Roding Valley

Topic - The Story of Buddy Holly

Speaker - Tony Tutton

That`ll be the day - The Life, Music & Influence Of Buddy Holly.

Tony will take you on a journey through the life of the legendary Buddy Holly from his birthplace in Lubbock Texas in 1936 to his untimely death in 1958. Tony`s Talk features some of Buddy's smash hits - That’ll be the day, Oh Boy, Peggy Sue, Rave on, Heartbeat. You will learn about the stories behind the songs and from many well-known performers that were influenced by his music.
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St Paul’s to Tower Hill

Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024

Meet:
Travel to St Paul’s station (Central Line). Meet in Cafe Nero just outside exit from station at 10.30.

If convenient for you, meet Gloria at Loughton station at 09.30.

Contact: Gloria (details in April newsletter) or send a message via the envelope in the top righthand corner.

We will walk across Millennium Bridge, along the south bank to Tower Bridge and finish at Tower Hill.
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VISIT TO LEONARDSLEE LAKES & GARDENS

Date: Thursday 6 June 2024
Organiser: Gloria
Cost: £28 per person (including all gratuities)
Pickup Points: Lidl, Loughton at 9.00 am then TB Village Hall at 9.15 am, Parking at TBVH must be reserved when booking.
How to Book: Details in April newsletter or send a message via the envelope in the top right hand corner.

Summer at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is particularly beautiful – with trees and plants in full bloom, including Rhododendrons and Azaleas with strong perfume and striking blooms.
A myriad of wildlife can be seen, (Stoats, Weasels, Field Mice and various types of deer with their young, and a number of wild Wallabies. (particularly in the area of Oak Walk). 65 different bird species have been recorded thriving in the gardens – and you might even spot baby owls being fed, and in some areas of the garden, and a pair of Red Kites can be spotted flying overhead.
Cafés, Dolls’ House Exhibition, Rock Garden, and Wallabies - all accessible by tarmac roads and paths. Accessible toilets are located at the visitor entrance and The Clocktower Kitchen.
A free Shuttle Service runs between the Clocktower Café and Engine Pond on most days from 10.00 to 15.00 for visitors with limited mobility.
For further and full information visit www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/

PLEASE NOTE: For safety and hygiene reasons Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is a cash free zone and only accept payments by card
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Topic - Sherlock Holmes: Fact or Fiction

Speaker -Roger Johnson

Roger explores the fascinating and enigmatic world of Sherlock Holmes, his place in literary history and how he has become the iconic, timeless character who is loved by millions.

Roger is a well-known broadcaster and author on all matters relating to our beloved detective.

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RODING VALLEY U3A - ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Booking details are in the news letter, or send a message using the envelope in the top left hand corner

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Topic -The Cuban Missile Crisis

Speaker - Richard Gibbons

This talk will centre on the ‘Cuban Missile Crisis’, of October 1962, when the whole World was on the brink of ‘Nuclear Armageddon.’

Richard will explain about some recently-revealed information demonstrating that the Crisis was even more dangerous than was believed at the time, and how the Crisis actually continued for three months rather than the usually-believed 13 days.

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Topic - DNA, surnames and family history

Speaker - Mark Carroll

Will traditional methods of family history and genealogy research soon be replaced by DNA analysis?

In this talk Mark considers how conventional approaches to family history, with their emphasis on documentary evidence and surnames, can be complemented by genetics.

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Topic - Nature Through the Seasons – Autumn – Winter

Speaker - Roger Hance

This talk shows how nature copes when conditions are turning colder. As winter approaches and cold weather starts to bite, different sets of wildlife comes to the fore. It covers : Red Kites in Mid Wales, Seals on beaches in Norfolk, Red Squirrels and Deer in the Scottish Highlands. It also includes the wonderful assortment of Fungi and Lichens found in our woodlands, waders and birds of our estuaries and shorelines, as well as birds in the snow and much more.

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Quiz Night & Fish & Chips Supper

Friday 27 September 2024
7.00 for 7.30
Theydon Bois Village Hall
Tickets are £15.00 per person

HOW TO BOOK:
Click on the envelope in the top righthand corner and send Dennis a message

Topic - From Walking to Wheelchair- My Story.

Speaker - Freya Levy

Freya credits sport for changing and saving her life after being diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 14, ending an early career in rugby and football. Since then, she has gone on to represent England and Great Britain in four different sports, including winning a European gold, two silvers and a world championship bronze with wheelchair basketball.

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Topic - William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement

Speaker - Mark Lewis

Celebrating the life and work of this illustrious poet, artist and social reformer, who pioneered a movement that reacted against the soulless machine production of the Industrial Revolution. Morris attempted to promote joyful labour, the enjoyment of fine craftsmanship and simplicity of expression.

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WINE TASTING

What to Drink with Your Christmas Dinner

Inspiration for what to drink with Christmas Dinner

Theydon Bois Village Hall

6:30 for 7:00 pm

Booking details are in the news letter, or send a message using the envelope in the top left hand corner

Topic - Sentiments of Christmas

Speaker - Jim Stebbings

Though acknowledging, respecting and marking the true meaning of Christmas, ‘Sentiments of Christmas’ is an eclectic collection of aspects of the traditional Christmas season conveyed through music, stories, humour, sentiments, images and pictures presented through over 100 slides. Parts of the presentation provide opportunities for members’ vocal participation if desired. This is a Christmas presentation with a difference that may be just the thing to get your group into the true Christmas spirit.

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