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    ARCHITECTURE -   Meetings at Wolseley Trust Conference Room, for the winter programme. 
    Details in the Newsletter
 
or from Hilary       
    Wednesday November 26th.  Illustrated talk by Don Millgate - Bradford on Avon & Sarlat, two limestone towns. 
    No meeting in December.

   
CHESS
    Meet at Group Leaders Home, 3rd. Monday of each month.
 
    Next meetings;   17th. November and 15th. December.

    Contact Richard Manly.  

        CLASSIC FILMS  -                                              
        Venue at Mount Gould Methodist Church at 2pm., parking in Church grounds   
        Contact Jim Whyte.            
         Tuesday  11th November – The Eagle – 1925 – Rudolph Valentino.
           Tuesday 9th December – The Black Swan – 1942 – Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara.
           Tuesday 13th January – The Four Feathers – 1939 – John Clements, Ralph Richardson
            

        
       
COMPUTING
- Advice on where to access courses -  individual advice given. 
        Contact David Sunderland 
        For technical supply, fitting etc. contact kevind@computerbase.co.uk  

        CRAFTS: Normally this is the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2 pm to 4.00pm. 
        at the co-ordinator's house. 
        Planned meetings - 12th. November & 10th. December.

         DISCOVERING HISTORY THROUGH BUILDINGS
        No previous history knowledge needed, although welcome. 
        Will meet on the 3rd Thursday at Morrisons,  Outland Road at 9.45 am.        
        Contact Susan Welsh for further information.          
        20th. November - Mary Newman's cottage & Saltash Town
        18th. December - Firestone Bay, Stonehouse.
        15th. January 2009 - Jennycliff, Fort Stamforth & Mount Batten.     

       
DISCOVERING MAN'S USE OF DARTMOOR
       
1st Thursday of the month 10.am at Morrisons car park, Outland Road
       
Jeff welcomes any ideas for year 3.  Be prepared for walking on the Moor but not more than about      
        3  miles.  Please contact him for further details. 
        

   

       
DISCOVERING MUSIC
- Why we find music rewarding.  Listening, explanation and
        discussion. Meets at group leader's house on the first Friday of each month.   Ring Olaf  
        

       
DISCUSSION
- Newsworthy or social issues of interest to the group.  Granby Island
        Community Centre.
        Dates: Second Wednesday of each month.        
        Contact Tony for further information.

       DODO's  
      
A new look at forgotten things!  Meeting on the 2nd Friday at Eileen's home at 2.00 pm.
       Ring Susan W. if you are interested.
       Next meeting October.

        ETYMOLOGY - FUN WITH WORDS!
      
 Meets 10.15a.m. on the 1st Monday of the month at the Elm Centre, behind ASDA              
       
If you are interested, contact Margaret Hancock 

      
  FAMILY HISTORY - GENEALOGY
- Research.  Held at members' homes on the 3rd Wednesday 
        at 10 am.  Contact Keith for further details 

        FRENCH CONVERSATION - 1st and 3rd Friday.  Sorry not for beginners! Held in leader's home. 
        A lively and interesting group which discusses a variety of topics.  Contact Ruth to see if there are any
        vacancies.

        
       
GARDENS GROUP
- 4th Friday of the month at 10.30am.   
        Sunday 9th. November - Lukeslands.
        Friday 5th. December - Quiz at members home. Mince pies!
        Friday 23rd. January 2009 - New Year lunch party.
        Arranged visits, by car or coach.
  Contact Brenda or Peggy        
        
        SUNDAY GARDEN VISITS      
        Suggestions for gardens to visit always welcome.  Contact Peggy       
                
       
GEOLOGY
  
        Contact Bob Thomas
         Fieldwork - Devon and Cornwall.  Mixed ability group.         
         No further meetings until 10th. December, which will be a planning meeting.

                           
       
HISTORY - 20TH CENTURY
- 2-4 pm 4th Tuesday of the month at Mount Gould Methodist   
        Church.  
        New subject: Alistair Cooke's History of America 
        Contact George 
        Next Meeting 26th. August.

       
HISTORY- MEDIEVAL
        Telephone Jim Anson for further details.  Now meeting earlier at 2pm
       
This new group meets on the 3rd Wednesday afternoon of the month 2.00 - 4.00pm at the
           Swarthmore Centre, Mutley Plain
           The group is a forum for the study and enjoyment of Medieval History with the opportunity to
           listen, talk as much or as little as you want.   Over 20 members attend regularly    
           Please contact Jim for the suggested syllabus and offers of help with history knowledge.         

        ITALIAN CONVERSATION 1 & 2, Two mixed ability groups.  
        Group 1 - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10.30 am
        Group 2 - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10.30 am
        You will need some previous understanding of the spoken language.
        However 2 CDs are available free of charge from Gillian to start you off.   Meet at leader's house. 
        Contact Gillian   

       LEARN TO SING;  
      
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Oreston. 10.30 to 11.30 am
       Contact Jennifer (01752) 840124. 
Come along if you would like to sing.
             

       
LITERATURE
- Discussion of books chosen within the group, led by individual members. 
        6 weekly intervals from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon.     
        1st. December, Love in a Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
        5th. January 2009 - Poetry or Prose to share; followed by a New Year lunch.

       LOOKING AT ART - Meets in the Wolseley  Trust Conference Room, 4th Monday of each      
       month 10.00am to 12noon.  Videos, discussion, some gallery and museum visits.      
       Monday 24th. November -  Nick Young - Understanding 19th. & 20th. Cent. Art. 
       December - No meeting.
       Monday 26th. January - Understanding 19th. & 20th. Cent. Art. 
        


       
LUNCH AT THE C.F.E
.       
        Book with Jennifer Gegg. Prices tba.
        Lunches will restart on 23rd. September - yummy yummy!

        MARITIME HISTORY -- History of seafaring in many forms.  Research, discussion videos.  
        1st Monday of the month at 10 am. at leader's home.   Contact Doug Constable.

        MUSIC  - Listening to and discussing music selected by the group with some videos.  
        Details of forthcoming concerts etc.  Meets at the Venton Centre, 2nd Friday of the month at 10.30      
        10th. October.  1st. part of video on life and work of Tchaikovsky.
        14th. November. 2nd. part of Tchaikovsky followed by video of Darcy Bussell & excerpts of her 10 favourite ballets.
        12th. December.  Bring along your favourite piece of music on cd or dvd (no longer than about five minutes).
        9th. January 2009.  TBA.      
        Telephone Maggy and Michael 

        NATURAL HISTORY RAMBLERS - NEW GROUP
       
3rd. Tuesday of each month, May to September.
        Contact Martin Probert for information

      
     
       
PHILOSOPHY
- 2nd Tuesday of the month 2 - 4 pm. Tel. Keith 
        Overview of Western philosophy, historical development.  Members have 
        input into the development of the discussions.  In members' homes. 

        PHOTOGRAPHY  This group will be run by Richard Manly at his house on the 3rd Tuesday
        2pm - 4 pm.  Telephone him for further details.  
        No meeting in August, resumes 16th. September and 21st. October.
        
      
POETRY, PLAY-READING & DRAMA  
      
First Wednesday of the month 10.30 to 12 noon, Quaker Rooms, Mutley Plain
       Wednesday 3rd. December - Christmas.
       Wednesday 7th. January - Journeys and holidays.
       Contact Ann or Pat for details of next meeti
ng.  
       
       
SCRABBLE
- Scrabble and other board games at a room at Emmanuel Church
        Mannamead.  Third Monday of the month from 2pm. 
 Details from Janice 

        SHORT WALKS GROUP - Walks of approx 3 miles. (two groups on different days of the 
        week)  Details in the members' Newsletter and separate page on website.
        A group for Even Easier Walks would be welcomed.

        SPANISH CONVERSATION - NEW GROUP
        1st and 3rd Thursday in the month, 2pm at Members' homes. Not suitable for absolute beginners

       
Please contact Doreen if you would be interested in taking part in this group.    

        SWIMMING GROUP 
       
Contact Pam Capps
       
Meet every Monday morning 11.00 - 12.00 noon at Marjons Sport & Leisure Centre, excluding Monday General Meetings.  
        Cost is £2.00 per session and cost of car park will be refunded on production of voucher on parking slip when handed
        to receptionist.  Over 50s group.

        THEATRE AND CONCERT VISITS
         Look at the Theatre page for full details of these bookings.

        WALKING GROUP - Walks of between 5 and 7 miles, fortnightly on 2nd & 4th Thursdays.  
        Details in members' Newsletters.  Contact Rachel or Sheila 

        WRITERS' GROUP - 1st Wednesday of the month at members' homes. Tel Keith 
        The group agrees a theme, members read their own work, followed by informal discussion.
        Have a look at www.openwriting.com for U3A members to have your writing shown on the web.

       
YOGA - NEW GROUP
       
Twice a month - 1st and 3rd Wednesday  2 - 3 pm.  
        Mainstone Community Centre, off Pattinson Drive. Cost £25 for 10 sessions based on 15 members.
        Contact Pam Capps for full details.

          05/11/2008