1st May 2022
MEMBERSHIP
To join as a NEW member, please click on the attachment and download the form. All instructions are on the form
Subscriptions for 2022/3 are £18 (when paying by BACS) or £18.50 (When paying by cheque or cash) for full membership. Associate membershipa (with proof of full membership of another U3A) costs £10 by BACS or £10.50 by cheque or cash.
To RENEW your membership FOR 2022/23:
1 Renewals due from 1 June 2022. There is no need to complete another membership application form. If you have changed your phone number, address or email, please advise Barry to enable us to keep in touch with you.
2 BANK TRANSFER: Payee: The Countesthorpe U3A. Sort Code: 40-12-35 A/c no: 01402889 It is IMPORTANT that you use your U3A membership number as the reference, FOLLOWED by your name. If you do not know your number, call Barry or June who will be able to help.
3 CHEQUE: payable to "COUNTESTHORPE U3A", to our Membership Secretary, Mr B Hillyard, 35 Station Rd, Countesthorpe, Leicester LE8 5TA. You can also use the U3A's deposit box at the Library/Parish Office.
4 CASH: To our Membership Secretary, Mr B Hillyard, 35 Station Rd, Countesthorpe, Leicester LE8 5TA.
IF YOUR MEMBERSHIP HAS LAPSED, THEN PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS AS ABOVE. fees are as above. If you are unsure whether your membership lapsed, then please contact Barry on 277 4187.
MEMBERSHIP CARDS will not be issued, as little use is made of them. Proof of membership can be provided on request to Barry, if this is required.
14th June 2022
Current Newsletter
Well, here is our current Newsletter - with details of new committee and update on various groups
Click below to open the current Newsletter, now published in June and December.
24th June 2022
Discussion
NO MEETING IN JUNE - DUE TO BROOK COURT REFURBISHMENTS
24th June 2022
Line Dancing
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. £2.00 per session. Call Maud on 07941 759856
27th June 2022
Fit for Life
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in Village Hall, Countesthorpe. £5 per session. Open to all U3A members - just turn up with suitable shoes and loose clothing. Details from Diana on 277 9142
27th June 2022
Country Dancing
2.00 - 3.00 pm in the Village Hall. All COVID-safe - so don't hesitate to return to this great activity! For details, please call Patsy on 277 6259
27th June 2022
Bridge
Friendly group seeks more members. Cards drawn for partners. 2 - 4.30 pm weekly in Methodist Church. £1 inc refreshments. Why not come along?
27th June 2022
Jazz Appreciation
Meet between 3 and 5 pm at Malcolm's home, 17 Linden Avenue. Details from Joan on 277 5369.
29th June 2022
Kurling
11 am - noon. Village Hall. £1.50 Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!
29th June 2022
Ukelele
Small lounge at VH. 11 am - 12 noon. For details, please contact David Wild on 277 5881.
29th June 2022
Handbell Ringing
From 2- 4 pm at Methodist Church every Wednesday.
29th June 2022
Carpet Bowls
In the Scout Hut, as usual 2-4 pm.
30th June 2022
Walking (CARE)
Leave Countesthorpe Village Hall car park at 9.30 am. Walk for about 4.5 or 5 miles from the Old Vicarage, Whetstone (LE8 6JH) Contacts for this walk are Keith and Sue on 07708 733199. General info from Malcolm on 277 2599 or Allen on 277 3665.
30th June 2022
Art
2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street. £3 includes refreshments.
1st July 2022
Line Dancing
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. £2.00 per session. Call Maud on 07941 759856.
4th July 2022
Fit for Life
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in Village Hall, Countesthorpe. £5 per session. Open to all U3A members - just turn up with suitable shoes and loose clothing. Details from Diana on 277 9142
4th July 2022
Cryptic Crosswords
2-4 pm at group member's home at 1a Gillam Butts. New members who are interested would be welcomed, as support is available. Call Ursula on 277 5881.
4th July 2022
Country Dancing
2.00 - 3.30 pm in the Village Hall. All COVID-safe - so don't hesitate to return to this great activity! For details, please call Patsy on 277 6259
4th July 2022
Computing
7 - 8.30 pm at 35 Station Road. Each session will begin with general comptuer knowledge, followed by a look at particular applications. Please call Barry on 277 4187 if you wish to attend.
5th July 2022
SWANS
Crow Mills and Glen Parva. 10.30 am at Crow Mills CP, South Wigston. Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048
5th July 2022
Classical Music
Meet at Barry's home (35 Station Rd) at 7 pm.
6th July 2022
Kurling
11 am - noon. Village Hall. £1.50 Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!
6th July 2022
Ukulele
11 am - 12 noon in small lounge. £1. Details from David Wild on 277 5881
6th July 2022
Scrabble
2 pm - 4.30 pm in the lounge at Brook Court. New members are being sought. All levels of players welcome, with tuition available. Or, try Upwords or Rummikub for a change. 50p refreshments
6th July 2022
Ladies Day
Market Harborough Theatre. £30 payable by 10 May. Leave MC at 6pm, followed by Southway, College, Village Hall and The Square. Book/pay at theatre desk in small lounge or call Janine on 07970 648979 or Gill on 0116 275 2525
7th July 2022
Birdwatching
Visit to Attenborough Nature Reserve. Leave Village Hall in shared cars at 9.30 am. Details from Janet Easey on 277 2544.
7th July 2022
Slimming (CHEWS)
Meet from 9 am at Pamela's home. Note change of meeting plan - now first and third Thursdays of the month. No charge. Group size may be limited due to space restrictions. Call Ruth on 277 1533
7th July 2022
Art
2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street. £3 inc tea/biscuits.
11th July 2022
Science & Technology
Regular meeting on second Monday of the month. Call for details of venue, etc from David on 277 5881
13th July 2022
Flower Arranging
2.00 - 4.00 pm in small lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall
14th July 2022
Newstead Abbey
From Romantic poet Lord Byron through Medieval, Victorian and Gothic Revival, Newstead Abbey is a treasure trove of the rare, beautiful and historically significant. Inside the Abbey there is much to discover, including Lord Byron's private apartments, the Victorian Kitchen and room displays, plus cloisters from the monastic period - all set in 300 acres of parkland. Leave Mulberry Court at 9.15 am, then SW, the College, Village Hall and The Square. £25, payable at History desk by 14 June. Call June on 277 6330 or email jhawkins45@talktalk.net for information or to book.
17th July 2022
Solo Sunday Lunch
12 noon for 12.30 pm - the Langton Arms, Church Langton, LE16 7SY. Names on list in small lounge at Jan meeting, or call Hilary on 277 1176 or Carol on 277 8999.
18th July 2022
Cryptic Crosswords
2-4 pm at group member's home at 1a Gillam Butts. New members who are interested would be welcomed, as support is available. Call Ursula on 277 5881.0
20th July 2022
SWANS
Aylestons Pastures. 10.30 am bus from Countesthorpe to Grace Rd, or CP down side of shops (brown sign). Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048
20th July 2022
Literature
From 2 pm in resdients' Lounge, Brook Court. Book for this month: "Daughters of the Labyrinth" by Ruth Padel. Details from Helen on 223 8239
22nd July 2022
Discussion
!0 am - noon in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court, Countesthorpe. Topic: "What Can Be Done to Counter Inequality Between Sexes?" Details from Liz on 240 2296
10th August 2022
Flower Arranging
2.00 - 4.00 pm in small lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall
18th August 2022
Historic Coventry
Visit to St Mary's Guildhall, then free time to explore other aspects of historic Coventry, including the 'old' and 'new' cathedrals, Holy Trinity church, medieval Spon Street, Ford Hospital or browse the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. Leave Mulberry Court at 9.15 am, then SW, the College, Village Hall and The Square. £25, payable at History desk by 814 June. Call June on 277 6330 or email jhawkins45@talktalk.net for information or to book.
1st September 2022
Birdwatching
Burbage Common. Depart VH in shared cars at 9.30 am. Details from Janet on 277 2544
8th September 2022
Theatre - Calendar Girls
At Loughborough Town Hall. £38 payable by 14 July. NOTE NEW PICK-UP ROUTE: Leave Cosby (the Nook) at 5.40 pm, then VH, Square, Coll, SW and Mulberry Court approx 6.10 pm . Call Janine on 07970 648979 or Gill on 0116 275 2525.
15th September 2022
Chedworth Roman Villa
Time in either Stow-on-the Wold or Moreton-in-Marsh, before our visit to the Roman Villa after lunch. Optional Guided Tour @ £2. Leave MC at 9.15 am, then SW, COll, VH approx 9.25 am then SQ, £18 or £28.45 for non-NT members, payable by 9 August. Book at History desk or call June on 277 6330
19th September 2022
TORQUAY holiday
Monday 19 - Friday 23 September 2022. Holiday by coach to Derwent Hotel in TLH resort, Torquay. Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast. All rooms en-suite. Entertainment and daytime activities. 10 mins from beach. Programme of excursions including two steam railway trips. £399 per person. Full details on booking form. Download from this page.
ONE TWIN ROOM HASJUST BECOME AVAILABLE DUE TO CANCELLATION. Otherwise names can be taken for a waiting list. Payment of £40 asap secures place, (cheques banked in April) with balance by 30 June. Contact Jill Clayton at Holidays desk or call 277 7154 or 07946 517139.
13th October 2022
The Workhouse and Southwell
Visit the Workhouse with free time afterwards in Southwell. Perhaps explore the Minster, or just browse around in this attractive small town. Leave MC at 9.15 am, then SW, COll, VH approx 9.25 am then SQ, £18 or £29.40 for non-NT members, payable by 13 Sept. Book at History desk or call June on 277 6330
27th October 2022
Theatre: Sister Act
At Curve (evening performance). £48 payable by 9 Aug. NOTE NEW PICK-UP ROUTE: Leave Cosby (the Nook) at 5.55 pm, then VH, Square, Coll, SW and Mulberry Court approx 6.25 pm . Call Janine on 07970 648979 or Gill on 0116 275 2525.