1. 16 February 2016 16 Chwefror 2016 For your convenience these screen shots will appear on the Wrexham U3A website until 15 March 2016 WREXHAM WRECSAM

2. Future presentations 15 MarchAGM and In the Midst of Gorillas – Dr Mike Leach 19 April With my Camera in Gujarat – Trisha King 17 th MayWelsh Art and Artists, patrons and their influences - Sarah Gathercole

3. Visits and Events 2016 dates 4 th to 8 th MarchLocks and Glens Trip 23 rd AprilPort Sunlight 21 st MayCroome Court 25 th JuneBletchley Park ASK IN THE FOYER FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

4. Group Leaders’ Meeting 24th February 2016 – 10 th Anniversary Celebration. Please see Pam Dean regarding information on Group Leaders’ involvement. 13 th September 2016 – Group leaders’ meeting at Memorial Club, near Tesco. Urgent – Any change of contact details please let Pam Dean know as soon as possible.

5. Group News Poetry Group - has been established under the Leadership of Valerie Williams Meets on the first Monday of each month at 2.00 pm. Contact Val on 01978 756614 Reading Group 2 - has been reconvened under the Leadership of Chris Cripps Meets on the second Wednesday of each month Contact Chris on 01978 265458

6. Walking Group News Walking Group: Monthly – Week 4 25 th February – Nannerch and Lixwm Short Walks Group: 1 st March – Gresford Quarry 5 th April - Erddig 3 rd May – Llangollen 7 th June – Nant Mill/Minera

7. Group News Sewing Group – Now meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 27 Poyser St. Contact: Concetta Scandariato on 01978 355312 for details. Family History - No March meeting (Easter weekend). Knit and Natter – 23 rd February, meet in the bar at the Cunliffe Arms Vacancies – Reading Group. Contact: Liz Martin on 01978 261694 Sunday Lunch Group. Contact: Sheila Jardine on 01978 571761.

8. Industrial Heritage 2016 February – Cosford Air Museum March – Middleport Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent.

9. New Groups Cycling – This new group needs more members. For details of events please contact Mary Burman on 01978 840587. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of the month. Short Walks Leaders Pam Sharratt - 01978 761313 Janet Dry The walks will be up to four miles. Suitable clothing, walking boots and a bottle of water are required. Unless stated otherwise the group will meet in the car park behind Sainsbury's at 9:45. Walks should take approximately two hours. Please note that you walk at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety.

10. New Groups German Group Leader : Elizabeth Pettit Tel No. 01978-854519 Deputy Leader: Audrey Lockyer Tel No. 01978-790312 Venue: Cunliffe Arms, Jeffreys Road, Wrexham (Tesco Community room from April) When: Tuesday at 2.00pm (2 nd and 4 th week of month) Tap Dancing Leader:Doreen Curtis When:Every Monday from 3:15pm to 4:45pm. Venue:St Marys Catholic Church Hall, Wrexham

11. New Groups Singing for Pleasure It is hoped to start this new group. Anyone interested Please see Margaret Hester. ‘Live’ Cinema Performances Please see Jan Evans if you would like to meet up with others who will be attending performances. Bowling Please see Kath Ward or Ann Dodd.

12. Group Leaders Wanted We urgently need Leaders for the following groups: Psychology Member interest but no group leader. Film History Alan Coulson has a collection of film study material which he is willing to share. If anyone is interested in starting a group please contact Mary Woolley. If you are able to help with any of these groups please contact Pam Dean.

13. Other activities that may be of interest (not run by Wrexham U3A) Bridge for Beginners - Current course runs on a Thursday (1.00-3.00pm) at Age Connect, Saith Seren, Wrexham. £3 per session. Call Andrew Mountain on 07980 118508 for details. Seniors exercise programme – currently running at Maes-y-Pant community woodland, Gresford/Marford Balane, flexibility, strength and cardio. I hour sessions Contact Claire on 07834 494818 for details. Small charge. Craft Contact: Frances Hughes 01244 570022 (note phone number) Acton Community Centre. First Wednesday. 10 am-noon

14. Other activities that may be of interest (not run by Wrexham U3A) Spanish – A course is being run in Tesco community room. For information ask the community officer. Mahjong – Anyone interested please meet Pam Dean in the foyer after the speaker meeting.

15. Some other Activities that may be of interest (not run by Wrexham U3A) 1. Age Connect NE Wales (08450 549822) Courses include: Knitting and Crochet Computer Singing Learn to Draw Exercise Email: info@acnew.org.uk Website: www.acnew.org.uk 2. Tai Chi From Wednesday 3 June, Glyndwr Sports Centre (2-3 pm) info@acnew.org.ukwww.acnew.org.uk

16. Welsh Historic Gardens Trust Date: Saturday 5 th March 2016 Venue: Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Ruabon. 10:30 – Coffee served. 11:00 – AGM. 11:30 – Talk by Steffie Shields “Moving Heaven and Earth – Capability Brown’s Gift of Landscape”. £5.00

17. 10 th Anniversary Party Wednesday 24 th February 2016. Memorial Hall, Wrexham. Two course hot buffet lunch. Cost: £10.00. Please see Ann Herniman to book your place. There will be an exhibition, photographs and group displays showing the history of Wrexham U3A over the last ten years.

18. Newsletter A PLEA TO GROUP LEADERS Articles of 75-125 words ( with or without photos ) are being sought from the Study Groups. All members of the U3A should be kept informed about the quality work being undertaken in the Study groups, so please let us know what you do. Contact the Editorial Team via their email: edjan2@btinternet.com

19. Handbook 2016-17 This details our activities for the coming year. Are there any courses you would like to see started? We are also aware that some male members may feel that there are not enough activities that may be of more interest to them. Contact Pam Dean if you have an idea for a new group. Erratum: Page 8. Peter Beddoes – 01978 359451

20. Our Speaker Today Alister Williams History of Acton Hall

21. March Meeting AGM - 2pm Speaker Presentation – 2:30pm Dr Mike Leach In the Midst of Gorillas