1st May 2023
MEMBERSHIP
To join as a NEW member, please click on the attachment and download the form. All instructions are on the form
Subscriptions for 2023/4 are £20 for full membership. Associate membership (with proof of full membership of another U3A) costs £10
To RENEW your membership FOR 2023/24:
1 Renewals due from 1 June 2023. 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.
11th December 2023
Current Newsletter
Well, here is our current Newsletter - with a report on the Llandudno holiday, and an update on various groups. Apologies for the missing three photos in the holiday report - they were a victim of file size constraints on the webpage.
Click below to open the current Newsletter, now published in June and December.
25th April 2024
Walking (CARE)
Leave Countesthorpe Village Hall car park at 9.30 am in shared cars. Walk for about 4 or 4.5 miles from The Shoulder of Mutton, Foxton LE16 7RB. Contacts for this walk are Pat and John on 277 1055. Optional pub lunch. New walkers are always welcome! General info from Allen on 277 3665 or Malcolm on 277 2599.
25th April 2024
Luncheon Club
12.30 for 12.45 pm at the Cedars, Evington. The menu and list will be in the Lounge at meeting. Please sign up at meeting, or confirm attendance to Sue Wyllie on 0116 284 9959 or susanvwyllie@hotmail.com. PLEASE NOTE PERMANENT CHANGE TO THURSDAYS.
25th April 2024
Art
2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street. £3 inc tea/biscuits.
26th April 2024
Discussion
10 am - noon at Brook Court, Countesthorpe - residents' lounge. Topic: "Compulsory Military Service - Good or Bad?" Details from David Fagg on 07775 730378 or Janine Tibbles on 07970 648979
26th April 2024
Line Dancing
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. £3.00 per session. Call Maud on 07941 759856
29th April 2024
French Conversation
10-11 am in small lounge, VH. £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
29th April 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
29th April 2024
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?
29th April 2024
Jazz Appreciation
Meet between 3 and 5 pm at Malcolm's home, 17 Linden Avenue. Details from Joan on 277 5369.
1st May 2024
Kurling
11 am - noon. Village Hall. £1.50 Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!
1st May 2024
Ukulele
11 am - 12 noon in small lounge. £1. Details from David Wild on 277 5881
1st May 2024
Scrabble
2-4.30 pm in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court. Call Carol for details on 277 8999
1st May 2024
Handbell Ringing
From 2- 4 pm at Methodist Church.
1st May 2024
Carpet Bowls
In the Scout Hut, as usual 2-4 pm.
1st May 2024
Italian Conversation
4-5 pm in small lounge at Countesthorpe Village Hall. £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
2nd May 2024
Birdwatching
Stanwick Lakes. Leave Village Hall in shared cars at 9.30 am. Details from Janet Easey on 277 2544.
2nd May 2024
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 May 2024
Art
2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street. £3 includes refreshments.
3rd May 2024
Line Dancing
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. £3.00 per session. Call Maud on 07941 759856.
5th May 2024
Pickleball
Why not try this new activity, akin to tennis and badminton, and proving very popular with our age group. 2 - 3 pm at the College. Just £3. To attend or for more details call Sheila Pennington on 07703 290886, or email: sheepe53@gmail.com
6th May 2024
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 May 2024
SWANS
Foxton Locks. 10.30 am in top CP. Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048
7th May 2024
Classical Music
Meet at Barry's home (35 Station Rd) at 7 pm.
8th May 2024
Kurling
11 am - noon. Village Hall. £1.50 Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!
8th May 2024
Ukelele
Small lounge at VH. 11 am - 12 noon. For details, please contact David Wild on 277 5881.
8th May 2024
Flower Arranging
2.00 - 4.00 pm in small lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall. £3
10th May 2024
Science & Technology
Now second Friday. At David Marsh's home. Details from David Marsh on 277 1989
11th May 2024
Pickleball
Why not try this new activity, akin to tennis and badminton, and proving very popular with our age group. 11 am - noon at the College. Just £3. To attend or for more details call Sheila Pennington on 07703 290886, or email: sheepe53@gmail.com
13th May 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
13th May 2024
Country Dancing
2.00 - 3.00 pm in the Village Hall. More dancers sought - why not try this great activity! For details, please call Patsy on 277 6259
14th May 2024
Monthly Meeting
Doors open at 1.30 pm, so come along and book your outings and socialise with friends. AGM, followed by entertainment from the Ukulele and Creative Wrtiting Groups before refreshments.
15th May 2024
Literature
2 - 3.30 pm at BROOK Court, Residents' Lounge. "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig. Details from Dorothy on 07411 163396. For reading list, see Activity Group page
16th May 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
19th May 2024
Solo Sunday Lunch
12 noon for 12.30 pm at The Shires, Peatling Parva. Names but not pre-orders required on list in lounge please. Call Hilary on 277 1176 or Carol on 277 8999.
19th May 2024
Pickleball
2-3 pm at the Collegel. Just £3. To attend or for more details call Sheila Pennington on 07703 290886, or email: sheepe53@gmail.com
20th May 2024
French Conversation
10-11 am in small lounge, VH. £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
20th May 2024
Creative Writing
2 pm at Brook Court. Theme: "The Supernatural" 50p for refreshments and 50p for room. Details from Mikki on 277 5509
20th May 2024
Cryptic Crosswords
2 pm at 26 Shetland Way. New members who are interested would be welcomed, as support is available. Call Ursula on 277 5881.
21st May 2024
SWANS
Grand Union Canal and Gee's Lock. 10.30 am at end of New Bridge Road, (left at traffic lights on A426 nr former County Arms). Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048
25th May 2024
Pickleball
Why not try this new activity, akin to tennis and badminton, and proving very popular with our age group. 11 am -12 noon at the Collegel. Just £3. To attend or for more details call Sheila Pennington on 07703 290886, or email: sheepe53@gmail.com
3rd June 2024
SCENIC TRACKS AND BEST OF THE PENNINES
Mon - Fri, 3-7 June 2024. Coach holiday to Last Drop Village and Spa, Bromley Cross, near Bolton. 4 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast, inc luggage handling and gratuities. Ride on the Settle to Carlisle Railway, Guided our of the Victorian village of Saltaire, Skipton and a cruise on the Leeds and Liverpool canal. From £524 per person.
As at 14 August, all single rooms have been booked, but three twin rooms are still available. Names can also be taken for a waiting list in case of cancellations.
Full details on attached booking form.
10th June 2024
Bakewell
Visit the bustling street market and the lievestock market, too. Bakewell is a gem of a town in the Derbyshire Peak District. Enjoy lunch in one of the many cafes, restaurants, pubs or tea rooms and sample the world-famous Bakewell pudding. Leave VH at 9.00 am, then SQ, Coll, SW and MC approx 9.15 am. £30 payable by 12 March. Book/pay at Outings desk or call David on 479 0945 or email: davidheb@talktalk.net.
13th June 2024
Here You Come Again
At Curve, Leicester. "Here You Come Again" - Dolly Parton musical. £49 payable by 29th April 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
17th June 2024
Literature
2 pm in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court. "The Long Petal of the Sea" by Isabelle Allende. 50p for room, 50p for refreshments. More Information from Dorothy on 07411 163396
25th July 2024
Cambridge
Day trip to Cambridge with its scores of historic university college buildings and museums. See the city from the river, walk along historic streets or visit unique shops. Leave VH at 9.00 am, then SQ, Coll, SW and MC approx 9.15 am. £30 payable by 11 June. Book/pay at Outings desk or call David on 479 0945 or email: davidheb@talktalk.net.
5th September 2024
Made in Dagenham
Loughborough Town Hall. £37 payable by 11 June. Leave Cosby 5.40 pm, then VH, SQ, COLL, SW, and MC approx 6 pm. Book/pay at theatre desk in small lounge or call Janine on 07970 648979 or Gill on 07757 007025
17th October 2024
Murder on the Orient Express
At Curve, Leicester. £39 payable by 12 July. Leave Cosby Nook 12.40 pm, then VH, SQ, Coll, SW, then MC approx 1.05 pm. Book/pay at theatre desk in small lounge or call Janine on 07970 648979 or Gill on 07757 007025
5th December 2024
My Fair Lady
At Curve, Leicester. "My Fair Lady" - musical. £53 payable by 10 Sept. 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