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Many of you will recall the Aviation History Group was formed at the centenary year of the first manned flight by the Wright Brothers. It was planned to trace the history of aviation over the 100 years over just one year, but by popular appeal the group has now been extended and we are still going! The talks are designed to appeal to the non-technical. Subjects planned for the future include Flight Refuelling, Stealth Aircraft, the Airbus A380, The Cargolifter Airship project, Gliding, Executive Aircraft. If you would be prepared to present a talk on any of the above, or know of someone who can, please contact John Blunden In April 2007 the group made a visit to Duxford. Click HERE for pictures. In October 2008 the group visited Upavon. Click HERE for pictures. In March 2008 the group visited Farnboro'. click HERE for pictures. In October 2009 the group visited Kemble. Click HERE for pictures. In June 2010 the group visited Middle Wallop. Click HERE for pictures. This a very popular group but new members are very welcome. We shall continue to meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Crown Centre in Devizes, starting promptly at 10.00 Contact John Blunden or Tony Carter for further information. |
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For anyone who ever looked up at the night sky and wished he/she knew (a little bit) more about our Solar System and Milky Way Galaxy, about the Moon and shooting stars, about the ‘Big Bang’ and its follow-up, and about many other fascinating things in the Universe, a U3A-Astronomy Group was started in September 2005. At the monthly meetings recent developments in the wide world of astronomy are discussed, such as new discoveries (planets outside the Solar System!), plans and projects, recent or forthcoming launches, upcoming events as eclipses, etc. All meetings will be held at The Old Boiler House on the 4th Friday of each month, and start at 2.30 pm. Summaries of the topics dealt with so far remain available on this website. Click HERE for these summaries and some fascinating pictures from space. Henk Meijersee the U3A-Newsletter for details about dates, address etc or e-mail Henk; astro@devizesu3a.org.uk updated July 2010 |
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The
Canasta group was formed in March 2008 and now has eighteen members.
We meet
on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in Potterne from 2.30
pm onwards. Please
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Drawing is a wonderful way of relaxing from worldly cares and it will enhance your enjoyment of the visual world. You will be gently introduced to the basic techniques of drawing in a supportive setting using inexpensive materials. Why not give it a try? No previous experience is necessary. You will be most welcome. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in the Crown Room, Crown Centre between 2 and 4 pm. Please note there will be no meetings during July, August and September. For further information contact Roger Marsh. Please note; Roger has indicated that, having led the group for some year, he would like a volunteer to take it over! Click HERE for some samples of their achievements and members. |
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Jill and Ken Ross are now the group leaders for Art Appreciation. They have set up an imaginative and interesting programme for the remainder of 2009. At the 21st December meeting a musical theme was introduced. Click HERE for pictures of that event. Click HERE for a details January to April 2010 New members welcome. Contact Jill by e-mail; artapp@devizesu3a.org.uk |
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FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED New Trip; Upton House and Gardens. Wednesday 2nd June. Coach leaves Corn Exchange at 8.40 am. Payment by 2nd May please. Later in the year:- 6th October Paul Gauguin exhibition, "Maker of Myth" at the Tate Modern. £22 including coach. Leave Corn Exchange at 0840. 1st December "Canaletto and his Rivals" exhibition at the National Gallery. Leave Corn Exchange 0840. Please contact Jan Campbell for details and tickets for all these outings Organised Group Outings. Members and friends who attend these meetings do so entirely at their own risk, and no responsibility can be taken by the U3A for any mishaps. |
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To all U3A Members with an interest in using Computers. Devizes U3A now has controlled access to the internet at the Nursteed Centre via a router which we have purchased and installed ourselves for general use at the Centre. For our next meeting on Tuesday November 24th in the Nursteed Centre at 10.00a.m. John has offered to give a demonstration of thw latest Microsoft Operating Stsyetm - Windows 7. The computer group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month 10.00-12.00 at the Nursteed Centre in Devizes. One of our Computer Group members, Rami Aydin, is Turkish and uses his PC 50-50 in English and Turkish. You may be curious how he has adapted his keyboard with a variety of short cuts to cope with an English layout and a Turkish layout. Rami has produced an interesting document on "how to" - but the information can apply equally to any unusual symbols or characters which you may want to use. Click HERE for a pdf version of his explanation. Click HERE for some more of Rami's cartoons! |
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January 2009. We have just completed another year of creative writing and the standard of work has improved dramatically - in some respects literally, as one of our members regularly produces plays for us to take parts. This adds an added dimension to our activities which we all enjoy. The district study day we hosted in June was extremely successful and several of the nearby U3As sent delegates, which created a useful exchange of ideas. Everyone went home buzzing with new enthusiasm eager to try new approaches within their groups. Some lovely pieces of work appeared as a result of concluding previous work entitled "The Building," some were wholly or partly based on own experiences which gave an extra edge to them. Others who had written on the topic "A Meeting" had a wide variety of ideas ranging from committee meeting, interviewing, a "one sided" conversation with an old friend, experiencing a prayer meeting and birthday cake making with disastrous results. The ten minute session produced some hilarity from finishing a story having been given the first two lines. We intend to produce booklets of as many as possible of these and other work written by the group. Click here for some samples! |
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A new group hosted by Sally Hobbins and Anne Saywell. Please see the Newsletter for details. EMBROIDERY and CRAFT GROUP NEWS It will be two years in the month of November that the group came about following a passing comment at one of the Mah Jong Group meetings and to celebrate this the group has decided to present a display of some completed work and other work currently in progress accomplished during this period. Therefore, at the Coffee Morning in the Crown Centre – Crown Room arranged for Friday 28th November 2008 at 10.00 visitors and existing U3A members will be able to view the work which may help to encourage those who are not currently U3A members to join the organisation and offer their support and expertise to existing and new groups as they progress and are formulated. All U3A members have the opportunity to help the organisation to grow and a mention of the display to friends and acquaintances may help to interest others who have not really considered the possibilities and friendliness that the U3A has to offer. |
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This group is full at the moment and its members are really enjoying the cut and thrust of the game. However should anyone wish to start another Bridge Group there will be no objections! Meetings are in players' homes on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Contact Ann Farrar on the telephone number listed in the Newsletter for further information.
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Using Your Voice Using Your Voice This is a follow-on course to the popular "FINDING YOUR VOICE" which ran from September 2004 to the end of January 2005. We are still studying sight-reading, voice production and choral techniques. We have re-visited previous pieces and continued sight reading and aural exercises using well known rounds and tunes in two and three parts. Margaret Henry, who is running the course, has been a professional singer and is an experienced choral trainer. Her brother, Peter Cook, is our very able accompanist. If you are interested please contact her via the web site's e-mail address in the panel below. All are welcome - male and female! The Group meets at Nursteed Centre from 2.30 to 4 pm on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. There is car parking space, facilities for refreshment, and, of course, a piano. Click HERE for pictures taken at their summer event 2009.
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Contact Wendy Lansdown for the latest discussion topics. The group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10.00 to 12.00 noon. Topics for discussion March - July 2010
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This Group meets at the home of Dilys Peacock on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm During the past year we have been charting the development of styles of music from an historical perspective, moving from the technically intricate and florid music of the Baroque composers to, in later months, the clarity, order and balance of music from the Classical period. This culminated in a recorded concert in December which contained music, songs and carols from the Renaissance through to modern day composers. We have moved on to composers from the early years of Romanticism and their strong associations with other art forms, particularly literature and poetry. "The art of music above all other arts is the expression of the soul of a Nation" Ralph Vaughan Williams New members/ideas/suggestions are very welcome. |
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"Wine is one of the most civilised things in the world and one of the natural things that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing." Ernest Hemingway, Death in the Afternoon. We are comprised of two groups who meet monthly on the third or fourth Wednesday of the month, from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Wines, they say, get better with age. This is definitely true. The older I get, the more I enjoy them! We have recently enjoyed wines from Italy and Portugal. May brings us wines from rural France and in June we explore the Americas. The world is our oyster when it comes to wines! (Does that make sense?) We find a glass of wine helps solve lots of problems but we have to do a lot of research to find the best wine for the purpose! |
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A German conversation group, where we try to speak in German only. We are working from the Berlitz book and CD, "German in 30 Days" (hopefully!) We meet every 1st and 3rd Mondays in members homes and are forging a link with the Devizes/Waiblingen Twinning Group, with the opportunity for exchange visits. See Newsletter for Vicki Messam's contact details. www.devizes-twinning.org.uk |
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This is not actually a "learning" group! We meet as a social group in order get to know other members of the Devizes Branch of the U3A. No preparation is necessary, no work is involved - just sheer enjoyment! The group is very popular and membership is still open. The luncheon club is being run by the members and Sheila Arnold is now acting as coordinator. Menus will be sent out to everyone each month. |
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The U3A takes a block booking of 20 seats for the Devizes Wharf Theatre and these are sold on to members on a first come - first served basis. This local theatre is highly popular in the town and perform to a high standard. Look at www.wharftheatre.co.uk for full information on the Theatre. |
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This group was founded in 1999. Over the years we've covered the Romans, Saxons, France, Islam, Judaism and the Crusades. We then delved into the history of Russia, the early history of Europe and its monarchs and the Ancient Greece. We moved on to China and then to the History of the Americas. We are currently learning about Indian History. So, without moving from the spot, in a rather higgledy-piggeldy way, we travel back in time and around the globe. Its great fun. Please see the Newsletter for details. Margaret Martin, (June 2009.) |
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The group was formed initially to research the origins of the Grotto & Water gardens at Lacock Abbey for the National Trust. The archive held so many fascinating items of information that, on completion of the original study, we carried on with research into the life & times of the owners of the Abbey. We have compiled, and maintain, display books which are on show at the Abbey. Our research continues and new members would be most welcome. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Click HERE for more information about recent activities. |
Click HERE for a beginner's guide to Mahjong A warm welcome awaits anyone who wishes to join us. Contact Janet Brown or Ann Morris (see Newsletter for details) Meet alternate Tuesdays 10.00 to noon. The Mahjongg group continues to thrive and grow in numbers of players and in their abilities to master the rules of the International Game. We are continuing to meet over the summer period although attendance does fluctuate with each session. We can still fill a few tables and get quite noisy with the "twittering sparrows" There is a possibility that we may have to open a waiting list for new members sometime before the end of the year. A telephone call to Ann Morris or Janet Brown will make any willing new players aware of available places.
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The game of Mahjong dates back about 1000 years with its origins in the Far East. On arrival in the West, initially in the United States of America in the 1920’s, it became extremely popular. It still is played both there and throughout the Eastern and Western world. China authorized the standardized Rules which as a result of the 2002 World Championships have become the accepted international rules by which we now choose to play, rather than having a mixture of previously played techniques. We play according to the book by DB Pritchard, The New Mahjong, The International Game. ISBN 0-7160-2164-1 and published by Elliott Right Way Books. www.right-way.co.uk A warm welcome awaits anyone who would like to join us or visit for a ‘taster’ session. Please see a U3A Newsletter for the telephone numbers to contact the co-hosts Janet Brown and Ann Morris. They will be happy to give the location and date of the next meeting. The group meets on alternate Tuesdays from 10am until noon, all year round, at the homes of the hosts. Currently this Mahjong group continues to thrive and grow in numbers of players and also in their abilities to improve and master the rules of the International Game. The Devizes Mahjong Group was started by a lady called Ray Norrie. She, with the two Paddon sisters and Sally Hobbins as founder members, took over a table at the Wharfside cafe. When space and popularity needed adjustment, Shirley Morris took over the hosting task and did this admirably for many years until she moved from the area. Shirley accumulated funds over time with which to purchase the group’s own Mahjong set from the Museum of Asian Art in Bath. A social visit to that Museum around that time was enjoyed by many of the players. Historically we have had several light hearted celebrations and social activities mainly around Chinese New Year and summertime. Dressing up following a theme of Asian connection, or to link with either the Game itself or the Orient, help our partners to have more understanding of how and why we ‘Pung, Kong and Chow’ . They often play cards as our mystique scares them!!! ‘Shirley’s’ Club set from Bath has beautifully decorated tiles, backed with bamboo and of substantial weight and size. The authentic Oriental feel and ease of handling make this set a joy to use although many players now own their own sets. The variations in design and size, their unusual boxes and tile racks make interesting comparisons and talking points over mid morning coffee. Although there were once differences in style and methods of play between players, after some time the Devizes U3A group decided to adopt the use of The International Game. Ann Morris, no relation to Shirley, has been a courageous guide and mentor to us all and helped us to cohesively enjoy a game, which suits both very experienced players and the absolute beginner. All newcomers are assured of a warm welcome and plenty of gentle instruction to grow the fascination of the serious side of this ancient Oriental pastime of luck, skill and, sometimes, speed.
Do please contact Janet or Ann if you would like to have a more in depth description on how we pass a pleasant and, sometimes quite noisy, Tuesday morning....Twittering those Sparrows!!! |
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Tuition by Helen from LHAD, Melksham, who choreographs contemporary, ie. no partners requires - dance/exercise routines especially for us. We are delighted, but not surprised, to learn that our very talented young teacher will be performing at the Bath Theatre Royaal in the autumn production of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" Congratulations Helen, we'll be there! The group meets every Tuesday during term time at the Nursteed Centre and tghe cost is £24 per half term (six weeks) payable in advance, or £4 per class, pro rata. For more details see the Newsletter.
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The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Crown Room at the Crown Centre in Devizes. 10.00 am to 1200 noon. Subscriptions £2.00 per session to cover room hire, refreshments, etc. Contact new leader John Barron for information. Ever felt you were not quite getting it together properly? Then this sketching group is for you! It has been run very successfully by Roger Marsh and Ann Easton for several years and they deserve our sincere thanks for their efforts. But changes are afoot! John Barron inherits the group and will try to help you get more out of your drawing. This is not for beginners it is for improvers who wish to better their existing efforts. Join us for our summer programme of sketching - outdoors! Yes, the wide open air where things grow and move and even make noises - it is quite surprising the things we can finds to sketch. Come along, you know you will enjoy it. Cost during the summer is only 20p - contact coordinator for further details. Contact group leader by telephone (see newsletter) or by e-mail to; sketch@devizesu3a.org.uk |
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Aims: To promote the enjoyment of sketching and drawing. To develop sketching and drawing skills. To encourage creativity. To enhance the enjoyment of viewing art. To enhance, through drawing, enjoyment of the natural world. New members most welcome. -- We were all beginners once! |
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The aim of this Group is to enable members to feel comfortable in a social situation using French. Mary Skippen has taken over the running of the group with her encouraging style to ensure that you will be kept in touch with the French language in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, together with the use of the BBC tapes. The Group meets on the second Friday of each month, between 10.00 and 12.00 at the leader's home. If you intend to join this group please contact Mary beforehand to see if there is an available place. |
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This group is going from strength to strength. Mary Skippen continues to run the original group and because there was a waiting list I agreed to start a second group. We now have had to divide again because of growing numbers and Mary Newberry is running a third group. We all use the same amusing "Grammaire en Claire" as our working book but each leader then has a different approach to the rest of the "lesson". We tend to do a translation, converse in French as much as possible, maybe listen to a French song and generally enjoy the French language. Between the three groups there is something for anyone wishing to keep up or improve their French so dont be shy if you feel like you would like to come and join us. - Jenny Lund. Webmaster's note. I understand this group is now up and running. Would the group leader care to update this item? Thanks! |
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This must be a popular subject - we now have 3 groups running! Please see the Newsletter for details |
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This group started in January 2004 with 3 members. We now have 12 on the list which gives us a usual turn-out of about 8, probably the right sort of number to ensure a decent read for everyone. We normally take 2 months to finish a full-length play, so have read over 30 to date, including plays by Wilde, Noel Coward, Shakespeare, Barrie, Alan Bennett, Muriel Spark, Jack Rosenthal, Priestley, Michael Frayn and Bernard Shaw. The Performing Arts Library in Devizes is our source for play sets - an excellent lending service. As there are several people on the waiting list, there may be enough demand for a second group if anyone feels like trying it. Help and advice available! Elaine Aydin |
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Formed in 2003, our aims and objectives are to have fun, listen to all aspects of jazz and to hopefully learn something along the way. Improvisation and Syncopation For your Elation and Delectation! We are thriving, we are driving The neighbours away! (no - not really!) Our Latino gig was fun, and we dug out some unusual recordings - by people with whom one would not normally associate with Latin jazz. I wishes I had taken up the maracas rather than the triangle at junior school!. Our April gig had to be cancelled owing to an indisposition which Dr Jazz could not treat. he can have the blues, but not respiratory infections, it seems! Do bring along relevant CDs or cassettes to help us explore all aspects and offshoots of Jazz. Contact; Pauline St. John Osland (See panel below for e-mail contact) |
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We have been going for about 10
years now and have about 30 members.
We meet on the second Monday of the
month in the Crown Centre at 10a.m.
We have an outing every August -
this year we are having a conducted tour of Marlborough.
Sometimes we have a speaker - John
Girvan came to us in February and gave us a fascinating talk about Under
Devizes. Hopefully in September he will take us on a walk to show us - on the
surface!- where some of these underground things are and again hopefully will
return early next year for another talk.
Sometimes we show a DVD or Video.
Sometimes a member of the group
researches a topic of interest to them and then shares their information with
the rest of us.
Usually in December we have a quiz
- and surprise ourselves on how little we actually know about the area where
we live!
In April we have a DVD -
Discovering Devizes.
In May - Quakers in Devizes
In June - The Bear Club.
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Founded in 1996, initially to promote an appreciation of modern novels, the group has since expanded its interest to include all literary novels, now even dipping into the classics. Our aim is to choose books that are sufficiently thought-provoking to generate debate. We enjoy a lively discussion, advocating the merits or otherwise of our chosen subject and benefiting from each other's insights. It is hoped that we will be encouraged, not only to read books we might otherwise have overlooked, but more importantly to continue enjoying reading. We currently have a full complement of members. Anyone wishing to join the waiting list should contact Jenny Warren or Annette Percival. |
Look at www.watermill.org.uk for full information on the Theatre. The U3A takes block bookings for the Watermill Theatre and these are passed on to members. Check with Dilys Peacock for forthcoming attractions. |
"The Watermill theatre is a stunning converted mill situated in beautiful gardens beside the river Lambourn. The theatre seats 216 people and is one of only 49 producing theatres in the country. The Watermill's compact building makes the theatre experience extraordinarily intimate for both performers and audience. The theatre's reputation within the profession for producing quality work, attracts high calibre artists and production personnel, which in turn has created the opportunities for the work to tour and dazzle audiences all over the world."
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At
the poetry group members take turns (only if they want to) leading the
session.
The leader chooses a poet, gives a brief outline of his
background, his life, and how his work was received during his lifetime
etc.
Then we each read aloud a poem of our choice by this poet, when
perhaps there might be some discussion on the circumstances when, or
reason why this poem was written.
After the tea break we usually each read a second poem, having
more than two poems ready, as someone else might read your choice! Since
we started in 2006 we have covered 34 poets – some American, some
Irish, several poets Laureate, and some remarkable ladies.
There are a dozen plus of us.
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This is a group tackling walks between 5 and 10 miles long although most of our walks are around the 6 to 8 mile mark. We couple this with some social activity which means a pub lunch about once a month (at the end of the walk) a summer garden party and a subsidised Christmas lunch following a short morning walk. Non walking partners are, of course, invited to these social occasions. In addition, we organise a short walking holiday in the spring. In May 2008 we extended the group as we felt the original group was growing too big. We now have a Thursday Group and a Friday Group, comprising 50 members at present but we still have room for a few more. Both groups meet at 09.20, prior to an 09.30 departure from the same meeting place each week. We also try to be environmentally friendly by having a car sharing scheme to and from the walk starting point. We
produce a four monthly programme giving details of the walks and social
occasions. Overall, the system works well and we jealously guard
the good spirit and bonhomie engendered within our two friendly groups.
If you wish to know more and would like to join this very vibrant and
successful group, please contact the Group Co-ordinator through the
usual channels.
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Devizes U3A Bus Pass Walking Group This group is for those who like walks of around 3 to 6 miles. We are an eco friendly group with 35 members who travel everywhere by bus, fortunately we don't all turn up at the same time! You will need your bus pass if you have one. Our walks take us to Avebury and the Ridgeway, Bishops Cannings and Wansdyke, Bradford on Avon and the Kennet and Avon Canal and to Bath for river walks and boat trips. After each walk we always have a pub/cafe lunch. Our walks programme includes visits to London for professionally guided tours, travelling by National Express Coach from Devizes to Victoria Coach Station. In 2011 we have two walking holidays planned. In May we hope to visit Lindisfarne and walk part of the Northumberland Coastal Path and in early October we plan a visit to Sandown in the Isle of Wight to walk the coastal path. Please contact the leaders for more information. Changes are made to our programmes from time to time. Before a walk, new members are advised to ring the leaders to check walk details. Walks will resume in July. The following are a few pictures of previous walks to give readers a flavour of our activities! (updated July 2010)
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Geology is never far from the news.
Volcanoes and earthquakes, oil and gas, foundations for buildings and
dams, even agriculture and scenery all depend on the underlying rocks. From
Easter onwards we are looking at the Jurassic period, especially the
“Dragon Seekers”, a study of the early discoveries of the dinosaurs
and the interpretations of them. This will lead to a visit to the
Jurassic coast in July. If you are at all interested in Britain’s
own Jurassic park, you are very welcome to join us. Did you know that iron ore was found at Seend and smelted near the Barge Inn? Most people know about the famous Bath Stone quarried from beneath Corsham and Box and the chalk at Westbury but did you know that building stone was obtained from the Sarsen stones left by Ice Age glaciers near Marlborough? Where were your local brick and tile works, like those on Caen Hill and at Market Lavington? This year our group is researching rocks, minerals and land-use in the Devizes area with a view to producing a pamphlet/booklet at the end of the year. We are a friendly group and enjoy
sharing our knowledge. No previous experience is needed and all are
welcome. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at the Crown
Centre from 10.00 to 12.00 in the Sitting Room. Please see the
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This group meets on the second Monday of each month in group members homes. We choose a title for our writing and have a month to get our heads down and come up with something interesting. We need some more members, those who sometimes attend always seem to be away on holiday!! Retirement eh! WRITING FOR FUN GOES PICTORIAL! At our meeting yesterday the ideas came thick and fast: we have a new name, and new look and monthly themes, rather than titles. We are to be called SNAPSHOT STORIES. We’ll each choose a photo, picture or postcard to fit the theme of the month. We’ll write about the picture. This can be a factual account of the pictured subject or an imagined story or event illustrated by the picture. Themes will, in general, follow the seasons: ‘Autumn Tints’ for December, Christmas for January, New Year for February and so on. UPDATE This month we are, with apologies to Browning and his Home Thoughts from Abroad, writing about the ‘new’ phenomenon of the ‘Staycation’. The title is Home thoughts from Home. We are meeting in Bulkington, at Angela’s on Monday 12th July at 2pm. We are suspending meetings until 11th October when the topic will reflect our various activities during the summer. Happy Holidays to all our writers! We all enjoyed the challenge of writing ‘Flash Fiction’ and came up with great stories. Some we thought could be entered for The Legend Competition: www.legendwritingaward.co.uk – closing date 31st August. Application forms available online. Back to list of groups last updated 9th July 2010 |
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This is a walking group for those who like short, local walks on a safe surface. Most walks will be around the two mile mark, with the chance to do a shorter/longer one if you wish. Please meet every Monday at 10.30am outside the cafe window in Morrison's car park. We will walk and then come back for coffee and be ready to leave at 12.30pm to fit in with parking restrictions. Please contact Vicki Messam or Geraldine McCormick, via the newsletter, for further details. (updated September 09) |
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Is there anyone out there who would be interested in starting a group to try and keep their German up to a usable standard? I would be prepared to host/lead a group but need to hear from anyone who would be interested in joining me. If there are any U3A members out there who would like to do this, could they please contact me so that we can see if it is feasible to start a group. - Jenny Lund. The group meets every month at the leader's house, usually on a Tuesday afternoon. We are working from the book "Alles Klar" learning German through cartoons, it's interesting and amusing. We are a happy group of eight and new members are very welcome. Please ring Jenny the leader for more information. |
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Initially the group proposes to offer an improvers game to incorporate the inclusion and use of Acol conventions such as – Stayman – Weak and Strong No Trump – Gerber – Blackwood – Strong Twos’ – Quantative Bidding - Two Club opening and responses and other basic useful conventions as may arise or are considered by the group members. Initially we are intending to meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the afternoon in member’s homes depending on numbers and commencing in the 2009 New Year. The group is not intended to be heavy going or to produce over seriousness but to enable players to enjoy the game to a greater degree than they may be currently achieving and perhaps alternating between Rubber and Duplicate Bridge. If you would like to be part of this group or wish to discuss the proposal and register interest please Contact Peter Morris Webmaster's note. I understand this group is now up and running. Would the group leader care to update this item? Thanks! |
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The Spanish Language group meets in the Crown Centre at 2-30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month. There are usually around eight of us in attendance and our knowledge and usage of the language is steadily improving. If you would like to join us please phone Don Moss on 01225 702980. June 2009 |
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This group is going from strength to strength. Mary Skippen continues to run the original group and because there was a waiting list I agreed to start a second group. We now have had to divide again because of growing numbers and Mary Newberry is running a third group. We all use the same amusing "Grammaire en Claire" as our working book but each leader then has a different approach to the rest of the "lesson". We tend to do a translation, converse in French as much as possible, maybe listen to a French song and generally enjoy the French language. Between the three groups there is something for anyone wishing to keep up or improve their French so dont be shy if you feel like you would like to come and join us. - Jenny Lund. Webmaster's note. I understand this group is now up and running. Would the group leader care to update this item? Thanks! |
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Visitors to this web site requiring further information please contact the Webmaster, Derek Henry. e-mail webster@devizesu3a.org.uk It is the policy of the Branch Committee not to display personal telephone numbers or home addresses. |
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