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   NEW GROUP
  
ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES
- Contact Susan Foster.  Meet on the 4th. Thursday of each month at Stoke Library.
   
  
ARCHITECTURE -   
    Meetings at Plymstock Library Meeting Room.   Details in the Newsletter or from Hilary.  No meeting in July.
        
 
 ART IN THE OPEN AIR
    For people who enjoy the open air and sketching/painting.  Contact Jeff Fogwill.
    As soon as it's warm enough we'll be outdoors again! 

    Bridge - New Group
 
Contact Carol Rose.  Meeting at leader's home 2nd. Tuesday and 3rd. Thursday of each month.
        

    NEW GROUP
  CARAVAN / MOTORHOME GROUP.
  
   
The group held a meeting on the 5th November to discuss this year's events and exchange information.  A "groupie" holiday has already been held this Easter.  
     More are planned - watch this space. 


   
CHESS
    Meet at Group Leaders Home, 3rd. Monday of each month.  
    Contact Richard Manly.  

    CLASSIC FILMS  -                                              
    
Venue the Wolseley Centre.  1st Wednesday of each month at 2pm., parking in bottom end of Co-op car park.  
    Contact Jim Whyte.            
   
Wednesday 7th. July - Out of the Past - 1947 - Kirk Douglass.
    Wednesday 4th. August - No meeting.

    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 1.00 pm to 4.00pm. 
    at the co-ordinator's house.
    July 14th., Sept. 8th., Oct. 13th., Nov. 10th., & Dec. 8th.  No meeting in August.
   
    
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. 
   
July 15th.  St. Mawes Castle
    August 19th.  Down Tor Stone Row 
   
                 
    DISCOVERING MAN'S USE OF DARTMOOR
    1st Thursday of the month 10.am meeting 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 at 2.00pm.   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.

    
ETYMOLOGY - FUN WITH WORDS!
    Meets 10.00a.m. on the 1st Monday of the month
at Raffles, Ermington Terrace, Mutley - New Venue.              
    If you are interested, contact Margaret Hancock.  No meeting in May. 

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

    Explorers - New Group 
 
Explore different areas and have lunch with friends.  Meeting on the 4th. Thursday of each month in the morning.
    Contact Lyn.
    Th. 22nd. July - Visit to Tavistock
    All details in the Newsletter

    FRENCH CONVERSATION
    1st and 3rd Friday at 10.30 am.  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.

    French for Visitors - New Group
 
Contact Lynne Davison for details.  Meet 3rd & 4th. Tuesday of the month in the afternoon.
        
    
GARDENS GROUP
    4th Friday of the month at 10.30am.   
    Friday 25th. June - Pinsla Gardens Y Nursery, Cardingham.
    Friday 23rd. July - Lewtrenchard Manor, Lewdown.
    Arranged visits, by car or coach.  Contact Ruth or Peggy        
        
    
SUNDAY GARDEN VISITS      
    Suggestions for gardens to visit always welcome.  Contact Peggy       
                
   
GEOLOGY  
     Contact Bob Thomas.  Meet 2nd. Wednesday of each month.
     Fieldwork - Devon and Cornwall.  Mixed ability group.
     Wed. 14th. July - Merryvale Quarry

    German - New Group
 
Meet 2nd. & 4th. Friday of each month in Leaders home, in the afternoon.  Contact Deidre or Bill
        
    
HISTORY OF THE 19TH. CENTURY        
    Tracing events from the French Revolution up to the outbreak of the 1st. World War in 1914.  Starts 24th. and 25th. February.
    This group will meet on the 4th. Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am at the Venton Centre, Mount Gould.  There will be a repeat on the 
    next day (Wednesday), same time, same place.  The cost will be £2.00 - £2.50 each.  If you are interested please phone Brian Sabel on
    01364 649206 to check if there are any vacancies.  Please don't just turn up on the day without first checking; this group is very popular
    and there are limited places at the venue.
         
                        
  HISTORY -
Modern -
     2.30-4 pm 4th Thursday of the month at 
Wolseley Trust Conference Room 1.  
    New subject:History of the Arabs and Islam. 
    Contact George
   
        
   
HISTORY- MEDIEVAL
    Telephone Jim Anson for further details.  Now meeting earlier at 2pm
    This  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.
    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 
    Contact Barbara Bullock or Beryl Northwood.
    Meeting at Room 6, The Swarthmore Centre.
    Discussion of books chosen within the group, led by individual members. 
    6 weekly intervals from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon.     
    May 24th. Onwards subjects TBA.
    

    LOOKING AT ART  
    Contact Viv Andrews or Ann Thurstans.
    Meets in the Wolseley  Trust Conference Room, 4th Monday of each month. 
    Two sessions 10.00am to 12noon & 2.00pm to 4.00pm.  
    Videos, discussion, some gallery and museum visits.      
    Monday 28th. June & 26th. July - Members showcase at the Wolseley Centre.
    Wednesday 30th. June - Kurt Jackson River Exhibition at the City Museum & Art Galery.       
        
    
LUNCH AT THE CCP.       
    Book with Janet Vosper. Prices £10.00 p.p.
    College closed in July & August.
   
    MARITIME HISTORY -  
    History of seafaring in many forms.  Research, discussion videos.  
    1st Monday of the month at 10 am.  At Group 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 Wolseley Centre, 2nd Friday of the month at 10.30 
  
 
    July 9th. - "Paganini's Daemon" presented by Jim.
    No meeting in August.
       
    Telephone Maggy and Michael
 

    NATURAL HISTORY RAMBLERS 
    20th. July - Rams Cliff
    17th. August - Yealmpton
    Contact Martin Probert for information
   

   PHOTOGRAPHY  
   This group is run by Richard Manly at his house on the 3rd Tuesday.  
   2pm - 4 pm.  Telephone him for further details.   No meeting in August.
 
  
POETRY, PLAY-READING & DRAMA  
   First Wednesday of the month 10.30 to 12 noon, Quaker Rooms, Mutley Plain
   July 7th.     Animals
   August 4th.   Love
   Contact Judy de la Hay or Pat McCarthy for details of next meeting.  
       
  
SCRABBLE
   Scrabble and other board games at a room at Emmanuel Church
   Mannamead.  Third Monday of the month from 2pm.   Details from Janice or Gloria.

   SHORT WALKS GROUP
   Walks of approx 3 miles. Two walks each month, on the First Tuesday and third Friday.
   Details in the members' Newsletter and separate page on website.  Link to page
   A group for Even Easier Walks would be welcomed.

   SPANISH CONVERSATION - NEW GROUP
   1st and 3rd Friday 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. No meeting in April.   

   SWIMMING GROUP 
   Contact Pam Capps
   Meet every Monday morning 9.30 - 11.00am at Central Park Leisure Pool,  excluding Monday General Meetings.  
   (Marjons Sport & Leisure Centre is temporarily closed).  Cost is £2.10 per session. 
   Over 50s group.

    TAI CHI. - NEW GROUP.
    Contact Cindy Wright.  2nd and 4th. Wednesday of each month at Emmanuel Church 1.30pm. 

   THEATRE AND CONCERT VISITS
    Look at the Theatre page for full details of these bookings.
    Contact Rose Hamley or Rosie Jenkins.

   WALKING GROUP - Walks of between 6 and 9 miles, fortnightly on 2nd & 4th Thursdays.  
   Details in members' Newsletters.  Contact Robin Mealing on 01752 319043 or Graham Richards on 
   01752 406246

   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 
   Twice a month - 1st and 3rd Wednesday  10.30 to 11.45 am.  at Christchurch, The Elm Centre, Estover.
   Cost £30 for 10 sessions based on 15 members.
   Contact Pam Capps or Lynn Coleman for full details.

          24/06/2010