21st March 2017 21 Mawrth 2017 WREXHAM WRECSAM For your convenience, these screen shots will appear on the Wrexham U3A website until 18 April 2017

PETER MATHOT AMSTERDAM – THE FRIENDLY CITY Our Speaker Today PETER MATHOT AMSTERDAM – THE FRIENDLY CITY

Future presentations 18th April An Interlude With Joyce Grenfell Jean Finney 16th May Some Historic Welsh Gardens Maureen Thomas

VISITS AND EVENTS 26th March 2017 Loch Tummel Hotel 6 days d/b/b 5th May 2017 Speke Hall 10th June 2017 Blenheim Palace Remember you must pay for the trip at time of booking Margaret Hadwin-Smith : hadwin541@btinternet.com 01978 310253

VISITS AND EVENTS ANY PROBLEMS PHONE MARGARET 01978 310253 6th MAY: SPEAKE TRIP SATURDAY 6th MAY: LEAVING FROM BUS STOP OUTSIDE SAINSBURY’S AT 9:00 AM SHARP. WE WILL HAV 2 HOURS AT THE GARDEN CENTRE. THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY WILL BE AT SPEAKE HALL ARRIVING IN TIME FOR LUNCH [NOT ARRANGED]. WE WILL LEAVE SPEAKE VIA GROSBY WITH A PHOTO STOP AT THE GORMLEY FIGURES. ARRIVE BACK APPROX 7:00 PM. 26th MARCH JOINING DETAILS FOR SCOTLAND ON 26th MARCH: THE COACH WILL BE PARKED OPPOSITE CAPEL Y GROES AND IT WILL LEAVE 8:00 AM SHARP. CAPEL Y GROES IS SITUATED BESIDE THE CROSSING FOR ASDA> YOUR BEST DROP OFF PONT IS WATERWORLD CAR PARK WHERE YOU WILL FIND A PATH LEADING TO THE LAY BY WHERE THE COACH IS PARKED. ANY PROBLEMS PHONE MARGARET 01978 310253

THIS IS TO BE A SINGING WORKSHOP FIRST MEETING SATURDAY 29th APRIL CHOIR THIS IS TO BE A SINGING WORKSHOP FIRST MEETING SATURDAY 29th APRIL 10am – 12:30pm AT CAPEL Y GROES PLEASE CONTACT SANDRA JONES ON 01978 845642 OR FRIEDA LEECH ON 01978 754152

New Group News STROLLERS 2 : Group will meet 3rd Wednesday at different venues. First stroll Wednesday March 15th in the car park at Alyn Waters. Strollers walk at their own risk. Please wear suitable clothing and shoes. PAINTING : The group will meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday at a venue yet to be confirmed. Contact details from Pam Dean. BUS PASS : Anyone who was unable to attend the formation of this group please see Pam Dean in the foyer after the meeting.

FAMILY HISTORY Topics for 2017 March 31st : Passenger Lists. April 28th : Personal Research

HISTORIC GARDENS VISIT TO SEZENCOTE HOUSE AND GARDENS 8th JUNE Website: www.sezincote.co.uk Coach leaves Sainsbury’s Bus Stop at 8:00am Private tour of the house at approx 12 noon Followed by touring the gardens in your own time. Estimated time of arrival in Wrexham 7:00pm £21 per person. Places available to non group members Contact Ken Jones on 01978 357460 to book

SUNDAY LUNCH and COFFEE MORNING Please note that NANCY JONES has kindly agreed to take over these groups. The Coffee Morning has moved to the TREVOR ARMS. Please contact Nancy or Pam Dean for further information.

New I.T Group A new IT group has been formed under the leadership of Brian Parry-Jones. It will be generally tailored to Microsoft Windows but will touch on Apple Mac and iMac too. For more information contact Brian or Pam Dean.

TABLE TENNIS HOPEFULLY THIS GROUP WILL START IN APRIL AN INITIAL MEETING WILL BE ARRANGED TO DISCUSS THE DAY, TIME AND VENUE.

LOCAL HISTORY GROUP 3rd April: Jill Burton : Queen Victoria’s Visit To Wales MAY NO MEETING 5th June: Vivien Smith : Wrexham Theatres 3rd July: Shelia Mills : Bwlchgwyn In Victorian Times 7th August: Gareth Vaughan-Williams : The Whipper In 4th September: Humphrey Gibson : Local Coal Industry 2nd October: Chairman Lt Gen. Jonathon Riley : Royal Welch 6th November: Alan Tiltman : The Blind Harpist Of Ruabon

ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: April 13th 4th May* 1st June NO MEETINGS July or August Then we start back in September. * Note: May is the 2nd week.

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Dance studio at Glyndwr Sports Centre DANCE EXERCISE GROUP 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Dance studio at Glyndwr Sports Centre Nominal charge. Members participate at their own risk Leaders : Barbara Thorpe and Wendy Jones

Group News Welsh for Beginners Meets at ‘Saith Seren’ (1.30-3.30 pm) Every Wednesday Contacts: Bob Edwards or Derek McCarthy 01978 752621

CANASTA Leader : Claire Bellis Contact 01978 265684/claire.bellis@yahoo.co.uk Venue: The Cunliffe Arms 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of the month. Time 7pm

MAHJONG GROUP THIS GROUP NOW HAS TWO SESSIONS: 1st THURSDAY AT 7pm 3rd WEDNESDAY AT 2pm BOTH AT THE CUNLIFFE ARMS NEW MEMBERS ARE MOST WELCOME

ACHTUNG, BITTE The German Group Has vacancies. Some prior knowledge of the language would be beneficial. Contact Elizabeth Pettit on 01978854519

Contact the Editorial Team via their email: Newsletter A PLEA TO GROUP LEADERS Articles of 75-125 words ( with or without photos ) are being sought from the Study Groups. All members of the U3A should be kept informed about the quality work being undertaken in the Study Groups , so please let us know what you do. Contact the Editorial Team via their email: annekwales@btinternet.com

AND FINALLY……… IT’S GOODBYE FROM ME. PETER BEDDOES