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November's history of playing cards
For Novembers general meeting, our speaker was Mike Lister who gave a fascinating talk on the history of playing cards. As a quick show of hands demonstrated they are ubiquitous with many possible games widely played (including our own canasta…
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Visit to Southwell
On Thursday I joined some of our members on a coach trip to Southwell organised by Coventry u3a. Although in theory this was under the banner of a gardens visit, the reality was that it was less about gardens and…
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Cake Bonanza!
September's meeting raised an amazing £140 for Macmillan Cancer Support. A great cause supported and cake (and a cuppa) as well.
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October's crime
Octobers meeting enjoyed a talk by Adam Wood on Jack the Ripper, an interest inspired on discovering his great grandfather, born in London's east end, had seen the body of one of Jack the Ripper's victims. The topic could be…
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September busy-bees
Septembers general meeting welcomed Alan Deeley from Burton Green Honey to give a talk on bees with a display of equipment and combs. After indicating the displayed hive stack emitting a low drone - "I think I've brought the docile…
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West Midlands Newsletter
The September issue of the u3as West Midlands Region can now be accessed through our Newsletters page. Why not take a look. As well as finding out what is going on in the wider u3a world, there are several links…
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A Nature Stroll in Brandon Wood
On 11th August we were treated to a fascinating guided walk in Brandon Wood. We were led by Andrew Ireland who, a few days earlier, had given an interesting talk on the subject at our monthly general meeting. Andrew's passion…
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Arley Hall Garden Visit
On 21st August a small but select group of our members joined Coventry u3as garden visit by coach to Arley Hall, near Knutsford. I first became aware of Arley Hall as a location for TV productions, particularly Peaky Blinders. However,…
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August general meeting
After a delayed start due to technical issues Sherbourne u3a welcomed Andrew Ireland to discuss the work done by the Friends of Brandon wood (located east of Coventry). The Friends are a charity which purchased the wood in January 2000…