Aylesbury Vale U3A

A Walk, a station, a poem

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:03:07 +0000

See Jean Ashton’s poem about a recent loooong U3A walk!

Thames Valley Network

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:21:34 +0000

Two new Thames riverside events and study days at Henley and Goring in August and September. See details and application forms for these and other U3A Thames Valley Network events in the Thames Valley Network section.

Ladies who Dine

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:51:51 +0000

The ‘Out and About’ Group become ‘Ladies who Dine ! The members of the ‘Out and About’ Group – at present all ladies, so enjoyed their Christmas Outing, that hey have decided to hold a monthly dinner club. Each month, and on different days of the week, a restaurant booking will be made, and information circulated. All the members have an opportunity to nominate eateries that they have enjoyed or heard about, and all types of menu will be selected. A coordinator has been appointed who will give advance notice of the date and time and has guaranteed that even if only one other member can make the date, the meal will go ahead. It is hoped that gradually the members will get to know each other well, and will not have to worry about finding company for an enjoyable meal out. We wish the new group well, and look forward to hearing further news about their exploits.

Tai Chi Taster

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:41:36 +0000

With such a pleasing response to the introduction of a Tai Chi Group, it has been decided to have two taster days, one on Monday 19th July and the other on Wednesday 21st July. There will be two classes each day, the maximum number of people per class will be 15 per session. The classes will run from 2pm to 3pm, and 3pm to 4pm on both Monday and Wednesday. We would ask all those who subscribed to the list to respond with their preferred day and time before the next meeting in July so that we can organise the sessions. Where possible we will facilitate their preference within the required group number. Please respond to Jean coussens on 01296 422325 or email jean.cousens@talktalk.net The cost per session will be £1.00. Please wear comfortable loose clothing and comfortable footwear (bare feet acceptable). The new Group will commence officially in September and the Group Leader will be Joan Lewis.

Invitation to the Dance

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +0000

A concert featuring all manner of dance styles and periods with the Manor House String Quartet – Friday 16th July Haddenham. Details

Trip Reminders

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:04:33 +0000

Ron Meadowcroft has published more details of upcoming coach trips see them in the Social Calendar and in more detail on the Coach Trips page.

Newsletter Online

admin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:29:32 +0000

The AVU3A newsletter is now being published on-line as well as on paper. A link to view it on-line in colour, or print or save it on your own computer is located above the Oldie cartoon at the head of this page.

Where’s Meadowcroft?

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:01:50 +0000

Don’t know where the Meadowcroft & Quarrendon Community Centre is? Click the link for a Google map you can use to get to meetings.

U3A Signpost

admin — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:32:49 +0000

Signpost is a web-site edited and issued by Tom Holloway in Oxford for WorldU3A International Group, and by Rick Swindell in Brisbane, Australia for U3AOnline Australia for any and all U3A members anywhere in the world. Try it! There’s also a newsletter, drop e-mail tom@worldu3a.org asking to be added.

Gentle Walks

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:53:46 +0000

OK, we have our regular walkers who stride out for four or five miles, and take stiles at a leap, and we have our ‘Exploring London’ walkers who study the Capital’s architecture and history: But there is another set - ‘ the ‘Gentle Walkers’ This group is for the enjoyment of those who, for one reason or another, cannot walk for any distance, but who enjoy getting out in the fresh air in the company of friends.

Five or six of this group recently began a gentle walk in Wendover – where there is free parking for the first hour. They strolled along the Heron Path admiring the clear stream, then diverted to circumvent the wild flower meadow and admire the waving blooms. A short while later they entered the Church and had time to explore its treasures before continuing their circular path back to the Heron Path, arriving in the car park almost exactly an hour later. A short drive to The Shoulder of Mutton followed by a light lunch – and a group of U3A friends had enjoyed a wonderful morning in the fresh air – at no financial cost!

June Goodwill