Events
MONTHLY MEETINGS
A Monthly Meeting is held on the third Monday of the month, in the Theydon Bois Village Hall at 10.00 a.m
The doors open at 9.15am with light refreshments available before the meeting starts.
This gives the opportunity to meet up with members and booking up for the various events and groups
The meeting itself starts at 10.00am with announcements followed by a guest speaker.
Dates for the all meetings will appear in the Monthly Newsletter and on this website nearer to the date.
CONCERTS
The Sunday afternoon concerts are listed below. More details can be found on this link Concerts
OUTINGS
More details about the outings can be found on this link Outings
THEATRE
More details about trips to the theatre can be found on this link Theatre
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Social | |||||||||||||||||
Fri Jun 21st |
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 ----- | ||||||||||||||||
Fri Sep 27th |
Quiz Night & Fish & Chips SupperFriday 27 September 2024 HOW TO BOOK: | ||||||||||||||||
Fri Nov 22nd |
WINE TASTINGWhat to Drink with Your Christmas DinnerInspiration 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 | ||||||||||||||||
Speakers | |||||||||||||||||
Mon May 20th | 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. | ||||||||||||||||
Mon Jun 17th | 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. ----- | ||||||||||||||||
Mon Jul 15th | 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. ----- | ||||||||||||||||
Mon Aug 19th | 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. ----- | ||||||||||||||||
Mon Sep 16th | 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. ---------- | ||||||||||||||||
Mon Oct 21st | 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. ----- | ||||||||||||||||
Mon Nov 18th | 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. ----- | ||||||||||||||||
Mon Dec 16th | 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. ----- | ||||||||||||||||
Outings | |||||||||||||||||
Thu Jun 6th |
VISIT TO LEONARDSLEE LAKES & GARDENSDate: Thursday 6 June 2024 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. PLEASE NOTE: For safety and hygiene reasons Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is a cash free zone and only accept payments by card | ||||||||||||||||
Walking Group | |||||||||||||||||
Tue May 21st |
St Paul’s to Tower HillDate: Tuesday 21 May 2024 Meet: 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. |