WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 U3A North Wales Network Theme Day CHANGE STUDY DAY NOW– TUESDAY 14th NOVEMBER, 2017 BANGOR UNIVERSITY 10.30am REFORMATION AND REVOLUTION 1517 – MARTIN LUTHER – REFORMATION Prof. TONY CLAYDON, Dr. AUDREY THORSTADT 1917 – REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA Dr. N. PAPADOGIANNIS, Ms. E. LATIMA-BIRCH £16 inc. Buffet. CONTACT: GWYNETH JONES

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER, 2017 NORTH WALES THEME DAY Date Change The THEME DAY has been moved to: TUESDAY 14th NOVEMBER. COST is £16 including LUNCH CUT OFF for BOOKING for WREXHAM is MONDAY 6th NOVEMBER CONTACT: Gwyneth Jones gwynmerl@btinternet.com Or Wrexham 820707

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER, 2017 PHILOSOPHY STUDY DAY With NEWCASTLE EMLYN U3A on TUESDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2017 at THE UNIVERSITY OF WALES, TRINITY SAINT DAVID - LAMPETER in The OLD HALL and The FOUNDERS LIBRARY With Prof David Cockburn MA, BPhil, DPhil Emeritus who will talk about: SELF and Dr Tristan Nash BA, PGCE, PhD Senior Lecturer in Philosophy who will talk about: FREEDOM

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 Designed for U3A members with some experience of Philosophy and those with no experience. Registration at !0.30 am for 11am There will be TWO sessions We will divide you into two main groups. If you would prefer to be in a group with your friends do mention it on the application form. We have limited our numbers to 60. So please apply early and by the 16th October.

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 PHILOSOPHY Study Day Cost £25.00 to include refreshments and lunch If interested please see Stan Moore immediately after the September U3A meeting or contact afterwards to receive complete details of the day. mooresv@aol.com or Wrexham 291590

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 TABLE TENNIS GROUP Change of Time As from 3rd OCTOBER the Group will meet at the Glyndwr University Sports Centre NEW TIME is 1pm to 3pm CHARGE is £1 per session New Members Welcome: Contact: Wendy/Barbara Wxm 810337/751623

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS Wrexham Garden Village Bridge Club in connection with AGE CONNECTS are running a new: Bridge for Beginners course in October (Subject to sufficient numbers of subscribers) 10 consecutive weekly, 2 hour sessions Thursdays promptly at 11.45am at Age Connects, Pencartref, Rhosddu Ind. Estate

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS COURSE FEE is £30 to be paid up front It covers room hire, tuition and detailed print-outs for each lesson Interested players please contact: Terry Wales - terry.wales@btinternet.com or 07960 015147 BEFORE 30th SEPTEMBER This is an “associated interest group” of the U3A.

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 Local History MEET: First Monday in the month at 10am at: All Saints Church Hall, Poyser Street, Wrexham LL13 7RT  The next two speakers are:   October 2nd Lt.Gen. Jonathan Riley, Royal Welch Fusiliers    “Royal Welch Fusiliers and the battle of Mametz.”  November 6th   John Tiltman   “The Blind Harpist of Ruabon” Contact: Mike Snodgrass Wrexham 820377

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 ART GROUP VENUE for the Art group has been changed to the Cunliffe Arms, Borras Park.  The group still meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month but at the new time of 1.00 - 3.00 pm.  New members are welcome. Please bring your own materials.  Tricia Murphy: Group Coordinator

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 DANCEXERCISE STARTS back TUESDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 12noon – 1pm AT Glyndwr Dance Studio CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFO: Barbara/Wendy Wxm 751623/810337

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 CANAL WALKING & WITTLING AUTUMN 2017 PLANNED WALKS (Third Thursdays) 21st September: Colemere to Red Lion, Ellesmere Go to Ellesmere, follow signs to Colemere Heritage Site or Sailing Club. Parking clearly signed. Bring a small torch, if desired, for dark tunnel. Meet at 10.45 walk at 11.00, lunch at 12.30ish

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 CANAL WALKING & WITTLING AUTUMN 2017 19th October: Queens Head to Navigation Inn Take A483/A5 to Queens Head, Maesbury turning (noting sign for Oswestry Golf Club). Park opposite, but limited parking so please car-share. Meet 10.45, walk at 11.00, lunch 12.15

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 CANAL WALKING & WITTLING AUTUMN 2017 16th November: Rednal Junction to Queens Head Going ahead regardless of weather Take A483/A5 south to Queens Head at Maesbury turning (noting sign for Oswestry Golf Club). Pass pub, go over canal BUT turn immediately left and continue parallel to the canal, about a mile Don’t pass Rail Bridge passing over the road as parking is behind hedge on right hand side. Meet 10.45, walk 11.00, lunch Queens Head 12.00 CONTACT: Judith: janndolben@btinternet.com

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 SINGING WORKSHOP/INFORMAL CHOIR Now recognised U3A Group Will meet MONTHLY – Second Saturday of month Commencing 14th October: 10-12.30 COST: £5 including refreshment Further details, contact: Sandra Jones: 01978 845642 Frieda Leech: 07768 667042

WREXHAM U3A, SEPTEMBER 2017 VOLUNTEERS WANTED AT ERLAS VICTORIAN WALLED GARDEN, WREXHAM Safe haven for disabled adults. (DBS required) Members of Gardening, Art, IT Groups, put your skills to use at the garden. We also need help with light “pottering”. Garden is just past Rugby Club, Bryn Estyn Road CONTACT: Stan Moore mooresv@aol.com Or Wrexham 291590