The Groups
IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Afternoon Welcome Circle (for new members) Viv Gosney 01590 671806
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Dates: to be arranged on an occasional basis
Afternoon tea and a chat to welcome you to our U3A and for you to meet other new members.
Art Appreciation Jean Vernon-Jackson Tel: 01590 672074
Venue : Ask Group Leader
Times : 2.30 - 4.00 pm
Dates : 2nd Friday of each month
We have been studying a wide variety of paintings, from prehistoric to current artists’ work. We find that using media from the U3A Resource Centre we have had some lively discussions. No need for previous study.
Bridge David Barrows Tel: 01590 673564
Venue: All Saints Church Hall
Times: 2.30 - 5.00 pm
Dates: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month
We play duplicate in a friendly and non-critical environment. Members who are already familiar with the Acol system are welcome to join. Periodically we start a beginners' group, with the intention of eventual integration into the main group. Enquiries are welcome.
A small charge is made.
Creative Writing Pat Brooks Tel: 01590 644168
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 10.00 - 12.00 noon
Dates: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Poetry, prose, fiction and non-fiction. Discussion and criticism of known authors to aid our efforts.
Current Affairs Judith Pyle Tel: 01590 682524
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 10.00 - 12.00 noon
Dates: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month
The group discusses current events on an extremely informal basis.
French for Near Beginners Val Butterworth Tel: 01590 641099
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 2.30 - 4.30 pm
Dates: 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month
Informal conversational French, on varying subjects of interest. We use BBC tapes, topical articles and occasionally DVDs.
French for Improvers Linda Olden Tel: 01590 681937
Venue: The United Reformed Church, Lymington.
Times: 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Dates: Fortnightly on Wednesdays
Members of the group are not complete beginners. The aim is to brush up their language skills. We use extracts from French Experience 2, topical articles, songs, games, quizzes etc; whatever members find useful and interesting. We would be glad to welcome new members.
There is a £1.00 charge for use of the URC.
French Conversation Elizabeth de Warrenne Waller
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 2.30 - 4.00 pm
Dates: Fortnightly on Thursdays
Informal conversational French, in a relaxed atmosphere, on varying subjects of interest and French magazine articles.
French for Fluent Speakers Paddy Hampton Tel: 01590 675022
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 10.00 - 11.30 am
Dates: Fortnightly on Tuesdays
We mainly have conversations on current affairs and French life with an emphasis on vocabulary, and sometimes personally presented topics or occasional reading. This group has a maximum of ten members in order to allow everyone to take part. We do not speak English at all.
Genealogy Glenda Patterson Tel: 01425 622100
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 2.30 - 4.30 pm
Dates: Group 1 2nd Monday of each month
For people wanting to trace their family tree and who wish to share information on how to go
about it.
German Circle Groups 1 & 2 Yvonne Headey Tel: 01590 671629
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Dates: Weekly
Times: Group 1 Fortnightly on Tuesdays 10.30 - 12.00 pm - alternating with
Group 2 Fortnightly on Tuesdays 2.30 - 4.00 pm
Groups 1 & 2: The aim is to increase the students‘ understanding of and ability to communicate in the language by the use of live recordings and the spoken word, with reference to grammar and structures where appropriate.
Group 1: We follow a structured course with books and tapes. New members need to possess a basic knowledge of German structure and vocabulary.
Group 2: We work with many different types of material, all selected to stimulate lively conversation. This includes articles, adverts, tapes, photos,pictures, novels etc. We try to speak only German throughout.
History Anne Kelly Tel: 01590 672798
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 2.30 - 4.30 pm
Dates: Monthly on Wednesdays
We are a group of no more than eight history enthusiasts, who each investigates a chosen topic in history. We then share our findings in a friendly and informal manner.
Italian Conversation Ian Brook Tel: 01590 674117
Venue: Ask Group Leader mob: 0771 398337
Times: 2.30 - 4.00 pm
Dates: Fortnightly on Wednesdays
Conversation for those who have previous experience and a degree of fluency in Italian and wish to improve their skills.
Lunch Club Audrey Please Tel: 01590 682439
Venue: Ask Co-ordinator for details
Times: Published at monthly meetings where lists are made available for signature
The Group meets once a month on different days of the week at various venues. The eating places are usually within easy reach of Lymington. Each person orders and pays for their own meal at the time. All are welcome, either every month or on the odd occasion. The atmosphere is very informal and friendly. Suggestions and new ideas are always welcome.
Mah Jong Group 1 Sheila Nelmes paul@sheilanelmesplus.com
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Dates: Weekly on Mondays
Mah Jong Group 2 Ann Webber Tel: 01590 676284
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 6.45 - 8.45 pm
Dates: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month
This is a fascinating game and the Groups have great fun playing. It is also great practice for the memory. If you would like to learn, contact the Group Leaders for explanation of what is involved.
Music Appreciation 1 Tricia & Peter Ashwood Tel: 01590 644876
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 2.30 - 4.30 pm
Dates: Last Friday of each month
This is a friendly informal group that meets to listen to predominately Classical Music. Our main aim is to enjoy and discuss the music we listen to and perhaps discover something new which we have not heard before. We are a flexible group and usually decide a month in advance what form the next meeting will take.
Painting 1 Claire Hayes
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 10.00 - 12.30 pm
Dates: 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month
A friendly group of amateurs who paint, draw and sketch and occasionally (weather permitting) visit local places of pictorial interest. From time to time we have a tutor for criticism and demonstration.
Painting 2
Venue: W.I. Hall, Pennington
Times: 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Dates: Fortnightly on Mondays
We have a tutor for advice and encouragement in any medium. We have also been trying our
hand at pottery. Plenty of room for more members plus any equipment. A small charge of £1.00 is made for the hire of the hall.
Photography 1 & 2 Marian Baker Tel: 01590 643882
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 10.00 - 12.00 noon
Dates: Group 1 1st Wednesday of each month
Group 2 3rd Wednesday of each month
These are non-competitive self-help Groups seeking to expand knowledge and enjoyment of
digital photography.
Play Reading Mavis Kennedy Tel: 01425 613371
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 2.30 - 4.30 pm
Dates: 3rd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
This Group aims to read a variety of plays, hear something about the author, act without having to learn a single line and enjoy the plays and each other'scompany.
Poetry Reading Jenny Buchanan Tel: 01590 645661
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 10.00 - 12.00 noon
Dates: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month
The aim of this informal group is to increase its knowledge and enjoyment of poetry. Members
select poems on a given topic of their choice for presentation at each meeting. Occasional outings
to hear visiting poets and poetry readings are arranged when possible.
Questors Ann Webber webberann5@googlemail.com
Venue: Ask co-ordinator for details
Times: Published at monthly General Meetings where lists are made availablefor registration.
This Group gets together regularly for ‘behind the scenes’ visits to places not normally open to the general public and for specialist visits to those that are. Some visits are by courtesy of the organization; some may require a fee. Members usually make their own way to the meeting place and where possible car sharing is suggested. A coach is hired when there are sufficient numbers.
Questors Mobile Number: 07979 988001. This number is only to be used in case of last minute problems on the day of departure. It may also be used for contact at the monthly General meetings.
Reading 1 Jenny Buchanan Tel: 01590 645661
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Dates: 3rd Tuesday of each month
We aim to increase our enjoyment of reading by discussing books selected by the Group.
Reading 2 Joan Coyne Tel: 01590 610594
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Dates: 3rd Friday of each month
This Group obtains audio and large print books for visually impaired members if needed.
Recorder Playing Colin Westlake Tel: 01590 644744
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 10.00 - 11.30 am
Date: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
This happy group meets at Keyhaven. New members welcome with some previous experience required. Abeginners’ group could be established if enough people show interest.
Rummikub Janice Gilliam Tel: 01590 676454
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Dates: 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month
A game based on 9 card rummy but more satisfying. We play in friendly groups of four, gently exercising our brains.
Scrabble Elisabeth Large Tel: 01590 679279
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Dates: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month
A friendly Group enjoying the afternoons playing Scrabble.
Short Breaks Brenda Miller Tel: 01425 622157
Venues: Ask Group Leader
Times: Arranged at each meeting
Dates: As arranged
We generally get together monthly to pool ideas for future holidays, which may be in Britain, abroad or just a day out. When away the Group may stay together or be completely free to do their own
thing, but we usually meet up again in the evening. It is allvery friendly and informal.
Spanish for Beginners and Improvers Jenny Buchanan Tel: 01590 645661
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 10.00 - 12.00 noon
Dates: Weekly on Wednesdays
This Group takes real beginners and others with some Spanish and so has to be flexible. Some private study is expected. We aim to devote approximately half the time to structure (grammar) and the other half to listening, reading and understanding simple texts and, when possible, questions and discussion about them.
Spanish Conversation (Advanced) Tina Groves
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 10.00 - 12.00 noon
Dates: Fortnightly on Wednesdays
This Group meets in a relaxed and informal setting. Numbers vary but a maximum of ten is ideal. The level is intermediate to advanced. Our aim is to communicate in Spanish and improve fluency. We use Castilian Spanish but other forms often crop up. We discuss topics from every day events to Spanish culture and customs. Everyone in the Group has the opportunity to participate.
Stitch and Knit Margaret Dewing Tel: 01590 670274
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 2.30 - 4.30 pm
Dates: 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month
A small friendly Group who stitch and knit. We do not have a central venue but meet in each other's homes.
Table Tennis Viv Gosney petevivgosney@talktalk.net
Val Wright Tel: 01590 670693
Venue: Leisure Centre, Pennington
Times: 4.30 - 5.30 pm
Dates: Weekly on Thursdays (exc. July & August)
Come and enjoy the exercise while having fun. We welcome new members at all levels. A small charge is made.
Theatre Group Audrey Lamb Tel: 02380 282283
It is hoped to restart activities this year. Interested members are asked to register with the Group Leader so that individual notifications of possible future visits can be sent before bookings are made. In this way it is hoped to avoid disappointment arising from cancellations and increase the number of successful visits.
Walking Hugh Keal Tel: 01590 675023
Time: Group meets 10.30 am
Dates: 1st Monday of the month from September - June
All members and dogs welcome. Just turn up. Walks vary from 3 to 5 miles. A detailed programme of walks is available from Hugh Keal and/or at General Meetings and in the newsletters.
Wine Tasting 1 Maureen FovargueTel: 01590 672534
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Times: 12.30 pm
Dates: Monthly on Fridays
This is a self-help Group run for fun with no wine master, discussing wines with a theme, provided by that month's host. Members pay a fixed amount each session to cover the costs of wine and cheese.
Wine Tasting 2 John Brooks Tel: 01590 644168
Venue: Ask Group Leader
Dates: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Times: 12.30 am - 2.30 pm
Our objective is to taste and enjoy a range of wines chosen by the host of the month, each with a connecting theme and accompanied by appropriate foots. The overall costs are shared between us.
Yoga Cheryl Blamey 01590 681746
Venue: United Reformed Church, Lymington
Times: 9.30 - 11.00 am
Dates: Weekly on Tuesdays
For those with some experience of Yoga practice. £1.00 per person towards the cost of the hall, subsidized by the U3A.
IMPORTANT
If you join a Group you are expected to make a commitment to attend regularly or, if prevented, to notify the leader beforehand.
SHORT COURSES AUTUMN SESSION 2011
Computer Literacy in co-operation with Priestlands School.
Weekly, on Tuesday from 20th September - 18th October, 3.45 - 5.00 pm
Members should be able to attend all five sessions. Contact Yvonne
Drawing for Beginners Philippa Nelson Tel: 01590 672505
Venue: contact Group Leader
Dates: Monthly October - December
Three sessions as a basic guide to help those who wouldlike to draw by lerning to look, see shapes, proportion, spaces and perspective. Members should be able to attend all three session and be prepared to practise what has been studied between meetings.
Exploring Science Matters for further details contact Yvonne
Fortnightly over 10 weeks commencing late September Dates and times to be agreed by those attending
This will be a self help group of scientific novices exploring and learning together, using DVDs, recommended texts and much discussion.
Shared Learning Project In co-operation with St. Barbe's Museum
We are working with St. Barbe's on various topics with the aim of publishing our findings. They have many documents and information still to be shown and offer their support. We are trying to find out about St. Barbe's family, Wellworthy's and the French soldiers of the eighteenth century and their legacies. If you have a penchant for local history why not join in. Background reading is essential - sources are supplied.
Short courses for the Spring and Summer Sessions will be announced in the newsletters.
If you have a special interest or hobby which you would like to pursue in a Study
Day or Short Course and/or can offer help, please contact:
Yvonne Headey - 01590 671629
Email: yvonnelymu3a@talktalk.net
Recent suggestions for new groups include
Cribbage Local History
Crime and Justice Pole Walking
Croquet Square Dancing
Keep Fit Storytelling
Latin Tai Chi
Do register your interest by contacting Yvonne or signing the clipboard at the
General Meetings.
There is an excellent Resource Centre at the National Office of the Third Age
Trust with DVD/CDs for hire. You do not have to be an expert on any of these
topics but those with a similar interest can get together, learn together and make
exciting new discoveries together.
Self-help is the basis for hundreds of U3A groups and provides members with
huge satisfaction. Read ‘U3A News’ and ‘Sources’ for encouragement and
information.
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