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 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 June 2023
Current Newsletter
Well, here is our current Newsletter - with a report on the Scenic Pennines holiday, and an update on various groups.
Click below to open the current Newsletter, now published in June and December.
12th July 2024
Line Dancing
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. £3.00 per session. Call Maud on 07941 759856.
14th July 2024
Solo Sunday Lunch
12 noon for 12.30 pm at Glen Gorse Golf Club. Names but not pre-orders required on list in lounge please. Call Hilary on 277 1176 or Carol on 277 8999.
15th July 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
15th July 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
15th July 2024
Creative Writing
2 pm at Brook Court. Theme: "Anger" 50p for refreshments and 50p for room. Details from Mikki on 277 5509
15th July 2024
Cryptic Crosswords
2 pm at Carol Kenneth's home. New members who are interested would be welcomed, as support is available. Call Ursula on 277 5881.
15th July 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?
16th July 2024
SWANS
Everard's Meadows. 10.30 am in overflow car park, near Jennos. Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048
17th July 2024
Kurling
11 am - noon. Village Hall. £1.50 Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!
17th July 2024
Ukulele
11 am - 12 noon in small lounge. £1. Details from David Wild on 277 5881
17th July 2024
Carpet Bowls
In the Scout Hut, as usual 2-4 pm.
17th July 2024
Literature
2 - 3.30 pm at BROOK Court, Residents' Lounge. "The Silence of the Girls" by Pat Barker. Details from Dorothy on 07411 163396. For reading list, see Activity Group page
18th July 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
18th July 2024
Art
2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street. £3 inc tea/biscuits.
19th July 2024
Line Dancing
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. £3.00 per session. Call Maud on 07941 759856
22nd July 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
22nd July 2024
Country Dancing
2.00 - 3.30 pm in the Village Hall. For details, please call Patsy on 277 6259
24th July 2024
Kurling
11 am - noon. Village Hall. £1.50 Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!
24th July 2024
Ukelele
Small lounge at VH. 11 am - 12 noon. For details, please contact David Wild on 277 5881.
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. (Pay by BACS: Sort code: 08-92-99; A/c No: 67252231; A/c name: Countesthorpe U3A Outings Group)
25th July 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 Manor, Glen Parva LE2 9TL. Contacts for this walk are Sue and Keith on 07708 733199. Optional pub lunch. New walkers are always welcome! General info from Allen on 277 3665 or Malcolm on 277 2599.
NEW GROUP LEADER URGENTLY REQUIRED. SPEAK TO ALLEN IF INTERESTED FOR MORE DETAILS.
25th July 2024
Luncheon Club
12 for 12.30 pm at The Shambles, Lutterworth. The menu and list will be in the Lounge at meeting. Choices not required, but please sign up at meeting, or confirm attendance to Sue Wyllie on 0116 284 9959 or susanvwyllie@hotmail.com.
25th July 2024
Art
2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street. £3 includes refreshments.
26th July 2024
Discussion
10 am - noon at Brook Court, Countesthorpe - residents' lounge. Topic: "Holidays" Details from David Fagg on 07775 730378 or Janine Tibbles on 07970 648979
29th July 2024
Jazz Appreciation
Meet between 3 and 5 pm at Malcolm's home, 17 Linden Avenue. Details from Joan on 277 5369.
1st August 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
4th August 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
5th August 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.
6th August 2024
SWANS
Abbey Park Canal. 10.30 am in St Margaret's Pastures P&D CP. Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048
6th August 2024
Classical Music
Meet at Barry's home (35 Station Rd) at 7 pm.
7th August 2024
Scrabble
2-4.30 pm in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court. Call Carol for details on 277 8999
7th August 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
10th August 2024
Pickleball
11 am - 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
12th August 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
13th August 2024
Monthly Meeting
Doors open at 1.30 pm, so come along and book your outings and socialise with friends. Singing For My Supper (Speaker - Jane Wright) before refreshments.
14th August 2024
Flower Arranging
2.00 - 4.00 pm in small lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall. £3
17th August 2024
Pickleball
May be 17th, or 18th outside depending on the weather. Check with Sheila for actual day/time. Just £3. To attend or for more details call Sheila Pennington on 07703 290886, or email: sheepe53@gmail.com
19th August 2024
French Conversation
10-11 am in small lounge at VH, first and third Mondays. £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
21st August 2024
Literature
2 pm in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court. "" by . 50p for room, 50p for refreshments. More Information from Dorothy on 07411 163396
24th August 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
4th September 2024
Handbell Ringing
From 2- 4 pm at Methodist Church.
5th September 2024
Birdwatching
Lyndon (Rutland Water) Leave Village Hall in shared cars at 9.30 am. Details from Janet Easey on 277 2544.
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
19th September 2024
National Memorial Arboretum & Lichfield
Visit in the morning on this D Day Anniversary year to see memorials to those lost in two World Wars and beyond, with the afternoon free in Lichfield with its cathedral and historic buildings. 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. (Pay by BACS: Sort code: 08-92-99; A/c No: 67252231; A/c name: Countesthorpe U3A Outings Group)
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
28th November 2024
Belvoir Castle Christmas Experience
Enjoy the colourful displays and perhaps purchase gifts at the themed Christmas Experience. After visiting the castle, we have time in Melton Mowbray with its Olde Pork Pie Shoppe and Stilton cheese. Cost TBC. Leave VH at 9 am, then SQ, Coll, SW and MC approx. 9.15 am. Return by 5 pm. Book/pay at desk in small lounge or contact David on 0116 479 0945 / email: davidheb@talktalk.net (Pay by BACS: Sort code: 08-92-99; A/c No: 67252231; A/c name: Countesthorpe U3A Outings Group)
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