Events 2019
Monthly meetings are held at 2.00pm on the Last Wednesday of each month at the E T Foakes Memorial Hall, Stortford Road, Dunmow. They will include a Speaker and news of 'What's On', the opportunity to meet our Group facilitators and to view suggestions for new interest Groups
Note - Event dates for Groups are provisional. Always make contact with the Group Leader to confirm an event is taking place as adverised.
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| Dates for your Diary | ||
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| May 2019 | ||
| Thu May 23rd | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Fri May 24th | Art | Friday 9-11, 11-1 Dourdan Pavilion |
| Fri May 24th | Luncheon Club | The Luncheon Club on the 24 May 2019 is being hosted by Brenda at the Nags Head Bishop Stortford, London Road, CM23 5HP. Please note the lunch will b at 12.30 not the normal 13.00. |
| Fri May 24th | Science | London Science Museums Visit by train. See web site for details |
| Tue May 28th | Wine Appreciation | Merlot versus Malbec! |
| Tue May 28th | Line Dancing | Priors Green Little Canfield |
| Wed May 29th | Meeting | Guest Speaker Graham Bendall: The Life of a Gamekeeper. Meeting starts 2 pm at E T Foakes Hall, Dunmow. |
| Wed May 29th | Cycling includes Electric Cycling | Meet at Tesco at 9.30 a.m. to ride to Broxted and Little Canfield |
| Thu May 30th | Garden | Visit to Beeleigh Abbey Gardens. See Garden page for details. |
| Thu May 30th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| June 2019 | ||
| Tue Jun 4th | Line Dancing | Priors Green Little Canfield |
| Thu Jun 6th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Fri Jun 7th | Art | Friday 9-11, 11-1 Dourdan Pavilion |
| Tue Jun 11th | Line Dancing | Priors Green Little Canfield |
| Thu Jun 13th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Fri Jun 14th | Art | Friday 9-11, 11-1 Dourdan Pavilion |
| Tue Jun 18th | Cycling includes Electric Cycling | Meet at Tesco, Dunmow at 2 p.m. to ride to Hatfield Forest via Flitch Way. Note unusual time and day. |
| Tue Jun 18th | Photography | 2.30 pm at The Community Hub Topic - Non-mammalian Animals |
| Wed Jun 19th | Nature Walks | Nature walk at Marks Hall Arboretum |
| Thu Jun 20th | Creative Writing | Angel & Harp Public House - 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm |
| Thu Jun 20th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Fri Jun 21st | Art | Friday 9-11, 11-1 Dourdan pavilion |
| Fri Jun 21st | Science | 7 p.m. Dourdon Pavilion. Speaker on planets, red dwarfs and black holes from North Essex Astronomical Society. |
| Mon Jun 24th | Family History | 4.15 pm @ The Maltings Robert Parker – Talk: Early parish records – the Parish Chest. |
| Tue Jun 25th | Wine Appreciation | Wines to go with summer salads |
| Wed Jun 26th | Meeting | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Guest Speaker Tony Harris: Henry VIII, England's Favourite King. Hilarious in costume. Meeting starts 2 pm at E T Foakes Hall, Dunmow. |
| Wed Jun 26th | Cycling includes Electric Cycling | Meet at the Library to ride to Felsted and Rayne 9.30 a.m. |
| Thu Jun 27th | Garden | Garden Group visit to Wisley. Other U3A members welcome if there are spaces left after the Garden Group have priority. |
| Thu Jun 27th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Fri Jun 28th | Art | Friday 9-11, 11-1 Dourdan Pavilion |
| Fri Jun 28th | Luncheon Club | The Luncheon Club will be hosted by Tessa and Oliver at a venue to be confirmed. |
| July 2019 | ||
| Thu Jul 4th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Fri Jul 5th | Art | Friday 9-11, 11-1 Dourdan Pavilion |
| Thu Jul 11th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Fri Jul 12th | Cycling includes Electric Cycling | TBA to Finchingfield |
| Tue Jul 16th | Photography | 2.30 pm at The Community Hub Topic - On Holiday |
| Thu Jul 18th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Mon Jul 22nd | Family History | 4.15 pm @ The Maltings Court and Legal documents & 1:1 help |
| Wed Jul 24th | Cycling includes Electric Cycling | 9.30 a.m. |
| Wed Jul 24th | Nature Walks | Nature walk at RSPB Rye Meads |
| Thu Jul 25th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Fri Jul 26th | Luncheon Club | The Luncheon Club will be meeting. Venue and Host to be announced. |
| Tue Jul 30th | Wine Appreciation | Wines from Eastern Europe |
| Wed Jul 31st | Meeting | Guest Speaker Colin Banks: Man of Hats (Humorous). Meeting starts 2 pm at E T Foakes Hall, Dunmow. |
| Wed Jul 31st | Cycling includes Electric Cycling | 9.30 a.m. TBA |
| August 2019 | ||
| Thu Aug 1st | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Thu Aug 8th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Fri Aug 9th | Outings | Experience the iconic work of sculptor Henry Moore against the backdrop of his stunning Hertfordshire home. Henry Moore Studios and Gardens in rural Hertfordshire is the best place in the world to appreciate the work of sculptor Henry Moore, offering the chance to discover more about the life and work of one of Britain’s most famous artists. We will be able to spend the day on the 70 acre estate with a friendly and knowledgeable guide, hearing Henry Moore’s remarkable story while surrounded by over 20 of his iconic sculptures and hundreds of small models (maquettes) that line the shelves of his studios. Our coach will leave Don's yard at 9.45 (9.50 Flitch House and 10 am Takeley). The total cost, including coach and personal guided tour of the exhibition, studios and Moore's home,'Hoglands' will be just £28 each. Early booking is advised. Tickets on sale from 29th May. |
| Thu Aug 15th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Sat Aug 17th | Outings | The Shuttleworth ‘Flying Proms’ at Old Warden Aerodrome - SORRY - SOLD OUT Visit one of the most prestigious aeronautical and automotive museums in the world, with around 40 airworthy old planes dating from both World Wars and earlier. The 22nd Flying Proms blends exquisite flying in display sequences with classical music played live by the National Symphony Orchestra in a familiar 'Last Night of the Proms' programme, ending with a firework display. Stroll around the Swiss Garden and visit Shuttleworth House, which will be open for viewing and refreshments. Cost £57 Coach will leave Don’s Coaches’ yard at 12:30 pm (Flitch House 12:35, Takeley Four Ashes 12:50). Return to Dunmow between 11:30 pm and midnight. |
| Mon Aug 19th | Family History | 4.15 pm @ The Maltings Websites & 1:1 help |
| Tue Aug 20th | Photography | 2.30 pm at The Community Hub Topic - Macro |
| Thu Aug 22nd | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Tue Aug 27th | Wine Appreciation | Cab Sav revisited! |
| Thu Aug 29th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Fri Aug 30th | Luncheon Club | The Luncheon Club will be meeting. Venue and Host to be announced. |
| September 2019 | ||
| Thu Sep 5th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Thu Sep 12th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Tue Sep 17th | Outings | Farmer Barnes' Dairy Those of you who were at the last U3A monthly meeting will remember meeting Jane Barnes from Farmer Barnes’ Dairy. During her fascinating talk she invited us to come to the dairy for a conducted tour. And that is precisely what we intend to do. Leaving Dunmow at 8.45 we should be in the Melton Mowbray area by 10.30 to 11 am. There we will go to Gates Garden Centre (well known to many) where it will be possible to get lunch and enjoy a good look round. At 2pm we move on to the dairy for our tour, led by Jane herself. We aim to leave the dairy by 5pm, returning to Dunmow by 7.30 to 8 pm - traffic permitting as always. The cost will be £38 each. |
| Tue Sep 17th | Photography | 2.30 pm at The Community Hub Topic - Inspired Photography |
| Thu Sep 19th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Wed Sep 25th | Meeting | Guest Speaker Nick Barratt: Behind the Senes at “Who Do You Think You Are?” Meeting starts 2 pm at E T Foakes Hall, Dunmow. |
| Wed Sep 25th | Family History | Joint Meeting With U3A 2.00 pm @ The Foakes Hall Nick Barratt – Talk: Behind the scenes of the BBC TV programme “Who do you think you are? |
| Thu Sep 26th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Fri Sep 27th | Luncheon Club | The Luncheon Club will be meeting. Venue and Host to be announced. |
| Fri Sep 27th | Luncheon Club | The Luncheon Club will be meeting. Venue and Host to be announced. |
| October 2019 | ||
| Thu Oct 3rd | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm |
| Thu Oct 10th | Croquet Club | Playing at The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Park Street, Little Eason 10am, 12:30pm and 5pm This will be the last Club day of the season and will be resumed after Easter next year. |
| Mon Oct 14th | Family History | 4.15 pm @ The Maltings Recording your family history & 1:1 help |
| Tue Oct 15th | Photography | 2.30 pm at The Community Hub Topic - Motion Blur |
| Fri Oct 25th | Luncheon Club | The Luncheon Club will be meeting. Venue and Host to be announced. |
| Fri Oct 25th | Luncheon Club | The Luncheon Club will be meeting. Venue and Host to be announced. |
| Wed Oct 30th | Meeting | Guest Speaker Peter Layzell: My Life as a Rural Sergeant. Meeting starts 2 pm at E T Foakes Hall, Dunmow. |
| November 2019 | ||
| Mon Nov 11th | Family History | 4.15 pm @ The Maltings Robert Parker – Talk: Wills pre-1858. |
| Tue Nov 19th | Photography | 2.30 pm at The Community Hub |
| Wed Nov 27th | Meeting | Rock Choir performance. Meeting starts at 2 pm, ET Foakes Hall, Dunmow. |
| Fri Nov 29th | Luncheon Club | The Luncheon Club will be meeting. Venue and Host to be announced. |
| December 2019 | ||
| Tue Dec 17th | Photography | 2.30 pm at The Community Hub |
| Fri Dec 27th | Luncheon Club | Time off for Good behaviour. |