Author: Brian Ward

A new theatre visit has been added to the previously published programme of visits. Thursday 27 June The Mikado, by Gilbert & Sullivan Performed by the  New London Opera Group Tickets cost £15.50 each Half the tickets which I reserved have been sold at the April Meeting; if you are interested please contact me to…

Please note that there will not be a class on Thursday next 18th April due to unforeseen circumstances. The Festival Hall will be in use for Local and EU Elections on May 2nd and 23rd respectively, so again the class will have to be cancelled. Dawn says “no slacking” on these dates!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, some cancellations have become available.  If you would like details of the trip and are interested in joining in, please contact me as soon as possible. Thanks. Brian.

If you watched Michael Portillo’s Great British Railway Journeys tonight (Wednesday), you will have seen him visit the Elsecar Heritage Centre, near Barnsley, and nearby Wentworth Woodhouse, a huge stately home built by the Fitzwilliams, owners of the Elsecar mines. Don’t miss the day visit already arranged to precisely these two places by West Wolds…

I have one ticket available at £9.50, to join the group going to see ALFIE, by Bill Naughton.  A very well known play from our youth!  “What’s it all about, Alfie …” Call me on 01472 852273 or email at: briandgill@btinternet.com.

Louth Riverhead Theatre – Wednesday 13th February. Due to a cancellation, there is a ticket available to see the performance of ‘Alfie,’ the well known story of swinging 60s London.  Ticket cost is £9.50. The original play became a hit film with Michael Caine.  Meet at the theatre around 7.0pm. Burton Constable Hall – a…

Over 40 members enjoyed an afternoon exploring and shopping in Harrogate, then an evening at the GLOW illuminations at Harlow Carr.  Here are some images which just I captured.  Other members of our digital photography group also enjoyed the challenges encountered!  The December Quarterly will give you another taste of what you missed.  

ADDITIONAL VISIT TO THE PROGRAMME RECENTLY PUBLISHED. Following our enjoyment of their performance of Swan Lake at Halifax earlier this year, I have booked 25 tickets to see a matinee performance of Nutcracker at the Hull New Theatre, on Thursday 21 February.  Coach departs Tesco Filling Station at 11.45.  Total cost £40.00 pp for coach,…

Tuesday 6th November saw a dozen members at Louth Riverhead Theatre, to sit through an evening in the Little Shop of Horrors .. the story of a Skid Row florist’s shop where a new cross breed of plant becomes a source of fortune for the owner, Mr Mushnik.  But at what a price!  It grew…

Our very own 2019 Calendar produced by the Digital Photography group is now available to view, and for you to order copies for friends at home and abroad, as well as for yourself. The layout is now larger and has more space for your notes and appointments.  The next General Meeting on Thursday 8th November…

For a little light festive relief, our December issue of your Newsletter will carry a special selection of photographs of some of our members – taken when they were considerably younger than now!  See if you can identify your fellow members, as you doze after your Christmas pudding. Email the photo of your choice to:…

Our U3A Market Rasen Ukulele Band and our Turkish Delight Desert Dancers attended the Spilsby U3A 10th Anniversary celebrations on the 14th September. Both groups delighted the audiences with their entertainment: the Ukulele Band were gaily decorated in hats and waistcoats of many colours, and played two sets with a variety of numbers, to everyone’s…

Some 25 members recently attended a Red Cross led half day session on essential First Aid knowledge.  Arranged for us by Sharon as one of her unique experience events, the tutor was Isabel Wyatt, who travelled from Grantham to lead us through some basics of what to do when we encounter someone who needs help. …

A new day trip has been created to take place on Friday 23rd November 2018.  Depart Tesco Market Rasen 09.45, return depart Harlow Carr c. 19.30.  Free time in Harrogate for shopping, lunch etc, then to RHS Harlow Carr to see their GLOW illuminations of the gardens.  Stroll around the gardens, lake and walks to…