1. 21 July 2015 21 Gorffennaf 2015 For your convenience these screen shots will appear on the Wrexham U3A website until 14 September 2015 WREXHAM WRECSAM

2. Future presentations 18 August Treasure Hunt and meal 15 September Amsterdam, the Friendly City Peter Mathot 20 October The Hill Farmer Gareth Wyn Jones 17 November The Parks and Gardens of Clwyd Glynis Shaw 15 December Christmas Lunch – Llyndir Hall (bookings taken from July meeting)

3. Annual Treasure Hunt A walking Treasure Hunt in Gresford (start/finish Gresford Memorial Hall) 18 August (from 1.30 pm) Meal afterwards at Glyndwr University (booking essential) Sign up from the June Speaker meeting

4. Visits and Events 2015 dates 25 th July 2015: Ironbridge 29 th August 2015: Eyam 13 th Nov: Tinsel and Turkey weekend ASK IN THE FOYER FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

5. Group News Poetry Group - has been established under the Leadership of Valerie Williams Meets on the first Monday of each month at 2.00 pm. Contact Val on 01978 756614 Reading Group 2 - has been reconvened under the Leadership of Chris Cripps Meets on the second Wednesday of each month Contact Chris on 01978 265458 Art Appreciation Maureen Chadwick leads this group. Contact Val Scott Meets on the second Monday of each month at St. Margaret’s Hall, Garden Village at 10 am. Contact Val on 01978 356709

6. Group News Walking Group: Monthly – Week 4 23 July – Llangollen Canal Walking 16 July – Lion Quays to Jack Mytton August – Holiday Month 17 September – Colemere to Ellesmere Boathouse

7. Group News Sewing Group – now meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 27 Poyser St. Contact: Concetta Scandariato on 01978 355312 for details. Family History - now in Training Room at Acton Community Centre Vacancies – Reading Group. Contact: Liz Martin on 01978 261694 Sunday Lunch Group. Contact: Sheila Jardine on 01978 571761

8. New Group Knit and Natter Group This group meets on the 4 th Tuesday of the month at the Cunliffe Arms, Jeffreys Road (2.00-4.00 pm). Currently: Knitting for charity T4U (Teams4U) – helps communities across the world helping children. Donations of wool welcome. Spinning demonstration at November meeting. Members are asked to bring along their current project, any knitting patterns and books. Please see Pam Dean if you wish to join this group or if you have any spare wool to donate.

9. New Groups German Group Leader : Elizabeth Pettit Tel No. 01978-854519 Deputy Leader: Audrey Lockyer Tel No. 01978-790312 Venue: Cunliffe Arms, Jeffreys Road, Wrexham (Tesco Community room from April) When: Tuesday at 2.00pm (2 nd and 4 th week of month) Gardening Group 5 Leader : Lorna Grey Tel No: 01978-353450 Deputy Leader : Diane Hearn Tel No: 01978-358821 When: Second Tuesday of each Month at Members’ homes Please see newsletter for details of activities

10. New Group Tap Dancing This group will meet every Monday 3.15 – 4.45 pm at St Mary’s Catholic Church with the first session to be held on 20 th July 2015

11. Group Leaders Wanted We urgently need Leaders for the following groups: Spanish Conversation 10 members have registered and one person has volunteered to help with the group. A contact in Mold U3A has offered assistance as to the framework for the group Psychology Member interest but no group leader. If you are able to help with any of these groups please contact Pam Dean. Group Leaders Meeting – 8 th September Please inform Pam of intended attendance at the Speaker Meeting on 16 th June and names of those wishing to book a meal to be given to Pam by 1 st August.

12. Other activities that may be of interest (not run by Wrexham U3A) Bridge for Beginners - Current course runs on a Thursday (1.00-3.00pm) at Age Connects, St Andrew’s House (behind Ramada Plaza). £3 per session. Call Andrew Mountain on 07980 118508 for details. Seniors exercise programme – currently running at Maes-y-Pant community woodland, Gresford/Marford Balane, flexibility, strength and cardio. I hour sessions Contact Claire on 07834 494818 for details. Small charge. Craft Contact: Frances Hughes 01244 570022 (note phone number) Acton Community Centre. First Wednesday. 10 am-noon

13. Some other Activities that may be of interest (not run by Wrexham U3A) 1. Age Connects NE Wales is based in Ellice Way (Yale Business Park), LL13 7YL (08450 549822) Courses include: Knitting and Crochet Computer Singing Learn to Draw Exercise Email: info@acnew.org.uk Website: www.acnew.org.uk 2. Tai Chi From Wednesday 3 June, Glyndwr Sports Centre (2-3 pm) info@acnew.org.ukwww.acnew.org.uk

14. These might be of interest U3A Summer Schools 17-20 August: Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester (www.u3a.org.uk for details)www.u3a.org.uk North Wales Region U3A – Theme Day Date: Tuesday 20 October 2015 Time: 9:45 - 16:30 Topic: “It’s Good to be Green – North Wales Renewable Energy Projects” Venue: Glasdir Centre, Llanwrst Cost: £12.00 Interested members please see Mary Woolley.

15. Newsletter A PLEA TO GROUP LEADERS Items for the September Newsletter must be in the hands of the Editorial Team by Tuesday 1 September 2015 at the latest 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: edjan2@btinternet.com

16. Handbook 2015-16 This details our activities for the coming year Are there any courses you would like to see started? We are also aware that some male members may feel that there are not enough activities that may be of more interest to them Contact Pam Dean if you have an idea for a new group Erratum: Page 8. Peter Beddoes – 01978 359451

17. Membership 2015-6 Membership renewal was due on 1 May Full year membership - £15 Full year membership + postage of newsletter - £18.50 Membership queries – see Ann Herniman in the Foyer New Handbook – available now for all paid-up members

18. Our Speaker Today Gavin Hunter “The Port Sunlight Story”

19. Our Speaker in September Pete Mathot Amsterdam – the friendly city