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Groups Directory
2016-17
Groups Fair 2016 Monday 5th September
Malvern Theatres – The Forum 10:00 – 12:00
Renewal details on Page 3
This is your reference for group information. Updates will feature in the Monthly News Bulletin
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Here is the new (2016-2017) Groups directory which we hope you will keep as a reference and reminder of what is available in Malvern U3A. Malvern U3A has a wide range of groups, to meet varied interests – arts and creative pastimes, languages, sciences, philosophy, travel, outdoor activities and indoor games. Some groups are new this year, such as Botany which started this summer: some have been going for many years. We hope you’ll find something to suit you – and perhaps you might like to challenge yourself and try something completely new? If an existing group is full, please let the Trustees know of your interest and ask the group leader to put you on their waiting list. I hope you have an enjoyable and interesting year in whatever groups you join. Pam Stanier Chair Some dates for your diary........
5th September
Groups Fair The Forum 10am – 12 noon
27th September
Guest Speaker - Bob Skelt: “Breaking the Code, Bletchley Park”
The Cube 2pm
25th October
Guest Speaker – Tim Porter "Medieval Women and their Window on the World”
The Cube 2pm
29th November
AGM The Cube 2pm
14th December
Christmas Lunch Booking Form in Autumn Newsletter
Worcestershire Golf Club.
12.30 for 1pm
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL The annual fee for the year 1st September 2016 to 31st August 2017 remains at £12. The vast majority of our 1400 members have email addresses and should have received an email from me on how to renew online. Nearly 500 members have successfully used this facility since it was brought in last year. I do urge everyone with a computer to use this convenient method of renewing. You will receive your 2016/17 membership card electronically for you to print off. For those members who have not provided email addresses a renewal form is enclosed with this year’s Groups’ Directory. Please return this form to me with your cheque and stamped self-addressed envelope, and I will post you your 2016/17 membership card. It will of course be possible to renew membership at the U3A Groups Fair at Malvern Theatre on 5 September, but by joining in advance you will avoid the queues and have more time to explore the Group stalls and enrol. If you do wish to renew at the Groups’ Fair, you will need to bring your 2015-16 membership card with you. You will need to show your 2016/17 membership cards to Group Leaders to indicate that you have paid for this coming year. If you wish to receive the National U3A Magazine, Third Age Matters, please tick the box on the form/web page and include £2, which covers 5 issues from April 2017 to February 2018. If you are eligible, please don’t forget to Gift Aid your subscription as this provides Malvern U3A with valuable extra income. Your continued support of Malvern U3A is greatly appreciated and has allowed the organisation to continue to flourish, but do please let me know if you don’t wish to renew. Robin Clarke Membership Secretary NEW GROUPS If you would like to set up a new group click on the GROUPS tab on the Malvern U3A website for details, or contact the Groups Coordinator by email at [email protected] or you can find contact details on Page 35.
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Arts & Handicrafts Languages Mathematics, Science & Earth Sciences
Handicrafts 5 French Information 15 Astronomy & Astrophysics 25Knitting & Crochet 5 Fluent French Conversation 15 Biological Psychology 25Meccano 5 Fluent French Speakers 15 Botany Group 25Painting 1 6 French Conversation 1 16 Geology 26Painting 2 6 French Conversation 2 16 Mathematics 26Patchwork & Needlework Skills 6 French Conversation 3 16 Science (Genetics & Evolution) 26Silk Painting 7 French Conversation 4 16 The Human Body 27Board Games, Card Games & Puzzles French Improvers
17 Music
Bridge Information 7 French Intermediate 17 Music Appreciation 27Bridge (EAT) Group 7 French Learners 17 Music Poetry & Prose 27Bridge Beginners 8 French Revisited 17 My Music 27Bridge Duplicate 2 8 German 18 Recorder Ensemble 28Bridge Duplicate 3 8 German Conversation 18 U3A Singers 28Bridge Improvers 8 Latin 18 Ukulele 28Canasta 9 Latin Intermediate 18 Outdoor & ActiveChess 9 Mandarin Chinese 19 Boules & Petanque 1 28Cryptic Crosswords 9 Spanish Beginners 19 Boules & Petanque 2 29Scabble 1 9 Spanish Conversation (Group A 19 Country Dancing 29Scrabble 2 10 Spanish Conversation (Group B 19 Croquet 29Camers & Computing Spanish Improvers 20 Cycling 29Camera Group 10 Spanish Improvers Plus 20 Lawn Bowling Group 30Carry On Computing 10
Literature & Performing ArtsShort Mat Bowling 30
Discussion & Philosophy Creative Writing 1 20 Table Tennis 30Discussion Group 11 Creative Writing 2 20 Tai Chi 31Philosophical Discussion 11 Creative Writing 3 21 Walking 31Social Debate Group 11 Drama 21 SocialSpirituality & Literature 12 Film Group 21 Driving Skills Revisited 31Gardening Filn Group 2 21 The Good Beer Group 32Gardening (Monday) 12 Literature 22 The Grape Group 32Gardening (Tuesday) 12 Play Reading 1 22 Travel Group 32History & Culture Play Reading 2 22 Useful InformationArchaeology 13 Poetry Please 23 Alphabetical Index 33Art History & Appreciation 13 Poetry Please 2 23 Where to find us 34Family History and Genealogy 13 Readers' Group 23 U3A Committee Details 35History Through Art 13 Shakespeare 2 24 Group Planner 36Military History 14 Shakespeare on Page & Stage 24
New Perspectives on Art History 14 Theatre Studies 24Social History 14Welsh Culture 14
CONTENTS
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Art & Handicrafts
HANDICRAFTS
St. Mary's Church Hall
2nd and 4th Tuesday
9.45-12.00 noon
We meet to create useful and novelty items. Each session is self-contained.
Membership is full at present, so please contact the Leader for more
information.
Pat Turner
Rosemary Romans
01684 566558
01684 575428
Leader
Contact
KNITTING AND CROCHET
The Cube
2nd and 4th Monday
2.00-4.00pm
The group is open to all U3A members with an interest in Knitting and Crochet,
from beginners to experts. The meetings will include learning new skills, sharing
knowledge and ideas, individual and group projects and some fun 'knit and
natter' time.
Jeni Chesney 01684 891999 [email protected]
Leader
MECCANO
The Leader's home
every Monday
10.00-12.00 noon
Ken will have a Meccano model on display at the registration morning and
would like to hear from other enthusiasts.
Kenneth North 01684 893802 [email protected]
Leader
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PAINTING 1
Hanley Swan Village Hall
1st and 3rd Wednesday
2.00-4.00pm
Painting 1 is a friendly helpful enthusiastic group of mixed abilities. Each
meeting a different subject or medium is tackled. My aim as leader is to try to
inform and take away some of the mystery while sharing the enjoyment of
pain*ng.
Jenny Bradford 01684 574849 [email protected]
Leader
PAINTING 2
St. Mary's Church Hall
2nd and 4th Friday
2.00-4.00pm
We aim to help and encourage each other to improve our drawing and painting
skills in various media and to have an enjoyable afternoon. New members
would be very welcome to join the group and should contact Val for more
information.
Valerie Bruton 01684 575383 [email protected]
Leader
PATCHWORK AND NEEDLEWORK SKILLS
The Victoria Park Bowling Club
every Wednesday
2.00-4.00pm
We are a 'self-help' group, without an instructor. Members work at their own
pace and inclination and on whatever piece of sewing interests them. We aim
to enjoy patchwork and quilting together with any other type of needlework
skill we may take on.
Elaine Gowing
Sue Wheeler
01684 564099
01684 569656
Leader
Contact
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SILK PAINTING
The Victoria Park Bowling Club
1st and 3rd Tuesday
2.00-4.00pm
Explore the joy and satisfaction of following your inner muse. Using glowing
paints on silks and simple special effects we create beautiful art that can be as
simple or as intricate as you wish it to be.
** Leader required *
Lis Dobb-Sandi 01684-893935 [email protected]
Leader
Contact
Board Games, Card Games & Puzzles
BRIDGE ( ** Information **)
There are a number of Bridge groups which will be running from this September
which it is hoped will cater for all your Bridge needs, whether you are a
beginner, an improver or just want the enjoyment of playing Duplicate Bridge in
a friendly and non-intimidating atmosphere.
BRIDGE (EAT group)
Trinity Church Hall
every Tuesday
10.00-12.00 noon
This Bridge Group waa formed from the late Audrey Turner's Bridge Group -
using her initials (EAT). So if you want a fun game of Bridge and some lively
social interaction, please join us.
Margaret Aspland 01684 565956 [email protected]
Leader
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BRIDGE BEGINNERS
The Cube
every Monday
10.00-12.00 noon
Each session will consist of a Powerpoint presentation concerning a particular
topic and be followed by group members playing set practice hands.
Michael Houghton 01684 566548 [email protected]
Leader
BRIDGE DUPLICATE 2
Manor Park Sports Club
every Monday
2.00-5.00pm
We usually play Duplicate Bridge. Some discussion of the bidding and the play
may be included when appropriate.
Jo Newton
Jennifer Frost
01684 575329
01684 572884 [email protected]
Leader
Contact
BRIDGE DUPLICATE 3
The Cube
every Thursday
2.00-5.00pm
We aim to give members who have mastered the basics, experience of playing
Duplicate Bridge in a friendly but competitive atmosphere at a reasonable pace,
so that they may progress and join any of the many Bridge Clubs in the area.
Andrew Hague 01905 828249 [email protected]
Leader
BRIDGE IMPROVERS
The Cube
every Friday
10.00-12.00 noon
There will normally be a Powerpoint presentation followed by a practice session
with set hands.
Andrew Hague 01905 828249 [email protected]
Leader
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CANASTA
The Leader's home
3rd Tuesday
2.00-5.00pm
Join us to play Canasta in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Avril Stevens 01684 574633 [email protected]
Leader
CHESS
Lansdowne Methodist Hall
2nd and 4th Wednesday
2.00-4.30pm
The aim of the group is to play chess in a friendly environment and learn more
about the game as we progress. We enjoy playing Chess at all levels.
Rodney Ashby
Ruth Philpott
01684 564141
01684 892148
Leader
Contact
CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS
The Victoria Park Bowling Club
1st and 3rd Monday
2.00-4.00pm
This group is a social group with a purpose, for beginners and those who
already enjoy the challenge of cryptic crosswords! Cryptic crosswords are a
great way to keep the mind active: the clues follow rules and conventions which
can be learnt.
Pam Stanier 01684 899117 [email protected]
Leader
SCRABBLE 1
St Andrews Church Hall
alternate Thursdays
2.00-4.00pm
We have 20 regular members and look forward to welcoming new members,
but it would be helpful if you could bring a Scrabble board etc with you! Our
aim is for everyone to enjoy 2 or 3 games of Scrabble each session. We have a
wide range of abilities, so nobody should feel intimidated or bored!
Sandy Williams
Liz Daniel
01684 891312
01684 540904
Leader
Contact
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SCRABBLE 2
The Cube
3rd Thursday
10.00-12.00 noon
We have 8 members who meet regularly as an enjoyable way to keep our
brains active! We would welcome new members to the group.
Barbara Steele 01684 575563
Leader
Cameras & Computing
CAMERA GROUP
Manor Park Sports Club
3rd Friday
10.00-12.00 noon
This group aims to take members away from the basic 'set it to auto' and into a
more creative mode of picture taking. Each meeting looks at a particular
photographic topic and the photographs that members have submitted on that
month's theme.
Richard Owen 01684 564565 [email protected]
Leader
CARRY ON COMPUTING
Manor Park Sports Club
2nd Thursday
10.00-12.00 noon
Over the coming year the computer group will run meetings both for PC and for
Apple users. It is likely that the meetings will alternate, but will start with an
Apple Group meeting in September. This is a new initiative in response to the
request for a specific Apple group, and we will assess the effectiveness of the
pattern as we go through the year. Group members will be kept up-to-date
with the programmes for both the PC and Apple groups.
John King
John Tuckey
01886 832780
01684 564320
Leader
Contact
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Discussion & Philosophy
DISCUSSION GROUP
The Quaker Meeting House
3rd Monday
2.00-4.00pm
We aim to provide a platform for lively and humorous discussion for all.
Normally we have an introduction by an outside expert. New members always
welcome, for the odd meeting, or on a regular basis.
Ian MacGregor
Malcolm Delingpole
01684 899061
01684 564699 [email protected]
Leader
Contact
PHILOSOPHICAL DISCUSSION
The Victoria Park Bowling Club
2nd and 4th Wednesday
10.00-12.00 noon
The study of Philosophy helps us to think more clearly, to think more critically,
and thus to understand this world better. In an ever more complex
environment these widely applicable skills are more useful than ever.
John O'Loghlen
Bill Bailey
01684 563670
01684 310103
Leader
Contact
SOCIAL DEBATE GROUP
Viscount Cobham Court
4th Wednesday
2.00-4.00pm
We have evolved into a friendly group of lively, intelligent Seekers-of-Truth and
Chewers-of-Fat who relish discussing topics across the social spectrum from
truly shocking to fearlessly mundane. We raise and discuss the questions to
which world leaders, governments, universities and, occasionally, charladies
should find answers.
Lis Dobb-Sandi
John O'Loghlen
01684-893935
01684 563670
Leader
Contact
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SPIRITUALITY AND LITERATURE
The Leader's home
2nd Tuesday
2.00-4.00pm
The books we study are mainly selected by myself and need to be purchased as
the library usually only has one or two copies.
Peter Bevan 01684 576825 [email protected]
Leader
Gardening
GARDENING (Monday)
Various locations
3rd Monday
10.00-4.00pm
We visit gardens here and in Herefordshire. Generally the owners will come
round with us to help identify rare or unusual plants, we also try to find time for
tea and cakes during our forays.
Janet Green
Pam Baker
01684 567974
01886 832983
Leader
Contact
GARDENING (Tuesday)
Various locations
1st Tuesday
10.00-4.00pm
We aim to increase our knowledge and understanding of a variety of plants and
trees and most meetings are spent visiting gardens within a reasonable distance
of Malvern.
Wendy Davies 01684 575996 [email protected]
Leader
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History & Culture
ARCHAEOLOGY
The Victoria Park Bowling Club
3rd Wednesday
10.00-12.00 noon
The Group is is open to anyone with an interest in the past as illustrated by its
material remains - no previous experience or knowledge required, just
enthusiasm! We hope to have a mixture of outside speakers, 'home-grown'
talks and exchanges, and some hands-on sessions with real artefacts.
Bob Ruffle 01684 578142 [email protected]
Leader
ART HISTORY AND APPRECIATION
The Leader's home
every Thursday
2.00-4.00pm
The aim of the group is to provide an overview of the History of Art in forms of
painting/sculpture/architecture. There will be five lectures for each area - 15 in
total. Lectures have full notes along with slides of appropriate examples.
Bill Denny 01684 561829 [email protected]
Leader
FAMILY HISTORY AND GENEALOGY
The Baptist Church
1st and 3rd Tuesday
10.00-12.00 noon
The group includes members with a wide experience of researching family
history ranging from 30 or more years through to the complete beginner. All
personal research is undertaken outside of meetings with members using
methods most appropriate to their circumstances
Eugene Colwell 01684 575819 [email protected]
Leader
HISTORY THROUGH ART
Manor Park Sports Club
last Friday
10.00-12.00 noon
Members of the group give talks on a wide variety of subjects linking Art in the
broadest sense, (painting, architecture, sculpture etc), to the history of its
period. It is helpful, but not compulsory, to give a talk occasionally.
Jenny Purser 01684 561370 [email protected]
Leader
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MILITARY HISTORY
Manor Park Sports Club
2nd Friday
10.00-12.00 noon
The aim of the Group is to give members a varied programme on a wide variety
of topics covering all historical periods. Members who would like to speak on
topics of their personal interests and experiences are encouraged and
supported to do so.
Malcolm Delingpole 01684 564699 [email protected]
Leader
NEW PERSPECTIVES ON ART HISTORY
Manor Park Sports Club
3rd Wednesday
10.00-12.00 noon
This course consists of a series of case studies, drawing on recent art historical
scholarship, examining particular images, themes or the work of specific artists,
and the social and cultural context in which they were produced.
Julia Elkington 01684 561565 [email protected]
Leader
SOCIAL HISTORY
The Victoria Park Bowling Club
1st and 3rd Tuesday
10.00-12.00 noon
We study the historical development of a particular society, chosen by
members of the group. Each topic involves a series of lectures and may take up
to a year or eighteen months to complete. However all lectures are self-
contained with each session lasting 2 hours.
Brian Chesney 01684 891999 [email protected]
Leader
WELSH CULTURE
The Baptist Church
1st Friday
10.00-12.00 noon
We have a pre-planned programme and each meeting is self contained. We aim
to share our knowledge of Welsh customs and traditions, develop our
pronunciation and learn more about the culture and Folk history of Wales.
Sandy Williams
Sue Wheeler
01684 891312
01684 569656
Leader
Contact
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Languages
FRENCH (** Information **)
To save members wishing to join a French group making several phone calls to
the various group leaders/contacts to find the right group for them and/or one
that has places available, please ring me, Arline Gaskell on 01684 563115, as a
first point of contact. We hope that this will make it easier for you and also
enable us to identify what you are looking for and fill any gaps in the market for
new French groups!
FLUENT FRENCH CONVERSATION
The Leader's home
2nd and 4th Monday
2.00-4.00pm
Members simply relax and chat in French on anything and everything. There is
no preparation, no grammar and no homework!
Arline Gaskell 01684 563115 [email protected]
Leader
FLUENT FRENCH SPEAKERS
Members' homes
1st and 3rd Thursday
10.00-12.00 noon
We expect members to be able to speak French fluently, to take part in
discussions and on occasions to lead them.
Jenny Clayphan
Veronica Edwards
01684 574731
01684 560134
Leader
Contact
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FRENCH CONVERSATION 1
The Cube
1st and 3rd Wednesday
10.00-12.00 noon
The group is at an advanced level, and currently has 11 regular members, and
has room for 1 or 2 more. Each session is self-contained - with no homework.
Maurice Almond
Audrey Stebbens
01299 832506
01684 565701
Leader
Contact
FRENCH CONVERSATION 2
Lansdowne Methodist Church in the Welcome
every Wednesday
10.00-12.00 noon
We subscribe to a French language magazine which contains interesting articles
on a wide variety of aspects of French life. The group leader also provides
additional written and audio material which members discuss from time to time
along with topics such as holidays, theatre visits etc.
Sue Norcross
Arline Gaskell
01684 569141
01684 563115
Leader
Contact
FRENCH CONVERSATION 3
The Leader's home
1st and 3rd Monday
10.00-12.00 noon
We are an informal group, and at varied levels of competence, but we enjoy
speaking together, and don't study any books etc!
Jill Rayner 01684 567350 [email protected]
Leader
FRENCH CONVERSATION 4
The Leader's home
2nd and 4th Monday
12.15-2.00pm
Les groupes de conversation française sont très populaires donc nous avons
commencé un déjeuner français. Ce groupe se rejoindra les 2ième et 4ième
lundis entre 12.15 pm jusqu'à 2.00 chez nous, à Malvern Wells.
Pam Stanier 01684 899117 [email protected]
Leader
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FRENCH IMPROVERS
The Leader's home
every Monday
10.30-12.30 noon
This group is for members who have a basic knowledge of French and would
like to improve. There will be practice in speaking, reading, listening and writing
in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Susan Amos 01684 565529 [email protected]
Leader
FRENCH INTERMEDIATE
The Leader's home
2nd and 4th Wednesday
2.00-4.00pm
The aim of the group will be to improve confidence, accuracy and fluency in a
relaxed atmosphere.For further informa*on please telephone the Leader.
Arline Gaskell 01684 563115 [email protected]
Leader
FRENCH LEARNERS
The Leader's home
1st and 3rd Thursday
10.00-12.00 noon
The activity of the group will include listening to French on CDs, reading French
texts aloud to improve pronunciation, some grammar and each week writing a
short account of their recent activities to read to the class.
Richard Winterton 01684 899117 [email protected]
Leader
FRENCH REVISITED
The Leader's home
1st and 3rd Tuesday
10.00-12.00 noon
Our course uses a structured format to improve member's vocabulary,
grammar, spelling, sentence construction, listening and responding skills. We
listen to tapes (native speakers) and participate in role-plays relating to
everyday real life situa*ons.
Carmel O Flynn
Mary Williams
01684 572798
01684 564756
Leader
Contact
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GERMAN
The Cube
2nd and 4th Tuesday
10.00-12.00 noon
This is a group for those with a basic grasp of German who would like to extend
their vocabulary and knowledge of the grammar in an informal way.
Brenda Newhall 7711801151 [email protected]
Leader
GERMAN CONVERSATION
The Leader's home
every Monday
3.00-4.30pm
We speak in German about anything and everything, what we have done in the
past week, topics suggested by members or anything else that takes our fancy.
A reasonable standard of spoken German is required, but there is no grammar
and no homework.
Michael Lewent 01648 575241 [email protected]
Leader
LATIN
The Beauchamp Community Centre
1st and 3rd Monday
2.00-4.00pm
We aim to gain a wider knowledge of Latin - grammar and vocabulary - to
enable us to progress to some classical and medieval literature.
Kevin Down
Pat Minor
01905 - 21535
01684 562416
Leader
Contact
LATIN INTERMEDIATE
The Cube
2nd and 4th Friday
2.00-4.00pm
We are now learning the more complex parts of Latin grammar. If you did Latin
at school all those years ago would like to come along and see if your memory
is better than you think - please join us. We manage to combine quite intense
study and a lot of laughs.
Ray Gardner 01684 899366 [email protected]
Leader
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MANDARIN CHINESE
The Victoria Park Bowling Club
every Monday
10.00-12.00 noon
We welcome new members.
John Colyer 07581 481583 [email protected]
Leader
SPANISH BEGINNERS
The Leader's home
every Wednesday
10.30-12.30 noon
Our aim is to introduce the Spanish language and way of life through speech
and written work, and by videos and oral cassettes as well as books. At holiday
times the group will be given the choice of whether to meet or not.
Mary Tibbles 01684 575183 [email protected]
Leader
SPANISH CONVERSATION (GROUP A)
Members' homes
2nd and 4th Wednesday
10.00-12.00 noon
This is a fairly fluent group and members are expected to have a good
knowledge of grammar and everyday vocabulary. We usually choose a theme
for each meeting to help focus the conversation and to prepare more specific
vocabulary.
Judith Taylor 01684 573428 [email protected]
Leader
SPANISH CONVERSATION (GROUP B)
Members' homes
1st and 3rd Tuesday
10.00-12.00 noon
The members of this group have varying levels of fluency and prefer to learn
the language through conversation. We usually have a theme for each meeting
and most members prepare something although this is not obligatory.
Sybil Heeks 01886 880604 [email protected]
Leader
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SPANISH IMPROVERS
The Leader's home
every Wednesday
10.00-12.00 noon
Our aim is to introduce the Spanish language and way of life through speech
and written work, and by videos and oral cassettes as well as books. At holiday
times the group will be given the choice of whether to meet.
Gwyn Klee 01684 562114 [email protected]
Leader
SPANISH IMPROVERS PLUS
The Baptist Church
every Monday
10.00-12.00 noon
We are currently using the BBC 'Sueños 2' textbook and audio CDs. Lessons
include plenty of opportunities for speaking, as well as word games, work on
language structure and usage, and translation. Group members are encouraged
to do a little homework each week, but there is no obligation.
Linda Collins 01886 832185 [email protected]
Leader
Literature & the Performing Arts
CREATIVE WRITING 1
The Leader's home
3rd Friday
10.00-12.00 noon
There is room for one or two more members in this group, but we are limited as
we all need to read our creative efforts
Jenny Jones 01684 575059 [email protected]
Leader
CREATIVE WRITING 2
The Leader's home
1st Friday
10.00-12.00 noon
This group is full for the time being but if you would like to be on the waiting list
or start another group please phone 01684 573877.
Heather Whatley 01684 561592 [email protected]
Leader
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CREATIVE WRITING 3
The Leader's home
1st and 3rd Tuesday
10.00-12.00 noon
The summer venue for this group is yet to be arranged.
Dorothy Meredith
Jenny Jones
01684 310401
01684 575059
Leader
Contact
DRAMA GROUP
The Cube
1st and 3rd Monday
2.00-4.00pm
The intention is that the Drama group will not put members under any pressure
to learn lines or perform to an audience but will provide an opportunity to
perform or direct selected scenes from a wide range of plays where the age,
gender and experience of the participants will neither affect the choice of role
they perform nor their approach to directing. Trying out ways to see how texts
can work in performance, provides the main focus of the sessions.
Marilyn Birks 0758 1859 131 [email protected]
Leader
FILM GROUP
Members' homes
1st Monday
10.00-12.00 noon
We view and discuss films showing at cinemas / Arts Centres in the local area -
mainly Malvern, Pershore and Tewkesbury and also at smaller venues in
Malvern - The Cube and North Malvern Arts Co-op and at local Film Festivals.
Liz Pusey 01684 574705 [email protected]
Leader
FILM GROUP 2
Members' homes
2nd Monday
10.00-12.00 noon
At meetings we discuss the films we have seen, where the aim is to gain
pleasure from and an increased knowledge of film. An edited list of films
showing in Malvern, and surrounding towns, is emailed to members each
month prior to the meeting.
Angie Cantrell 01684 572764 [email protected]
Leader
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LITERATURE
The Cube
1st and 3rd Thursday
10.00-12.00 noon
The Literature Group is for people who love reading. Each term we study a
chosen book in detail with readings and discussion. Additionally we have Poetry
sessions and "a Good Read" where books are recommended, or otherwise,by
members.
Janet Oliver
Margaret Tarr
01684 568327
01684 577536
Leader
Contact
PLAY READING 1
Manor Park Sports Club
1st and 3rd Tuesday
10.00-12.00 noon
We aim to have fun, relax and enjoy our meetings, consequently all inhibitions
are left behind, shouts, screams, sobs, and much laughter can be heard
emanating from the back room at Manor Park! We also learn a lot about plays,
all sorts from tragedy to comedy. Chekhov to Ayckbourn and more.
Moira Miller
Jane Alison
01684 567668
01684 566227
Leader
Contact
PLAY READING 2
The Cube
1st and 3rd Thursday
10.00-12.00 noon
We read a wide variety of plays with members recommending plays they would
par*cularly like to read.
David Martin 01684 577425 [email protected]
Leader
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POETRY PLEASE
The Cube
2nd Monday
10.00-12.00 noon
This very lively group meets to read poetry that we love, from Spenser to
Duffy!! Much laughter and a few tears! We would like more members, though.
Betty Collings
Joy Pratty
01684 566026
01684 572827 [email protected]
Leader
Contact
POETRY PLEASE 2
The Cube
3rd Monday
2.00-4.00pm
This very lively group meets to read poetry that we love, from Spenser to
Duffy!! Much laughter and a few tears! We would like more members, though.
Betty Collings
Joy Pratty
01684 566026
01684 572827 [email protected]
Leader
Contact
READERS GROUP
The Cube
last Friday
2.00-4.00pm
This group is for people who love reading and can bring a book along and talk
about it – any book on anything: eg history, geography, travel, religion,
biography, science, gardening, biology, entertainment, etc. It is NOT going to be
a ‘book of the month’. Gill Holt will start things off at the first meeting in
September 2016.
Gillian Holt 01684 568055 [email protected]
Leader
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SHAKESPEARE 2
The Cube
1st and 3rd Wednesday
10.00-12.00 noon
We welcome new members to this group. Please contact the Leader for further
details.
Dorothy Meredith
Gill Ferris
01684 310401
01684 892887
Leader
Contact
SHAKESPEARE ON PAGE AND STAGE
Manor Park Sports Club
4th Wednesday
1.45-4.00pm
We currently have the optimum number of members and have started a
waiting list for new members. The group reads and discusses Shakespeare's
plays and attends theatre performances.
Rosemary Cattanach 01905 25265 [email protected]
Leader
THEATRE STUDIES
Manor Park Sports Club
4th Wednesday
10.00-12.00 noon
We aim to be informed by talks of all aspects of the Theatre given by the leader
or a member of the group. Where possible this talk is linked to productions at
Malvern Fes*val Theatre.We also aim to discuss produc*ons seen by
members. These are usually Malvern productions, but also take in RSC and
National Theatre etc.
Alan Starkey
Anne Colwell
01531 635355
01684 575819
Leader
Contact
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Mathematics, Science & Earth Sciences
ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS
The Leader's home
on an agreed day
an agreed time
The course covers historical astronomy and the celestial sphere, star maps, the
seasons and basic orbital theory., Kepler's laws, orbital dynamics from
Newtonian gravitation, the solar system and planetary physics,
Instrumentation, Atomic physics, and the 4 forces in Particle physics, Stellar
evolution, Galaxy dynamics, Relativity and Cosmology.
Chris Baddiley 01886 880047 [email protected]
Leader
BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
The Great Malvern Hotel
2nd Thursday
10.00-12.00 noon
The Biological Psychology Group is concerned primarily with Psychology as an
experimental science. The programme has been developed based on the
interests of the members and is focussed, although not exclusively, on the
biology of behaviour.
Alan Gray 01684 572450 [email protected]
Leader
BOTANY GROUP
Malvern Baptist Church Hall
2nd Monday
2.00-4.00pm
The indoor meetings will interspersed with occasional field visits, mostly to local
sites of botanical and ecological interest. The group is happy to accommodate
all levels of knowledge and experience and will be very much practical in its
outlook.
Gerry Davies 07568 090366 [email protected]
Leader
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GEOLOGY
The Cube
2nd Wednesday
10.00-12.00 noon
This group encourages the study of geology especially in the Malvern area and
in adjacent counties. This includes looking at the interaction between geology
and landscapes and related topics such as stones used in our buildings and
monuments. We aim to learn more about the subject by organising
lectures/talks by visiting speakers, visiting areas of interest both locally and
further afield, encouraging study and research in small groups, providing a
library of geology maps, leaflets and books, arranging residential field trips in
the UK and overseas.
Roger Hunt
Richard Harris
01684 565926
01886 880699
Leader
Contact
MATHEMATICS
Manor Park Sports Club
1st and 3rd Tuesday
2.00-4.00pm
Each session will focus on a particular theme and is intended to suit new
members as well as those who have attended previously. There will be
exposition by the session leader and plenty of help will be at hand for those
who might be a little rusty. So if you still have that mathematical curiosity you
will be more than welcome.
John Knee 01684 565378 [email protected]
Leader
SCIENCE (Genetics and Evolution)
The Great Malvern Hotel
4th Thursday
10.00-12.00 noon
The Science Group is concerned primarily with Biology, mostly, but not
exclusively, with Evolution and Genetics. The aim of the members is to continue
within this framework, incorporating biological principles and processes as they
arise, but to include specific topics where relevant.
Alan Gray 01684 572450 [email protected]
Leader
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THE HUMAN BODY
The Cube
1st and 3rd Wednesday
No times available
Near total ignorance is assumed and we deal with the organ systems and
possible age related malfunction in a light hearted and informative way, via
power point with no notes necessary! This is a ten week course which aims to
provide a basic understanding of the structure and function of major systems of
the body.
Sue Lamberton 01886 830050 [email protected]
Leader
Music
MUSIC APPRECIATION
Members' homes
1st Wednesday
10.00-12.00 noon
Our aim is to stimulate an interest in classical music of all types from Bach to
Wagner by listening to recorded music in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
There is also an Opera Group on the third Wednesday morning under the
banner of Ledbury U3A which several members of Malvern U3A attend.
Peter Hurcomb 01684 891482 [email protected]
Leader
MUSIC POETRY AND PROSE
The Leader's home
2nd Friday
2.00-4.00pm
There is now just one Music, Poetry and Prose group.
Gren Gaskell 01684 563115 [email protected]
Leader
MY MUSIC
Members' homes
3rd Monday
2.00-4.00pm
Each of us take it in turn to present a programme of their choice of music on
CD, somewhat along the lines of 'Desert Island Discs', playing whatever type of
music it may be, classical, popular, jazz, folk, etc.
Richard Rowan 01886 833667 [email protected]
Leader
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RECORDER ENSEMBLE
The United Reformed Church Hall
1st and 3rd Thursday
2.00-4.00pm
At present, we play purely for our own enjoyment, but who knows how the
group might evolve! We would welcome anyone interested in becoming part of
the Ensemble - beginners or otherwise - please contact Annette.
Annette Maxted 01684 566208 [email protected]
Leader
U3A SINGERS
Trinity Church Hall
1st and 3rd Wednesday
2.30-4.00pm
We usually sing in 4-part harmony, a wide variety of music, ancient, modern
and religious. Once a year we meet with Chipping Campden, Worcester, Stroud
and Pershore Groups for our big sing. Each group can perform locally as
required.
Ann Peach
Pam Evans
01684 562718
01684 577081
Leader
Contact
UKULELE
The Cube
1st and 3rd Wednesday
10.30-12.30 noon
There are Strum and Sing sessions twice a month. In addition, there are two
instrumental groups, for more experienced players, that meet at the Group
Leader’s house on Tuesday mornings (each group meets once a fortnight).
Derek Mesure 01684 578078 [email protected]
Leader
Outdoor & Active
BOULES AND PETANQUE 1
Malvern Railway Station
every Thursday
10.30-12.00 noon
Join us for gentle exercise in a pleasant outdoor location. We welcome new
members.
Richard Shenton 01684 566451 [email protected]
Leader
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BOULES AND PETANQUE 2
Malvern Railway Station
every Monday
10.45-12.00 noon
Join us for gentle exercise in a pleasant outdoor location. We welcome new
members.
Derek Carter 01684 577892 [email protected]
Leader
COUNTRY DANCING
Lansdowne Methodist Hall
fortnightly on Thursdays
2.00-4.00pm
We are an informal group of around 30 people, which caters for any ability. No
prior knowledge, experience or requirements are necessary. We concentrate
mainly, but not exclusively, on English country dances.
Pam Evans
Mary Smart
01684 577081
01684 572407
Leader
Contact
CROQUET
Miller's Court Farm
every Thursday
10.00-5.00pm
We aim to give members a full knowledge of the rules, and coaching on
techniques on the method of playing a game that is both fulfilling and
enjoyable. We would like to see members progressing on to join Croquet
Association Clubs.
Kenneth Potts
Brenda Spragg
01684 891405
01684 568567
Leader
Contact
CYCLING
Various locations
1st and 3rd Wednesday
10-00-2.00pm
On the first Wednesday of the month there is usually a longer ride of 35 to 40
miles, with a short cut for those who want a lesser distance. On the third
Wednesday of the month the ride is normally 20 to 25 miles. Rides normally last
2 to 3 hours and terminate with a pub lunch.
Roger Keeling 01905 831542 [email protected]
Leader
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LAWN BOWLING GROUP
The Priory Bowling Club
every Wednesday and Thursday
2.00-5.00pm
The aim is to introduce members to the skills of lawn bowling in a friendly
outdoor summer environment (at the Priory Bowling Club) that is enjoyable and
fulfilling - providing gentle exercise over a 2hr session.
Wayne Braddock 01684 574025 [email protected]
Leader
SHORT MAT BOWLING
Welland Village Hall
every Monday
2.00-4.00pm
We have three bowling mats, each being 45ft long by 6ft wide. The bowls are
regular bowling green size, although the game is somewhat different to Green
Bowling. All equipment is supplied except for flat shoes.
Peter Steele
Richard Rowan
01684 575563
01886 833667 [email protected]
Leader
Contact
TABLE TENNIS
The Cube
every Wednesday and the third
Tuesday
2.00-4.00pm
We meet every Wednesday afternoon at the Cube between 2.00pm and
4.00pm for social table tennis. And in addition on the third Tuesday in the
month for coaching, practice or competitive play – whatever you choose! We
start on September 7th and go on until the end of June. All are welcome.
Dina Murdie
Peter Corfield
01684 541934
01684 893226
Leader
Contact
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TAI CHI
St. Mary's Church Hall
every Monday
9.30-12.00 noon
There are 2 groups, Short Form Group and the Shibashi Group (a sequence of
18 gentle movements suitable for beginners. They can be done standing or
seated). Please contact Linda direct for information re availabilty of places.
Linda Edwards 01684 569677 [email protected]
Leader
WALKING
Various locations
4th Monday
10.00-4.00pm
Our walks are between 4 1/2 and 6 miles and take place on the last Monday in
every month. A list of the walks is also posted in the Newsletter. We aim to
encourage and promote an interest in walking, whilst enjoying the company of
fellow members, with the option of a pub lunch where possible.
Roger Hales
Philip Uncles
01684 576814
01684 575060
Leader
Contact
Social
DRIVING SKILLS REVISITED
The Cube
2nd Wednesday and Friday and
the 4th Thursday
1.45-3.30pm (Wed & Fri) and
10.15-1200 noon (Thur)
Most of us learnt to drive in our youth, and probably haven't had any further
checks on our skills since then. Roads have changed, laws have changed, traffic
is heavier and cars are more complex. We are offering to help you refresh your
ability to cope with modern day situations. Each month our talk covers a
different topic, with the same presentation given three times in the month.
Topics covered include night driving, winter driving, motorways, manoeuvres,
lone driving, grandparents children and distractions, technology and challenges.
Val Allen
Howard Allen
01684 566106
01684 566106
Leader
Contact
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THE GOOD BEER GROUP
Various locations
4th Tuesday
7.30pm-10.00pm
We meet to develop our knowledge of good beers by tastings, talks and visits to
pubs and breweries. Information about meetings is posted on the web and by
direct e-mail. Participants are encouraged to become involved in organising or
assisting with meetings, but this is not compulsory.
Roger Hales
Richard Newton
01684 576814
01684 565626
Leader
Contact
THE GRAPE GROUP
Various locations
1st Wednesday
7.30pm-10.00pm
We explore the pleasures of wine, and welcome absolute beginners as well as
those who are already quite knowledgeable. The basic idea is to enjoy the
wine in your glass, as well as to learn something more about wine in a
structured but informal atmosphere.
Alex Deadman
Christina Denny
01684 572637
01684 561829
Leader
Contact
TRAVEL GROUP
The Cube
2nd Tuesday
2.00-4.00pm
Members of this very large group volunteer to organise various day trips,
holidays and cruises to places of interest in the UK and abroad.
Pat Hague 01905 828249 [email protected]
Leader
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Archaeology 13 French Conversation 4 16 Poetry Please 2 23Art History & Appreciation 14 French Improvers 17 Readers' Group 23Astronomy & Astrophysics 25 French Information 17 Recorder Ensemble 28
Biological Psychology 25 French Intermediate 17 Scrabble 1 9Botany Group 25 French Learners 17 Scrabble 2 10Boules & Petanque 1 28 French Revisited 17 Science (Genetics &
Evolution)26
Boules & Petanque 2 29 Gardening (Monday) 12 Shakespeare 2 24Bridge (EAT) Group 7 Gardening (Tuesday) 12 Shakespeare on Page &
Stage24
Bridge Beginners 8 Geology 26 Short Mat Bowling 30Bridge Duplicate 2 8 German 18 Silk Painting 7Bridge Duplicate 3 8 German Conversation 18 Social Debate Group 11Bridge Improvers 8 Good Beer Group (The) 32 Social History 14Bridge Information 7 Grape Group (The) 32 Spanish Beginners 19Camera Group 10 History Through Art 13 Spanish Conversation
(Group A)19
Canasta 9 Human Body (The) 27 Spanish Conversation (Group B)
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Carry On Computing 10 Knitting & Crochet 5 Spanish Improvers 20Chess 8 Latin 18 Spanish Improvers Plus 20Country Dancing 29 Latin Intermediate 18 Spirituality & Literature 12Creative Writing 1 20 Lawn Bowling Group 30 Table Tennis 30Creative Writing 2 20 Literature 22 Tai Chi 31Creative Writing 3 21 Mandarin Chinese 19 Theatre Studies 24Croquet 29 Mathematics 26 Travel Group 32Cryptic Crosswords 9 Meccano 5 U3A Singers 28Cycling 29 Military History 14 Ukulele 28Discussion Group 11 Music Appreciation 27 Walking 31Drama 21 Music Poetry & Prose 27 Welsh Culture 14Driving Skills Revisited 31 My Music 27Family History and Genealogy
13 New Perspectives on Art History
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Film Group 21 Painting 1 6Filn Group 2 21 Painting 2 6Fluent French Conversation 15 Patchwork & Needlework
Skills6
Fluent French Speakers 15 Philosophical Discussion 11French Conversation 1 16 Play Reading 1 22French Conversation 2 16 Play Reading 2 22French Conversation 3 16 Poetry Please 23
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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Where to find us:
The Cube Albert Road North, WR14 2YH
Manor Park Albert Road North, WR14 2TL
Lansdowne Methodist Church Lansdowne Crescent, WR14 2AW
Baptist Church Abbey Road, WR14 3HG
Victoria Park Bowls Club Victoria Park Road WR14 2JY
St Mary’s Church Hall Madresfield Road, WR14 2HD
Great Malvern Hotel Graham Road, WR14 3AU
Trinity Church Hall North Malvern Road, WR14 4LR
Hanley Swan Village Hall Welland Road, Hanley Swan
St Andrew’s Church Hall Churchdown Road, WR14 3JX
The Beauchamp Community Centre Newland, WR14 5AX
Priory Bowling Club Priory Park,
Quaker Meeting House Orchard Road, WR14 3DA
United Reformed Church Hall Worcester Road, WR14 1SS
Viscount Cobham Court Viscount Cobham Crt, WR14 2RJ
Welland Village Hall Marlbank Road, Welland
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U3A Committee (Trustees) Chair: Pam Stanier
e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01684 – 899 117
General Secretary: Sue Dalley e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01684 – 891 520
Treasurer: John Knee e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01684 - 565 378
Membership Secretary: Robin Clarke e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01886 – 288 123
Groups Co-ordinator: Val Holland (current) e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01684 – 563 531 Annette Maxted (from 5 September 2016) e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01684 – 566 208
Speakers Organiser: Sue Lamberton e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01886 – 830 050
Venues Co-ordinator: Norma Braddock (current) e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01684 – 574 025
Technical Officer: Peter Corfield e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01684 – 893 226
Web Manager: John Elkington e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01684 – 561 565
Trustee: Brian Chesney e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01684 – 891 999 Jenny Jackson e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01684 - 491 093 ………………………………….
Newsletter Editor: Richard Owen e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01684 - 564 565
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