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.
The Hornblower, The Newsletter of the Round the Horn Jazz Society
It’s “All Change” at the Tippling
We had a wonderful start to our jazz sessions at the Tippling, with Felix in prime form as usual. However, the intention at the Tippling was to alternate on Tuesdays with the quiz night, which would have been great if they hadn’t got the dates wrong and booked us both on the same night. So, we are having to change by moving a week forward.
This means that our “new” fortnightly session commences next Tuesday on the 6th July, and every two weeks thereafter. The programme has also been slightly amended due to the existing commitments of our guest musicians.This is the new programme:
Tuesday 6th July Jeff Meredith on Tenor and Alto Saxes
Tuesday 20th July Robin Reece on Tenor Sax and Clarinet
Tuesday Aug 3rd Pete Lock on Trombone
You will note from the previous newsletter that it was stated that all the sessions
would fall on week numbers that were even. Having moved forward by
one week however, we now play on the odd weeks. Sorry to confuse you.
It’s a great new venue. Why not give it a go!
website link: www.roundthehorn.co.uk
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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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