Fun Events
Our Fun Events are open to all Odiham District u3a members - you don't have to join a group to take part.
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ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 'CHRISTMAS CRACKER': SATURDAY, 9TH DECEMBER
WAITING LIST IN OPERATION
| When: | Saturday, 9th December |
| . | This trip is full, but there is a waiting list |
| Timings: | 10.00am travelling by coach to Sloane Square for lunch at Cote Brasserie at your own expense |
| . | Performance starts at 3:00pm |
| Cost: | £65 which includes concert and coach travel |
| Where: | Cadogan Hall, London |
| To go on the waiting list: | Contact Gill Harden - gillhardenu3a@gmail.com |
After the performance we will board the coach and, subject to traffic restrictions, will take a tour around to see the Christmas Lights. The party size is 26 so there will be plenty of space on the coach.
December would not be the same without the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s much-loved Christmas Cracker concert. Filled with festive favourites and sing-along classics for all ages; it’s the perfect way to celebrate the magical Christmas season.
The Orchestra is delighted to be joined by conductor Stephen Bell and vocalist Louise Dearman and more guest vocalists (to be announced), to help get your Yuletide celebrations off to a joyful start.
This sparkling programme features all your much-loved Christmas songs, including: Winter Wonderland, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Sleigh Ride, Let It Snow!, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, All I Want For Christmas Is You… and many more, as well as a selection of sing-along carols.
The Cadagon Hall is a lovely venue and has a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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"CHRISTMAS ACTUALLY" : SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH
WAITING LIST IN OPERATION
| When : | Sunday, Decebmer 10th |
| . | This trip is full, but there is a waiting list |
| Timings : | Leave at 3:00pm |
| Where : | Royal Festival Hall, London |
| Cost : | £58 per ticket. Payment by 8th September |
| Organisers : | Sally Martin and Kathy Venus |
Christmas is all around you at the ultimate festive variety show, curated by Love Actually writer and director Richard Curtis, in partnership with Comic Relief.
A feast for all the senses, this witty and enchanting show captures all of the fun and laughter of Christmas through a treasure trove of entertainment, as a starry line-up performs live music, Christmas stories, poetry and comedy.
You can travel with the group via train to Waterloo. The Royal Festival Hall is just five minutes walk from the station. Or you could travel independently and meet us at the theatre.
To be put onto the waiting list, please email Kathy and Sally at trips@odihamu3a.org.uk.
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VALENTINE'S OPERA GALA, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2024
WAITING LIST IN OPERATION
| When: | Wednesday 14th Feb 2024 |
| . | This trip is full, but there is a waiting list |
| Timings: | Leave at 3:00pm |
| . | Dinner at Cote Brasserie, Sloane Square at 5:00pm |
| Where: | Cadogan Hall, Sloane Square, London |
| Who: | Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Olivia Clarke Conducting |
| Cost: | £69.25 including coach |
| . | Payment by 14 November 2023 |
| Organiser : | Gill Harden |
The event includes music from Bizet's Carmen, Puccini's Gianni Schicchi, Puccini's La Bohème, Verdi's La Traviata, Mozart's Così fan Tutte, Mozart's Don Giovanni, Strauss's Der Fledermaus, and many more beloved operas.
This event is now full. However, if you like to be put onto the waiting list, send an email to Gill at gillhardenu3a@gmail.com.
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EDWARD SCISSORHANDS BALLET
WAITING LIST IN OPERATION
| What : | Edward Scissorhands Ballet |
| . | This trip is full, but there is a waiting list |
| Date : | 2:30pm, Wednesday 11th January, 2024 |
| Organisers : | Sally Martin and Kathy Venus |
Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences world-wide since its premiere in 2005.
Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world.
For more information or to go onto the waiting list for this trip, click on "Click to send message" at the top right of this page and this will send a message to Kathy and Sally.
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WANT TO HELP ARRANGING FUTURE TRIPS?
Sally and Kathy have been running Trips since 2011 and would very much like to build a team of "trip-arranging people". It’s a very enjoyable experience - you get to know a lot of members and you often get to go to places which you wouldn’t normally be able to visit.
This could involve you helping to run just one trip a year.