Warwick District

Events

This page lists events that are organised by the WDu3a committee and helpers, such as Open Meetings, the AGM, Education Day and outings.

Click on names to contact them by email.

Do come along to the Open Meetings and make yourself known. Someone will be only too happy to address any queries you may have and will show you the ropes. Committee members will be on hand and should be wearing name tags.

Click Open Meetings for details of the venue for those.

Events organised by a specific group for its members may be found on the appropriate group page.


Dates for your Diary
April 2024
Wed Apr 10thOpen MeetingsTim Barney: Mad Bad an Dangerous

Ever since he can remember, Tim has been fascinated by military history and technology, and like any genuine enthusiast, he’s always wanted to share his passion with others. In Tim’s view, military history is definitely NOT just for military history fans! After an exciting career in the IT security industry, he’s now enjoying the opportunity to pass on some of the extraordinary facts and stories he’s come upon over the years….

“I say Number One, my end is diving…what the hell is your end doing?” So enquired a worried officer on board a British ‘K’ Class submarine, one of the many unsuccessful designs that feature in this entertaining talk. The narrative explores a variety of military brainwaves and inventions that didn’t work too well, or were dangerous to their users, or were just completely mad to begin with, and ranges from the nineteenth century up to the present day. Incompetence, haste and wishful thinking have all played their part, in some of the most scandalous fiascos in military history. Sometimes the truth really is stranger – and more shocking – than fiction!
May 2024
Tue May 7thLoft TheatreBouncers (remix), by John Godber — Tuesday, 7 May, 7.30pm, £16

Booking deadline 30 April, ref WDu3a Bouncers party.

An incredibly well-written, hilarious 1977 comedy, updated to the nightclub scene of today, with giggly girls, lads on the make, a smooth-talking DJ against the flashing lights and pulsating heat of a local club.

Booking: To book as part of the WDu3a group, email Sue Hamilton at The Loft, at boxoffice@lofttheatrecompany.com, giving the reference and your phone number. The Loft will then ring you for payment. If you don't use email, call Sue Sheen or Ros Heron, who will contact Sue Hamilton for you.

For more information, and to be added to the email reminder list, contact Sue Sheen (suesheen0@gmail.com or 259923) or Ros Heron on 730712.
Wed May 8thOpen MeetingsJanice Fisher: Charles Robert Ashbee (Arts and Crafts designer)
Mon May 20thOutingA DAY TRIP TO WINDSOR

Windsor has been on my list of places to visit this year and with the exhibition featuring Queen Mary’s Doll’s House and the work Queen Camilla has initiated to introduce some new literary themed additions plus what I gather was an excellent talk given at the AGM, the time has come.

The plan would be to arrive mid-morning and visit the castle following which there will be free time in Windsor to investigate the town and find some lunch. There is an optional trip to The Savill Garden, a 35 acre garden that is part of Windsor Great Park commissioned by George V and created by Eric Savill. Wander round the garden at leisure and enjoy the seasonal colours. In May the azaleas should be looking their best and possibly the summer gardens will be coming into season. There are options for group tours and I will give more information on those later.

Another possibility is a river cruise. I won’t be committing us to that because it is totally weather dependent but bookings can be made on the day or (slightly cheaper) the day before. Best options seem to be a 40 minute round trip or, going slightly further, a 2 hour trip. The two hour trip leaves at 1.30 which gives plenty of time.

Provisional costs are £47 for the castle and coach. Add another £11.50 for The Savill Garden - this apparently includes a guided tour.

To sign up, contact Maggie Watts or phone 07890 898201.The usual payment arrangements apply: bacs payments to Unity Trust Bank, Warwick District U3A, 60-83-01, 20412500 are preferred, or cheque payable to Warwick District u3a and posted to Maggie Watts, 21 Ladbroke Hall, Ladbroke, CV47 2DF.
June 2024
Tue Jun 11thLoft TheatreThe Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol — Tuesday 11 June, £16

Booking deadline 4 June, ref WDu3a Inspector party. The corrupt officials of a small Russian town, headed by the equally suspect Mayor, react with despair to the news that an incognito Government Inspector will soon be arriving to investigate them. Panicking, they attempt to cover up their considerable misdeeds, interrupted by the news that a suspicious person arrived two weeks previously from Saint Petersburg and is staying at the local inn. Is this the dreaded Inspector? Originally published in 1836, the play is a comedy of errors, satirizing human greed, stupidity, and the extensive political corruption of Imperial Russia. Imaginative and with beautifully realised characters and sparkling dialogue, this new version is not to be missed.
Wed Jun 12thOpen MeetingsDogs for Good Charity
July 2024
Tue Jul 16thLoft TheatreFor your diary: Lovesong, Tuesday, 16 July.
October 2024
Wed Oct 9thOpen MeetingsDavid Morse: Deception and Subterfuge in Wartime – How a Starfish ended up in the village
of Offchurch during WW2
November 2024
Wed Nov 13thOpen MeetingsJohn Whiteman: Coventry, Its Cathedral and Glass