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Farnborough
and District
Yearbook
September 2011- July 2012
www.u3afarnborough.org.uk
Introduction to the U3A
Farnborough U3A
The Farnborough and District U3A was set up over twenty years ago. It currently has 1200 members and the information about each of the over 100 groups is to be found in this Yearbook. The groups are mainly led by members and offer a very wide range of educational, leisure and social activities.
The Third Age Trust
The Farnborough and District U3A is a member of the Third Age Trust which is the umbrella organisation. It supports over 800 local U3As in developing programmes of educational, creative and leisure activities. The ethos of the organisation is one of self-help using the wealth of experience and knowledge of its members for the benefit of all.
How many groups can you join?
There is no limit on the number of groups you may join although some groups have physical and other constraints which oblige them to limit numbers. When enrolling, you simply indicate on the application form which groups you wish to join. If you wish to join a group during the year you should telephone the person shown as the contact for that group.
What does it cost?
The annual membership fee is £25. Attendance at most groups is free. Some groups have a professional tutor and a charge is made for these to cover the tutor’s costs.
How to join
Simply fill in an application form obtainable from the Membership Secretary Joan Manley on 01252 322707 or download a form from the website www.u3afarnborough.org.uk. The 2011/12 year commences on the 12 September 2011 but you can join at any time through the year.
Contents
This is the first Yearbook produced by Farnborough and District U3A. It is hoped that it provides most of the information Members need. Any corrections should be sent to Rob Lane. (Rob.lane@ntlworld.com.)
All Group information is presented in alphabetical order on pages 5 to 34.
Venue information is presented on pages 35 and 36.
Committee
Chairman Bryan Baxendale
94 Campbell Fields, Aldershot, Hants GU11 3TZ
Tel: 322605 brybaxbiz@btinternet.com
Treasurer Simon Glover As below
Membership Secretary Joan Manley
As below
Committee Secretary Dawn Cole
4 Fernhill Lane, Farnham
GU9 0JJ Tel: 722035
Other Members John Anderson
Ivor Manley
Jean Franklin Tel: 523741 peterrstill@btinternet.com
Rob Lane Tel: 545069 rob.lane@ntlworld.com
Mike Schutz(until October 2011) Tel: 513707 mikeschutz96@msn.com
Wendy Smith As below Tel: 515633 g.smith567@ntlworld.com
David Mowbray
Principal Contacts
Membership Enquiries
Joan Manley, 28 Highfield Avenue, Aldershot GU11 3BZ
Tel:322707 ivor.manley@ntlworld.com
Honorary Treasurer
Simon Glover, Sunridge 135 Rectory Road, Farnborough,
GU14 7HS Tel: 513482 simon.glover@hotmail.co.uk
Venue Bookings
John Anderson, 18 St Michael’s Road, Farnborough, GU14 8NE
Tel:515684 jranders999@googlemail.com
Newsletter Editor
Peter Still 98B Fernhill Road Farnborough, GU14 9DP
Tel: 523741 peterrstill@btinternet.com
Webmaster Mike Bland mikebland@ntlworld.com
Monthly Meetings
These are open to all members of Farnborough U3A and are held on the last Tuesday of the month during term time at 2.00pm in the St Mark’s Church Hall, Guildford Road East, Farnborough. Guest Speakers give talks on subjects of interest to members. Tea will be served after the meetings.
Programme
27 September 2011 The Lost World - Peter Bradham
29 November 2011 Brigadier General Reginald Dyer: The Butcher of the Punjab - Don MacNaughton - (At North Camp Methodist Church).
31 January 2012
Local Government Finance – Peter Gardner, Head of Resources, Rushmoor Borough Council
28 February 2012 Dropping the Habit – Marion Dante
27 March 2012 Operation Buffalo at Maralinga – Bill Wright
24 April 2012
Dictionaries and the people that write them – Susan Purcell
29 May 2012 My Art on my Sleeve – Jack Wood
26 June 2012 The role of the Crown Prosecution Service – Andrew Stephens
Other Events
AGM 25 October 2011, 2.00 pm
St Mark’s Hall
Mina Lewis Memorial Lecture
Climate Change: The view from a Climate Scientist, Dr Paul Williams, Reading University. 3 November 2011, 2.00 pm
Princes Hall, Aldershot
Barn Dance 12 November 2011, 7.00pm
Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm School)
Christmas Open House 6 December 2011, 11.30 – 2.30pm
St Mark’s Hall
Study Day
Britain in the period of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II 29 March 2012
North Camp Methodist Church and Wesley Hall
Groups
The following group information was correct at the time of printing. Some variations to the programme do occur and details of these will be given in the Newsletter. If you wish to join a group during the year then please contact the person shown.
The contact given for each group is usually the Secretary. For some groups that person is also the leader.
Some groups are led by a professional tutor employed by the U3A. There is a charge for these groups and this is indicated with an *.
The Oak Farm School closed in July 2011. The Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College now occupies the site. Some room changes may occur as a result.
Venue information is now shown as Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm).
1 Ambling 1 Leader: Eileen Williams
Country walks of about 4-5 miles, gentler than the Walking Group,with the opportunity for a pub lunch afterwards. Occasional day walks. Strong shoes/walking boots required.
Contact: Eileen Williams Tel: 664455
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 09:15
Dates: Sep:21 Oct:05,19 Nov:02,16,30 Jan:11,25 Feb:08,22 Mar:07,21 May:02,16,30 Jun:13,27 Jul:11
Venue: Guildford Road East
2 Ambling 2 Leader: Mike Spratt
Country walks of about 4-5 miles, gentler than the Walking Group,with the opportunity for a pub lunch afterwards.Occasional walks during the Easter and Summer breaks. Strong shoes/walking boots required.
Contact: Mike Spratt Tel: 514593
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 09:30
Dates: Sep:14,28 Oct:12,26 Nov:09,23 Jan:18 Feb:01,15,29 Mar:14,28 Apr:25 May:09,23 Jun:06,20 Jul:04
Venue: Guildford Road East
3 Architecture Leader: Rob Lane
We hope to move towards most sessions being talks by members of the Group. Assistance is offered to help with the preparation of presentations. The group has concentrated on British architecture of all periods. We will continue to have visiting speakers and to arrange visits.
Contact: Helga Burgess Tel: 321347
Meets: Monthly on a Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:45
Dates: Oct:04 Nov:01,29 Jan:10 Feb:07 Mar:06 May:01,29 Jul:03
Venue: St Mark’s (Hall)
4 Art Appreciation Leader: Colin Philpott
We cover any aspects of art that are of interest to the group. At each meeting a particular artist, school or genre is studied and presented by means of a Powerpoint presentation or the occasional video. Presenters are drawn from the group to encourage a wide range of enthusiasm. We touch on the historical background but concentrate on viewing and appreciating the works themselves. Once a term there is a visit to an art gallery or exhibition.
Contact: Suzanne Mowbray Tel: 513426
Meets: Fortnightly on a Monday from 09:30 to 11:00
Dates: Sep:19 Oct:03,17,31 Nov:14,28 Jan:09,23 Feb:06,20 Mar:05,19 Apr:30 May:14,28 Jun:11,25 Jul:09
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
5 Art -Aspects of
Following Sister Wendy's History of Painting. As this is a narrow trail we branch out to other painters alive at the time and/or pick up on earlier influences.
Contact: Shirley Hodgson Tel: 541962
Meets: Fortnightly on a Monday from 09:30 to 11:00
Dates: Sep:12,26 Oct:10,24 Nov:07,21 Jan:16,30 Feb:13,27 Mar:12,26 Apr:23 May:21 Jun:18 Jul:02
Venue: Oak Farm (Focus Room)
6 Art History Research Leader: Joyce Watts
We take a theme or period of art and work together to explore and increase our understanding and appreciation. Members are encouraged to share and make presentations. It can be just a few minutes or longer. There is no pressure to contribute. All are welcome to come and enjoy the exchange of ideas. We use books, videos, DVDs, and power point presentations. There are gallery visits, occasional lectures, and study tours.
Contact: Alison Delaine Tel: 325426
Meets: Fortnightly on a Monday from 11:15 to 12:45
Dates: Sep:19 Oct:03,17,31 Nov:14,28 Jan:09,23 Feb:06,20 Mar:05,19 Apr:30 May:14,28 Jun:11,25 Jul:09
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
7 Astronomy Leader: John Stone
General studies in Astronomy and Cosmology, where members make contributions on subjects of their own choice. Group discussions take place at the end of each session.
Contact: Charles Halliday Tel: 684396
Meets: Fortnightly on a Friday from 10:00 to 11:30
Dates: Sep:23 Oct:07,21 Nov:04,18 Dec:02 Jan:13,27 Feb:10,24 Mar:09,23 May:04,18 Jun:01,15,29 Jul:13
Venue: Wesley Hall (Yellow Room)
8 Badminton Leader: Pam Seaman
A mixed group playing for pleasure - don't worry about the standard.
Contact: Pam Seaman Tel: 683444
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 14:00 to 16:00
Dates: Sep:15,29 Oct:13,27 Nov:10,24 Jan:19 Feb:02,16 Mar:01,15,29 Apr:26 May:10,24 Jun:07,21 Jul:05
Venue: Farnborough Recreation Centre
9 Bird Watching Leader: Bob End
Visits are made to nature reserves and other suitable places to observe birds. We are a self-help group that welcomes experienced birders and beginners. Trips are mostly local with occasional outings further afield.
Contact: Bob End Tel: 541657
Meets: Monthly on a Monday from 09:20 to 11:30
Dates: Sep:19 Oct:17 Nov:21 Jan:16 Feb:20 Mar:19 May:21 Jun:18
Venue: Guildford Road East
10 Bowls 1 Leader: Geoff Ringrose
Mixed ability bowlers in different teams each session. Appropriate footwear required, otherwise stockinged feet. Woods provided if necessary. Beginners are advised to have a coaching course with the Recreation Centre. One group only, preference to be clearly stated.
Contact: Geoff Ringrose Tel: 523788
Meets: Fortnightly on a Monday from 16:30 to 18:00
Dates: Sep:19 Oct:03,17,31 Nov:14,28 Jan:09,23 Feb:06,20 Mar:05,19
Venue: Farnborough Recreation Centre
11 Bowls 2
As for Bowls 1 above. One group only, preference to be clearly stated.
Contact: Anthony Boniface Tel: 01276 509169
Meets: Fortnightly on a Monday from 16:30 to 18:00
Dates: Sep:12,26 Oct:10,24 Nov:07,21 Jan:16,30 Feb:13,27 Mar:12,26
Venue: Farnborough Recreation Centre
12 Bowls Outdoors Leader: Anthony Boniface
Summer term only. All levels. Appropriate footwear required. Limited woods available.
Contact: Geoff Ringrose Tel: 523788
Meets: Weekly on a Wednesday from 13:45 to 16:15
Dates: Apr:25 May:02,09,16,23,30 Jun:06,13,20,27 Jul:04,11
Venue: Farnborough Gate
13 Bridge Leader: Peter Adams
A group for those who know the ACOL system. Our aim is to help improve their bridge in an enjoyable manner.
Contact: Alan Long Tel: 323967
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 14:00 to 16:30
Dates: Sep:13,27 Oct:11,25 Nov:08,22 Jan:17,31 Feb:28 Mar:13,27
Venue: St Peter’s (Martha & Mary)
14 Bridge Beginners Leader: Roger Smith
To teach the basics of using the ACOL bidding system to a standard that will
eventually enable members to join the Bridge group.
Contact: Peter Adams Tel: 01276 35470
Meets: Weekly on a Tuesday from 14:00 to 16:00
Dates: Sept:13,27 Oct:11,25 Nov:08,22 Jan:17,31 Feb:28 Mar:13,27
Venue: Private Venue
15 Bridge Pairs Leader: Peter Adams
A group for friendly competition accommodating all players except raw beginners. Players will retain the same partner through a session and we can guarantee that anybody arriving without a partner will be found one.
Contact: Roger Smith Tel: 690462
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 14:00 to 16:30
Dates: Sep:20 Oct:04,18 Nov:01,15,29 Jan:10,24 Feb:07,21 Mar:06,20
Venue: St Peter’s (Martha & Mary)
16 Calligraphy
A self-help group working together on calligraphy.
Contact: Jean Phillips Tel: 548600
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 09:30 to 11:00
Dates: Sep:22 Oct:06,20 Nov:03,17 Dec:01 Jan:12,26 Feb:09,23 Mar:08,22 May:03,17,31 Jun:14,28 Jul:12
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
17 Card & Board Games Leader: Mike Schutz
Having fun playing a variety of card and board games.
Contact: Mike Schutz Tel: 513707
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 14:30 to 16:00
Dates: Sep:21 Oct:05,19 Nov:02,16,30 Jan:11,25 Feb:08,22 Mar:07,21 May:02,16,30 Jun:13,27 Jul:11
Venue: St Peter’s (Martha & Mary)
18 Comedy Appreciation Leader: Pat Llanwarne
A group studying the life and work of particular comedians or of comedy on TV, radio, stage, film, songs or poetry.
Contact: Pat Llanwarne Tel: 512609
Meets: Monthly on a Thursday from 14:00 to 15:30
Dates: Oct:13 Nov:03 Dec:01 Feb:02 Mar:01 May:03 Jun:07 Jul:05
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
19 Computing Absolute Beginners Leader: Ray Lane
For those who have never used a computer or need a very basic refresher.
Learn to use the keyboard, mouse, internet and send emails.
Contact: Ray Lane Tel: 01276 500191
Meets: Weekly on a Tuesday from 16:00 to 17:30
Dates: Sep:20,27 Oct:04,11,18
Venue: Wavell School
20 Computing Intermediate Leader: Ray Lane
For those who are beyond absolute beginners. Learn to make better use of the internet and emails as well as organising your PC.
Contact: Mike Day Tel: 01276 23590
Meets: Weekly on a Tuesday from 16:00 to 17:30
Dates: Oct: 25 Nov:01,08,15,22,29
Venue: Wavell School
21 Computing Word Processing Leader: Bryan Baxendale
Learn to use a basic Word Processing package to create letters and documents.
Contact: Bryan Baxendale Tel: 322605
Meets: Weekly on a Thursday from 15:00 to 17:00
Dates: Sep:15,22,29 Oct:06,13,20
Venue: Aldershot Library
22 Computing Digital Image Manip. Leader: Bob End
Learn to take output from your camera and crop, rotate and adjust colour, add borders, titles etc.
Contact: Bob End Tel: 541657
Meets: Weekly on a Thursday from 15:00 to 17:00
Dates: Oct: 27 Nov:03,10,17,24 Dec:01
Venue: Aldershot Library
Groups 19 to 22 will continue at the same times and locations during the Spring Term. Content will be designed to suit members needs.
23 Computer Typing Skills Leader: Alison Milway
A four week course designed to teach participants how to improve their typing skills when using a computer.
Contact: Alison Milway Tel: 328626
Meets: Weekly on a Monday from 14:30 to 16:00
Dates: Oct:31 Nov:07,14,21
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Computer Room)
24 Cookery for Men Leader: Alison Delaine
The course aims to teach men basic cookery skills, in a light-hearted atmosphere, but with emphasis on good technique, hygiene and safety.
Contact: Peter Attridge Tel: 655653
Meets: Fortnightly on a Monday from 18:00 to 20:00
Dates: Sep:26 Oct:10,24 Nov:07,21 Jan:16,30 Feb:13,27 Mar:12,26
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Practical Cookery Room)
25 Crafts
A self-help group. Members work individually on personal projects. Most aspects of craft can be taught, but we are limited by the venue. We cannot do practical crafts e.g. paper making, basket making etc.
Contact: Mary Salter 513159
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 11:00 to 12:30
Dates: Sep:20 Oct:04,18 Nov:01,15,29 Jan:10,24 Feb:07,21 Mar:06,20 May:01,15,29 Jun:12,26 Jul:10
Venue: St Christopher's Church
26 Creating Cards A Leader: Shirley Slaughter
Two groups working at creating greetings cards. No previous experience is required. Everything is provided for a small charge. Techniques will be demonstrated and skills and equipment shared.
Contact: Mary Wigley Tel: 642552
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 10:30 to 12:30
Dates: Sep:15,29 Oct:13,27 Nov:10,24 Jan:19 Feb:02,16 Mar:01,15,29
Venue: West End Centre (Function Room)
27 Creating Cards B Leader: Shirley Slaughter
Two groups working at creating greetings cards. No previous experience is required. Everything is provided for a small charge. Techniques will be demonstrated and skills and equipment shared.
Contact: Shirley Slaughter Tel: 01276 28109
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 13:30 to 15:30
Dates: Sep:15,29 Oct:13,27 Nov:10,24 Jan:19 Feb:02,16 Mar:01,15,29
Venue: West End Centre (Function Room)
28 Croquet Leader: Richard Marles
Come and try. Tuition and equipment provided. Held at Knellwood House, Canterbury Road. Every week from Easter through to the October half term.
Contact: Frank Hodgson Tel: 541962
Meets: Weekly on a Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:14,21,28 Oct:05,12 Apr:25 May:02,09,16,23,30 Jun:06,13,20,27 Jul:04,11
Venue: Knellwood
29 Crosswords -Cryptic Leader: John Slaughter
How to tackle all kinds of crosswords with particular attention to cryptic and looking at aids available in solving them.
Contact: Dawn Cole Tel: 722035
Meets: Monthly on a Friday from 11:00 to 12:30
Dates: Sep:16 Oct:21 Nov:18 Jan:20 Feb:17 Mar:16
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Bar)
30 Discussion Group
An informal and friendly group who discuss a wide range of topics, some serious, some lighthearted. Whether you wish to share your views with others or just to listen, you are assured of a warm welcome.
Contact: Margaret Lewis Tel: 542116
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 11:00 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:13,27 Oct:11,25 Nov:08,22 Jan:17,31 Feb:14,28 Mar:13,27 Apr:24 May:08,22 Jun:19 Jul:03
Venue: West End Centre (Gallery)
31 Drawing
Members are encouraged to work on their own projects, using any drawing media of their choice i.e. pencil, pastels, charcoal, etc with help and advice from the tutor.
Contact: Diane Elsey Tel: 694314
Meets: Fortnightly on a Friday from 11:30 to 13:00
Dates: Sep:16,30 Oct:14,28 Nov:11,25 Jan:20 Feb:03,17 Mar:02,16,30 Apr:27 May:11,25 Jun:08,22 Jul:06
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
32 Drawing Begin/Improvers Leader: Graham Savage
Beginners:- A year course covering basic drawing techniques. Using pencils, charcoal, pastels, coloured pencils and pen and ink. (Not all at once). Improvers:- Set subjects, which are optional. You can choose your own subjects. Using whatever medium you prefer. Help or advice will be given if required.
Contact: Sheila Savage Tel: 693914
Meets: Fortnightly on a Friday from 14:30 to 16:00
Dates: Sep:16,30 Oct:14,28 Nov:11,25 Jan:20 Feb:03,17 Mar:02,16,30 Apr:27 May:11,25 Jun:08,22 Jul:06
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
33 Family History - Computer Leader: Beth Leach
A group exploring the use of the internet in family history research.
Contact: Beth Leach Tel: 01276 34991
Meets: Fortnightly on a Monday from 10:30 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:19 Oct:03,17,31 Nov:14,28 Jan:09,23 Feb:06,20 Mar:05,19 Apr:30 May:14,28 Jun:11,25 Jul:09
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Computer Room)
34 Family History - Discussion Leader: Beth Leach
A self-help group for those who wish to trace their family history. Both beginners and more experienced researchers are welcome.
Contact: Beth Leach Tel: 01276 34991
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:13,27 Oct:11,25 Nov:08,22 Jan:17,31 Feb:14,28 Mar:13,27 Apr:24 May:08,22 Jun:19 Jul:03
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Bar)
35 Finance/Money Matters Leader: Mike Schutz
To study, on an informal basis, finance and money matters relating to home economics.
Contact: Mike Schutz Tel: 513707
Meets: Monthly on a Monday from 14:30 to 16:00
Dates: Sep:19 Oct:24 Nov:28 Jan:23 Feb:27 Mar:26 Apr:23 May:28 Jun:25
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Bar)
36 Flower Arranging Leader: Anita Smith
Flower arrangement demonstration followed by a workshop supervised by tutor.
Contact: Barbara Packer Tel: 546322
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 14:00 to 15:30
Dates: Sep:15,29 Oct:13,27 Nov:10,24 Jan:19 Feb:02,16 Mar:01,15,29
Venue: St Mark’s (Wallis)
37 Folk Dancing Leader: Janet Robins/Dawn Cole
We dance traditional, square and barn dances. It's great fun and good exercise. No previous knowledge required.
Contact: Trish Boxall Tel: 313979
Meets: Fortnightly on a Monday from 14:00 to 15:30
Dates: Sep:12,26 Oct:10,24 Nov:07,21 Jan:16,30 Feb:13,27 Mar:12,26 Apr:23 May:21 Jun:18 Jul:02
Venue: Wesley Hall (Hall)
38 French Basic Leader: Diana Partridge
For those with basic knowledge of French, using the BBC publication French Experience 1.
Contact: Pauline Spratt Tel: 514593
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 09:30 to 11:00
Dates: Sep:13,27 Oct:11,25 Nov:08,22 Jan:17,31 Feb:28 Mar:13,27 Apr:24 May:08,22 Jun:19 Jul:03
Venue: St Peter’s (Peter)
39 French Chat Leader: Elaine Adams
A small group for fluent French speakers who are interested in French culture and current affairs. Members must be prepared to take an active part in conversation and discussion.
Contact: Phyllis Benham Tel: 837865
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30
Dates: Sep:15,29 Oct:13,27 Nov:10,24 Jan:19 Feb:02,16 Mar:01,15,29 Apr:26 May:10,24 Jun:07,21 Jul:05
Venue: Wesley Hall ( Blue Room)
40 French Intermediate Leader: Elaine Adams
An intermediate group to encourage people with a knowledge of the language to practise and improve their written and spoken skills in everyday situations.
Contact: Elaine Adams Tel: 01276 35470
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 09:30 to 11:00
Dates: Sep:20 Oct:04,18 Nov:01,15,29 Jan:10,24 Feb:07,21 Mar:06,20 May:01,15,29 Jun:12,26 Jul:10
Venue: St Peter’s (Peter)
41 Gardening Leader: Rosemary Noyce
Sessions are arranged on a variety of gardening topics. Visits to gardens will be arranged.
Contact: Rosemary Noyce Tel: 655321
Meets: Monthly on a Thursday from 14:30 to 16:30
Dates: Sep:29 Oct:27 Nov:24 Jan:26 Feb:23 Mar:29 Apr:26 May:31 Jun:28
Venue: St Mark’s (Hall)
42 German Continued Leader: Ros Austin
A friendly, relaxed class led by an experienced language tutor for those with some basic German or half-forgotten School German.
Contact: Dorothy Toynbee Tel: 661889
Meets: Weekly on a Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:14,21,28 Oct:05,12,19,26 Nov:02,09,16,23,30 Jan:11,18,25 Feb:01,08,15,22,29 Mar:07,14,21,28 Apr:25 May:02,09,16,23,30 Jun:06,13
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Bar)
43 German Conversation Leader: Margarete Keel
Basic knowledge of German required. Improving our vocabulary and conversation skills through role-play translations and reading.
Contact: Dawn Cole Tel: 722035
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 14:00 to 15:30
Dates: Sep:14,28 Oct:12,26 Nov:09,23 Jan:18 Feb:01,15,29 Mar:14,28 Apr:25 May:09,23 Jun:06,20 Jul:04
Venue: St Mark’s (Wallis)
44 German Intermediate Leader: Ros Austin
A friendly, relaxed class led by an experienced language tutor for those with basic German.
Contact: Tessa Kiely Tel: 518787
Meets: Weekly on a Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:13,20,27 Oct:04,11,18,25 Nov:01,08,15,22,29 Jan:10,17,24,31 Feb:07,14,21,28 Mar:06,13,20,27 Apr:24 May:01,08,15,22,29 Jun:12,19
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
45 Good Companions Leader: Tessa Kiely
A group for those seeking opportunities for outings and/or holidays, something to do at weekends or simply making new friends. Monthly meetings to discuss arrangements and to welcome new members.
Contact: Daphne Bale Tel: 663626
Meets: Monthly on a Thursday from 12:00 to 14:00
Dates: Sep:15 Oct:20 Nov:17 Jan:19 Feb:16 Mar:15 May:17 Jun:21
Venue: Community Centre
46 Hand Bells Leader: Ivor Manley
To develop the skills involved in making music using handbells and to have fun doing it.
Contact: Joan Manley Tel: 322707
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 15:00 to 16:30
Dates: Sep:22 Oct:06,20 Nov:03,17 Dec:01 Jan:12,26 Feb:09,23 Mar:08,22 May:03,17,31 Jun:14,28 Jul:12
Venue: St Mark’s (Wallis)
47 History- European Leader: Teresa Harffey
Continuing our study of European and British history starting with the unification of Italy.
Contact: Brian Austen Tel: 314826
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 11:15 to 12:45
Dates: Sep:15,29 Oct:13,27 Nov:10,24 Jan:19 Feb:02,16 Mar:01,15,29
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
48 History/ Talking about Leader: Stuart Stacey
A self-help group that researches on a personal basis a topic chosen by the group. This research is debated by the group to identify any implications/consequences for present day matters.
Contact: Janet Stacey Tel: 01276 28152
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 11:15 to 12:45
Dates: Sep:22 Oct:06,20 Nov:03,17 Dec:01 Jan:12,26 Feb:09,23 Mar:08,22
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
49 Industrial Archeology & Science Leader: Pat Sedgwick
Lectures by visiting speakers or group members on our industrial heritage and aspects of science. Three visits arranged during the year.
Contact: Pat Sedgwick Tel: 541023
Meets: Fortnightly on a Friday from 15:15 to 16:45
Dates: Sep:16,30 Oct:14,28 Nov:11,25 Jan:20 Feb:03,17 Mar:02,16,30 Apr:27 May:11,25 Jun:08,22
Venue: Farnborough College of Technology
50 Italian Continued Leader: Barney Cantillon
A fortnightly group for those who already have a basic knowledge of Italian. Emphasis on speaking and listening, with just enough grammar to extend and improve our Italian.
Contact: Barney Cantillon Tel: 522393
Meets: Fortnightly on a Friday from 09:45 to 11:15
Dates: Sep:16,30 Oct:14,28 Nov:11,25 Jan:20 Feb:03,17 Mar:02,16,30 Apr:27 May:11,25 Jun:08,22 Jul:06
Venue: Oak Farm (Small Focus Room)
51 Italian Conversation Leader: Ray Lane
Alternating with Italian Continued (above) a self-help group wishing to improve their fluency in spoken Italian through discussion, listening to CDs etc. Native Italian speakers particularly welcome.
Contact: Ray Lane Tel: 01276 500191
Meets: Fortnightly on a Friday from 09:30 to 11:00
Dates: Sep:23 Oct:07,21 Nov:04,18 Dec:02 Jan:13,27 Feb:10,24 Mar:09,23 May:04,18 Jun:01,15,29 Jul:13
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
52 Jazz and all that Leader: Mike Schutz
Study of Jazz through the Ages. Members bring in their own CDs and tapes, which leads to discussion.
Contact: Mike Schutz Tel: 513707
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 15:00 to 16:30
Dates: Sep:20 Oct:04,18 Nov:01,15,22 Jan:10,24 Feb:07,21 Mar:06,20 May:01,15,22 Jun:12,19 Jul:10
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Bar)
53 Keep Fit Ladies 1* Leader: Carol Lynch
To improve and maintain mobility and fitness, working to one's own potential with a qualified leader.
Contact: To be appointed
Meets: Weekly on a Monday from 13:30 to 14:30
Dates: Sep:12,19,26 Oct:03,10,17,24,31 Nov:07,14,21,28 Jan:09,16,23,30 Feb:06,13,20,27 Mar:05,12,19,26 Apr:23,30 May:14,21,28 Jun:11,18,25
Venue: St Mark’s (Hall)
54 Keep Fit Ladies 3* Leader: Carol Lynch
To improve and maintain mobility and fitness, working to one's own potential with a qualified leader.
Contact: Marie Lane Tel: 545069
Meets: Weekly on a Monday from 14:45 to 15:45
Dates: Sep:12,19,26 Oct:03,10,17,24,31 Nov:07,14,21,28 Jan:09,16,23,30 Feb:06,13,20,27 Mar:05,12,19,26 Apr:23,30 May:14,21,28 Jun:11,18,25
Venue: St Mark’s (Hall)
55 Keep Fit Ladies 2* Leader: Carol Lynch
To improve and maintain mobility and fitness, working to one's own potential with a qualified leader.
Contact: Anne Clough Tel: 546704
Meets: Weekly on a Thursday from 15:15 to 16:15
Dates: Sep:15,22,29 Oct:06,13,20 Nov:03,10,17,24 Dec:01 Jan:12,19,26 Feb:02,09,23 Mar:01,08,15,22,29 Apr:26 May:03,10,17,24,31 Jun:14,21,28 Jul:05
Venue: Wesley Hall (Hall)
56 Keep Fit Men 1 Leader: Bill Joint
To improve and maintain fitness using apparatus (e.g. cycles, rowers, weights etc,) with a qualified leader
Contact: Bill Joint Tel: 620935
Meets: Weekly on a Tuesday from 08:30 to 09:30
Dates: Sep:13,20,27 Oct:04,11,18,25 Nov:01,08,15,22,29 Jan:10,17,24,31 Feb:07,14,21,28 Mar:06,13,20,27 Apr:24 May:01,08,15,22,29 Jun:12
Venue: Wavell Centre
57 Keep Fit Men Bgrs Leader: John Lalonde
To improve and maintain fitness using apparatus (eg cycles, rowers, weights)
Contact: Bob Young Tel: 656163
Meets: Weekly on a Wednesday from 08:30 to 9:30
Dates: Sep:14,21,28 Oct:05,12,19,26 Nov:02,09,16,23,30 Jan:11,18,25 Feb:01,08,15,22,29 Mar:07,14,21,28 Apr:25 May:02,09,16,23,30 Jun:06,13
Venue: Wavell Centre
58 Keep Fit Men 2 Leader: Bill Joint
To improve and maintain fitness using apparatus (e.g. cycles, rowers, weights etc,) with a qualified leader
Contact: Bill Joint Tel: 620935
Meets: Weekly on a Thursday from 09:30 to 10:30
Dates: Sep:15,22,29 Oct:06,13,20,27 Nov:03,10,17,24 Dec:01 Jan:12,19,26 Feb:02,09,16,23 Mar:01,08,15,22,29 Apr:26 May:03,10,17,24,31 Jun:07,14
Venue: Wavell Centre
59 Ladies Fitness 1* Leader: Judy Sauter
To improve and maintain fitness, using apparatus under the supervision of a qualified instructor.
Contact: Betty Hall Tel: 650853
Meets: Weekly on a Wednesday 09:45 to 10:45
Dates: Sep:14,22,28 Oct:05,12,19,26 Nov:02,09,16,23,30 Jan:11,18,25 Feb:01,08,15,22,29 Mar:07,14,21,28 Apr:25 May:02,09,16,23,30 Jun:13
Venue: Wavell Centre
60 Line Dancing* Leader: Carol Thomas
A form of dancing which does not need a partner. Provides fun and exercise with a qualified tutor.
Contact: Richard Dale Tel: 653931
Meets: Weekly on a Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00
Dates: Sep:14,21,28 Oct:05,12,19,26 Nov:02,09,16,23,30 Jan:11,18,25 Feb:01,08,15,22,29 Mar:07,14,21,28 Apr:25 May:02,09,16,23,30 Jun:06,13
Venue: St Mark’s (Hall)
61 Line Dancing Beginners* Leader: Carol Thomas
Line Dancing for absolute beginners who then move on.
Contact: Valerie Blackburn Tel: 511168
Meets: Weekly on a Wednesday from 11:00 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:14,21,28 Oct:05,12,19,26 Nov:02,09,16,23,30 Jan:11,18,25 Feb:01,08,15,22,29 Mar:07,14,21,28 Apr:25 May:02,09,16,23,30 Jun:06,13
Venue: St Mark’s (Hall)
62 Mah Jong
Introduction to and practice of an ancient Chinese game, played with tiles.
Contact: Jill May Tel: 314955
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 14:00 to 16:00
Dates: Sep:13,27 Oct:11,25 Nov:08,22 Jan:17,31 Feb:14,28 Mar:13,27 Apr:24 May:08,22 Jun:19 Jul:03
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Bar)
63 Maths for Fun Leader: Monica Cook
Working together to investigate unusual and interesting mathematical ideas. No prior knowledge is required, only a desire to discover the magic of mathematics.
Contact: Elaine Adams Tel: 01276 35470
Meets: Monthly on a Friday from 11:30 to 13:00
Dates: Sep:23 Oct:28 Nov:25 Jan:27 Feb:24 Mar:23 Apr:27 May:25
Venue: Wesley Hall (Blue Room)
64 Military History Leader: Don MacNaughton
A self help group studying and making presentations on aspects of military history.
Contact: Owen Eggington Tel: 514696
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 14:30 to 16:00
Dates: Sep:14,28 Oct:12,26 Nov:09,23 Jan:18 Feb:01,15,29 Mar:14,28 Apr:25 May:09,23 Jun:06,20 Jul:04
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
65 Music Appreciation Leader: Brian Jupp
The group is intended to bring together members who enjoy listening to a wide range of classical music in an informal atmosphere. At each meeting there will be a presentation on some aspect of music e.g. a period, a composer, or selected works of a composer. Presentations will be made by the Group Leader, but other group members are invited (absolutely no pressure) to make presentations if they wish.
Contact: Shirley Slaughter Tel: 01276 28109
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 09:30 to 11:00
Dates: Sep:28 Oct:12,26 Nov:09,23 Jan:18 Feb:01,29 Mar:14,28 Apr:25 May:09,23 Jun:06,20 Jul:04
Venue: St Peter’s (Hall)
66 Mythology & Legends Leader: Teresa Harffey
A new group to explore mythology and legends which abound. The emphasis will be on enjoying this fascinating aspect of our history.
Contact: Viv Auger Tel: 657105
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 15:00 to 16:30
Dates: Sep:20 Oct:04,18 Nov:01,15,29 Jan:10,24 Feb:07,21 Mar:06,20
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
67 Painting 1
A chance to paint (any media) and exchange ideas, tips, and techniques with like minded colleagues.
Contact: Iona Leith-Macgregor Tel: 01262 790959
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:15,29 Oct:13,27 Nov:10,24 Jan:19 Feb:02,16 Mar:01,15,29 Apr:26 May:10,24 Jun:07,21 Jul:05
Venue: Wesley Hall (Hall)
68 Painting 2
A chance to paint (any media) and exchange ideas, tips, and techniques with like minded colleagues.
Contact: Cedric Jones Tel: 326041
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:13,27 Oct:11,25 Nov:08,22 Jan:17,31 Feb:28 Mar:13,27 Apr:24 May:08,22 Jun:19 Jul:03
Venue: St Peter’s (Hall)
69 Painting 3
A chance to paint (any media) and exchange ideas, tips, and techniques with like minded colleagues.
Contact: Linda Reed Tel: 653993
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:20 Oct:04,18 Nov:01,15,29 Jan:10,24 Feb:07,21 Mar:06,20 May:01,15,29 Jun:12,26 Jul:10
Venue: St Peter’s (Hall)
70 Painting 4
A chance to paint (any media) and exchange ideas, tips, and techniques with like minded colleagues.
Contact: Chris Charlton Tel: 691012
Meets: Fortnightly on a Friday from 11:15 to 12:45
Dates: Sep:23 Oct:07,21 Nov:04,18 Dec:02 Jan:13,27 Feb:10,24 Mar:09,23 May:04,18 Jun:01,15,29 Jul:13
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
71 Painting Beginners Y1 Leader: John Anderson
For new students with no or very little painting knowledge. This course runs for one year covering the basics of water based painting. Basic drawing skills would be an advantage. Advice on materials to buy will be given at the first lesson.
Contact: John Anderson Tel: 515684
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:22 Oct:06,20 Nov:03,17 Dec:01 Jan:12,26 Feb:09,23 Mar:08,22 May:03,17,31 Jun:14,28 Jul:12
Venue: Wesley Hall (Blue Room)
72 Painting Beginners Y2 Leader: Brian Lawrence
A year’s course which continues to build on the basic knowledge and enables students to practise techniques acquired. Demonstrations will be given and lessons are structured.
Contact: Lesley West Tel: 350495
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:22 Oct:06,20 Nov:03,17 Dec:01 Jan:12,26 Feb:09,23 Mar:08,22 May:03,17,31 Jun:14,28 Jul:12
Venue: Wesley Hall (Hall)
73 Patchwork Leader: Margaret Lee
We are currently working on the various methods of Folded Patchwork but members are helped and encouraged with any patchwork project they are working on. Join us whatever level your skill.
Contact: Margaret Lee Tel: 520579
Meets: Fortnightly on a Monday from 14:00 to 15:30
Dates: Sep:12,26 Oct:10,24 Nov:07,21 Jan:16,30 Feb:13,27 Mar:12,26 Apr:23 May:21 Jun:18 Jul:02
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
74 Petanque (Boules) Leader: Kathleen Mitchell
This is a friendly group who play for fun and always encourages newcomers as well as people who have played before. At the end of play some join together for a pub snack, a drink, and a chat.
Contact: Kathleen Mitchell Tel: 512337
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 11:00 to 12:30
Dates: Sep:15,29 Oct:13,27 Nov:10,24 Jan:19 Feb:02,16 Mar:01,15,29 Apr:26 May:10,24 Jun:07,21 Jul:05
Venue: Bowenhurst Golf Centre
75 Pilates 1* Leader: Heather Carpenter
Gentle exercise with stretching and controlled breathing. Supervised by an experienced tutor.
Contact: Ian Scott Tel: 650997
Meets: Weekly on a Monday from 10:30 to 11:30
Dates: Sep:12,26 Oct:03,10,17,24,31 Nov:07,14,21,28 Jan:09,16,23,30 Feb:06,13,20,27 Mar:05,12,19,26 Apr:23,30 May:14,21,28 Jun:11,18,25 Jul:02
Venue: St Mark’s (Hall)
76 Pilates 2* Leader: Judy Mc Dougall
Gentle exercise with stretching and controlled breathing. Supervised by an experienced tutor.
Contact: Margaret Miles Tel: 01276 32271
Meets: Weekly on a Monday from 12:00 to 13:00
Dates: Sep:12,19,26 Oct:03,10,17,24,31 Nov:07,14,21,28 Jan:09,16,23,30 Feb:06,13,20,27 Mar:05,12,19,26 Apr:23,30 May:14,21,28 Jun:11,18,25
Venue: St Mark’s (Hall)
77 Pilates 3* Leader: Heather Carpenter
Gentle exercise with stretching and controlled breathing. Supervised by an experienced tutor.
Contact: Margaret Collett Tel: 01276 61952
Meets: Weekly on a Monday from 13:30 to 14:30
Dates: Sep:12,26 Oct:03,10,17,24,31 Nov:07,14,21,28 Jan:09,16,23,30 Feb:06,13,20,27 Mar:05,12,19,26 Apr:23,30 May:14,21,28 Jun:11,18,25 Jul:02
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Community Hall)
78 Pilates 4* Leader: Heather Carpenter
Gentle exercise with stretching and controlled breathing. Supervised by an experienced tutor.
Contact: Stella Surtees Tel: 542388
Meets: Weekly on a Monday from 14:30 to 15:30
Dates: Sep:12,26 Oct:03,10,17,24,31 Nov:07,14,21,28 Jan:09,16,23,30 Feb:06,13,20,27 Mar:05,12,19,26 Apr:23,30 May:14,21,28 Jun:11,18,25 Jul:02
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Community Hall)
79 Play Reading Leader: Pat Hamill
The reading and discussion of 1-3 act plays chosen by group members. The aim is for pleasure.
Contact: Pam Hammick Tel: 513734
Meets: Monthly on a Wednesday from 14:00 to 16:30
Dates: Oct:05 Nov:02 Feb:01 Mar:07 May:02 Jun:06 Jul:04
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Bar)
80 Poetry for Pleasure Leader: Joyce Eastwick
We are a lively group, enjoying a wide range of poetry. Members choose different themes for each meeting and then make their own choice of poems to read and discuss. Once each term we choose a poet to study in greater depth.
Contact: Pam Marshall Tel: 546447
Meets: Fortnightly on a Monday from 09:30 to 10:45
Dates: Sep:19 Oct:17,31 Nov:14,28 Jan:09,23 Feb:06,20 Mar:05,19 Apr:30 May:14,28 Jun:11,25 Jul:09
Venue: St Peter’s (Martha)
81 Pub Lunches 1 Leader: Bob French
Good food and conversation with fellow members in stimulating venues, chosen for their range of good food reasonably priced. Leaders must be told in advance of an intention to be present.
Contact: Bob French Tel: 01276 23241
Meets: Monthly on a Thursday
Dates: Oct:06 Nov:03 Dec:01 Feb:02 Mar:01 May:03 Jun:07 Jul:05
82 Pub Lunches 2 Leader: Graham Savage
Good food and conversation with fellow members in stimulating venues, chosen for their range of good food reasonably priced. Leaders must be told in advance of an intention to be present.
Contact: Graham Savage Tel: 693914
Meets: Monthly on a Wednesday
Dates: Sep:14 Oct:12 Nov:09 Jan:11 Feb:08 Mar:14 May:09 Jun:13 Jul:11
83 Quiz
A focal point for participating in any local quizzes.
Contact: Val Blackburn Tel: 511168
84 Reading for Pleasure Leader: Wendy Nicholas
Everyone gets their chance to choose a book which is then discussed by the group. Why not join us to read for pleasure in a group context.
Contact: Dorothy Heys Tel 545600
Meets: Monthly on a Tuesday from 11:15 to 12:45
Dates: Sep:27 Oct:25 Nov:22 Jan:24 Feb:28 Mar:27 Apr:24 May:22 Jun:26
Venue: St Peter’s (Peter)
85 Russian Leader: Tanya Mast
New members are welcome. No prior knowledge is required. Those in the group who have some knowledge will help newcomers.
Contact: Derrick Gray Tel: 616684
Meets: Weekly on a Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:30
Dates: Sep:14,21,28 Oct:05,12,19,26 Nov:02,09,16,23,30 Jan:11,18,25 Feb:01,08,15,22,29 Mar:07,14,21,28 Apr:25 May:02,09,16,23,30 Jun:06,13
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Small Focus Room)
86 Scrapbooking Leader: Sally Foster
The making of decorated photo albums with information about the pictures in visually pleasing designs.
Contact: Sally Foster Tel: 513156
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 14:00 to 16:00
Dates: Sep:14,28 Oct:12,26 Nov:09,23 Jan:18 Feb:01,29 Mar:14,28
Venue: St Peter’s (Peter)
87 Singing for Fun Leader: Morley Glover
We sing various pieces of music, including items from the shows, folk songs etc, with the emphasis on singing for the fun of it. We give occasional concerts to various groups.
Contact: Ann Mayhew Tel: 655453
Meets: Weekly on a Friday from 14:00 to 16:00
Dates: Sep:16,23,30 Oct:07,14,21,28 Nov:04,11,18,25 Dec:02 Jan:13,20,27 Feb:03,10,17,24 Mar:02,09,16,23,30 Apr:27 May:04,11,18,25 Jun:01,08,15
Venue: Wesley Hall (Hall)
88 Social History Leader: Stanley Cole
We explore various aspects relating to the lives of ordinary people throughout history, mainly within the UK. Group participation is encouraged and welcome but above all we have fun.
Contact: Shirley Slaughter Tel: 01276 28109
Meets: Fortnightly on a Monday from 14:00 to 15:30
Dates: Sep:19 Oct:03,17,31 Nov:14,28 Jan:09,23 Feb:06,20 Mar:05,19
Venue: Wesley Hall (Hall)
89 Spanish Leader: Montse Starling
We are a small group and we meet every Monday to read and translate books. At present we are reading "Un viejo que leia novelas de amor" by Luis Sepulveda, a well known South American author.We also have time for chatting about current events or going over the book’s settings and themes. Come and join us if you can get by in Spanish, we all help each other and have fun.
Contact: John Starling Tel: 672884
Meets: Weekly on a Monday from 14:30 to 16:00
Dates: Sep:12,19,26 Oct:03,10,17,24,31 Nov:07,14,21,28 Jan:09,16,23,30 Feb:06,20,27 Mar:05,12,19,26 Apr:23,30 May:14,21,28 Jun:11,18,25
Venue: St Peter’s (Martha)
90 Spanish Continued Leader: Montse Starling
A very enthusiastic group that enjoy learning the language and have fun at the same time.At present we are reading books especially graded for students and we follow Pepe Rey a detective that likes blond ladies. We also have picture stories which help in conversation and quick thinking
Contact: John Starling Tel: 672884
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 11:00 to 12:30
Dates: Sep:13,27 Oct:11,25 Nov:08,22 Jan:17,31 Feb:28 Mar:13,27 Apr:24 May:08,22 Jun:19 Jul:03
Venue: St Peter’s (Martha)
91 Strollers Leader: Patrick Sansom
Country walks of 2½ to 3 miles taking 1¼ to 1½ hours. These are on reasonably flat public rights of way through farms and heathland, with an optional pub lunch. Boots or walking shoes and wet weather gear are required.
Contact: Duncan Miles Tel: 540552
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 10:00
Dates: Sep:14,28 Oct:12,26 Nov:09,23 Jan:18 Feb:01,15,29 Mar:14,28 Apr:25 May:09,23 Jun:06,20 Jul:04
Venue: Guildford Road East
92 Sugarcraft Leader: Connie Norris
A self-help group whose members explore the various techniques involved in turning sugarpaste into cake decorations suitable for all occasions. No previous experience necessary. (Autumn and Spring Terms only.)
Contact: Connie Norris Tel: 01276 26821
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 10:15 to 12:15
Dates: Sep:22 Oct:06,20 Nov:03,17 Dec:01 Jan:12,26 Feb:09,23 Mar:08,22
Venue: West End Centre (Function Room)
93 Table Tennis Leader: Paul Sills
Playing table tennis together on a friendly and fun basis.
Contact: Paul Sills Tel: 510967
Meets: Fortnightly on a Thursday from 10:30 to 12:45
Dates: Sep:22 Oct:06,20 Nov:03,17 Dec:01 Jan:12,26 Feb:09,23 Mar:08,22 May:03,17,31 Jun:14,28 Jul:12
Venue: Farnborough Recreation Centre
94 Tennis
A group who play throughout the year, weather permitting.
Contact: Gill Purkis Tel: 371091
Meets: Weekly on a Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:14,21,28 Oct:05,12,19,26 Nov:02,09,16,23,30 Jan:11,18,25 Feb:01,08,15,22,29 Mar:07,14,21,28 Apr:25 May:02,09,16,23,30 Jun:06,13
Venue: Mytchett Community Centre
95 Tennis - Short Leader: Geoff Ringrose
This group will be taught Short Tennis by a qualified tennis coach. Short Tennis is played on a Badminton court with a sponge ball and junior tennis rackets.
Contact: Geoff Ringrose Tel: 523788
Meets: Weekly on a Tuesday from 14:00 to 16:00
Dates: Sep:13,20,27 Oct:04,11,18,25 Nov:01,08,15,22,29 Jan:10,17,24,31 Feb:07,14,21,28 Mar:06,13,20,27 Apr:24 May:01,08,15,22,29 Jun:12,19
Venue: Mytchett Community Centre
96 Theatre
Visits to the theatre for performances of musicals, opera, ballet and drama.
Contact: Helga Burgess Tel: 321347
97 Town/Country Visits Leader: Mary Caddy
Will be to places of general and historical interest, with guides where available
Contact: Nella Grant Tel: 690787
98 Transport
A self-help group studying all aspects of transport.
Contact: Mike Peace Tel: 548941
Meets: Monthly on a Thursday from 14:30 to 16:00
Dates: Oct:13 Nov:10 Jan:12 Feb:09 Mar:08 May:10 Jun:14 Jul:12
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
99 Travelogue Leader: Bill Joint
Foreign countries and possible holiday destinations seen through the eyes of the traveller, supplemented by PowerPoint presentations, video and slides.
Contact: Shirley Hodgson Tel: 541962
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 16:45 to 18:15
Dates: Sep:14,28 Oct:12,26 Nov:09,23 Jan:18 Feb:01,15,29 Mar:14,28
Venue: Sixth Form College
100 Trekking Leader: Bryan Baxendale
A walking group aiming to cover about 8 miles on each outing. The group is open to members of other walking groups. It is intended that most walks will be circular, starting and finishing from the same point, usually a Public House, however a few might be single direction walks with use of Public Transport in the other direction. The group meets throughout the year.
Contact: Bryan Baxendale Tel: 332605
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 09:10
Dates: Sep:14,28 Oct:12,26 Nov:09,23 Jan:18 Feb:01,15,29 Mar:14,28 Apr:25 May:09,23 Jun:06,20 Jul:04
Venue: Guildford Road East
101 Walking Wednesday 1 Leader: Geoff Smith
Country walks of between five and six and a half miles, lasting for about two and a half hours. Occasional all day walks. A pub lunch is arranged if required. Boots or strong footwear highly recommended. Members can join one walking group only. (The Wednesday 1 and Friday 1 groups are both closed to new members at present). Walks continue every two weeks throughout the year.
Contact: Geoff Smith Tel: 515633
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 09:20
Dates: Sep:21 Oct:05,19 Nov:02,16,30 Jan:11,25 Feb:08,22 Mar:07,21 May:02,16,30 Jun:13,27 Jul:11
Venue: Guildford Road East
102 Walking Wednesday 2 Leader: Jean Cairns
Country walks of between five and six and a half miles, lasting for about two and a half hours. Occasional longer walks lasting all day. A pub lunch is arranged if required. Boots or strong footwear highly recommended. Members can join one walking group only. Walks continue every two weeks all the year.
Contact: Jean Cairns Tel: 545346
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 09:20
Dates: Sep:14,28 Oct:12,26 Nov:09,23 Jan:18 Feb:01,15,29 Mar:14,28 Apr:25 May:09,23 Jun:06,20 Jul:04
Venue: Guildford Road East
103 Walking Friday 1 Leader: Geoff Smith
Country walks of between five and six and a half miles, lasting for about two and a half hours. Occasional longer walks lasting all day. A pub lunch is arranged if required. Boots or strong footwear highly recommended. Members can join one walking group only. (The Wednesday 1 and Friday 1 groups are both closed to new members at present). Walks continue every two weeks throughout the year.
Contact: Geoff Smith Tel: 515633
Meets: Fortnightly on a Friday from 09:20
Dates: Sep:23 Oct:07,21 Nov:04,18 Dec:02 Jan:13,27 Feb:10,24 Mar:09,23 May:04,18 Jun:01,15,29 Jul:13
Venue: Guildford Road East
104 Walking Friday 2 Leader: Gwyn Griffiths
Country walks of between five and six and a half miles, lasting for about two and a half hours. Occasional all day walks. A pub lunch is arranged if required. Boots or strong footwear highly recommended. Members can join one walking group only. Walks continue every two weeks throughout the year.
Contact: Gwyn Griffiths Tel: 511069
Meets: Fortnightly on a Friday from 09:10
Dates: Sep:16,30 Oct:14,28 Nov:11,25 Jan:20 Feb:03,17 Mar:02,16,30 Apr:27 May:11,25 Jun:08,22 Jul:06
Venue: Guildford Road East
105 Water Aerobics* Leader: Carol Lynch
Fitness exercises in water. Suitable for non-swimmers
Contact: Gwen Wakley Tel: 512970
Meets: Weekly on a Thursday from 14:00 to 15:00
Dates: Sep:15,22,29 Oct:06,13,20 Nov:03,10,17,24 Dec:01 Jan:12,19,26 Feb:02,09,23 Mar:01,08,15,22,29 Apr:26 May:03,10,17,24,31 Jun:14,21,28 Jul:05
Venue: Aldershot Pools
111 Whist Leader: Pam Hammick
Friendly group for playing whist
Contact: Pam Hammick Tel: 513734
Meets: Fortnightly on a Monday from 10:00 to 13:00
Dates: Sep:12, 26 Oct:10,24, Nov:07,21 Jan:16, 30 Feb:13, 27 Mar:12,26 Apr:23 May:21 Jun:18 Jul:02
Venue: Private Venue
106 Wine Appreciation Leader: Graham Cook
Tasting of wines from around the world, led by an expert.
Contact: Pat Sedgwick Tel: 541023
Meets: On a Tuesday from 16:15 to 17:45
Dates: Oct:11 Nov:22
Venue: St Mark’s (Wallis)
107 Writing for Pleasure
We welcome newcomers with open arms, to this happy band. Our aim is to explore many genres of writing: we do prose, short stories, articles, poetry, plays, all interspersed with chat and laughter
Contact: Jill Miller Tel: 543042
Meets: Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00
Dates: Sep:14,28 Oct:12,26 Nov:09,23 Jan:18 Feb:01,15,29 Mar:14,28 Apr:25 May:09,23 Jun:06,20 Jul:04
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Focus Room)
108 Yoga Intermediate 1* Leader: Jenny Commerford
Suitable for those members who have been doing yoga for at least one year. Focus is on body awareness, breathing, stretching muscles, mobilizing joints to release tension, to calm the mind and to relax, to connect body mind and spirit. Careful instruction is given, postures are demonstrated with modifications & adjustments to suit individuals as necessary.
Contact: John Wallace Tel: 541259
Meets: Weekly on a Friday from 09:45 to 11:15
Dates: Sep:16,23,30 Oct:07,14,21,28 Nov:04,11,18,25 Dec:02 Jan:13,20,27 Feb:03,10,17,24 Mar:02,09,16,23,30 Apr:27 May:04,11,18,25 Jun:01,08,15
Venue: St Mark’s (Hall)
109 Yoga Intermediate 2 Leader: Diana Seale
As for Yoga1.
Contact: Diana Seale Tel: 834722
Meets: Fortnightly on aTuesday from 14:00 to 15:30
Dates: Sep:20 Oct:04,18 Nov:01,15,29 Jan:10,24 Feb:07,21 Mar:06,20 May:01,15,29 Jun:12,26 Jul:10
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Community Hall)
110 Yoga Mixed Ability Leader: Ian Walsh
A mixed ability group taking people who have no knowledge of Yoga through to a reasonable state of flexibility and relaxation. The exercises allow beginners to gradually improve their flexibility while those who have made more progress can take the exercises to a more demanding state.
Contact: Ian Walsh Tel: 675830
Meets: Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 14:00 to 15:30
Dates: Sep:13,27 Oct:11,25 Nov:08,22 Jan:17,31 Feb:14,28 Mar:13,27 Apr:24 May:08,22 Jun:19 Jul:03
Venue: Samuel Cody (formerly Oak Farm) (Community Hall)
Venues
Farnborough
1. Sixth Form College, Prospect Avenue (parking off Sand Hill)
2. Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College (formerly Oak Farm School), Ballantyne Road (off Mayfield Road)
3. St Christopher’s Church
4. St Peter’s Church, Church Avenue (limited parking)
5. Farnborough Leisure Centre, West Mead
6. Farnborough College of Technology, Boundary Road
7. St Mark’s Hall, Guildford Road East
8. Guildford Road East
9. Wesley Hall and North Camp Methodist Church (limited parking, public car park nearby)
10. Wavell School, Lynchford Road
11. Knellwood, Canterbury Road
Aldershot
12. West End Centre, Queen’s Road
13. Aldershot Library, Station Road