Future Events
Lists all our Groups' activities in date order but you can change it by Category of you wish. You can also click on Groups Day-by-Day to see what is happening on a daily basis.
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| November 2019 | ||
| Thu Nov 14th | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.30pm LEONARDO: THE WORKS Marking the 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death, this film focuses on his art and includes every single attributed painting, as well as looking afresh at his life, all through the prism of his art. A definitive film about Leonardo: the first to truly tell the whole story. Tickets £10 from Chepstow Museum |
| Thu Nov 14th →Tue Nov 19th | Psychology for Everyday Life | The next Psychology session is on Thursday, 14th of November at the same time of 1.30 pm. The session is being taken by Roger Johnson on the topic of magic which relates to the important area of psychology of illusions. To find out more contact Roger on 01291 329 821 or 07850 566 544. We do have space for one or two more members in the group. |
| Sun Nov 17th | Cinema | Drill Hall 3pm LE CORSAIRE On the bazaar square of Andrinopolis, the Pacha is struck by the beauty of Medora and tries to buy her, but the lovely young woman is not for sale. As the transaction is about to come to a close, Medora is kidnaped by Conrad, a charming corsair who catches her eye… THE BOLSHOI BALLET, tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £12 & £10 |
| Mon Nov 18th | Walking: The Strollers | John and Nina Walk to St John's Church Lancaut. We cannot do the loop as there is a rockfall at the base. The walk is 5 miles, one steep hill, but no stiles. Park at Chepstow Castle car park (need to pay) Lunch at The Three Tuns Chepstow. |
| Mon Nov 18th | Walking: The Strollers | Sue Presley 01453-519061 mob on day 07563252496 Tortworth Church—Avening Green—Tortworth Arboretum (This is the walk that was originally planned for 21 October, but was cancelled because of poor weather) MEET: At The Huntsman, Falfield, GL12 8DF at 10am to book lunch (if there are enough of us) use toilets and car share to Tortworth church. If only a few want lunch that is not a problem for the pub. THE WALK: Is about 4m, gently undulating and no stiles (I think/hope!) Some of it some of you will have done before but some is new. As always, if the weather is bad, don’t come! DIRECTIONS: M48/M5N Leave at J14, turn L down to A38 at Falfield. Turn L at traffic lights and then next R after church and immediately L into pub CP. |
| Mon Nov 18th | Walking: The Striders 1 | Offa's Dyke - Hudnalls - Hewelsfield Common Moderate+ 9m Derek (623986) CLC 9:00. Bus Station 9:15. Bus to Redbrook. Walk to Tintern - Bus to Chepstow. |
| Mon Nov 18th | Walking: The Trekkers | Gwent levels Nature Reserve, 3.5 to 4 miles easy. lunch at The Wheatsheaf, Magor. |
| Tue Nov 19th | Cinema | Drill Hall VITA & VIRGINIA (12) Drill Hall Film Club. Set amidst the bohemian high society of 1920s England, Vita & Virginia tells the scintillating true story of a literary love affair that fuelled the imagination of one of the 20th century's most celebrated writers. Vita Sackville and Virginia Woolf 7.30 pm start, £4. |
| Tue Nov 19th | Ballroom, Latin, & Sequence Dancing | Dancing at St Arvans 9.00 Individual tuition 10.00: Just Dancing 11.00: Tuition 12.00 Improvers: 1.00 Beginners: |
| Wed Nov 20th | Walking: The Hillwalkers | Somewhere with Ceridwen (07912 849079) |
| Wed Nov 20th | Members Notices | GWT Chepstow Talks and events - 7.30pm at Chepstow Leisure Centre “Mapping our Local Wildlife” – an illustrated talk by Adam Rowe, Manager of the Biodiversity Records Centre, Pontyclun. Learn how to turn your own wildlife sightings into biological records and be part of something important! All wildlife enthusiasts can help with the vital work of monitoring how our local wildlife is doing. £3.00 entry, refreshments provided. For more information please contact Hilary on 01291 689326. |
| Thu Nov 21st | Reading (Non-Fiction) | This month's book is "Airhead: The Imperfect Art of Making News" by Emily Maitlis |
| Fri Nov 22nd | Cinema | Drill Hall RED JOAN (12) Joan Stanley is a widow living out a quiet retirement in the suburbs when, shockingly, the British Secret Service places her under arrest. The charge: providing classified scientific information - including details on the building of the atomic bomb - to the Soviet government for decades. 7.30 pm start, £4. |
| Fri Nov 22nd →Sun Nov 24th | Ballroom, Latin, & Sequence Dancing | Annual Dance Group Outing to Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren Click on Dawlish Holiday for details |
| Fri Nov 22nd | Tinnitus Support Group | First meeting, at 11am in Tiffin Tea and Coffee House, St Mary Street |
| Sun Nov 24th | Sunday Lunch Club | Sunday Lunch Club At the Beaufort Hotel in the centre of Chepstow at 12.30 pm All welcome but please contact one of the Conveners to book your place |
| Mon Nov 25th | Walking: The Strollers | Graham Eele and Pam Robinson Just under 5 miles in the Forest of Dean around Nagshead Nature Reserve Meet and Lunch at the Fountain Inn at Parkend More details to follow |
| Mon Nov 25th | Walking: The Striders 1 | Itton - Mynydd-bach - Penhein - Upper Argoed Moderate 9m Ceridwen (07912 849079) Ceridwen's House, Itton (ST 483959) 9:40 |
| Tue Nov 26th | Cinema | Drill Hall KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS (PG) Drill Hall Film Club. Screened as a celebration of this classic Ealing comedy made 70 years ago. Sir Alec Guinness’ hilarious multiple personalities never fail to raise a laugh and it will evoke positive memories of a classic era for British comedy. 7.30 pm start, £4. |
| Tue Nov 26th | Ballroom, Latin, & Sequence Dancing | Dancing at St Arvans 9.00 Individual tuition 10.00: Just Dancing 11.00: Tuition 12.00 Improvers: 1.00 Beginners: |
| Wed Nov 27th | Art Appreciation | Continuing the theme of the Natural World all around us our speaker Alex Kett will tell us about Netherlandish art and why I love it, and natural things in North European art |
| Wed Nov 27th | Walking: The Hillwalkers | Somewhere with Brian and Kay M (01600 860199) |
| Thu Nov 28th | Cinema | Drill Hall PRESENT LAUGHTER (Filmed Live) in this Noel Coward play As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. 7.00 pm start, tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £12 & £10 |
| Fri Nov 29th | Cinema | Drill Hall FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY (12) The remarkable true-story of Norwich girl turned all-star wrestler, unmistakably British, a film that will tickle your funny bone in all the right places 7.30 pm start, £4. |
| December 2019 | ||
| Mon Dec 2nd | Cinema | Drill Hall Les Miserables staged concert to be screened live in cinemas on 2 December! A special one-off screening of the all-star staged concert of Les Miserables will take place across the UK, Ireland and in various cinemas in the USA. Delfont Mackintosh Theatres have also announced a DVD and album release for early 2020 and that the sell-out production will tour nationwide across the UK and internationally in late 2020 and 2021. The all-star Les Mis concert production stars Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Bradley Jaden as Enjolras, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, Katy Secombe as Madame Thénardier, Lily Kerhoas as Cosette, Matt Lucas as Thénardier, Michael Ball as Javert, Rob Houchen as Marius, and Shan Ako as Eponine. |
| Mon Dec 2nd | Ballroom, Latin, & Sequence Dancing | Coffee Dance at St. Arvans From 10.00 am to 12 noon |
| Mon Dec 2nd | Walking: The Strollers | STROLLERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH |
| Tue Dec 3rd | Monthly Meetings & Coffee Mornings | December Monthly Meeting Something entertaining at the Drill Hall Still at the planning stage |
| Tue Dec 3rd | Classical Music Appreciation | Winter music chosen by Theresa and Lesley |
| Wed Dec 4th | Walking: The Hillwalkers | With Stewart (01291 625643), a local Wye Valley walk, meet at Tintern Wireworks car park at 08.45am, postcode NP16 6TQ, GR SO 526001 |
| Thu Dec 5th | Away Days | Discover the Magic of Bath at Christmas - £14 per person With around 150 twinkling chalets spread out across Bath’s picturesque Georgian streets, the Christmas Market is the perfect place to do a spot of Christmas shopping. With so many local makers and designers showcasing their artisan gifts, you can tick off everything on your Christmas list all in one place. Throughout the Market you’ll find tasty food to satisfy any appetite; grab a delicious burger or hog roast, caramelised nuts and aromatic mulled wine to keep you toasty while you browse. A memorable day out in a stunning setting, there’s always something new to discover at Bath Christmas Market. And if you don’t fancy the market there is Bath Abbey, The Pump Rooms, The Assembly Rooms, The Jane Austen centre or maybe a stroll around the beautiful treats and lunch at Jolly’s Tea Rooms. Bath is always a wonderful day out. Click on Bath Christmas Market Poster to see the poster. Leaves Chepstow Leisure Centre at 9.30 am Contact Nicky Lee on 07515 511365 or email: AwayDays@ChepstowU3A.org.uk |
| Sat Dec 7th | Monthly Meetings & Coffee Mornings | December Coffee Morning At the Palmer Centre in Cormeilles Square, 10.00 am to 12 noon Come along and have a coffee or tea and meet up with friends old and new. The membership secretary will be there for existing and potential members. Copies of the latest magazine will be available. |
| Mon Dec 9th | Walking: The Strollers | NO LEADER |
| Mon Dec 9th | Walking: The Trekkers | Christmas Lunch - No walk. The Anchor, Oldbury 1pm. |
| Tue Dec 10th | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.15pm COPPÉLIA (Ballet) A classic returns to The Royal Ballet repertory with Ninette de Valois’ charming and funny Coppélia – a story of love, mischief and mechanical dolls. Live broadcast. Tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £16 & £13 |
| Tue Dec 10th | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.15pm THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (Ballet) This production of The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946. A classic of Russian ballet, it established The Royal Ballet both in its new home after World War II and as a world-class company. Live broadcast. Tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £16 & £13 |
| Tue Dec 10th | Ballroom, Latin, & Sequence Dancing | Dancing Group Outing Dance Academy 1 Christmas Dinner and Dance Party (black tie) at Mounton Brook Lodge in Pwllmeyric. Great excuse to dress up, get festive and dance. Three course meal. Ticket price £36 per person. Tickets available soon but email Sarah Jayne at sjblatchly@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested. |
| Tue Dec 10th | Ballroom, Latin, & Sequence Dancing | Dancing at St Arvans 9.00 Individual tuition 10.00: Just Dancing 11.00: Tuition 12.00 Improvers: 1.00 Beginners: |
| Wed Dec 11th | Walking: The Hillwalkers | Hillwalkers Christmas Lunch Booked for 1pm at The Bear, Crickhowell. There will be a morning walk of 5.5 to 6miles, led by Mair (01600 740424), in the Llangattock area. |
| Thu Dec 12th | Theatre | Les Miserables at the Wales Millennium Centre This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed "Les Mis" for the 21st Century. With scenery inspired by Victor Hugo and a magnificent score including the songs "I Dreamed a Dream" and "Bring him Home" . Storm the barricades for a ticket! Price of ticket £58.00 (including FREE COACH) The coach will leave the Severn Bridge Social Club, Bulwark at 1.00pm |
| Fri Dec 13th | Cinema | Drill Hall SORRY WE MISSED YOU (15) Ken Loach film about the financial struggles of a family just surviving in the gig economy. 7.30 pm start, £4. |
| Fri Dec 13th | Rock Music Appreciation | Steve Winwood The Talent - This Rock Music Appreciation Event will take place at the host, Ian Wood's house in Central Chepstow and is titled Steve Winwood The Talent. I can only imagine what we will be presented with but am looking forward to it. So 2pm start till 4, please contact the convenor if you wish to come to this illuminating session. |
| Sun Dec 15th | Cinema | Drill Hall 3pm THE NUTCRACKER On Christmas Eve, the mysterious Drosselmeyer brings a Nutcracker doll as a gift for his goddaughter Marie. At midnight, the doll comes to life and finds himself in a battle against the Mouse King, determined to save Marie from him. THE BOLSHOI BALLET, tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £12 & £10 |
| Mon Dec 16th | Walking: The Strollers | Jane Jordan: Soup walk |
| Tue Dec 17th | Ballroom, Latin, & Sequence Dancing | Dancing at St Arvans 9.00 Individual tuition 10.00: Christmas Party 12.00 Improvers: 1.00 Beginners: |
| Fri Dec 20th | Cinema | Drill Hall BLINDED BY THE LIGHT (12) set in the mid-80s a talented teenager discovers the music of Bruce Springsteen and is inspired to express himself in his own voice. “A delirious and romantic rock ‘n’ roll parable”. 7.30 pm start, £4. |
| Sat Dec 21st | Ballroom, Latin, & Sequence Dancing | Dance Group Outing Avon Amateur Dancers Christmas Ball at Somerset Hall, Portishead. From 7.30 pm Food and Cabaret £20 on door, £18 in advance |
| Mon Dec 23rd | Walking: The Strollers | NO LEADER |
| Wed Dec 25th | Art Appreciation | No meeting Happy Christmas |
| Sun Dec 29th | Sunday Lunch Club | Sunday Lunch Club At the Beaufort Hotel in the centre of Chepstow at 12.30 pm All welcome but please contact one of the Conveners to book your place |
| Mon Dec 30th | Walking: The Strollers | NO LEADER |
| Tue Dec 31st | Members Notices | Renew your Concessionary WELSH Bus Pass First make sure that you know the following:
Then click on Bus Pass Renewal to go to the web site. It will take about 10 minutes for you fill in all the details |
| January 2020 | ||
| Wed Jan 1st | Walking: The Hillwalkers | With Chrystal (01291 650395), somewhere in the Wye Valley. |
| Sat Jan 4th | Monthly Meetings & Coffee Mornings | January Coffee Morning At the Palmer Centre in Cormeilles Square, 10.00 am to 12 noon Come along and have a coffee or tea and meet up with friends old and new. The membership secretary will be there for existing and potential members. Copies of the latest magazine will be available. |
| Tue Jan 7th | Monthly Meetings & Coffee Mornings | January Monthly Meeting Details to be provided Tea Rota: Philosophy 1 |
| Tue Jan 7th | Classical Music Appreciation | Stargazing chosen by Rose |
| Wed Jan 15th | Members Notices | GWT Chepstow Talks and events - 7.30pm at Chepstow Leisure Centre “Dippers in the Wye Valley” - an illustrated talk by Stephanie Tyler, County Recorder and Vice-President of the Gwent Wildlife Trust. Steph’s many years of work with Dippers is well known locally and, since it was featured on TV last year, Nationally too! £3.00 entry, refreshments provided. For more information please contact Hilary on 01291 689326. |
| Thu Jan 16th | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.15pm THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (Ballet) This production of The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946. A classic of Russian ballet, it established The Royal Ballet both in its new home after World War II and as a world-class company. Live broadcast. Tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £16 & £13 |
| Sun Jan 26th | Cinema | Drill Hall GISELLE Live The young peasant girl Giselle dies when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the Wilis, vengeful spirits of jilted brides who condemn Albrecht to dance until he dies of exhaustion… THE BOLSHOI BALLET, tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £12 & £10 |
| Wed Jan 29th | Art Appreciation | Local artist Susan Peterkin continues with our theme of the Natural World by exploring Trees in art |
| Wed Jan 29th | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.45pm LA BOHÈME (Opera) Puccini’s opera of young love in 19th-century Paris is packed with beautiful music, including lyrical arias, celebratory choruses for Act II’s evocation of Christmas Eve in the Latin Quarter and a poignant final scene over which the composer himself wept. Live broadcast. Tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £16 & £13 |
| Fri Jan 31st | Social Events | Inter Group Quiz
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| Fri Jan 31st | New Pursuits - Try Something New | Chepstow Photographic Competition - Castles of Wales This is part of a competition for all U3As in Wales. There will be three heats starting with each competing Welsh U3A running their own individual competition and choosing their best three photographs. These will be submitted to their Network (South Wales Network in our case) who will then select the best five photographs to submit to an All Wales competition. The Chepstow Competition
Summary of the Rules Photographs can be colour or monochrome but they must:
For the full rules click on Photo Competition Rules Help is Available Chepstow U3A Judging
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| February 2020 | ||
| Sat Feb 1st | Monthly Meetings & Coffee Mornings | February Coffee Morning At the Palmer Centre in Cormeilles Square, 10.00 am to 12 noon Come along and have a coffee or tea and meet up with friends old and new. The membership secretary will be there for existing and potential members. Copies of the latest magazine will be available. |
| Tue Feb 4th | Monthly Meetings & Coffee Mornings | February Monthly Meeting Details to be provided Tea Rota: Reading (Non-Fiction) |
| Tue Feb 4th | Classical Music Appreciation | Less is More - the Minimalists and Others - chosen by Derek |
| Tue Feb 4th | Computer Group | Cyber-Crime Security Talk by Natalie Evans the Cyber CSO for Gwent Police at 3.30 pm at the Drill Hall following the January monthly meeting Provisional date and time only. |
| Thu Feb 6th | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.30pm LUCIAN FREUD, A Self Portrait For the first time in history the Royal Academy in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, is bringing together Lucian Freud’s self portraits, more than 50 paintings, prints and drawing spanning nearly seven decades from 1939. Tickets £10 from Chepstow Museum |
| Thu Feb 13th | Away Days | Warwick Castle - £36 per person Behind Warwick Castle’s mighty walls, lies the real heart of the Castle with beautiful grand interiors. A castle steeped in history, drama, death, intrigue and tragedy. Ethelfleda, daughter of Saxon king Alfred the Great, first put a fort on this raised ground next to the river Avon in 914AD. William the Conqueror built a more traditional-looking castle at the spot in 1068. This became the family seat of the Earls of Warwick who played an integral part in the struggle for power during medieval times. Marvel at the magnificent Great Hall, explore the many lavish state rooms whilst also experiencing the tranquillity inside the Earl’s private Chapel. Discover their collection of armoury, second only to that of the Tower of London. Perhaps brave the Dungeon, with its plague stories, and torture chamber, (additional £5 fee) Explore the grounds and enjoy the biggest Bird of Prey Show in the UK, boasting a Sea Eagle, a Bald Eagle and an Andean Condor Click on Warwick Castle Poster to see the poster Contact: Rovena Harris on 01291 622681 or Nicky Lee on 07751 511365 or email AwayDays@ChepstowU3A.org.uk |
| Wed Feb 19th | Members Notices | GWT Chepstow Talks and events - 7.30pm at Chepstow Leisure Centre “The Gwent Living Levels Project” an illustrated talk by Gavin Jones. The protection of the Gwent Levels is vital on so many counts; for wildlife of course, but also for local history and communities. This important project for the Gwent Wildlife Trust involves working in partnership with other groups locally and a fleet of volunteers across many disciplines. £3.00 entry, refreshments provided. For more information please contact Hilary on 01291 689326. |
| Sun Feb 23rd | Cinema | Drill Hall 3pm SWAN LAKE Live Prince Siegfried is summoned by his parents to choose a bride. However, he encounters a mysterious swan-woman by the lake, Odette, and is captivated by her. His vow of eternal love to her will have irreversible consequences. THE BOLSHOI BALLET, tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £12 & £10 |
| Tue Feb 25th | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.15pm MARSTON & SCARLETT WORLD PREMIERES (Ballet) horeographer Cathy Marston is previously an Associate Artist of the Royal Opera House and Director of Bern Ballett, and much in demand internationally. The inspiration for her first work for The Royal Ballet Main Stage is the momentous life and career of the cellist Jacqueline du Pré. A new work by Liam Scarlett, The Royal Ballet’s Artist in Residence, provides the second part of the programme. Live broadcast. Tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £16 & £13 |
| Wed Feb 26th | Art Appreciation | Flowers in art continues our theme of The Natural World with our speaker Brian Wallace |
| March 2020 | ||
| Tue Mar 3rd | Monthly Meetings & Coffee Mornings | March Annual General Meeting Details to be provided Tea Rota: Real Ale Appreciation |
| Tue Mar 3rd | Classical Music Appreciation | Music chosen by Lynne |
| Sat Mar 7th | Monthly Meetings & Coffee Mornings | March Coffee Morning At the Palmer Centre in Cormeilles Square, 10.00 am to 12 noon Come along and have a coffee or tea and meet up with friends old and new. The membership secretary will be there for existing and potential members. Copies of the latest magazine will be available. |
| Tue Mar 17th | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.15pm FIDELIO Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann plays the political prisoner (Opera) Live broadcast. Tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £16 & £13 |
| Wed Mar 18th | Theatre | We Will Rock You at the Bristol Hippodrome. The world wide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton with 24 of Queen's biggest hits including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "We are the Champions" and of course "We will Rock You". Price of ticket (including coach)£42.00. The coach will leave the Severn Bridge Social Club, Bulwark at 1.00pm |
| Wed Mar 18th | Members Notices | GWT Chepstow Talks and events 7.30pm at Chepstow Leisure Centre "Focus on Nature - a Wildlife Photographer's Year"- an illustrated talk by Chris Hatch, Vice-President of the Gwent Wildlife Trust. Chris always has beautiful photographs to share and not only that, he has wonderful stories to tell about all kinds of wildlife. £3.00 entry, refreshments provided. For more information please contact Hilary on 01291 689326. |
| Thu Mar 19th | Social Events | A Day at Chepstow Races
All inclusive for £18 Approximate timings (to be confirmed nearer the time)
Contact Derek Shottin to book your place |
| Wed Mar 25th | Art Appreciation | This month continuing with the theme of the Natural World our speaker Kirsty Hartsiotis will talk about The arts and crafts movement in the Gloucestershire countryside |
| Sun Mar 29th | Cinema | Drill Hall 4pm ROMEO AND JULIET In spite of each of their families being merciless enemies, Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love. The rivalry between the Capulets and the Montagues will cost Mercutio’s life, causing Romeo a desire of vengeance for the loss of his friend… THE BOLSHOI BALLET, tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £12 & £10 |
| April 2020 | ||
| Wed Apr 1st | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.15pm SWAN LAKE (Ballet) Liam Scarlett’s glorious production of Swan Lake, new in 2018, returns for its first revival Live broadcast. Tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £16 & £13 |
| Tue Apr 7th | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.30pm EASTER IN ART Some of western civilisation’s greatest artworks focus on this pivotal moment in Christ’s story and Christian faith. The crucifixion and resurrection have been depicted by the greatest artists in history, from the time of the early Christians to the present day, works that are explored in this film. Tickets £10 from Chepstow Museum |
| Sun Apr 19th | Cinema | Drill Hall 4pm JEWELS Live This opulent triptych was inspired by Balanchine’s visit to the famous jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels on New York’s Fifth Avenue, celebrating the cities and dance schools of Paris, New York and St. Petersburg, each bound to its own precious stone: emerald, ruby and diamond. THE BOLSHOI BALLET, tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £12 & £10 |
| Tue Apr 21st | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.00pm CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/ PAGLIACCI (Opera) Two opera classics are drawn together in this wonderfully observed re-creation of life in a south Italian village as a travelling theatre visits and emotions erupt Live broadcast. Tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £16 & £13 |
| Thu Apr 23rd | Away Days | Highclere Castle - £32 per person This is another opportunity to enjoy a great day out in good company and explore a beautiful house in extensive gardens. Highclere has a rich, multifaceted history dating back to the year 749. It was the set for the popular television series Downton Abbey where the movie premiered in September. It is the home of the 8th Earl and Countess of Carnarvon where in 1922 the 5th Earl and trusted friend and colleague Howard Carter planned their excavation season leading to the discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun. During his explorations, he both discovered and purchased Egyptian artefacts, the current occupants have opened a new Egyptian Exhibition throughout the cellars of the Castle to celebrate the 5th Earls achievements. The British Museum and Newbury Museum have kindly lent back further statues and antiquities which had originally been lent to them by the Carnarvon family. The Antiquities Room contains jewellery, beautiful crafted jars and a coffin of a noblewoman from 3,500 years ago. There is a tea shop on site. Click on Highclere Poster to see the poster Departs Chepstow Leisure Centre at a time to be decided Contact: Rovena Harris on 01291 622681, email AwayDays@ChepstowU3A.org.uk |
| Wed Apr 29th | Art Appreciation | This month we welcome back Art Historian Eleanor Bird who explores 'The garden in art as part of our theme of The Natural World. |
| May 2020 | ||
| Sat May 16th | Members Notices | GWT Chepstow Talks and events - 9.30am to 12.30pm ANNUAL PLANT SALE at the Palmer Community Centre, Cormeilles Square, Chepstow. Free entry. The Gwent Wildlife Trust’s Chepstow Group will again be hosting their ever-popular Annual Grand Plant Sale and Bazaar. All excellent value, there will be a wide range of small shrubs and perennial garden plants, with annuals and vegetable plants also available. Plus experienced gardeners on hand to advise! Donations of plants welcome. For more information please contact Hilary on 01291 689326. |
| Wed May 27th | Art Appreciation | This month Clouds and bad weather in art are explored by Kathleen Crawley as part of our theme The Natural World |
| Thu May 28th | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.15pm THE DANTE PROJECT (Ballet) Dante’s Divine Comedy is an epic journey through the afterlife: it encompasses the horrifying drama of Inferno and its damned In this new work, The Royal Ballet’s trailblazing Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor to bring us closer to Dante and his extraordinary vision. Live broadcast. Tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £16 & £13 |
| June 2020 | ||
| Wed Jun 3rd | Information | National U3A Day Organised by the Third Age Trust More details in due course |
| Fri Jun 12th | Theatre | The Barber of Seville at the Wales Millennium Centre. This is one of the Welsh National Opera's much-loved productions and partners wonderfully with Rossini's witty and expressive melodies. £54.00 (including coach). To be paid for by 4th February 2020. Please note this is an evening performance at 7.15pm. The coach will leave the Severn Bridge Social Club at 5.00pm. |
| Thu Jun 18th | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.45pm ELEKTRA (Opera) Strauss’s thrilling and audacious adaptation of Greek tragedy receives a new staging by the awardwinning director Christof Loy. This uncompromising opera, about a daughter intent on bloody revenge and a mother driven to madness, Live broadcast. Tickets in advance from Chepstow Museum £16 & £13 |
| Wed Jun 24th | Art Appreciation | The theme of The Natural World is continued by Kate Newton who will tell us about Oriental approaches to landscape, and their influence on Western art |
| July 2020 | ||
| Thu Jul 9th | Cinema | Drill Hall 7.30pm FRIDA KAHLO A journey through the life of one of the most prevalent female icons, with in-depth study of her vibrant art and commentary from world renowned experts as well as her own words. Tickets £10 from Chepstow Museum |
| Wed Jul 29th | Art Appreciation | Our coach trip will be to Swansea to visit the Glyn Vivian Gallery, Brangwyn Hall and the Sir Frank Brangwyn Panels with a stop at Margam Castle and Orangery on the way back. Details to follow |
| August 2020 | ||
| Sat Aug 1st | Social Events | Wine Tasting Evening Provisional Date Hosted by Dave Lindo and the Tipplers at the Palmer Centre in Cormeiiles Square from 7.00 pm to about 10.00 pm. Tickets £10 per head to include the wine tasting, and any wine left over to drink with the bread and cheese supper which will follow the wine tasting. Why not book a table for your Group or just a group of friends and make it a great social evening. Tickets must be paid for in advance so we can order the correct amount of wine. To see these options click on Payment Options for Trips and Outings. If you are paying by Bank Transfer use the reference WT and your name and tell Nicky Lee you have paid in this way. Or contact Nicky on 07515 511365 to discuss the best option for you to pay. |
| Wed Aug 26th | Art Appreciation | No Meeting Summer Break |
| September 2020 | ||
| Sun Sep 20th →Sun Sep 27th | Walking: The Walking Weeks | Annual Walking Week To Stirling in Scotland, based in the King Robert Hotel situated on the fields of the Battle of Bannockburn, one of Scotland’s major historical sites. Click on Stirling Poster for full details and see the Walking Weeks web page for more information including contact details and how to pay |
| November 2020 | ||
| Fri Nov 13th | Theatre | The Book Of Mormon Quoted as "The funniest musical of the century". Just booked - details to follow |