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JULY / AUGUST 2004 Newsletter
 | Monthly meetings are on the second Thursday and the fourth Tuesday of each month
at 2pm in Our Lady’s Church Hall, 5 Park Road, Rickmansworth;
EDITORIAL
As editor of the month I’ve had some fun juggling around with the format of the newsletter. George suggested we try out some new ideas (well I think that’s what he said!) so anyway that’s what I’ve done.
There is clearly a conflict in what can be expected of 2 sides of A3 if it is going to reflect what we’ve done, what we’re planning to do and still give some room for feedback from members. It’s a shame we don’t reflect more of the creative work done by members in art, photography, writing etc.
Apologies to anyone from whom I begged copy only to have been forced to leave it out! Bob Wallace
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How to Grow Old
My maternal grandmother had nine children who had survived, one who died in infancy, and many miscarriages. She used to relate how she met in Italy an elderly gentleman who was looking very sad. She inquired the cause of his melancholy and he said that he had just parted from his two grandchildren. “Good gracious,” she exclaimed, “I have seventy-two grandchildren, and if I were sad each time I parted from one of them, I should have a dismal existence!” “Madre natural,” he replied. But speaking as one of seventy-two, I prefer her recipe. After the age of eighty she found she had some difficulty in getting to sleep, so she habitually spent the hours from midnight to 3 am in reading popular science. I do not believe that she ever had time to notice that she was growing old. This, I think, is the proper recipe for remaining young. If you have wide and keen interests and activities in which you can still be effective, you will have no reason to think about the merely statistical fact of the number of years you have lived, still less of the probable brevity of your future. Bertrand Russell
MONTHLY MEETINGS (2pm)
Thurs 8 July Arthritis may not kill, but it can take away your life
Viv Talbot is a qualified SRN with degrees in haematology and orthopaedics . She will give an overview of the most common types of arthritis and explain the types of
research being undertaken locally and how the people of Rickmansworth can help.
Tues 27 July Trekking in Patagonia
Edna Jeffryes visited South America with a group for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Her fascinating pictures will illustrate her experiences and the history and geography of the area.
Thurs 12 Aug Britain's Lesser Known Island Birds
John Reeve retired after a career in the Royal Navy and Kodak. He is a keen birdwatcher and describes what he saw on many Scottish islands in the Hebrides, Orkneys and Shetland.
Tues 24 Aug Tickets to All Parts of the World - Thomas Cook
Joy Hooper traces the story of how one man’s brilliant idea developed into a whole new industry—popular tourism. She worked for Thomas Cook from 1956 until she retired in 1999. For 12 years she managed the company archives from which she has chosen slides to illustrate her talk.
COMING …..Thursday 9 September Pat Purcell Tales of the Opera
Tuesday 28 September Walter Matthew-Price The Newlyn Artists
Please note. Refreshments will now be served at the END of BOTH Monthly Meetings to give the maximum social and discussion time.
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
The following members have joined us since the last newsletter: Caroline Gifford, Jim Pummell, William Towle, Alec Grezo, Angela Grezo, Alec Whybrow, Jennifer Whybrow, Peter Whybrow
Local amateur artist Daniel Green shows our 10 June audience how he sketches portraits. His sitter is Elizabeth Ray. Photos by Chris |  |
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Most Groups can welcome new members, but PLEASE contact the organiser beforehand to confirm thatTHEY HAVE ROOM FOR YOU!
Architecture
Tue 2 July Visit to Soane Museum
Tue 9 Aug Discussion on architect John Nash
This group is nearly full, but anyone interested in the subject should contact David Smith 282864
Art Appreciation
July No Meeting.
Mon 23 Aug. Sally McMurtrie and Sheila Hayes will be talking about the life and work of Goya
Mon 27 Sept. Introduction to the life and work of Gwen John by Bob Wallace.
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Creative Writing
Our June topic was "Ageism". Several members read poems referring to old age, or offered stories highlighting the differences between attitudes of family members, young and old. The current BBC competition to finish a story (where eight well known authors have started a book) has inspired a couple of members to enter. We all live in high hopes of eventual publication!
Pam Carter 771088
Books
Mon 12 July A Room with a View : E M Forster (Watersmeet)
Mon 9 Aug. 100 years of Solitude Gabriel Marquez (John’s house)
Mon.6 Sept. : The Grapes of Wrath John Steinbeck.
Dee Matthew-Price 821471
Lunch Discussion
Thurs 15 July Coach & Horses Croxley Green
Thurs 19 Aug. Royal Oak,Abbots Langley
We meet 12:45 for 1 pm,
Meals need to be ordered before our visit so please tell me by the previous day at the latest if you plan to attend.
Audrey Walker 772653
Watercolour
The group will meet as usual in July and August under the guidance of Molly. We are finding interesting topics and our work is getting better!
George Paddick 442734
Bridge
There are 20 in the group. Joan would like to step down as leader so a replacement is being arranged.
Joan Dee 774545
Engineering Heritage
For our June meeting Ted Sutton gave an excellent talk “Saving the Mary Rose”. If you missed it don’t despair Ted is returning in October to talk to a Monthly Meeting.
The group is not meeting in July and August but watch for further details. If you are interested in a visit to Portsmouth to see the Mary Rose and other vessels look for a notice on the Study Group Board at the July meetings.
Fred Hughes 283034
Beginners Bridge
There is one vacancy for anyone with some basic bridge knowledge.
Colin Thomas 776480
French
There are a few vacancies. We welcome new members with a little knowledge of the language.
Jean Murphy 228431 or Diana Pavey 773595
Classic Film
Coming Soon !
Double Indemnity (1944)
Duck Soup (1933)
Listen to Britain (1941)
Beauty and the Beast (1946)
Details in next newsletter
Travel
Thurs 5 August (Waiting list)Guided morning Tour of Eton College.Optional visit pm to the Brewhouse Gallery.
Thurs 2 Sept. City of Oxford with walking tour. Early application essential.
Thurs 7 Oct. Two historic National Trust houses in Kent, Ightham Mote and Knole.
May 2005 Some places left for 5-day York visit.
Teresa Oliver 773408
Crossword/Word Puzzles /Anagrams
I am going to visit the Watford Group to see what they get up to and see how they run their group. Watch this space.
Anne Dorrell 448192.
Crib & Cards
Anyone interested in joining a group to play cards? Learn from scratch or refresh your memory.
Anne Dorrell 448192
Scrabble, Canasta & Rummikub
We are a friendly group who enjoy playing Scrabble/Rummikub / Canasta. Next meeting is at 2 pm on 2 July and then 6 August. So if you feel like an afternoon that is not too taxing do come and join us.
Anne Dorrell 448192
CAN YOU HELP? We urgently need more technical help and help in arranging/maintaining the noticeboards at our monthly meetings. If you can help and are able to come at 1.30 please give your name to one of the committee. Thanks
Computer Club or Clinic?
Quite a few members already have all the computer skills they need. However, there are many who are still learning or have not yet tried computing. Please phone to book help with a tutor.
Russell School, Chorleywood Weds 4:00 pm
Fred Hughes 283034
St Joan of Arc, Rickmansworth Thur 4:30pm
Ariela or Geoffrey Taylor 822773 Club sessions only run in term time.
We would like to have more “Club helpers”at these sessions. So if you have even a smattering of basic computing you could be of great value to a newcomer with a simple query. For more information
Pat Cains 779702
Ramblers
What is rambling ? - A pleasant walk of about 5-6 miles in approx 2½ hrs and at the end a nice hostelry for relaxed lunch and varied conversation. If this appeals to you why not join one of our walks?
We meet on Thursdays at 10 am, in the Car Park on Chorleywood Common, just past the cricket pavilion
15 July's walk is around Rickmansworth lakes and part of the canal. Lunch will be at the “Koi Carp”, West Hyde.
August will see us walking around Sear Green & Chalfont St Giles; lunch that day will be at the “Three Horseshoes” at Sear Green.
Rosemary 246475 or Sheila 235076
Family Research
and Researching Ancestors
A small third group is being formed.
22nd July Visit to National Archives at Kew £10
A few seats may still be available.
Mon July 26 Overcoming obstacles, using varied sources.
Mon Aug 23 Continue checking & recording findings.
Pat Cains 779702
Mah-jong
Our Mah-jong group gather at my home in Chorleywood. This has settled into a regular date on the 4th Wednesday each month. We welcome all grades of player so if you would like to see what it is all about please join us.
Anne Dorrell ` 448192.
Philosophy
In July we shall be talking about Bishop George Berkeley who noted there was no proof that objects continue to exist when we are not looking at them.
In August we take a break.
Bob Wallace 228445
Strollers
Thurs 22 July 3.5 miles in Belsize area.
Thurs 26 Aug 3.5 miles around the Swillet.
Brendon Crowe 465922
German
We have vacancies to help you to improve your German.
Liese Harvey 775083
Photography
The group has been out and about to St Albans, Apsley & Tring Reservoirs so far this year.
21 July Kew Gardens . Meet at main entrance at 11am to take photos and visit the photographic exhibition.
18 Aug Meeting at 5 Copthorne Rd.. Bring photographs from recent outings for discussion.
Carole Eldridge 779273
Theatre Visits
Sat 9 Oct “I Remember You” comedy by Bernard Slade at the Mill, Sonning. Including lunch £35.50 There are still places available on this special day out. Contact Janet Page on 01296668341 or Brenda Froud on 243508
Sat 23 October Watersmeet at 7:45 “The Musician” Harrow Light Opera Company . £11.60
Brendon Crowe 465922
Gardening
A regular newsletter is published for our members. There will be no meeting in August. On Friday 30 July we will visit the Pendley Manor Flower Show. Tickets £4.
Pat Evans 213392
Craft
Patchwork quilts, boxes, greeting cards and silk bookmarks are among the activities of the group. We shall be meeting in July and August and starting a joint project to make a patchwork quilt to be raffled for charity.
Kay Lennon 774351
Computer Courses
We hope there will be a course for “Beginners” on Mondays and “Follow On” on Tuesdays at 4:30pm in the autumn term, each course lasting for ten weeks & costing £30. We have to confirm these courses soon with St Joan staff. Do not delay! You will need to provide both name to Pat AND a cheque to the treasurer to become enrolled. July 8 is the deadline
Pat Cains 779702
Curios & Collectables
Are you interested in this proposed new group?
Anne Elliot 773437
Talking Points
Would you like to discuss topics of general interest?
Pat Cains 779702
Gardening tips for July and August
Deadhead, harvest, water, mow and enjoy your garden. Sit in the garden, hopefully in the sun, reading a book or gardening magazine and planning for bigger and better things next year.
HOW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS USED PER PERSON
Capitation Fee to Third Age Trust 2.50
6 copies of this newsletter posted to you 2.00
Hire hall for 24 monthly meetings 1.00
Insurances—all risks and licences 0.50
Payments to speakers at 24 monthly meetings 2.00
3/4 copies U3A magazine posted to you 1.00
Reserve for increased costs, charges & Stationery, postage & telephone calls
Equipment replacements 1.00
start-up costs for new groups etc 5.00
Annual Subscription £15.00 Janet Garton (Treasurer)
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