U3A DIARIES
Diary orders will be accepted soon from the Third Age Trust. Cost will be £2.50 inc postage. We have decided to buy them on a pre-order basis this year, to avoid wastage, and Margaret has started taking orders now.   So if you would like one, please add your name to Margaret's list.
 DAY TRIPS   2017 
Usual Times for Leaving:
Pepperall Rd. 9:10 am
Apex Park 9:15 am  
Pier Street   9:20 am 
The Vets (opposite Community Centre) 9:30 am
Love Lane bus stop (opposite The Rosewood) 9:35 am

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HOLIDAY GROUP   Holidays 
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​Available for Nidd Hall, 6 tickets, contact the team asap
December 11th for 5 days £295

Interest has been really positive both for Turkey & Tinsel at Nidd Hall this
December, and Lochs & Glens in April 2018 (deposits mid July to mid August).
We thank you all for your support and are now in the process of looking at
ideas for later in 2018.
Keep your eyes peeled either on the Notice board (Thursdays) on the website
or in the magazine for details of present and forthcoming notices and holidays.
See also the team on Thursday coffee mornings in Room 3.
Thank you from The Holiday Team 
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LOCHS & GLENS of  SCOTLAND TO ARDGARTEN HOTEL.
 24-29th April 2018 - 6 days.
Please see notice board for further details, also express your
interest to Holiday Team, Room 3. 
We will start collecting deposits from July 2017.
​Early booking essential

​ Holiday Team - Lynn Mathews. Jean & Geoff Hollingworth & Sue Meads. 

THEATRE GROUP

CRAZY FOR YOU
Bristol Hippodrome (coach) 12th Oct £26
Seats still available

ALADDIN
Christmas panto Bristol (coach) 2nd January 2018  £24
Contact Jill Tomkin
​​Please book early
GARDENING GROUP - 2017

Committee: Diane Cruickshank 787856     John Reed     783640
                            Janet Hill                      782337      Paula Milne   325234
This programme may be liable for changes due to unforeseen circumstances, so please check with members of the committee before an event.
Please note that due to increased costs, the attendance fee at the Community Centre events will be £2.00 per meeting.

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Silver Anniversary Lunch
will be held at The Beachcomber - Thursday 19th October 2017 at 12.30.
This will be a Carvery Lunch plus dessert and coffee and mints.
Cost £14 per head.
Cheques and choice of menu will be taken by the Holiday Group, Room 3,
from mid-August.
This will follow straight on from the tree-planting, (see Silver Anniversary page.)
SPEAKERS' PROGRAMME
 15th September,  Neil Clarke will give his film/talk on
The Bristol Channel Islands
 Info and tickets from Kath Hoyland,  01278 783995 or
​ Keith Searle at Thursday Coffee Mornings.
FRENCH EVENING -6th October
 cheese & wine, details to follow
WWI COMMEMORATION
 To anyone who lost  relative in the Great War.
We visit the Somme area of France a couple of times a year, and would be pleased to visit on your behalf to lay a cross or wreath.
 Bob Curry 07787968205
  QUIZ NIGHT
Are Book Group 1 cleverer than Book Group 2? Will the Creative Writing Group plot the downfall of the Luncheon Clubs? Will the Scrabble Groups spell trouble for The Gardeners? Well now we will be able to discover the brainiest group in Burnham U3A. On the 21st September a quiz night is being held to raise funds for the Community Centre. So if you think your group have what it takes to be Burnham's brainiest team or if you just fancy an enjoyable night out do join us. The evening is not restricted to the U3A so your team can be made of your brainiest friends if you think they have what it takes to challenge the intellectual might of the U3A.

Teams are to consist of up to 6 members and the cost of entry is £12 but this is reduced to £10 if paid for before 14th September. Tea and coffee will be available on the night but if you fancy something a little stronger to bring out the best in the grey cells then please feel free to bring along a bottle (The quiz master may require a sample of each bottle to ensure it is of suitable quality). Look forward to seeing you on Thursday 21st September. Time 7 for 7:30 pm
GROUPS LATEST​
GROUPS CO-ORDINATOR
We are looking for a Groups Co-ordinator to advise existing groups, help start-ups if needed, and generally keep track of what groups this U3A has.
If you would like to be part of this, please contact any of the Committee as listed on the Contact Page ​
​The EASY WALKING  group desperately needs a new Leader; if you can help please contact Sandra 685544.  Otherwise this group will have to close
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PHILOSOPHY GROUP
The Philosophy group is having a summer break.  The next meeting will be on September 29th 10.30 a.m. at 6 The Gables Allandale Road TA8 2HG.
We will be looking at how the work of Rousseau relates to how we live now.  New members are welcome, or why not come along and have a sample.    
Rosalie Dilkes

WAYS WITH WATERCOLOURS
The  group ' Ways with watercolours' is to exhibit their paintings on Saturday 2nd September at the Burnham Community Centre from 10.00am.   The group has been inspired by Alan Ward, an artist of national reputation.
This is an invitation to share their creative journey with no admission charge and tea, coffee and cakes available.
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NEW GROUPS
Spanish Conversation for Beginners
Starting in November.  Two classes per month, day and time to be decided, depending on Hall availabity.  Aim is to inspire confidence in basic communication skills and have some fun along the way. If interested, please contact Chris Noble on 01278 751808
Hasta la vista!

CINE-FRANCAIS
Friday mornings, please look here for future programme. The first film showing was 11 August, 

OPERA   contact Rosalie Dilkes 256210.
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Possibilities
We would like to start another Patchwork group but again need a member to lead the group. Anyone interested?
A new Chess Group has been suggested, please contact the U3A if you are interested

You will be given all the support you need to start a group so why not give it a go?..........after all the success of our U3A is in the strength of the groups.
Please register your interest by signing the flyer in the Community Centre
And Finally...
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The U3A Members' Free Legal Helpline is to close on 30th September, so if you think you might need it, get in quick!

Berrow U3A are holding an OPEN DAY on Wed 23rd Aug 10.00 - 4.00 pm in Berrow Village Hall, all welcome.