Latest Changes

6th April 2013

Updated the Astronomy Folder and added latest Newsletter.

Introduction

The Maldon & District U3A was launched in May 1998 and has flourished into an enthusiastic Group of 400 Members maximum.   Our U3A membership of 400 is now full and we have a waiting list which, at the moment, is short.
The contact is the Membership Secretary, Michael Manning 01621 828605 or E-Mail at:-   nathilda-at-waitrose.com

They have a meeting with a guest speaker usually on the 3rd Monday of each month, now in the Wickham Bishops Village Hall, see the link to "Meeting Place Directions", above.
The doors open at 1.30pm for a 1.45pm start.

There are about 40 activity groups available which are held in Members’ houses, various halls and rooms in Maldon. They are all self-regulating and self-funding and their aim is to provide a forum for informed discussion, to develop a practical skill or enjoy a leisure activity in the company of others.

Members are encouraged to form new groups on whatever subject that takes their fancy. They must provide their own co-ordinator and venue etc.

Membership is £19.00 for the year, 1st May 2011 - 30th April 2012.
Membership Secretary: Contact 01621 828605.

An excellent Newsletter is published each month, sent to those who are on E-Mail, given to Members who attend the Monthly Meeting or otherwise it is posted to their home.   That is service!

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Monthly Meetings at Wickham Bishops Village Hall

The doors open at 1.30pm for a 1.45pm start.

Wickham Bishops Village Hall taken before June 2012.

Wickham Bishops Village Hall taken June 2012 when 2 stacks of Solar Panels appeared.
Note the queue before 1.30pm.

Monthly Monday Meetings

Date	Activity
3rd Monday in the Month	"Maldon U3A meet in the Village Hall at Wickham Bishops"
Monday, 18th March 2013.	"About Joyce Grenfell" By Jackie Tevlin.
Monday, 15th April 2013.	"Antiques" By Mark Stacey (Essex Auction Rooms and TV fame).
Monday, 20th May 2013.	"My Life in Ladies Underwear" By Terry Taber.
Monday, 17th June 2013.	"AGM" By Members of the U3A.
Monday, 15th July 2013.	"The Life of a JP" By Peter Mockford.
Monday, 19th August 2013.	"Treasures of the Tower of London" By Garry Wykes.
Monday, 19th August 2013.	"Hats Off" By Roz Hall - Second visit by this amazing poet.

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February Monthly Meeting 2013.

The meeting started with the Group Representitives addressed the meeting with the latest information on outings etc.

Ex Chief Superintendent Bill Pirie keeping the Meeting amused.

A message from Fred Lane

The Laughing Policeman - I felt that I must write and say how much I enjoyed the talk by Ex Chief Superintendent Bill Pirie.

He held me spell bound from start to finish.   I don't think I have laughed so much for so long, for a while.

Thank you Marie for getting him to talk to us.

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June - Annual General Meeting and Strawberries and Cream.

The meeting started with the Group Representitives addressed the meeting with the latest information on outings etc.

The Social Member said that unfortunately the Hog Roast on Thursday, 12th July had been cancelled due to the unsettled weather but "Bring a plate" for a picnic instead.   Please do not park on the field - only on the hard standing (there is a lane opposite).

Then there was a 15minute break.

The AGM was opened by the Chairman, Mrs Joyce Cotterell who read the Constituition and Minutes, and listed the existing Committee.

The Maldon and District U3A Committee for 2012.

  Two new Members were elected with the option to Second a third later.

The Financial Statement was read by Mrs Rosemary Case and the Auditors were re-elected for next year.
Rosemary said that due to the healthy financial state of the Maldon and District U3A the subscription for 2013 should remain as it is for 2012 - well received.

The Meeting was closed.

The lovely Strawberries and Cream ready.

The lovely Hereford Strawberries and Cream and Shortbread Biscuits were enjoyed.

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Social Activities, Outings and Events

This list will be updated soon to be especially useful for the organizers of other events so that we don't clash.
Please give your fullest support, these events are for fun and are not to raise funds.
If you have any suggestions for other events please let any of the Social Committee know.

Further details, lists and tickets will be available closer to the date.

Date	Activity
2013 Events
Friday 15th March 2013	Afternoon Tea - Plantation Hall
Thursday 11th July 2013	Hog Roast - Langford Village Hall - Social Committee
Friday 4th October 2013	Beetle Drive - Plantation Hall

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Activity Groups

Click on those underlined to see more details.
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Antiques Art Astronomy Badminton Bird Watching, (the feathered variety!) Botany Group Bridge for the curious Canasta Computers Discussion Drama Egyptology Elizabethan Age Environmental Studies Essex Rivers Family History French Conversation Gardeners German conversation and culture Handicrafts Local History London and its History Group Just Jazz

Luncheon Club Mah-Jong Musical Appreciation Maritime General Outings Petanque (Boule) Photography Poetry Reading Rummikub Scottish Country Dancing Sing For Pleasure Smartphone Snooker Strollers Table Tennis TenPin Bowling Whist Wine Circle Group Writing for Fun

Group Contact Telephone number 01245 225657

Booklet is available from the Group Contact with full details of venue and times etc.

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