Entrance to the General Meeting will be by the side please. No entrance before 1.30 unless you have a job to do.
Our speaker for 14th May 2026 is Lindsey Barrell.
Lindsey gave a talk at last June’s general meeting entitled, Burlesque, I and the WI”
Lindsey returns to present her talk, “Ant, Dec the WI and me, as seen on TV”.
In this fabulously funny, heart-warming and interesting talk Lindsey will tell you all about how she appeared on primetime TV shows and won, not one, but 2 fabulous free holidays! Yes, it does happen to ‘normal’ people. And neither would probably have happened if she hadn’t been part of the WI! Have you ever wondered how people get chosen to go on the telly? Or whether the people who win things on telly are even ‘real’ people? Or what goes on ‘behind the scenes’? Are the TV hosts as nice as they seem? Do you wonder if the whole thing is fake and made-up just for the cameras? Well, wonder no more! This is a humorous talk that illustrates that if you want to win it, then you definitely have to be in it! –
Carers
-“(The u3a) will encourage and may require members to bring carers with them to u3a activities, as needed with no additional cost for the carer. The carer will fall under u3a liability insurance unless they are a professional carer, in which case the individual will be covered by their employer’s insurance cover.” In addition, the committee agreed to carers attending fee-paying events (e.g. trips, Christmas functions, etc.)but they MUST pay the applicable fee.
TRIPS
If you are considering going on the Elton Hall trip on 17th July, our Trip Organisers have stressed that attendees using any mobility aids (walking sticks, walkers, wheelchairs) will NOT be allowed access to the house for health and safety reasons, as the wooden floor is very uneven.
These trips will be on sale at the following General Meetings
General Meeting Dates ________ Trip date
14th May Elton Hall 17th July
11th June. Audley End 17th August
9th July. Deben river cruise 17th September
13th August. Hever Castle Christmas lunch & Lights on 4th December
10th September u3a christmas lunch at Stifford hotel on 14th December
New Trip being sold at May Meeting. At the next general meeting on Thursday 14th May tickets for Elton Hall & Gardens will go on sale. Elton Hall is situated in Peterborough and has been home to the Proby family since 1660, where every room contains many treasures. In the library you can find Henry VIII’s prayer book. Due to the age of Elton Hall, it is unfortunate that mobility aids are not allowed including walking sticks, this is due to uneven floor and stairs. Price of tickets is £45 - this includes guided tour of house and access to gardens.
Date Friday 17th July tickets £45 There is a café for you to purchase lunch etc.
Should you wish to you us on this amazing day trip please make sure booking form has been completed including the very important ICE number. Cheques made payable to SLH District u3a or cash will be accepted.
BRIGHTON - THURSDAY 25th JUNE
Pick up times:
Lampit’s Hill9.00
Springhouse - 9.10
The Oak - 9.20
Theatre Shows
Tina Smith 07899915184
Carol Lindsell 07906436445
Many thanks to all who came to see the saucy production of The Producers. Some of the ladies seemed to enjoy this show very much!
Our next theatre trip after Brick Lane is yet to be decided but some people have expressed an interest in seeing Paddington or Oliver. Please let us know if you would be interested in either of these shows. and I will make enquiries.
Our next theatre trip will be an afternoon tea and show at the Brick Lane Music Hall, Thursday 29th October @ £60 pp. The theme is based on Dolly Parton and there will be the opportunity to join in either some line dancing if you wish.
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