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INSIDEDetails of our Paddock Wood U3A Holiday
Study Day to the V&A “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams”
LEARNLAUGHLIVE
Paddock Wood U3ADecember 2018
https://www.paddockwoodu3a.org
The very first Christmas Card, commissioned in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole. Designed by John Callcott Horsley, 1000 were printed and then hand-coloured.
“A Christmas Congratulation Card: or picture emblematical of Old English Festivity to Perpetuate kind recollections between Dear Friends.”
Monthly MeetingThursday 13th Our Christmas
Meeting
It’s our Christmas Meeting withPhantasmagorical Fun, Food and Fabulous Entertainment hosted
by your very own, your very own, Michèle Sinclair
2 December 2018
Please attach Cheque for £25 per person made out to “IOW Tours Ltd”You can hand the completed slip to Esther or Fred, at the December Monthly Meeting
or post to 31 The Shires, Paddock Wood TN12 6YD
We are working with IOW Holidays Ltd who are making all the arrangements. They are a highly recommended and experienced company and are working with our requirements and have produced an unbeatable deal. They carry full protection so your money is safe, and are highly recommended by other U3As. We have also heard some stories of U3As where things have not gone well, which is why we are using Warners Norton Grange.
We have a selection of rooms secured for us; although once our allocation is used up Warners may charge more. The current prices for the 4 night/5 day holiday Half-Board (lunch not included) which includes all travel, ferry
crossings (Lymington to Yarmouth), excursions and entrance costs are as follows:
Single Chalet (very limited numbers) £275 per personStandard Chalet Single Occupancy £415 per person (Share room if possible)Standard Chalet £275 per personStandard Chalet Plus Sold out months ago!Premier Chalet (very limited numbers) £295 per person Garden Suite (very limited numbers) £335 per person
To secure your place please pay the non-returnable deposit of £25 (although if someone takes your place we will return it). Cheques only made payable to IOW Tours Ltd. Full balance MUST be paid by 1st August at the latest. For the best choice of available rooms pay now; the last date to pay a deposit is Monday 14th January (if places
are available), after our January Open Day.
It is recommended that you have Travel Insurance, but that is your choice.
The theme for the week’s entertainment is “Variety Live – Vegas”. We have Elvis, Tom Jones and Shania Twain tribute acts on the first three nights, while the final night has extra sparkle with a Cirque performance, Comedy
and live Bands and Singers in a night worthy of a Vegas residency. Each evening also has music to dance to.
There are a range of activities at Norton Grange including Bowls, Archery, Pool, Spa, and a Gym. A bus stop outside will take you to The Needles Alum Bay, or to Newport from which you can get a bus to anywhere in the
Island. Yarmouth itself is a 10 minute walk. Your Bus Pass is valid. Excursions are to Osborne House, The Isle of Wight Steam Railway and the amazing Botanic Gardens at Ventnor lead by a guide.
Further information speak to Fred Lemont or Esther Garrity, phone 01892 833 413 or eMail [email protected]
Paddock Wood U3AIsle of Wight Holiday
3 December 2018
Paddock Wood U3A Holiday to Warners Norton Grange, Isle of WightMonday September 30th - October 4th 2019
Excursions: Osborne House, Ventnor Botanic Garden and IOW Steam Railway
Evening Entertainment
Half Board
All Inclusive
4 December 2018
Jenny Carney wants members to let her know if there are topics they would like covered. To speak to the
team see contact details in the handbook, or come and chat at the monthly meetings.
The team continues to provide health information on different topics at Monthly Meetings. A variety of
information leaflets are displayed - if you discover one you think useful could you please bring it with you.
Do come along and see us, we are always keen to hear from you, and indeed to chat.
Welfare Team News
A meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee was held in October 2018 so Paddock
Wood residents (many U3A members) could question Southern Water. Minutes can be found at:
www.paddockwoodtc.kentparishes.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/PWTCSoutherwater10-Oct-1.pdf
Extraordinary Meeting with Southern Water
Planning Applications
At the Planning and Environment Committee meeting held on Monday 17th September 2018
our Town Councillors unanimously objected to the above application after listening to objections from
residents and businesses.
Many residents were unaware of the Application - the only notice given was by a couple of sheets of A4 attached to the perimeter fence. This is how it is done now, and the sheets don’t even need to be laminated. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council say: From 1 April 2017 we have changed the way we
tell you about planning applications for properties near your home or business. We will be publicising applications by putting up notices around the site (and by a newspaper advertisement where we are
required to do so by law). We will no longer be sending letters to neighbouring properties.
It is well worth visiting this site to stay informed:www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/residents/planning/planning-
application-search/sign-up-for-planning-application-notifications
As Shaw Taylor said “Keep ‘em Peeled”
The next production by the talented Russett Players will be
the hilarious (but saucy) Alan Bennett comedy, Habeas Corpus.
Synopsis:Antics at the Wicksteed home are a satirical merry-go-round. Family, friends and the sexual satisfaction of the “corpus” (body) are the ruling passions in this farcical comedy of ill-manners. Through a dance of
mistaken identities and carnal encounters, one motto holds fast: “He whose lust lasts, lasts longest.
East Peckham Village Hall, East Peckham TN12 5LL Friday November 30th 2018 8pm doors open 7:30
Saturday December 1st 2018, 3pm and 8pm doors open 2:30 and 7:30
Tickets from East Peckham Village Stores, or on the door (subject to availablity).
Our January Open Meeting is very busy - that’s the way we like it, but it does mean a queue at the
Subscription Renewal Desk. In order to prevent our “New Boy” Jeff Bewsey from tearing his hair out it would help if you could renew beforehand. The
subscription remains at £12.00 a year or £20.00 for two people at the same address
Pay by Internet Bank Transfer, Cheque or Cash.National Westminster Bank, Paddock Wood U3A
Sort code: 54-21-25 Account number: 25892509
Please let Jeff know if you pay by Bank Transfer
Badminton
Badminton , great exercise especially after a Christmas
blow out.
Due to the hall being booked out for the next few
weeks, we shall begin again in January/February.
All are welcome, beginners as well as those who say “ haven’t played for a while”. All equipment is provided, great value at £1.50 a session. Come along to the January Open Day and let us know if you’re interested in joining this nice friendly
group. Tricia Bewsey
If you knew London in the 1960s you may recognise the “Granny Takes a Trip”
psychedelic boutique - a long way from Dior! Watch out next month for news
of our very own “Grannies Take a Trip”
As you know when Michele Sinclair became chairman she relinquished the role of Study Days Organiser which she had held since the very beginning of our U3A in 2011. Anyone who has been on one of her trips
will agree she did a magnificent job - a hard act to follow.
A Study Days Team has been set up, led by Cheryl Linnegar. Each member will organise one event, and having had an early view of the events for next year I can say that there are some real gems - I may sign up for all of them! Watch out for the list of events in the 2019 Handbook when you renew your membership.
Tricia Bewsey has organised a trip to the V&A in Kensington for Wednesday April 3rd; the much anticipated “Christian Dior Designer of Dreams” exhibition. This sold out in Paris and features a different style and
collection for this unique visit to London. From 1947 to the present it traces the history and impact of one of the 20th century’s most influential couturiers, the enduring influence and relationship with Britain.
On February 12th 1947, a humble man called Christian Dior catapulted to international stardom with the launch of his debut haute couture collection. Immediately upon its reveal at Dior’s studio, fashion critic and Harper’s Bazaar editor-in-chief Carmel Snow exclaimed, “It’s quite a revelation, dear Christian. Your dresses have such a new look!”. From uttering a sentence of gracious praise, Ms. Snow was to coin perhaps the most
iconic debut collection of all time.
In a firm response to the fabric restrictions during World War II, Dior zealously crafted his revolutionary designs with countless yards of extravagant materials. His designs restored ultra femininity to both the
fashion industry and women worldwide. Featuring a cinched waist, accentuated bust, and full-length pleated skirt, Dior’s opulent “New Look” introduced his legendary “Tailleur Bar” ensemble (the “Bar Suit”).
With a dominance of boxy shapes popularized by houses such as Chanel and Lanvin in the 20s and 30s, Christian Dior’s New Look soon took the world by storm and began the history of contemporary fashion.
A group booking of tickets can be arranged, cost around £22, plus travel. Museum members are free. We envisage using public transport, and leaving you to make your own lunch arrangements, travelling in one
or more groups depending on numbers. Due to the expected popularity or this exhibition, a commitment if possible by the January Open day at the Study Day table would be appreciated. Tricia Bewsey
For more information on this exhibition visit:www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/dior-designer-of-dreams
5 December 2018
“Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams” at the V&A
6 December 2018
“SING ALONG FILM NIGHT”SATURDAY 26th JANUARY 2019
You know the words (yes you do) so it’s time to Dress Up and Let Your Hair Down and raise the roof. We will have a riotous time!
FISH & CHIP SUPPER SUPPORTED BY A SURPRISE “B” MOVIE
JOIN IN THE FUN & DRESS THE PART (OR NOT)( PRIZES FOR “BEST DRESSED”)
7pm PADDOCK WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOLTICKETS £12 - available at monthly meetings or
contact Eileen Cook. Contact details in the Handbook.
Paddock Wood Foodbank, otherwise known as the Community Store House, is an essential resource for so many trying to keep their heads above water and recover their situation, especially the new residents in Dowding
House. Apart from food which is donated, the few rooms that the Foodbank use in the Wesley Hall have to be rented which amounts to several thousands of pounds each year.
“Jim, Harriet and I are organising a fund raiser for The Community Storehouse - Call my Wine Bluff - in February
next year. Please see the flyer for full details of this fun evening. It would be great if you could join us and please
can you all spread the word. We would like to sell between 100 and 120 tickets to
maximise the profit. Please let me know if you have any questions about the event, or if you would like to book
tickets, and we look forward to seeing you there!”Many thanks, Nicola Manchester
Free Gentle Yoga for the 55+ age group, on the 1st and 3rd Saturday at the Day Centre (Dowding
House), Paddock Wood 10:00 to 10:45
Deadline for next issue 15th DecemberIf you have been “sitting on” an article, want to say how the year has gone for your group, have local news, Photos, Sales or Wants send now to
The Editor: Fred [email protected]
