Author Archives: Terry Francis

Following on From Cathy Whelan’s message about the cancelled performances at Louth Riverhead Theatre, here is a letter from the management there saying a big thank you for the donations which may help to keep them going in these horrible … Continue reading →

2020 has been a most difficult and life changing year. I hope you have all survived with your spirits and sanity intact and you are all healthy and well. This has been a devastating time for our theatres. Many shows … Continue reading →

Hello, all, from Chrissie Larkin Sharon Rupp has asked me to share some information about educational links. We are all aware of the importance of trying to keep our brains active at this difficult time. I have collated a few … Continue reading →

On December 16th we arranged a Christmas Sing Song sessions for a couple of hours, where everyone who came along put on their Christmas Hats and Jumpers, and joined us with  Wine and Mince pies singing a selection of Christmas … Continue reading →

Here are the answers to the Christmas quiz in our December Newsletter 1).  Ebeneezer. 2).  1920’s. 3).  Tinsel. 4).  A white Christmas. 5).  Six. 6).  Canada. 7).  The people of Norway. 8).  Thomas Edison. 9).  They put candles in the … Continue reading →

‘It’s not what you say’ was chosen by a member survey recently and delivered by a company called Mirthy who have 100 different subjects to choose from Today we learned why politicians button up their jackets before a speech; why … Continue reading →

Thursday 10th December 10.30am Available online on computer, tablet or smart phone. ITS NOT WHAT YOU SAY Ever wondered why you feel attracted to some people and avoid others? Most of us form an opinion about someone in just 90 seconds … Continue reading →

We have had the email below from Laura Abbas from a charity called Schoolreaders asking if any of our members would be interested in volunteering to help at local schools. Dear West Wolds U3A I would like to introduce you … Continue reading →

Here is the quiz that was in the June Newsletter with the answers below, I hope you enjoyed extending your brainpower during this lockdown. Our thanks go to Paul Ettridge for submitting this quiz. Questions In 1959 Cliff Richard had … Continue reading →

With regards to Richard Harries, the Old Man On the Ocean, who gave us such an exciting talk back in January about his endeavour to be the oldest man to cross the Atlantic solo he has posted an update here … Continue reading →

We have come across this offer from AgeUk and the SaltedOrange company offering 21 meals for £20 ( plus a delivery charge). i.e a whole weeks meals of 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners, for all people over 65 … Continue reading →

Due to a lack of numbers turning up for the last meeting and also the Coronavirus problem, Brian Siddown has suspended the Table Tennis group for the time being and will try again later in the year. He will be … Continue reading →

  On Saturday April 4th there is a unique visit to Denby Transport at Doddington where their training officer will teach West Wolds U3A members to drive their Fork Lift fleet and take part in a skills competition for fun. … Continue reading →

On a cold but sunny January 28th morning 18 shivering members of the 3 Mile Walking group congregated at the Pyewipe Inn outside Lincoln and set off on the mile and a half walk along the river into Lincoln, only … Continue reading →

The table tennis group is up and running.  Brian Siddown has arranged a meeting on Monday 27th for those interested.  The venue is the Methodist Church in Welton.  There is already an established table tennis club there. The venue is … Continue reading →