1. Notices for the Open Meeting October 3 rd 2013

2. Please be aware that there is no First Aider on duty at this meeting. In line with National U3A guidelines in the event of a problem we will immediately contact the emergency services.

3. The speaker for today is Chris Wrigley on William Ewart Gladstone, Prime Minister.

4. Calling All New Members! Coffee morning on Thursday 10 th at the White Lion at 10:30. Meet members of the Committee and learn more about the Interest Groups. Established members also welcome.

5. Buddies (MOTO) Meeting When:Friday 4 th October (tomorrow) Where:White Lion, Middle Street, Beeston Time:10:30

6. Autumn Ceilidh Bigger, better, longer, cheaper! Saturday 19 th October Bramcote Memorial Hall LAST CHANCE TO BUY! Tickets for U3A members, family and friends on sale from Douglas in the hall. Tickets:£6.00 Adults only.

7. C Christmas Trip: Rockingham Castle Wednesday 27 th November £24.50 (including coach, entrance & tour, and festive tea) Waiting List only. Payment: 6 th October at the latest.

8. Farm Visit 9 th April 2014 Names being taken. Cost £18.00 per person.

9. Malvern Spring Show is Thursday 8 th May 2014. Names still being taken. Cost unknown at this time.

10. A highly successful trip took place to Bletchley Park on Monday 23 rd September. For more information please read Lucy’s article in the next newsletter.

11. A special thank you to Lucy Beardsley who organises these trips for Beeston U3A. For further information on any future excursions please see Lucy in person or e-mail her at: lucybrdsly@yahoo.co.uk

12. Information on new groups!

13. Wine Appreciation First meeting to be held at the White Lion, Beeston On 8 th October at 2pm. Approximate cost of the session (including wine) will be £5.50 - £6.00 For further details please see this month’s newsletter. To join please contact Piers Krause: pierskrause@yahoo.co.uk Telephone: 9284988

14. Are you interested in learning to play chess? Please see Graham Godfrey regarding a Beginners’ Class “There’s not the mystery in ten murders that there is in one game of chess.” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

15. News about existing groups!

16. Tours of Nottingham – led by Graham Godfrey Graham will lead a walk around Nottingham every 4 weeks on Sunday afternoons. For further details see Graham or contact him by email at: coubac1@gmail.com

17. Next Nottingham Walk Sunday October 6 th at 2pm. Victorian Walk Meet at the Lions Just turn up.

18. Advanced notice for the November Walk. Sunday 3 rd November at 2pm. Nottingham Arboretum Meet at the Lions but bring bus passes as we shall be going by tram.

19. The Scrabble Group is looking for new members. Please contact Mary Austin on marydot2@virginmedia.com

20. Two Lunch Room for new members. Please see Margot Gale.

21. Friday Oct 11th Guild Room 10am - Dr Jonathan Kwan, Nottingham University, will speak on Viennese Culture 1890-1914. Come and be enthralled by the music of Strauss and Mahler (with an orchestra). This is an audio-visual presentation. Join us at this meeting and experience Viennese culture for yourself. We are a very friendly group and everyone is welcome. History Group

22. Painting and Drawing For further details contact Christine Shaw chrisshaw20038@hotmail.com chrisshaw20038@hotmail.com Or 01159745512

23. Medium Walks Group The next walk will be on Tuesday 29 October walking from the Longshaw Estate to Burbage Edge and Higger Tor. It is 5 miles long and classed as moderate due to the rocky path up and down the tor. We will start from Chilwell at 9.30 and there is a National Trust tea room at the start and finish. Full details from Bill Taylor 0115 917 5609 or the U3A website

24. BRIDGE Now the Autumnal weather is here how about joining us on a Monday afternoon in the Wesley room for a friendly, social game of bridge? We meet every Monday from 2pm to 4pm. We play rubber bridge, not duplicate bridge, and we are getting to grips with the ACOL system of bridge! Single, or with a partner, you would be very welcome. No obligation to come every week just when you can make it. Just turn up on the day, or contact me on tel: 01159283707, or online hpbright23@yahoo.co.uk if you want any further information. We look forward to welcoming new members.

25. Practical Gardening Group please note that: At the first meeting of the Practical Gardening group it was decided that we would be meeting on the third Monday monthly, 10 am Wesley room, CRMC,NOT the second Monday monthly as previously advertised. Therefore the next meeting will be on October 21st. Linda Selby

26. Required: singers to join a choir to lead the community singing at our Christmas Open meeting. Volunteers to give names to Alan Windsor.

27. A community notice follows. Please be aware that the writing is very small and it cannot be enlarged. Poster available in the hall.

29. November’s Speaker: Wendy Freer Packhorses and Drovers

30. Finally: we all enjoy our tea and coffee thanks to Sheila Strang and her willing teams of helpers. However, please avoid bringing cups of tea and coffee into the main church itself. Thank you.