Group News

Tonbridge u3a is a valuable part of our Tonbridge Community. As you all go about your busy lives, do remember please to publicise all we do in a spirit of fun and friendship. If you can help in any way, please do - together we are Tonbridge u3a! 

HELLO AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

I hope you all had a pleasant Christmastime and are managing to avoid the many bugs that seem to be about. The days are getting just a little bit longer, and soon we can look out for the welcome signs that, before long, Spring is on the way. I always find I begin to feel better when the first snowdrops appear. Whilst you are still huddled indoors, do take the opportunity to have a look at our online handbook and the website for inspiration as to what challenge you might decide to set yourself for the coming year.

Group News!

Coastal Walking Group One ceased to exist some time ago. Coastal Walking Group Two is very popular. As a result of Open Day, we had a marvellous offer from Brian Burnett to reinstate Coastal Walking Group One.

Important information from Brian Burnett

The idea is to explore a stretch of coast, the side of an estuary or a river bank, walking approximately 5 to 7 miles. Usually, we drive to the starting point, park, then walk, having a refreshment stop en route. At the end of the walk, there is usually a choice of pub or cafe or of course, you may wish to take a packed lunch, returning to our vehicles by public transport. The intention is to car share where

possible, with the fuel expense shared between the passengers. We traditionally walk on the third Tuesday of May, June, July, August, and September.

Brian Burnett 

This group will be popular. Please register your interest asap so you can be informed of the planning meeting.

Johanna Kiernan groups@tonbridgeu3a.uk

Music

Ukulele

The Ukulele group was very popular pre-Covid! A new Ukulele group is starting up. Do you want to laugh and learn? If you used to take part in the past and want to dust off your instrument, perhaps you could help get the group going? Do please get in touch as soon as possible.

Spanish Conversation 2

Spanish Conversation 2 is up and running successfully. Spanish is a popular and useful language. This new group filled up very quickly. If there is sufficient interest, a third group would be possible. If you want to learn or improve your conversation, por favor, ¡póngase en contacto con nosotros lo antes posible! (Google Translate is a wonderful thing!) Please get in touch as soon as possible. We are so lucky to have so many resources to help us be lifelong learners!

Film Group

A group to enjoy films in Tonbridge, Southborough, and Rusthall. Once a month on Friday evenings at Southborough, on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at Rusthall. The cost is £5. Refreshments are available for purchase, and best of all, parking is free! Julie Watkins is the organiser of this group. On 30 January, the film on offer is North by Northwest. To find out what will be coming up, let Julie (or me) know that you are interested. Cinema trips are always fun.

A special ‘hello’ to all those who attended the new members' welcome. It was great to know that most of you are in the groups you wanted to join. Whether you were able to attend or not, I would be interested to know about your experiences. If you emailed about an activity and have not had a reply please contact me. We all do our best, but with the best will in the world, emails do go astray from time

to time.

Johanna

Reading Shakespeare

Every three months, approximately 10.00 am. 

Thursday 5 February

Joyce Graf

Poetry for Pleasure 2 

The purpose of this group is to read poetry that they enjoy on a theme chosen in advance of the monthly meeting, which is held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am.

February is Trees and Weather

March is Poets of the British Isles

Jennifer Hughes 

Galleries, Exhibitions and Museums

Friday 6 February - Details in the Journal

Friday 6 March - Details in the Journal

Margaret Pavlidis galleriesmuseumsandexhibitions@tonbridgeu3a.uk