 5.00. Details & tickets from Jean Hinds (414393)._________________________________________________________________________Event and Visit PaymentsMEMBERS are reminded that deposits and payments for events and visits organised by Mansfield U3A and its interest groups are non-refundable, but places so reserved may be offered to others.______________________________________________________________________________Changes of address, etc.PLEASE contact the membership secretary, Avril McGee (01623 452688), if you've changed your address, phone number or email since joining Mansfield U3A so that she can update our records.______________________________________________________________________________DisclaimerTHE VIEWS expressed here are those of the contributors, only, and do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, the committee of Mansfield U3A or the Third Age Trust. Nor can any responsibility be accepted for members' announcements or any errors that may occur.______________________________________________________________________________Next IssuePLEASE SEND contributions for the May issue to mansfieldu3a@aol.com, or in typescript to the editor, as soon as you can and by 1st May at the latest. Thanks!______________________________________________________________________________Editor: David Ling (01623 822994) Printed by: Portland Print (www.portlandprint.org.uk/)

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