"Keeeeeeeep Dancing"
*please click the photograph below to access a photo slideshow of our Christmas Dinner
While winds up to 100 miles an hour blew round parts of the country Caldicot U3A spent the afternoon in the warm comfortable Dewstow Golf Club where their Christmas Lunch was being held.
After a wonderful lunch many took to the dance floor and skipped the light fantastic round the dance floor to our musician Ian Towers (see photographs), I think our members and guests must have been watching the BBC TV Strictly Come Dancing.
At 4.00pm we all left in our carriages for home. Thank you to all the U3A organisers of the lunch, staff at Dewstow and our members for making it such an enjoyable afternoon to end another successful year.
Photographs Ron and Rodney Imrie
"Library Wales Caldicot"
At a recent meeting of our U3A art group we were invited by our Caldicot Librarian to join other local artists and art students from our local school to a demonstration by Chris Fisher an illustrator of Children's books.
In the youtube video there are brief flashes of some of our members including my right hand drawing a cartoon but don't blink otherwise you will miss us!
We have been invited again this coming Friday.
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Caldicot & District U3A Open Day in the Choir Hall October 2011
*please click the image belox to access a photo slideshow of our 2011 Open Day.
Photo's taken by Ron Lapthorn
This year the choir hall was set out more like Earls Court or an Olympia event and proved most successful with many people coming for their first visit, with so much to view and chat about the afternoon just vanished but not before everyone had their scones and tea. Well done committee, convenors, members and the members who gave their time for us in the kitchen. We hope the photo's say it all.
THE BIG BIKE RIDE.
Jim, Chairman and Bill Bewg, Walkers plus our friend Sue.
St. David’s to Chepstow.*please click the image below to access a larger photograph
For the last three months Sue, Jim and I have been training for up to 60 miles a day , three times a week to give ourselves an even chance of not only finishing the ride, but enjoying it as much as possible.
We left Magor on Wednesday the 7th with a fully loaded car, four people, all the baggage and three adult Bikes on a rack at the back. I must admit I was quite relieved to arrive at our over night stop near St David’s without mishap.
Thursday the 8th dawned cloudy but dry, most importantly the wind was behind us. We were waved on our way by Chris and my cousin Monica who lives in the area. We made good time to Haverford west, but from then on several long climbs slowed us down somewhat. We met Chris for a quick lunch stop at Narberth. By this time it was drizzling hard
Proceeding west via Whitland, and St. Clears we entered the last undulating section leading into Carmarthen. Five miles from the town on a muddy downhill lane Sue came off her Bike bringing Jim down as well. Fortunately apart from a grazed knee and elbow all was well, but my heart was in my mouth for two or three minutes.. We arrived at our overnight stop in good heart having covered 60 miles.Friday the 9th. Weather about the same. We left a little earlier as we had 70 miles to do. Some early climbs gave way to the flatlands through Pembrey forest, Pendine Sands, Burry Port and the Millennium coastal Path around Llanelli. The section was scenic and thanks to the wind direction quite fast.
Just as well for we had Swansea and Port Talbot to negotiate on a Friday afternoon. Swansea was quite easy as they have an excellent coastal path around the Bay. Port Talbot was the exact opposite. Not the prettiest of places at the best of times, on a damp Friday evening not a place to be. We made progress by luck and Sue’s ability to see the Bike route signs regardless of where they had been hidden.
We then had a hard climb round Margam Park, and went of course near Bidgend which had us climbing a long hill just to do a Grand Old Duke of York job and ride all the way back down again. Eventually at 6.30pm we arrived at our Wetherspoons Pub having covered 72 miles in just under 9 hours.
Saturday 10th dawned cloudy. The forecast had been dire, but at least the wind was still in the south west. This was our mountain crossing day and we were all a little apprehensive. Fortunately we had ridden the route in training which cut the delays down considerably. Twice in the first 20 miles we climbed over 400 feet, the second time the length of climb forcing us all to walk.
Lunch was taken in the grounds of Caerphilly Castle, which left us with just the mainly flat run in to Chepstow. The weather had the last laugh when with less than 5 miles to go the heavens opened and we got soaked to the skin.
Fortunately the sun came out just before the finish, we crossed the line at Chepstow Methodist Church to a warm welcome from Michael Bale and the Chepstow committee, our nearest and dearest and friends. The good people of Chepstow provided us with an excellent tea. We had covered a further 62 miles making a total of 192.
Now there only remains the large job of getting the sponsor money in. If all is collected then we should exceed £2000.
I would like to thank my two companions for their company and support, our respective wives and husbands for their help and tolerance, and the many friends who have donated to Action for Children.
Bill Bewg.
Minister opened the Chepstow to Blackrock coastal path
Welsh Government Minister, John Griffiths AM opened
the Chepstow to Blackrock section of the Wales Coast
Path in Chepstow on Monday, 19th September 2011.
This 9.5km stretch leaves the historic town of Chepstow to meet the Severn Estuary, following the sea defence wall to Monmouthshire County Council's picnic site at Blackrock, near Portskewett.
The official opening took place at 11.30am at Chepstow's bandstand on the banks of the Wye.
The Wales Coast Path starts near the Old Town Bridge, Chepstow and finishes 850 miles (1,370 km) away at Queensferry in the north. Completion of the entire 850 miles is scheduled for May 2012.
Over the last four years Monmouthshire County Council has been making improvements to rights of way on or near to the coast with funding from the Welsh Government's Coastal Access Improvement Programme administered by the Countryside Council for Wales.Crucial to the sustainability of the project are the voluntary coast path wardens who regularly check the path to keep it clear of vegetation and litter, report problems and undertake minor repair work.
Two stones bearing the coast path logo at Chepstow will mark the official start point. One is of local pennant sandstone donated by Forest of Dean Stone Firms Ltd and its partner is a piece of halkyn marble donated by Cemex and Flintshire CC.Similar stones will stand at Queensferry. In a joint project with Monmouthshire's Countryside Access Team and adventa (Monmouthshire's Rural development programme), an artist will be commissioned to enhance the area around the stones at Chepstow to create an iconic gateway to both the start of the Coast Path and its link to Offa's Dyke Path National Trail.
The local AM and various other dignitaries were opening up the coastal path from Chepstow. Brenda Buckley our PRO spoke to a few in U3A and they all agreed that we should participate as U3A. Member later walked from Chepstow to Blackrock on the new path.Photos of our members at the opening of the Chepstow to Blackrock coastal path
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Swansea U3A 25th Anniversary Celebrations
On July 20th Pam (Caines) and I were invited by Swansea U3A to their 25th Anniversary celebrations. Swansea U3A has had close association with the university who provide meeting halls, speakers and finances.
The opening address was by Jean Goodeve the former Chairman of the Third Age Trust and member of Pembroke U3A. She congratulated Swansea and welcomed the founder Chairman Dr Edwin Lewis. We were told that there are over 270.0000 members and 801 U3A’s in the UK. She went on to explain abut the International U3A where one of the four founders of 3rd Age Trust was the 1st British Chair of the International U3A. The largest U3A is in China with 4 million members and over 2000 U3A’s. One of their members on a visit to Bromley office of 3rd Age Trust was surprised to hear that we were self funded and such a vibrant organisation.
photo: Singing for pleasure group 2011
The Group Showcase, introduced by Mr Michael Edmonds, the Vice-Chairman entertained us with various sketches by their individual groups. The Creative Writing group wrote several amusing pieces relating to the story of Swansea U3A, followed by the French, Tai chi, Italian, Welsh, MOTO (members on their own) including an excerpt from Dylan Thomas. There was a brief interval mid-morning where we talked to Jean Goodeve who has been impressed by Caldicot U3A.
After a very good lunch, the highlight of the afternoon was when we welcomed the Guest Speaker Jamie Owen, who is a very popular presenter and newsreader from BBC Wales and has written several books.
photo: Jamie Owen and Glenice Dallow
He is aware of U3A because his mother is an active member of Haverfordwest U3A. His talk - 25 years in broadcasting and the next 25 years was very entertaining and amusing with anecdotes from his working life from novice reporter sent out to various locations to find out people’s views on a variety of subjects, often proving quite embarrassing!. He then asked for questions from the members. We were delighted to meet him afterwards where he was signing his books for members. This was followed by showcase members from Singing for Pleasure with songs for audience participation.
The Chairman Anthony Hughes invited Dr Edwin Lewis to close the meeting which he did with the story of the difficulties of finding somewhere to meet for their 1st meeting and he congratulated Swansea on reaching their 25th Anniversary.
Glenice Dallow
Launch of Monmouthshire’s Voluntary Sector Compact
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I.P. Chairman Pam Caines and P.Chairman Glenice Dallow attended the launching of Monmouthshire’s Voluntary Sector Compact on Monday 16th May 2011,
The event provided an opportunity to meet and network with other groups and organisations working in Monmouthshire. A photograph of our display can be seen.
Glenice and Pam said It was an ideal time to just sit and chat to people about the activities we provide.
The Big Lottery was there to let us know about their Grant Schemes and GAVO staff was also on hand although the art groups recent design and successful production of a postcard for Caldicot was sponsored by the art group themselves.
Editors note:- A link is situated on our Home page which will take you to news of our grants associated with the Big Lottery. "click here"
Caldicot & Distrist U3A 16th Anniversary Celebrations 19th May 2011
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Photographs taken by Ron Lapthorn
At our May monthly meeting we were pleased to welcome a very special Old Tyme Music Group from South Wales The Pencoed Players to entertain us at our U3As 16th Anniversary Celebrations.
16th Anniversary Celebrations
To celebrate 16 years of Caldicot U3A we were treated to an afternoon of Old Time Music Hall supplied by the Pencoed Players. The players are a group of men and women, 35 in number and whose ages range from 55 to 85 years. Most of the members are in their 70s.
They are all amateurs and have performed over 600 times since they formed for a 'one off' performance.They support many charities and have sung all over Britain. Several U3A members took the trouble to dress in appropriate costume and after some short speeches, chairman Jim Hill announced the start of the show.
The acts were introduced by Mistress of Ceremonies, Connie. Connie is one of the oldest members at 85years (plus!). A master of alliteration, she introduced every act with a veritable dictionary of words.
Songs such as ' I do like to be beside the seaside' and 'kiss me goodnight sergeant major' were interspersed with comedy sketches and there was much audience participation.
During a short interval refreshments were served before the second half. The show was a wonderful hour and a half of good old fashioned entertainment and received rousing applause from the audience.
Sharyn Harris
Caldicot & District A3A 2011 AGM
*please click the image belox to access a photo slideshow of our 2011 AGM
photo: Welcoming team at our AGM 2011
AGM report will be posted soon!
Annual General Meeting April 2011
The Annual General meeting of Caldicot and District U3A took place in April 2011 and was well attended.
Pam Caines announced that she was standing down after serving four years as Chairman and introduced her successor Jim Hill, who has served as Vice Chairman for the past year.
In her closing speech Pam advised everyone that she had thoroughly enjoyed her term as Chairman but now felt it was time to hand over to “new blood” .
Pam advised that she had been very fortunate during her term to have someone like John Sherrington as Secretary and Marion Guppy, a previous Vice Chairman. John has retired from the Committee after serving six years as Secretary.
No-one has come forward to fill this position so at present another member of the committee, Helen Wormald, has agreed to be “Acting Secretary” for the time being. Marion Guppy, has also retired.
Pam thanked both for their valuable support.
Three new members were welcomed, they were Brian Metcalfe and Lyn Gilmore and although not new to the Committee having served as Chairman previously, Glenice Dallow. Pam wished them well.
As no-one has come forward to take the position of Vice Chairman , Glenice has agreed to take the position of Acting Vice Chairman until such time as some-one will take over.
Pam thanked everyone (too many to name in this report) involved in the running of the U3A for all their help and dedication and most for their full support during her term.
The Treasurer enlarged on the statement of finances which had been attached to the Newsletter and advised that once again we would not be raising membership subscriptions and these would remain at £10.00 per year.
Everyone agreed on last year’s minutes and following the above, the AGM was closed.
CALDICOT SCHOOL BAND PERFORMANCE 20th January 2011
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The photos and editorial from the school visit to our monthly meeting in the Choir Hall Caldicot
Sara Axon, Director of Music
Our October Open Day
*please click the image below to access a photo slideshow of our October OPen Day
photo: The Open Day cream teas are ready
In the photo slideshow above is a selection of photo's, some serious and some fun taken at our October meeting where various groups have the opportunity to display their activities, it also allows existing, prospective and new members to view what we are doing, the afternoon finished with tea and scones.
Our thanks must go to our team of volunteers who arranged all the displays and refreshments plus the cleaning up. The last photo of our slideshow shows our chairman Pam in the thick of the cleaning up.
Today we would like to welcome ten new members to our U3A.
The Midnight Walk
Four of our walkers Pam Simpson, Rosemary Brown, Sue Shepherd, Wendy Rudd
and two of their friends walk for charity raising £1000.
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photo: Pam Simpson, Rosemary Brown, Sue Shepherd & Wendy Rudd walk for charity raising £1000.
The day had finally arrived for 4 of the strollers. The day of the 10 mile Midnight walk in aid of St Anne’s Hospice.
I picked up Rosemary and Wendy and we headed to Pam’s at 8.30 for a light supper, my friend and her sister who were doing the walk as well also joined us. We dined well and set off for Newport at 10.15 making the mistake of using the motorway and getting stuck in a traffic jam but we arrived on time and checked in.
photo: 240 walkers at stadium in Newport
There were about 240 of us in the stadium and there was a lot of hilarity when the sprinklers come on and nearly wet our starter.
We were “warmed up” for about 10 mins and then we all set off. We were soon straggled out as we walked to the Coldra here the Hilton Hotel provided a comfort break, off again down Chepstow Road to our check in and another comfort break at the Kensington Hotel.
It was over the George Street Bridge where we had a welcome breeze, down passed the Royal Gwent and then we turned down Mendalgief Road. We were all tired by now and our feet were started to ache, but not much farther. Over the New Bridge and then back to the stadium. The 4 of us crossed the finishing line at 2.58.
We had done the 10 miles in less than 3 hours and felt very proud of ourselves.
Back to Pam’s to finish off the sandwiches we had not eaten earlier and a well deserved cup of tea.
Between the 6 of us we have raised £1000.00website link: www.stanneshospice.org.uk
Many thanks to everyone who kindly sponsored them.
Caldicot & District U3A 15th Anniversary Meeting
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photo: Pam Caines and Jim Hill
Pam Caines our Chairman bravely took our 15th anniversary meeting not long after breaking her leg in two places, we are pleased to say that with the help of our Vice Chairman Jim Hill the anniversary went well, especially the food which you all kindly brought with you and of course the volunteers in the kitchen who supplied endless cups of tea and coffee.
The speaker seemed very appropriate for the occasion, he was dressed as a surgeon from Nelson's day and his talk and demonstration on Jim about the type of wounds and treatment given in those times I think made Pam wish she was at the back of the hall. We are pleased to say she was last seen out of her wheelchair and hobbling about at a meeting and full of cheer.Get well soon PamEditor
CALDICOT & DISTRICT U3A ART EXHIBITION
Friday 27th August 9.30am - 3.30pm
at Caldicot Methodist Church, Town Centre, Caldicot
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photo: Our artists photographed outside their meeting place at Portskewett.
The Artists work will be displayed on the railings and in the hall, some of the pictures will be for sale with a percentage going to the Church Teas etc. can be purchased during the morning
AMERICAN MUSEUM BATH Saturday June 26th 2010
*please click the image below to access a photo slideshow of our visit to
the Music Festival at The American Museum June 2009
There are still some seats left for this trip to the American Museum in Bath. On this day the museum are hosting the “Concord Women’s Choir” from Massachusetts USA who are on tour in the UK They will be performing at 2.00pm on the afternoon of our visit .
There is also a Special Exhibition of “Classic American Quilts” in the Exhibition Hall
If you would like to join us on this outing please tell us at June monthly meeting or contact us on 01291 422117
Coach cost £8.00 Museum entrance £6.00
Many thanks
Peter and Pam DormerWebsite link: www.americanmuseum.org
Caldicot & District U3A AGM 16th April 2010
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Now down to work! - Report to follow.
The meeting was followed by an interesting talk by Terry Gilmore-James who played recorded excerpts from early recording of sounds, singers and music broadcast by the BBC Radio as far back as 1922. Thank you Terry and we look forward to your next visit.
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On Thursday the 16th April 2010 the Annual General Meeting took place of the Caldicot and District U3A. Following the usual discussion of last year’s minutes, which were approved and seconded by members of the audience, the business of the new Committee was discussed.
Due to the fact that no-one had come forward to take the position of Secretary, John Sherrington agreed to stay on for another year.
This was approved by the members present.
The position of Chairman was also not applied for and Pam Caines agreed to keep the position for another twelve month.
This was approved with a show of hands from the members.
Beryl Lewis has vacated the positon of Treasurer and this was taken over by Pam Simpson.
The Vice Chairman was handed over to Jim Hill and Marion Guppy the previous Vice Chairman will remain on the committee for another twelve month.
The committee is now as follows:
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Caldicot School U3A performance
On January 21st Caldicot School came to the choir hall Caldicot to entertain over 100 of our U3A members to a musical afternoon. Our members were spellbound by the wonderful talent of the musicians and vocal students, so much so that we have been invited to support their production of ‘My Fair Lady’ in March, I for one cannot wait to hear the musicians and voice of Luke Hart and the angel voice of Kaleigh Hallworth who is playing the part of ‘Eliza Doolittle’
Sara
Would you please pass on our congratulations to everyone concerned with the show My Fair Lady. My Vice Chairman and I came to the Wednesday performance and we were absolutely thrilled, each member of the cast added their own interpretation of the part and they worked well. It was a really good show and I felt I could have been in any large theatre watching it. WELL DONE!Cheers: Pam Caines Chairman U3a
*please click the image belox to access a photo slideshow of the event
Photo: Annabel Guppy Year 12.
Thank you to Sara Axon, Director of Music and Laura Bradburn, Teacher of Music and to the Students who came and gave us such a fantastic insight into what is going on in the world of music at the school. We hope it is not too long before we see you all again. We wish you every success for the future.
Please find attached details of the performance Thursday afternoon.Ron Lapthorn.
Staff members were myself Sara Axon, Director of Music and Laura Bradburn, Teacher of Music.
Many thanks for giving this wonderful opportunity to our pupils.
Caldicot School U3A performance
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RED RIDING HOOD
Performed by
Caldicot and District U3A Drama Group
December 17th 2009
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rehearsal and performance of "Red Riding Hood"
Photographs taken by Ron Lapthorn & David Buckley
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Caldicot & District U3A Webmaster Honored for 10 years service*please click the photo below to access a large image
Photo: Pam Caines presented the Honour to Paul in front of a U3A audience
Paul Tidmarsh, our webmaster was made an Honorary member of Caldicot and District University of the Third Age.
Our Chairman, Pam Caines presented the Honour to Paul in front of a U3A audience, just before the Drama groups Christmas production of "Red Riding Hood" which was held in Caldicot choir hall.Our Chairman said that Paul had given an unbroken 10 year voluntary service, updating the site over the years from information passed to him from various website editors. She thanked him for keeping the site up with the times and even being dedicated enough to update it while visiting his family in Sri Lanka. The Chairman said that our website was the envy of many other U3As.
Paul gave a response, thanking our U3A for the Honour and that it had come as a complete surprise. He said that it had always been a pleasure to work on our site and he was always amazed at our energy and enthusiasm for the various educational activities and trips that we undertook.
Ron Lapthorn (website editor)
Well done Paul.
Iris
Price with the bouquet of flowers presented to her by
Alma Gaskell on the occasion of her retirement from
the position of Convenor for the History Group.
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Along with Iris are four of her helpers who have given her continued support throughout her term of office
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photo: Pam Caines with Ron Lapthorn receiving his award
Ron Lapthorn our website editor receives 2nd Prize award and certificate in a National Digital Photo Competition from Pam Caines on Thursday 18th June at the group monthly meeting in the choir hall on behalf of Older & Bolder - niace - promoting adult learning and supported by Mature Times.
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"Amazing"
Caldicot U3A Win Prize in a UN NIACE National Digital Photographic Comp.
the subject was "Growing Old Disgracefully"
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The 2nd prize awarded to our editor Ron Lapthorn for his photograph titled "Amazing"
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On the 21st May 2009 we celebrated our Fourteenth Anniversary and once again the members surpassed themselves with a sumptuous spread fit for royalty.
Pantodoc
Photographs were taken by John Sherrington
The entertainment was exactly what was required for a relaxing afternoon of fun and laughter. Richard Westacott made sure this is what we had. Richard was a smartly dressed man standing on the stage and telling us about some of his experiences as a Panto Dame.
Whilst talking he removed his shirt and proceeded to don make-up explaining as he went what he was doing. By the time he had finished his face was completely changed into that of a Dame.
He then removed his trousers to show a wonderful pair of bloomers. He told us that he had travelled from Birmingham with them on in order to save time on stage.
He had brought several changes of costume, wigs, hats, shoes, accessories and he was unrecognizable as the man who stood on the stage at the beginning of his performance.
He also managed to get the audience to join in with the usual "he's behind you" and also singing. He called upon our Chairperson Pam Caines to help him with a quick change which was timed, and in 35 seconds he was from one dress into another, which is how it is done behind scenes in the real pantomime.
Everyone enjoyed the afternoon and joined in the fun. It certainly was different and brought out the child in very person who attended the meeting.
Mercy Ships
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photo: Ken and Coralie Payne presented with a cheque for £250-00 by
Pam Caines Chairman of Caldicot U3A.
The April monthly meeting in Caldicot Choir Hall was addressed by Ken and Coralie Payne who , at very short notice, presented an inspiring illustrated talk about ' Mercy Ships'.Mercy Ships is a global, Christian based, charity which operates a modern hospital ship in the countries of West Africa.
The ship, The Africa Mercy, has six operating theatres and beds for about 78 patients, together with all the technical, scanning and treatment back up.
The ship has a staff of around 450 people, which includes the medical staff, the captain and his officers, the admin team, the IT team, cooks, galley staff , cleaners, electricians, plumbers, teachers [there is a school for staff children who might number 40] chaplains ,and land based, practical team.
All members of the crew have to pay to be working on the ship! Some crew are long term workers and some short term. Some, like surgeons and other other medical staff, might give two weeks, three weeks or even a month. People offer whatever time they can. Some return again and again.
Surgeries are offered free of charge to the African patients. Surgeries offered include dental, eyes, maxillo facial [hare lips, cleft palate, removal of tumours], orthopaedic, dealing with burns, ENT, VVF,etc.
Help is offered to any whom we can help with no discrimination over race, gender or religion.
Ken and Coralie Payne, who are both U3A members, worked as chaplains to the crew and familes. The patients have their own African, lady, chaplain.
The collection following their talk, which amounted to £170-00 was given to Mercy Ships and they were also presented with a cheque for £250-00 by Pam Caines Chairman of Caldicot U3A.
For details go to www.mercyships.org.uk
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Young Musicians
At our January 2009 monthly meeting in the Choir Hall, Caldicot we were given an excellent recital by music pupils from Caldicot School. They were accompanied by staff members, Sara Axon and Laura Bradburn.*please click the image below to access a photo slideshow of the Young Musicians
The programme was compèred throughout by music teacher Sara Axon and started with Amy Gibbs and Hazel Guppy singing For Good from the show Wicked.
This was followed by individual items some of which were accompanied by Sara Axon on the piano and performed with enthusiasm and confidence by Emily Batten (clarinet) Prelude (Reade), Nathan Mowetts (guitar) Tears in Heaven, Calum Greenhalgh – Head boy (trombone) The Ash Grove, Cerys Cheeseman sang Make you feel my love accompanied by Tilly Harris on the piano, Glen Greenhalgh (horn) A Time for Peace (Graham), Ella Greenhalgh (piano) The Buccaneer (Arnold), Cara Williams (violin) Vivace (Telemann) and concluded with Owen Williams (trombone) Acrobat (Skinner).
The exceptional musical skills of these young performers were greatly appreciated by the U3A members.Photographs and Editorial by David Evans
Our U3A Christmas Party held at the Choir Hall Caldicot
18th December 2008*please click the image below to access a photo slideshow of our
Christmas Party
On the 18th December we had our Christmas party which was a great success. Our Chairman Pam Caines said Caldicot and District U3A could look forward to entering 2009 as a strong and successful U3A, she then went on to wish us and our families a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year but first enjoy our afternoons entertainment, good food and good company.
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Our U3A Turkey and Tinsel Holiday December 2008
*please click the image below to access a photo slideshow of our holiday
In December our Special Events team had arranged for a coach party of us to go to Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel for a four day Turkey and Tinsel.
We feasted, wined, were entertained and made merry and even found time to visit Chester, Llandudno, Conwy and Snowdonia where we were given a guided tour of the Electric mountain.
Thank you Pam and your team.
Thanks go to Mo Baker, Rita Cox, Adrian and Glenice Dallow and Dorothy Witcomb for taking the photographs
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Our U3A Christmas Dinner held at the Dewstow Golf Club on the
4th December 2008*please click the image below to access a photo slideshow of our
Christmas Dinner
photo: Ron Lapthorn, our website editor on the dance floor.
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