NSA QUIZ
The North Somerset Association of u3as (the NSA) held their annual quiz in October. This year it was held in Clevedon (last year it was at our own Community Centre). We sent two teams of four to the quiz. We didn’t win this time (Winscombe u3a did), but it was a very enjoyable event which tested our knowledge of Somerset places amongst other things.
The North Somerset Association of u3as (the NSA) held their annual quiz in October. This year it was held in Clevedon (last year it was at our own Community Centre). We sent two teams of four to the quiz. We didn’t win this time (Winscombe u3a did), but it was a very enjoyable event which tested our knowledge of Somerset places amongst other things.
THE JAMES BOND THEMED SOCIAL EVENING was held on 1st Nov It had the usual buffet, including a selection of cheeses, breads, crackers, along with wine and soft drinks.There were some casino games happening, but there will be no money involved, just complimentary tokens provided. Several members dressed with a James Bond theme, hero or villain. It was very much enjoyed.
OPEN DAY 12 OCTOBER
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SOCIAL EVENING WITH EMMA BRITTON 27 September 2024
Emma lives in Bridgwater with her partner John and Billy the beagle.
She spoke to us of the various jobs she had held through her life. Starting with admin posts, she found she was specialising in Medical Exercise, and then started her own business as a Keep Fit teacher.
She was asked to an interview about her Keep Fit business with Radio Somerset which then eventually led to her being offered a job as a regular broadcaster, and then to the same with Radio Bristol. She did this for 13 years and in 2020 she decided to leave the BBC and became a celebrant.
A celebrant is a non-legal person who conducts weddings, naming ceremonies, and funerals among other things. A funeral celebrant is a qualified person who leads and officiates funeral services. They are usually not members of the clergy and are not associated with a specific religion. Their role is to create a meaningful service that honors the deceased and celebrates their life.
Emma has been doing this ever since. She is still asked to step in to cover at Radio Somerset at times.
Her talk was very interesting, and very well received by the Burnham U3A members.
She spoke to us of the various jobs she had held through her life. Starting with admin posts, she found she was specialising in Medical Exercise, and then started her own business as a Keep Fit teacher.
She was asked to an interview about her Keep Fit business with Radio Somerset which then eventually led to her being offered a job as a regular broadcaster, and then to the same with Radio Bristol. She did this for 13 years and in 2020 she decided to leave the BBC and became a celebrant.
A celebrant is a non-legal person who conducts weddings, naming ceremonies, and funerals among other things. A funeral celebrant is a qualified person who leads and officiates funeral services. They are usually not members of the clergy and are not associated with a specific religion. Their role is to create a meaningful service that honors the deceased and celebrates their life.
Emma has been doing this ever since. She is still asked to step in to cover at Radio Somerset at times.
Her talk was very interesting, and very well received by the Burnham U3A members.
The National U3A’s festival in York
“Burnham U3A member, Julie Esnouf, attended the national U3A’s (Third Age Trust”) festival in York (York University) earlier this year. Julie said “what a well organised, interesting, fun filled few days. There were about 1,000 people attending to participate in a variety of activities from sport, lectures, workshops, to listening to music groups.
I participated in laughter yoga, astronomy, pétanque, slow sewing, country dancing and the “Brushstrokes” of York group. A talk from an RHS gardener at Harlow Carr was less energetic, as were the several mini concerts I listened to.
I also had time to explore York.
If another festival is held, I would recommend the experience.”
I participated in laughter yoga, astronomy, pétanque, slow sewing, country dancing and the “Brushstrokes” of York group. A talk from an RHS gardener at Harlow Carr was less energetic, as were the several mini concerts I listened to.
I also had time to explore York.
If another festival is held, I would recommend the experience.”
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PAINTING FOR PLEASURE JULY 2024
Earlier in the summer the Painting for Pleasure group worked with Bridget Hemmings from the Cheddar Individuality Project to organise a workshop for us to mould clay figures, which were taken away and fired by Bridget. Few of us had done this before, but we were soon learning laughing , and living! We were encouraged to make a figure which represented us in some special way, even if our skill was not great. Some figures were playing instruments, painting, or even showing our physical limitations. Others were wearing , hats, crowns and hairstyles long forgotten! Then on the last Saturday in August our figures were displayed in St Johns Church , Highbridge, together with those from other workshops previously held at St Johns .Tea and Cake was available, as was a workshop for children, all of which seemed to give the church a warm glow in the August sunshine . Our figures together with those made all over Sedgemoor will be on display in a pop up shop in Bridgwater , and may go on tour to other locations . Our group enjoyed both the practical experience of moulding the figures and seeing them in the beautiful historic setting of St Johns.
It was this project , as we had a workshop making them in the community centre for our Painting for pleasure group
The Cheddar Individuality project has been led by local Artist Bridget Hemmings and ceramic artist Ella Philips and Lucy Brown. The project has been working with community groups, organisations, local businesses and individuals. The project has created created over 1,000 ceramic figures (roughly 13-15 cm tall).
The idea was inspired by the artist Anthony Gormley’s Field installations. The project focused on “Individuality” to celebrate that everyone is different and everyone is special, each figure is unique! The figures have been created out of 6 different types of clay to reflect our society.
The project started with the creation then an exhibition where all the figures were positioned for one day only and then the installation for the walking trail.
The walking trail launches 9 July 2023 11am at the Cheddar Visitor centre
An exhibition was also held in Highbridge at St John’s church.
Earlier in the summer the Painting for Pleasure group worked with Bridget Hemmings from the Cheddar Individuality Project to organise a workshop for us to mould clay figures, which were taken away and fired by Bridget. Few of us had done this before, but we were soon learning laughing , and living! We were encouraged to make a figure which represented us in some special way, even if our skill was not great. Some figures were playing instruments, painting, or even showing our physical limitations. Others were wearing , hats, crowns and hairstyles long forgotten! Then on the last Saturday in August our figures were displayed in St Johns Church , Highbridge, together with those from other workshops previously held at St Johns .Tea and Cake was available, as was a workshop for children, all of which seemed to give the church a warm glow in the August sunshine . Our figures together with those made all over Sedgemoor will be on display in a pop up shop in Bridgwater , and may go on tour to other locations . Our group enjoyed both the practical experience of moulding the figures and seeing them in the beautiful historic setting of St Johns.
It was this project , as we had a workshop making them in the community centre for our Painting for pleasure group
The Cheddar Individuality project has been led by local Artist Bridget Hemmings and ceramic artist Ella Philips and Lucy Brown. The project has been working with community groups, organisations, local businesses and individuals. The project has created created over 1,000 ceramic figures (roughly 13-15 cm tall).
The idea was inspired by the artist Anthony Gormley’s Field installations. The project focused on “Individuality” to celebrate that everyone is different and everyone is special, each figure is unique! The figures have been created out of 6 different types of clay to reflect our society.
The project started with the creation then an exhibition where all the figures were positioned for one day only and then the installation for the walking trail.
The walking trail launches 9 July 2023 11am at the Cheddar Visitor centre
An exhibition was also held in Highbridge at St John’s church.
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DAY TRIP TO MINEHEAD 2024
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