Events and Groups
The Diary below shows events that are currently booked - this will be updated as changes are made.
Our Monthly Meetings are held from 2pm - 4pm on the third Wednesday of the month at:
• St James Church Hall
• Corner of Brascote Lane and Main Street
• Newbold Verdon,
• LE9 9NN.
The doors will be open from 1:30pm for arrival so that the meeting can start promptly at 2pm.
At these meetings, there will be a Guest Speaker or other activity arranged plus time to get the latest information on interest groups and outings. Visitors (who are no longer in full time work or raising a family) are welcome to attend for a maximum of 3 visits.
Interest Groups - The diary shows dates of group meetings that are currently arranged. More details showing where and when groups meet in normal times can be found on the GROUPS page.
National Learning Programme - National u3a learning events open to all u3a members
MOOCS - an on line learning programme for people to learn at their own pace.
| Dates for your Diary | |
|---|---|
| Meetings | |
| Wed May 15th | Carol Brooks - The Karen of Burma |
| Wed Jun 19th | WEST LEICESTERSHIRE u3a -TENTH ANNIVERSARY |
| Wed Jul 17th | Roger King - ‘History of Newbold Verdon |
| Wed Aug 21st | Ruth Lowe - ‘Mary Quant Story Part 2’ |
| Wed Sep 18th | The Acoustic Duo - ‘Songs & Banter’ |
| Outings | |
| Thu May 23rd | Pricess River Cruise, with afternoon tea. Cost £22.75. £3 deposit to Kate at next meeting. |
| Wed Jun 12th | Coach Trip to Hodnet Hall Gardens, Market Drayton. Cost £22. Sign up at next monthly meeting - pay at April meeting. Contact Margaret Proctor. |
| Wed Jul 17th | Bowls and Social Evening - Market Bosworth Bowls Club - 6.00pm. £15pp. NOW FULL. Contact: John Dexter |
| Thu Aug 15th | Bourton House & Sezincote gardens. Cost £31. Sign up at next meeting. Contact: Margaret Proctor. |
| Bridge for Beginners | |
| Thu Apr 25th | Bridge - 10am - The Gate Hangs Well, Carlton. New members welcome. Contact David for more information. |
| Thu May 2nd | Bridge - 10am - The Gate Hangs Well, Carlton. New members welcome. Contact David for more information. |
| Thu May 9th | Bridge - 10am - The Gate Hangs Well, Carlton. New members welcome. Contact David for more information. |
| Thu May 16th | Bridge - 10am - The Gate Hangs Well, Carlton. New members welcome. Contact David for more information. |
| Canal Trips | |
| Tue May 28th | Market Bosworth. Cost approx £22 depending on numbers. |
| Tue Jun 25th | Market Harborough. Cost TBC. Names to Tony at April meeting. |
| Crafts | |
| Wed May 8th | Crafts - 2pm Elohim Christian Church, Barlestone - Contact Audrey for more information. More members would be very welcome. |
| Wed Jun 12th | Crafts - 2pm Elohim Christian Church, Barlestone. Contact Audrey for more information. More members would be very welcome. |
| Mahjong | |
| Mon Apr 29th | Mahjong - 10am - Market Bosworth. Contact Jean for more details. New Members needed |
| Mon May 20th | Mahjong - 10am - Market Bosworth. Contact Jean for more details. New Members needed |
| Mon Jun 3rd | Mahjong - 10am - Market Bosworth. Contact Jean for more details. New Members needed. |
| Mon Jun 17th | Mahjong - 10am - Market Bosworth. Contact Jean for more details. New Members needed |
| Music | |
| Mon May 13th | Music - 2pm at Huncote Church Rooms. Contact Gary for more details. |
| Mon May 27th | Music - 2pm Huncote Church Rooms Contact Gary for more information. |
| Pickleball | |
| Thu Apr 25th | Pickleball - 1.30pm at Sport in Desford. For more information contact Roger or sign up at the monthly meeting. |
| Thu May 2nd | Pickleball - 1.30pm at Sport in Desford. For more information contact Roger or sign up at the monthly meeting. |
| Thu May 9th | Pickleball - 1.30pm at Sport in Desford. For more information contact Roger or sign up at the monthly meeting. |
| Quiz | |
| Mon May 13th | Quiz - 10am - Baptist church, Mill Lane, Newbold Verdon. Contact Jean for more information. More members needed. |
| Mon Jun 10th | Quiz - 10am - Baptist church, Mill Lane, Newbold Verdon. More members needed. Contact Jean for more information. |
| Singing for Fun | |
| Mon Apr 29th | Singing for Fun - 2pm. Contact Julie for more details. |
| Mon Jun 10th | Singing for Fun - 2pm. Contact Julie for more details. |
| Mon Jul 8th | Singing for Fun - 2pm. Contact Julie for more details. |
| Table Tennis | |
| Fri Apr 26th | Table Tennis - 10am at Sport in Desford. Contact Roger for more information. |
| Fri May 3rd | Table Tennis - 10am at Sport in Desford. Contact Roger for more information. |
| Fri May 17th | Table Tennis - 10am at Sport in Desford. Contact Roger for more information. |
| Fri May 24th | Table Tennis - 10am at Sport in Desford. Contact Roger for more information. |
| Walking | |
| Fri Apr 26th | Proposed walk. Contact Tony for more information. |
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