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Talk by Lord David Owen - 12 March 2024

If you missed it or would like to hear it again, here is a chance to hear or view Lord Owen's talk - Putin's Russia
Audio

Video available on YouTube - click this link.


Shalbourne & District Gardening Club Annual Plant SaleShalbourne & District Gardening Club Annual Plant Sale

Saturday 13 April 10am - 12 noon

Shalbourne Village Hall, Kingston Road, SN8 3QF

Plants, Garden Accessories, Books for sale (Cash ONLY).

The hall is opposite the village shop where cash can be obtained and refreshments purchased.


Summer OutingWed 19 Jun at 10:00am Summer Outing Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre and Sezincote House and Gardens, Moreton on the Marsh
    An outing to Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre for coffee/lunch/picnic and a stroll around the garden centre. Also the possibility of a walk in the Arboretum. Followed by a visit to Sezincote House and Gardens. A tour of the house has been booked.
Tea and cakes available in the Orangery. The price per person for the outing covers the cost of the coach and entrance to the House and Gardens. It does not cover entrance into the Arboretum and any food.
Cost estimate still at £36. If you would like to register for this event please use the contact page (outings) or speak directly to Carol Shanahan

Next scheduled walk

SHORT WALK:   04 Apr 2024   Start: 10:30   Distance: 3 miles

Leader: Sybil Woodward   Contact: mailto:sybilwoodward@googlemail.com 07504430929

The starting point and optional lunch will be at the Three Tuns, Great Bedwyn, SN8 3NU. Park in their car park if you're stopping for lunch, or on the road if you're not. It's a gentle uphill walk by Shawgrove Copse, returning via Hatchet Lane and the Kennet and Avon towpath. There are no stiles but there will probably be mud and puddles - I'll be wearing my wellies and taking my walking pole. Please let me know in good time beforehand if you'll be lunching so I can let the pub know numbers.

Link to walks page
Link to all past walks!

RECENT walk near Chilton Foliat - 1 Feb 2024

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Singing

Singing?

Some members have expressed an interest in starting a singing for pleasure group. If you would be interested to join - and even better if you have any experience of guiding such a group - please contact Katherine Daking (Chair) via the contact page here.


Their Finest HourTheir Finest Hour

We’ve been asked to let you know about a nationwide digital history project called Their Finest Hour which aims to collect and digitally archive the everyday stories and objects of the Second World War that have been passed down from generation to generation.

These will be uploaded online to a national archive which will be free to access from June 2024. For more information about the project please click on this link.


Newsletter

Many members receive the hard copy U3A Magaazine but you may not be aware that there is also an 'online' National Newsletter which can be viewed directly via the u3q.org.uk website , and can also be received by signing up to receive directly by email. Well worth a look (there is even a mention of another U3A's introduction of Pickleball!).

Please note that membership no longer includes the provision of the "Third Age Matters" magazine. This can be provided, for a fee of £3, and there is a separate application form here.



There are many FREE U3A national learning events - click to find out more.


Don't forget ...

We are members of the  Thames Valley U3A network  and they organise various events including online 'study days'. You can visit their website at

http://u3atvnetwork.org.uk/


Groups

Pickleball groupWe have 20 different groups from Art to Geology, French to Walking and more. Please visit the Groups page to see the latest information.

If you would like to try using Zoom for your group as an option for some meetings - please contact Jeff Riggs (Treasurer) via the contact page here. We no longer have a dedicated Zoom account but you can still run meetings for up to 40minutes for free.

Check the Groups page for more info.


More Information

Our monthly coffee mornings are a great opportunity for us all connect together and share ideas. You are sure of a friendly welcome. Use the menu item Diary for the latest information.

You can also use the contact form if you'd like to get in touch.


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