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.
1st April 2025
SWANS
Kilby Bridge to Glen Parva. 10.30 am at roadside, nr Navigation pub at Kilby Bridge. Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048
2nd April 2025
Ukulele
11 am - 12 noon in small lounge. £1. Details from David Wild on 277 5881
2nd April 2025
Carpet Bowls
In the Scout Hut, as usual 2-4 pm.
2nd April 2025
Scrabble
2-4.30 pm in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court. Call Carol for details on 277 8999
2nd April 2025
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
2nd April 2025
Handbells
2-4 pm at Methodist Church, Wigston Street. Each Wednesday
3rd April 2025
Birdwatching
Coombe Abbey Leave Village Hall in shared cars at 9.30 am. Lunch at Bull's Head. Details from Janet Easey on 277 2544.
3rd April 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
3rd April 2025
Art
2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street. £3 includes refreshments.
4th April 2025
Line Dancing
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. £3.00 per session. Call Maud on 07941 759856
7th April 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
7th April 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 April 2025
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?
7th April 2025
Classical Music
Meet at Barry's home (35 Station Rd) at 7 pm.
7th April 2025
Jazz Appreciation
Meet between 3 and 5 pm at Malcolm's home, 17 Linden Avenue. Details from Joan on 277 5369.
8th April 2025
Monthly Meeting
Doors open at 1.30 pm, so come along and book your outings and socialise with friends. "Astride the Garden Fence" (Speaker : Fern Nursery) before usual refreshments.
9th April 2025
Kurling
11 am - noon. Village Hall. £1.50 Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!
9th April 2025
Ukelele
Small lounge at VH. 11 am - 12 noon. For details, please contact David Wild on 277 5881.
9th April 2025
Handbell Ringing
From 2- 4 pm at Methodist Church, Wigston Street.
9th April 2025
Flower Arranging
2.00 - 4.00 pm in small lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall. £3
9th April 2025
Carpet Bowls
In the Scout Hut, as usual 2-4 pm.
10th April 2025
Art
2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street. £3 inc tea/biscuits.
11th April 2025
Line Dancing
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. £4.00 per session. Call Maud on 07941 759856
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
13th April 2025
Solo Sunday Lunch
12.00 for 12.30 pm at Glen Gorse Golf Club, Oadby. Copy menu will be in small lounge.
Call Hilary on 277 1176 or Carol on 277 8999.
14th April 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
14th April 2025
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?
15th April 2025
SWANS
Aylestone Meadows. 9.30 am no 85 bus to Grace Rd, or CP at Aylestone Meadows, opposite Grace Rd. Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048
16th April 2025
Kurling
11 am - noon. Village Hall. £1.50 Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!
16th April 2025
Literature
2 pm in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court. "The Glassmaker" by Tracey Chevalier. 50p for room, 50p for refreshments. More Information from Beryl on 277 0405
17th April 2025
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
21st April 2025
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.
25th April 2025
Discussion
10 am - noon at Brook Court, Countesthorpe - residents' lounge. Topic: "Securing the Future of Countesthorpe u3a". Details from David Fagg on 07775 730378 or Janine Tibbles on 07970 648979
28th April 2025
French Conversation
10-11 am on the first and third Mondays. USUALLY in small Lounge, Village Hall, but essential to check with Dorothy. £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
NOTE - NO MEETING on May 5th (Bank Holiday).
29th April 2025
Oxford
A visit to the historic city of Oxford. Attractions include a variety of museums, such as the Ashmolean, the Bodleian library, and of course the Colleges. Add to this the historic streets plus a covered market as well as modern shops and a wide variety of eateries, Oxford makes for a good day out. Cost £30. Leave MC at 9.00 am, then SW, Coll, VH and Square by 9.15 am. Arrive back home approx 5.45 pm. Book/pay at Outings table or call June Norris on 0116 277 6330 or 07985 013015 or email june.norris45@talktalk.net
14th May 2025
Flower Arranging
2.00 - 4.00 pm in small lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall. £3
19th May 2025
French Conversation
No meeting on 5th May.
10-11 am on the first and third Mondays. USUALLY in small Lounge, Village Hall, but essential to check with Dorothy. £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 2025
National Memorial Arboretum
A chance to visit memorials to those lost in two world wars are beyond in VE Day Anniversary year. Inc refreshments on arrival and a hot lunch with tea and coffee. £45 by 13 May. Leave VH at 9.30 am, then SQ, Coll, SW and MC by 9.45 am. Return approx. 4 pm.
Book/pay at desk in small lounge or contact David on 0116 479 0945 / email: davidheb@talktalk.net
21st May 2025
Literature
2 - 3.30 pm at Brook Court, Residents' Lounge. Any book by PD James. 50p for room; 50p for refreshments. Details from Beryl on 277 0405. For reading list, see Activity Group page
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.
1st July 2025
Worcester
Visit this fine city with its beautiful cathedral and interesting streets. Take a river trip, enjoy unique shops, historic buildings, public houses and museums. £30 by 10 June. Leave VH at 9 am, then SQ, Coll, SW and MC by 8.15 am. Back home by 5 pm.
Book/pay at desk in small lounge or contact David on 0116 479 0945 / email: davidheb@talktalk.net
30th October 2025
To Kill a Mockingbird
At Curve, Leicester Thursday 30th October 2025, 7:30. £45 payable by 19th September 2025. Leave Cosby Nook 5:55 then VH, SQ, Coll, SW then MC approximately 6:15.
Book/pay at theatre desk in small lounge or call Janine on 07970 648979 or Gill on 07757 007025
11th December 2025
The Sound of Music
At Curve, Leicester Thursday 11th December 2025, 7:15. £45 payable by 26th September 2025. Leave Cosby Nook 5:40 then VH, SQ, Coll, SW then MC approximately 6:00
Book/pay at theatre desk in small lounge or call Janine on 07970 648979 or Gill on 07757 007025
24th March 2026
Mamma Mia
At Curve, Leicester. £60 (rows U and V) payable by 13th January 2025. Leave Cosby Nook 5.15, then VH, SQ, Coll, SW, then MC approx 6:15pm.
Book/pay at theatre desk in small lounge or call Janine on 07970 648979 or Gill on 07757 007025