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U3A Newsletter January 2020

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EAST GRINSTEAD www.eastgrinsteadu3a.co.uk Reg. Charity No: 1084934

THOUGHTS FROM CHAIRMAN JOHN

At last the green shoots of Spring are showing! The days

are lengthening perceptibly. Snowdrops are gleaming

around the trees and primroses are shyly showing off

their skirts. I can’t wait to get out in the garden again.

And excitingly it looks as if East Grinstead U3A might be

on the threshold of starting a Ukulele Group.

Writing the intro for Mike’s October newsletter, I said it would soon

be time for the AGM. It was supposed to be my very last piece as I had

to retire as Chair in November 2019 and Anne would be retiring as

Secretary as well, so nominations were required for these two officer

roles.

Sadly, and despite our best efforts, everything went pear-shaped. Just

15% of members turned up for the AGM, and we were barely quorate.

But much worse, we had absolutely no nominees for replacement

Chair or Secretary.

This led your committee to write a formal letter to all our 610

households, explaining the consequences of failure to appoint the

three committee officers (Chair, Secretary & Treasurer). A costly, but

essential, exercise.

Our constitution does allow for an officer to stay in role for up to a

further year in an emergency. However, we decided that we would

advise you that we would call an Extraordinary General Meeting in

the near future to receive proposals for and to appoint those two new

officers. But we have now been advised by the Third Age Trust that

we don’t need an EGM. We can simply co-opt officers or other

committee members and vote them in as usual at the next AGM in

November. That is going to save us a great deal of expense. I am

confident that, like Mr Micawber, “something will turn up”!

You can find role descriptions for Chair and Secretary on the

website, or call Anne or myself; we will be delighted to give you any

help you need.

A happy and healthy New Year to you all!

John Wells

YOUR COMMITTEE

Chairman (pro tem)

John Wells (01342 300960)

Mulberry Cottage, 1 Tithe Orchard Felbridge RH19 2PH

Email: [email protected]

Secretary (pro tem) Anne White (01342 317485)


Treasurer

Mary Hamilton (01342 324841)


Assistant Treasurer/Events Coordinator

Danielle Clarke (01342 326400)

Email:

[email protected]

Groups’ Coordinator John Wells (01342 300960)

Email:[email protected]

Membership Secretary

David Paterson (01342 313259)


Webmaster

John Wells (01342 300960)


Sun Representative

Susan Hodgson (01342 327452)


Newsletter Editor

Mike Kilfiger (01342 321629)

Email: [email protected] _________________________________

Archivist: Roy Adderley (01342 323882)

http://www.eastgrinsteadu3a.co.uk/

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

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WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY – MONTHLY OPEN MEETING

Chequer Mead Theatre,

2:00 – 2:30 pm: Meeting in the coffee shop

Tea/coffee/cakes [£1.50 for drinks, £3.50 with a slice of cake]

3:00pm: In the studio

Audrey Hepburn: her War Years 1929-63, & her rise to stardom.

Howard Slater

The talk will tell the story of Audrey growing up during the Nazi occupation of

the Netherlands, followed by her career after the war had ended. Included in the

presentation will be a short video of all her subsequent movies, some rare photos

and – intriguingly – some new information.

Howard Slater is a retired lecturer of over 30 years’ standing. He has spent a year

writing and researching talks and now has some eleven such presentations on a

variety of subjects.

Audrey Hepburn was a British actress and humanitarian. Recognised as a film

and fashion icon, she was ranked by the US Film Institute as the third-greatest

female screen legend from the Golden Years of Hollywood! Howard has

thoroughly researched her life and times, and the talk covers her growing up

through the war years and her subsequent rise to stardom.

The Monthly Open meetings are open to the public in general so that

people who want to join can meet one of the Committee members to find

more about the U3A. So please invite friends, family members, or people

you might know who would enjoy a cup of tea and hear an interesting

talk.

For more information, call Danielle on 01342 326400 or 07917 694736


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WEDNESDAY 5 FEBRUARY – MEMBERS’ MERIDIAN

MEETING

Meridian Hall, East Court, 2:00 – 4:00pm

2:00: Introduction by John Wells

2:15 – 3:30: T.E.Lawrence’s Chapman family in Ireland

Richard Benson-Gyles (author of “the Boy in the Mask”)

T.E. Lawrence: Many biographies have been written about “Lawrence of

Arabia”. Was he a truly great man or just an unlikely soldier whose extraordinary

exploits in the desert during WW1 made him the perfect hero to restore the

battered morale of a nation devastated by the horrors of the Western front?

Lawrence – as perhaps indicated by being listeners’ subject of choice recently

on Radio 4’s “In our time” – continues to fascinate. His tale is that of a brilliant

scholar, archaeologist and desert fighter. The life of this complex, charismatic

figure contains all the ingredients of derring-do, bravery, chivalry, mystery and

surprise. After the war, he tried to ‘disappear’ in the RAF as a humble

aircraftman. Mr. Benson-Gyles will discuss the effect that Lawrence’s

background had upon him and how – in part – it dictated some of the key

decisions of his life. Fresh light is thrown on this reluctant hero, of tortured

identity and strangely-enduring fame.

Dick Benson-Gyles lives in Plymouth. Educated at Marlborough and Trinity

College, Dublin, he worked as a newspaper journalist for many years,

specialising in news and sports coverage. He has also been an archaeologist in

Baghdad as well as a TV documentary presenter.

Please note that further meetings are to be held on

FRIDAY, 28 FEBRUARY & WEDNESDAY, 25 MARCH

These are Monthly Open Meetings at Chequer Mead

Speakers to be confirmed


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CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Thank-you to all the members who attended the Christmas lunch at Barnsgate Manor on Wednesday, 11 th

December. The large Reception Room is a beautiful restaurant in an attractive setting. After (some of us)

enjoyed a glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival, the food which followed was excellent and the service was

impeccable. Gary, the Manager, and the staff were very efficient. I had much positive feedback.

However, we must recognise the fact that there was a poor turn-out this year; we would like to know why,

and what we could do in order to repeat earlier years when well over 80 members used to be in attendance.

Please send your comments to the Events Coordinator at: [email protected] or call me on

01342 326400. I look forward to receiving your comments.

Danielle Clarke

FROM THE EDITOR

For this edition of the Newsletter, I’d like to say something about our various

websites. I know I’m probably going to lose half the readership at this point, but

I’ll press on regardless! You can perform any of the following from a smartphone,

or a tablet as well as from a laptop computer. And if you don’t have any of these

there is always the Library. The staff will be delighted to help you even if you have

never touched a computer.

If you enter www.u3asites.org.uk you can view many of the websites of the 1040+ U3A branches around

the country. Clicking on ‘E’ takes you quickly to the East Grinstead website, which may also be directly

accessed by simply entering “east grinstead u3a” into your web browser. Our website is very easy to use

and you can access copious amounts of information ranging from (for example): a history of the U3A

movement, news about our groups (actual & potential), information for our group leaders, events taking

place, and so on to links with neighbouring U3A branches and county networks. There is even a point where

you can organise a lift to your group or other activity. The site is kept up-to-date through the good offices

of our webmaster, one John Wells.

Clicking on the U3A lozenge at the top right of the home page gives you a direct link to the national scene,

including the offices of TAT (the Third Age Trust), the umbrella organisation for all the U3A branches

in the UK. I notice there is now some information about the forthcoming U3A day in June.

The other website I’d like to mention is that of the Sussex U3A Network (SUN), of which we are a member.

The site is accessed via u3asites.org.uk/sussexu3anetwork/welcome

Or simply enter “u3a SUN” into your browser. Again, this website is jam-packed with information,

although I’d imagine information on the excellent Study Days is likely to be of especial relevance. Just

click on “EVENTS” at the top of the Welcome page, and scroll down to the Dates for your Diary section.

Apart from the study days, other dates are listed; I particularly noticed (a) the SE Forum Summer School

being held once again at Chichester University (dates in 2020 are 15–18 June), details of courses and the

booking form are on the website and (b) U3A at the Royal Institution a TAT organised afternoon of

scientific talks and discussion on 16 March. The booking form is now available.

U3A websites really are worth spending some time on – all I’ve been able to do in this editorial piece is to

give you a very rough idea of the sort of things that you can discover on them. They are invariably user-

friendly – even U3A-member-user-friendly! – and I would thoroughly recommend them to you.


http://www.u3asites.org.uk/

http://www.u3asites.org.uk/sussexu3anetwork/welcome


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Jazz fans/Dance enthusiasts!!

Shake that Thing! The Great British Swing Dance Show – Saturday, 1 February, Capitol Theatre,

Horsham. Further details: www.thecapitolhorsham.com/what’son

NEWS FROM SUSSEX U3A NETWORK {SUN}

SUN Study Days January – May 2020

I have taken over from Georgina as SUN representative. I’m sure one of the reasons she asked me if I’d do

this, was because she knew how much I have enjoyed all the SUN Study days I’ve attended. In December,

the session was on Leonardo da Vinci, who died 500 years ago. This was another fascinating lecture,

illustrated with photos of his wonderful drawings and paintings.

However, it was held at Boxgrove, near Chichester, and this highlights the issue of getting to meetings,

which are held at venues throughout both East and West Sussex.

I have been in touch with the venue organiser and let’s hope we manage to have at least one study day

nearer to East Grinstead in 2020/1. I realise that transport can be a problem, but perhaps one of the things

to be aware of is that you don’t have to be a member of U3A to attend a study day. Maybe a friend or family

member would enjoy going with you. Of course, as a member, you do get a discount, but everyone is very

welcome to attend.

There are two very interesting days coming up in February and March. In February, Geoffrey Mead (from

University of Sussex) will be leading a study day on ‘Landscapes of South-East England’ and in March,

Sue Berry will talk on ‘Country Houses of the S. Downs from Medieval to the Twentieth Century’. I am

looking forward to both of these, which will certainly add to my knowledge of this lovely part of England.

The July 2019 Newsletter on p.13, gave all the information about study days, plus the programme up to

May 2020, and the Editor has revamped this material below.

If you are interested in attending, then all the details are also on our website – simply follow the links via

EVENTS. If you would like to discuss the study days with me, please either send an e-mail or phone; I also

have application forms for February and March.

Susan Hodgson

[There now follows material from the Newsletter in the summer, giving further details of SUN study days.

Ed]

2020 sees a continuation of further excellent study days organised by SUN, available to you and

members of U3As all over Sussex. They are, without fail, interesting and exceptional value for money.

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The price of the SUN days has remained the same, £8 for a SUN member (you are

automatically a member if you have joined our U3A) and if you want to take a friend along, the cost is £10

for a non-member. Usually the days commence around 9.45am and finish about 3.30pm. You will need to

provide your own packed lunch or alternatively find somewhere to eat during the lunch break. Tea or coffee

is usually provided. The venues are across East and West Sussex and have been carefully selected to meet

the requirements of U3A members.

The standard of the talks is very high and there is no test or exam involved!

Susan has the application forms for the remaining Study days (01342 327452) or they can be downloaded

if you prefer from the SUN website:

u3asites.org.uk/sussexu3anetwork

To round off academic year 2019-20, the sessions are:

Saturday, 8 February Pulborough Landscapes of S.E.England

Geoffrey Mead Aspects of our rich regional landscapes

Saturday 14 March Rustington Country Houses of the S. Downs from

Medieval to 20th Century

Sue Berry An exploration of how fashion & fortune affected

these houses through the centuries

Saturday 18 April Horsham A Mathematical Medley

Roger Luther Some numbers, shapes & algorithms

Saturday 9 May Mayfield Crusades & Knights Templar

Geoff Doel An exploration of the first 100 years of the

controversial crusading movement and of the iconic

Order of Knights Templar, which has fuelled so

many bizarre legends

http://www.u3asites.org.uk/sussexu3anetwork


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BRUGES – IT’S MORE THAN JUST CHOCOLATE

A talk by Melanie Gibson-Barton

[Melanie (who came and spoke to us in September) was asked to write an article for the Newsletter – we

are able to include it in this issue. Ed]

Bruges – it’s more than just chocolate presents a

colourfully illustrated, wide-ranging insider’s view of the beautiful city

of Bruges {Brugge} in Flanders, N. Belgium. Although famous for its

chocolate shops, I set out to show that the Gothic city represents more

than just this popular delicacy. The importance of Bruges to elements of

Flemish culture included its language, lace, cycling – and chips! The

talk showed the audience the importance of Bruges as a wealthy

medieval port for Europe, how it attracted Jan van Eyck and Hans

Memling, but later fell on hard times. Its poverty meant that its delightful Gothic buildings escaped the

ravishes of the Industrial Revolution, thus enabling it to become a draw for travellers from the 1890s.

I tried to present a lesson on another culture, encompassing the history and geography of Bruges, its

strategic importance in both World Wars, together with all the modern aspects of this attractive city. Many

of the audience had visited Bruges, and, while the talk brought back memories, we were able to show that

there is much more to see in this city to inspire a return visit to explore in more depth.

This presentation is one of a suite of talks I have prepared, covering the history and culture of Belgium,

based on my personal knowledge of the country built up through splitting my time between living in Kent

and Bruges. My current range of talks can be viewed at www.toonstelling.com.

Melanie Gibson-Barton

OUT & ABOUT GROUP #1

Visit to the Apothecaries’ Hall, Blackfriars Lane, London,

7th November 2019

On Thursday, 7th November, members of the Group, led by Jennie

Hollins, set off to visit the Apothecaries’ Hall in London. The Hall is

situated in Black Friars Lane, a short walk from Blackfriars Station –

with its spectacular platforms straddling the river. On arrival at the Hall,

we enjoyed some very welcome coffee and biscuits, while we waited for

our guide, a retired GP from Tonbridge. He explained to us the nature of

the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, both historically and in the

present day. The Hall is the oldest livery hall in the City of London and

dates back to 1672 when the current building was constructed after the

original was destroyed in the Great Fire. The Apothecaries were able to

fund this re-build – having done rather well financially out of the plague which preceded the fire! An

‘Elaboratory’ was included in the new construction and used for the first ever large-scale manufacture of

drugs. Our guide gave a most interesting talk on illustrious past members of the Society, and was interested

to learn that one of our group had a Pharmacy Assistant qualification from the Society, an honour which

she shares with Agatha Christie, who sat her exam in the hall itself. Agatha was a qualified apothecary and

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worked at a hospital dispensary after World War I. No doubt, the knowledge of poisons she acquired in her

studies was put to good use in her legendary work as a crime writer! The stained glass throughout the

building is beautiful and we were fascinated by the coats of arms of past Masters of the Society depicted in

stained glass in the Great Hall, a wonderful room where the Queen has attended banquets and, on one

occasion, it was the duty of John [our guide] to welcome her. He had some amusing anecdotes to share

with us about that evening!

After our visit to the Hall some of the Group walked to the ‘Walkie Talkie’ building and visited the Sky

Garden at the very top, giving amazing views over London. We were very fortunate to visit on a clear day

so were able to take full advantage of the spectacular views and were astonished to see how close the

buildings below are to one another, old shoulder to shoulder with new, something which you can’t

appreciate at ground level!

All in all, a fascinating and hugely enjoyable day out!

Angela Alger

OUT & ABOUT GROUP #3

On Thursday, 7th November, 42 members of our Group

had a trip by coach to N. London to visit the Angels’

Company costume warehouse.As part of the outing, we

stopped at the RAF Museum, Hendon, for refreshment

and to have a short time to explore some of the hangars

where a large number of aeroplanes were on display,

together with other Air Force memorabilia. Of

significance to me were the displays where individual Air Force personnel – across all ranks – were

featured. The RAF is as much about people as sophisticated machines.

We left the museum in time to arrive at The Angels Headquarters for our tour at 2pm. We split into three

smaller groups – and were shown around by members of the Angels staff.

The company was established in 1840 by Morris Angel in the Seven Dials area of London. It has remained

a family-run business over seven generations, the current CEO being Tim Angel. Some 120 staff are

currently employed at three different outlets: N. London, Luton and a shop in Shaftesbury Avenue, dating

from 1870. The company’s main business is to rent costumes for film, TV and theatrical productions.

The tour took us around the huge hall where thousands upon thousands of items of clothing were hung up

on basic clothing rails and stored until being required. The company has won Oscars and a BAFTA for best

costume, and provided outfits for countless famous film stars and stage productions. We saw costumes

from dramas about Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II and recent films about pop royalty.

It was a fascinating visit, hearing the technicalities including how the costumes need to be absolutely

factually accurate, and how their colour needs to take into account how they appear under the bright lights

of film or theatre production.

We went into the workshops and saw tailors at work, some making new costumes and some modifying

existing costumes. The tour ended at a gallery where photos were on display of many of the most famous

actors, customers in the company’s 170 year history.

A well organised trip – very many thanks to Carol Lowers for the time and effort she put into planning it

for us.

Hilary Taylor


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HOW ABOUT JOINING A NEW UKELELE GROUP?

Do you play ukulele? Have you played before? Do you fancy starting to play this beguiling little instrument

in good company and a relaxed environment? I can recommend it. This may be fun for you too.

About 6 years ago, my wife showed me a magazine article on the

growth in popularity of the ukulele which said how inexpensive and

accessible it was. I am not musical, but I was curious. I had recently

had hand surgery and hoped the short scale might avoid painful

hand stretches. I researched and found very cheap ukuleles started

at just a few pounds. However, for a still modest outlay of around

£30, you could buy a reasonable laminated wood instrument that

reviewers recommended as suitable for a beginner. (Prices have

risen since then – the same instruments are about £40 now). I

bought one and was immediately hooked! As I said, I am no

musician, but the ukulele proved a great starting point. The little

ukulele is easy enough for a beginner to start playing very quickly. A few years on, I can see there is always

something new to learn and it is versatile enough that I will never exhaust its capabilities.

I soon realised that the real fun comes when making music with others, so I went along to an informal,

welcoming village pub group that I had heard of. They sang well-remembered songs fro m the 60s, 70s and

80s. An evening playing in their company is both fun and exhilarating.

Would you be interested if U3A started a daytime ukulele group open to players and beginners? We would

meet once or twice a month to play and learn songs and progress together. Are you interested in joining

such a group?

I have set up an email address to use to gauge if there is sufficient interest. Without asking you to commit

yourself, if you think you might be interested or if you have questions or suggestions, please email me at

[email protected]. If enough people are interested, I’ll coordinate a meeting for us to gather to start

a new group.

Robert Everest

U3A NATIONAL STUDY DAY ON LONDON ARCHITECTURE

At the end of November, four members of our U3A branch joined some

300 or more U3A members from around the country at the sumptuous

art deco headquarters of the RIBA. Situated in Portland Place – not far

from the BBC – we were there to attend a study day dealing with the

architecture of London from the 18th century through to the present

time.After introductory coffee, we trooped into the large lecture theatre.

Our speakers were various members of the Institute. In the first talk, we

were told something of the RIBA – for example they possess over 3

million architectural diagrams, some half a million books and journals,

not to mention various letters and models. Their headquarters building dates from 1934.

Subsequent lectures covered London through the 18th century, the Victorian/Edwardian era (1830 – 1914),

the two halves of the 20th century, and finishing with 21st century developments. The lecture dealing with

the 18th century was probably the weakest from my point of view – the speaker almost wholly looking at

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The 1830 – 1914 period was a time of peace very largely with much social and technological change. From

the architectural perspective, railway stations (our speaker focussed on St Pancras, Euston and King’s

Cross), hotels, departmental stores, factories, local government and school buildings featured during this

period – not forgetting the invention of the lift (or elevator). The coming of the car and motorised transport

had a considerable impact.

For the earlier 20th century talk, art deco buildings were discussed, together with the developments in the

Finsbury Circus & S. Kensington areas, Battersea Power Station and cinemas. It was pointed out that up to

one-third of the City was destroyed in WWII.

The architecture of London (1950 -2000) is, perhaps the most controversial, with the “new brutalism” style

(eg National Theatre) not being to everyone’s taste. The lecturer looked at housing (Barbican, Ronan Point,

SPAN housing) and office developments – 1956 saw permission given to tall buildings – and Centre Point

and the Millbank Tower followed shortly afterwards. The Nat West Tower and Tate Modern were also

examined.

Finally, 21st century architecture was well-covered using headings of (a) hi-tech, (b) gestural modernism

and (c) contextual modernism. For (a), the Lloyd’s building, British Museum Great Court or Westminster

Underground Station were good examples. Type (b) might have peaked – they are essentially iconic [to use

that greatly overworked word!] – and include London Metro University or some of the buildings in the

Olympic Park. Contextual modernist buildings are very much on the up – examples quoted include the St

Pancras Square and Paternoster Square in the City, not to mention numerous housing developments across

the metropolis.

An interesting and thought-provoking day!

Mike Kilfiger

LITTER MATTERS GROUP

In the countryside, litter doesn’t have a friend. It doesn’t have anybody who’s saying ‘Wait a minute – this

is really starting to get out of control’

Bill Bryson

I collected the materials from MSDC at the beginning of October – high-vis jackets, gloves, litter-sticks,

refuse bags. Weather conditions are not always accommodating, so our first pick had to wait until

November. We met at East Court on a beautiful, crisp autumn morning and set off, in twos, in different

directions to pick for just over an hour.

The next date will be in January 2020, provided we have a dry day.

We are all aware of the challenges our world is facing, owing to climate change and pollution. The local

council and government can’t do it all, so we are doing what we can.

Less litter in towns and countryside benefits both animals and humans. Litter trails and debris can end up

in rivers, leading into our oceans. It is a threat to small animals and pets who may ingest or be trapped by

it.

If you’d like to join us, you’d be most welcome. There is no attendance fee for this activity. Why not get

out in the fresh air, get some exercise and help keep our lovely environment clean, tidy and safe?

Please contact: Anne White [email protected]

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CREATIVE WRITING GROUP I All the words I use in my stories can be found in the dictionary – it’s just a matter of arranging them into the right sentences

W. Somerset Maugham

We tend not to worry about writer’s block. We have three weeks to tackle our subject matter, ranging

from murderous deeds, visitors – wanted or otherwise – people trafficking, to life’s surprises.

"This is a typical challenge at the end of our meeting - use the words in bold to make up a little narrative.

You might come up with something like this:-":

Last week I needed to buy a banana – one banana, because if you buy more than one they go soft

and are difficult to peel. I went into the shop, quickly dodging the boy with the black hair at the

fruit counter because he smells. Unfortunately, he was on his own so I had to ask him for my banana.

“We only sell them in a pack of four”. “Never mind”, I said and left the shop.

Why not come along to the library on the 3rd Friday of each month and give it a go!

Anne White

THE U3A BREXIT GROUP 2020 IS STILL ALIVE AND KICKING!

Well, apparently Boris Johnson has now “got Brexit done”, except, of course, that the process is far from

over, and the more difficult part has barely begun; this involves getting some sort of trade deal with the

EU, not to mention with the countries with which we formerly had deals, as an EU member, and possibly

with further countries such as the United States. There are many other implementation problems, not least

over Northern Ireland, so the Brexit Group is continuing to study this enormous change in Britain’s status.

Our Brexit group started off in early 2018 as mainly comprising “Remainers” although we always hoped

to attract more U3A members who might have called themselves “Brexiteers”. Anyway, after three years

of uncertainty, we find that we ourselves are, in fact, Brexiteers – with no hard feelings and still a keen

interest in what the coming years will bring. So our group will happily continue, with an open invitation to

any U3A members to join us in the library on the 2nd Monday of the month 10:00 – 11:30.

Peter Ellway

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AM AM AM AM AM

Intermediate Bridge

9.30-1.00: Weekly

Forest Row Community Centre

All Seasons Walking Group

9.45: 2nd in Month

Meet as arranged

Country Walking

9.45: 4th in month

Meet as arranged

Book Club 2

10.00-11.30: 2nd in month

Library

Singing for Pleasure

10.00-12.00: weekly

Ashurst Wood Village Hall

Cross-Stitch & Needlepoint

10.30-12.30: 2nd & 4th in month

Trinity Methodist Hall

Ambling

10.00: 3rd in month

Meet as arranged

Discussion Group 1

10.00: 1st in month

Private venue

Book Club 3

10:30-12:00 2nd in Month

Private venue

Litter matters

Meetings as arranged

European History

10.00-12.00: 3rd in month

Private venue

Book Club 1

10.15-11.45: 1st in month

Library

Discussion Group 2

10.30: 2nd in month

Private venue

Family History for Beginners

10.00: 3rd in month

Private venuePM

BREXIT

10.00-11.00: 2nd in month

EG Library

Family History Intermediate 1

10.00-12.00: 1st in month

Private venue

Enjoying Literature

10.30-12.30: 4th in month

Private venuePM

British History

2.30-4.00: 1st & 3rd in month

Forest Lodge

Psychology

Date variable

Venue variable

Family History Intermediate 2

10.00-12.00: 3rd in month

Private venue

Ukulele Group

10.00 -12.000: 4th in month

Felbridge Village Hall

Current Affairs Group 1

2.00-4.00: 3rd in month

Private venue

Creative Writing 1

2.00-4.00: 3rd in month

Library

PM

Tuesday Painting Group

11.00-1.00: alternate weeks

The Forest Row Community Centre PM

Current Affairs Group 2

2.00-4.00: 4th in month

Private venue

Creative Writing 2

12.15-2.15: 1st in month

Private venue

Singalong

1.30-3.30: 2nd Monday in month

St Mary's Church HallPM

Craft

2.00-4.00: 1st & 3rd in month

Jubilee Community Centre

Hand Bell Ringing

12.30-2:30 weekly

Old Court House East Court

Science & Technology

1.30-4.30: 3rd in month

The Glebe Centre Crawley Down

French Experience


The Haven Centre, Crawley Down

Basic Bridge

2:00 - 4:00 Weekly


Move it - Or Lose It

2.00-2.45: weekly


Latin

2.00-4.00: 2nd in month

Private venue

Water Activities

Meets Apr - Nov any day except

Thursday. Hedgecourt Lake

German for Beginners

2.00-4.00: Weekly

East Grinstead Library

Exploring Sussex

1.45-3.45: 1st & 3rd in month

St Swithun's Church Hall

Lunch Club

12.30: 2nd in month

Various private venues

Mah Jong & Cards

2.00-4.00: weekly

The King's Centre, Moat RoadVARIOUS DAYS

German Conversation


Private venue

History Themes

2.15-4.30: 4th in month

Private venue

Informal French

2.30-4.00: 3rd Wednesday

Private venue

Patchwork & Quilting


Private venue

Out & About I

Various dates and times

Outings by train, car or coach

Painting for Fun

1.00-3.00: 1st & 3rd in month


Poetry

2.30-4.00:2nd in month

East Grinstead Library

Monthly Open Meetings

2.00: (Usually) Wednesdays

Open to all. Chequer Mead Cafe

Philosophy

2.30-4.00: 2nd in month

Trinity Methodist Church Hall

Out & About III

Various dates and times

Outings by train, car or coach

Watercolour and Drawing

1.00-3.00: 2nd & 4th in month


Discussion Group 3

3.15-5.15: 1st in month

Private venue

Ukulele Group

1.30-3.30: 2nd in month

Felbridge Village Hall

Group information will be found on the EG U3A website. Email a Group Leader using the protected link or contact the

ISSUED 02/02/20

East Grinstead U3A - Regular Meetings from February 2020

Groups Co-ordinator (01342 300960) for information.

Group Leaders (with permission from GLs)

HandbellsWater ActivitiesMarilyn Emmett01342 321093History ThemesDiscussion Group 3Roy Adderley 01342 323882Discussion Group 2Jacqueline Carlyle01342 317161Country WalkingEdwin Cowley01342 715709Family History for BeginnersGraham Edwards01342 322994Litter MattersCreative Writing 1Anne White01342 317485PhilosophyJohn Gibbs01342 323959French ExperienceAnne Hutchinson01825 712562Tuesday PaintingPainting for FunValerie Osbon01342 824542Cross-stitch & NeedlepointAngela Ottewell01342 837249Book Club 1Judith Wells01342 300960Book Club 2Gillian Paine01342 713944Science & TechnologyRay White01342 317485

Edwin Cowley01342 715709British HistoryRita des Forges01342 810224

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