1st May 2024
MEMBERSHIP
To join as a NEW member, please click on the attachment and download the form. All instructions are on the form
Subscriptions for 2024/5 are £20 for full membership. Associate membership (with proof of full membership of another U3A) costs £10
To RENEW your membership FOR 2024/5
1 Renewals due from 1 June 2024 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.
9th December 2024
Current Newsletter
Well, here is our current Newsletter - with a report on our Silver Anniversary Open Day in November, and an update on various groups, plus an urgent appeal for help.
Click below to open the current Newsletter, now published in June and December.
10th December 2024
Monthly Meeting
Doors open at 1.30 pm, so come along and book your outings and socialise with friends. The Story of Our Christmas (Speaker - Michael Burton) before seasonal refreshments.
11th December 2024
Strength & Conditioning
10-11 am each Wednesday at the Mountain High Gym in Central Street, Countesthorpe (between the Health Centre and the car park). The perfect solution for those who want to maintain balance and mobiilty but who cannot do Fit For Life. £5 per session. Details from Beryl Lishman on 0116 277 0405
11th December 2024
Kurling
11 am - noon. Village Hall. £1.50 Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!
11th December 2024
Ukelele
Small lounge at VH. 11 am - 12 noon. For details, please contact David Wild on 277 5881.
11th December 2024
Flower Arranging
2.00 - 4.00 pm in small lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall. £3
11th December 2024
Italian Conversation
4-5 pm at 24 Waverley Road. £2 (may vary in the future). Come along and enjoy developing your conversation skills within an informal, friendly and varied ability group. Details from David Hebblewhite on 0116 479 0945
Please note earlier date, then no meetings until 15 January
11th December 2024
Handbells
2-4 pm at Methodist Church, Wigston Street. Each Wednesday
12th December 2024
Art
2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street. £3 includes refreshments.
13th December 2024
Line Dancing
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. £3.00 per session. Call Maud on 07941 759856.
14th December 2024
Pickleball
11 am -12 noon at the College Sports Hall. Just £3. To attend or for more details call Sheila Pennington on 07703 290886, or email: sheepe53@gmail.com
16th December 2024
French Conversation
10-11 am on the first and third Mondays. Small Lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall. £2. Varied ability French speakers helping each other to improve, using a variety of means. Details from Dorothy on 07411 163396 or Gill on 0116 284 8171
16th December 2024
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
16th December 2024
Creative Writing
2 pm at Brook Court. No writing this month, but bring something to read (Christmassy or not, as you wish) Christmas nibbles. 50p for refreshments and 50p for room. Details from Mikki on 277 5509
16th December 2024
Cryptic Crosswords
2 pm at Ursula's home. New members who are interested would be welcomed, as support is available. Call Ursula on 277 5881.
16th December 2024
Bridge
Friendly group seeks more members. Cards drawn for partners. 2 - 4.30 pm weekly in Methodist Church. £2 inc refreshments. Why not come along?
17th December 2024
SWANS
New Walk, etc. 10.30 am in Town Hall Square. Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048
18th December 2024
Strength & Conditiioning
10-11 am each Wednesday at the Mountain High Gym in Central Street, Countesthorpe (between the Health Centre and the car park). The perfect solution for those who want to maintain balance and mobiilty but who cannot do Fit For Life. £5 per session. Details from Beryl Lishman on 0116 277 0405
18th December 2024
Kurling
11 am - noon. Village Hall. £1.50 Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!
18th December 2024
Ukulele
11 am - 12 noon in small lounge. £1. Details from David Wild on 277 5881
18th December 2024
Handbell Ringing
From 2- 4 pm at Mulberry Court, Blaby.
18th December 2024
Literature
2 pm in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court. "The Satsuma Complex " by Bob Mortimer. 50p for room, 50p for refreshments. More Information from Beryl on 277 0405
19th December 2024
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
20th December 2024
Line Dancing
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. £3.00 per session. Call Maud on 07941 759856
23rd December 2024
Bridge
Friendly group seeks more members. Cards drawn for partners. 2 - 4.30 pm weekly in Methodist Church. £2 inc refreshments. Why not come along?
30th December 2024
Jazz Appreciation
Meet between 3 and 5 pm at Malcolm's home, 17 Linden Avenue. Details from Joan on 277 5369.
2nd January 2025
Slimming (CHEWS)
Meet from 9 am at Pamela's home. First and third Thursdays of the month. No charge. Group size may be limited due to space restrictions. Call Ruth on 277 1533
2nd January 2025
Art
2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street. £3 inc tea/biscuits.
6th January 2025
French Conversation
10-11 am on the first and third Mondays. Small Lounge, Village Hall. £2. Varied ability French speakers helping each other to improve, using a variety of means. Details from Dorothy on 07411 163396 or Gill on 0116 284 8171
6th January 2025
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
6th January 2025
Cryptic Crosswords
2 pm at Ursula's home, 26 Shetland Way, Countesthorpe. New members who are interested would be welcomed, as support is available. Call Ursula on 277 5881.
7th January 2025
SWANS
Abbey Park. 10.30 am in St Margaret's Pastures P&D CP. Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048
7th January 2025
Classical Music
Meet at Barry's home (35 Station Rd) at 7 pm.
8th January 2025
Carpet Bowls
In the Scout Hut, as usual 2-4 pm.
8th January 2025
Flower Arranging
2.00 - 4.00 pm in small lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall. £3
9th January 2025
Birdwatching
Egleton (Rutland Water) Leave Village Hall in shared cars at 9.30 am. Lunch at Gates Garden Centre, Cold Overton. Details from Janet Easey on 277 2544.
15th January 2025
Literature
2 - 3.30 pm at Brook Court, Residents' Lounge. "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley. 50p for room; 50p for refreshments. Details from Beryl on 277 0405. For reading list, see Activity Group page
24th January 2025
Discussion
10 am - noon at Brook Court, Countesthorpe - residents' lounge. Topic: "Hot News" Details from David Fagg on 07775 730378 or Janine Tibbles on 07970 648979
30th January 2025
Walking (CARE)
Leave AXE AND SQUARE (COUNTESTHORPE, LE8 5RQ) car park at 10 am in shared cars. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO TIME AND DEPARTURE POINT FOR THIS WALK ONLY. Walk for about 4 or 4.5 miles. Contact for this walk is Jenny Barradell on 277 3396. Optional pub lunch. New walkers are always welcome! General info from Jenny on 277 3396 or Malcolm on 277 2599.
5th February 2025
Scrabble
2-4.30 pm in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court. Call Carol for details on 277 8999 (No meeting in January)
17th March 2025
Tina (Tina Turner Musical)
At Curve, Leicester. "Tina" - Tina Turner musical. Easy access seats, Row N £65, or rows U and V £55 payable by 9th December 2024. Leave Cosby Nook 5:55, then VH, SQ, Coll, SW, then MC approx 6:15. Book/pay at theatre desk in small lounge or call Janine on 07970 648979 or Gill on 07757 007025
12th April 2025
Deathtrap
At Market Harborough with free time before the show at 2.30 pm. £35 payable by 11 Feb. Leave Cosby Nook 9.30 am, then MC approx 9.35 am, then SW, Coll, VH and SQ approx 10 am. Return approx 6 pm. Book/pay at theatre desk in small lounge or call Janine on 07970 648979 or Gill on 07757 007025
17th June 2025
Chicago
At Curve, Leicester. Easy access tickets Row N £62, or rows V and W £54, payable by 11 March 2025. Leave Cosby Nook 5.55 pm, then VH, SQ, Coll, SW, then MC approx 6.15 pm. Book/pay at theatre desk in small lounge or call Janine on 07970 648979 or Gill on 07757 007025
19th June 2025
KENT
Thurs - Mon, 19-23 June 2025. Coach holiday to Kent. 4 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast at the Holiday Inn, Rochester-Chatham, inc luggage handling and gratuities. Day out to Chatham Historic Dockyard, day in Caterbury, visit to National Trust Knole, plus another NT property on return journey. From £440 per person.
Deposit of £50 per person to secure your place asap, with balance due by 8 April 2025.
Full details on attached booking form.