9th December 2024
Current Newsletter
After 18 years or so, June Norris has now stepped down from her many roles, one of which was producing the newsletter twice a year.
We currently have no-one volunteer to take on the newsletter. If you are willing to give it a go, June will be happy to help get you up and running!
Please contact any member of the committee if you are able to do so (or would like more info on what it entails).
Click below to open the current (last?) Newsletter.
1st May 2025
MEMBERSHIP
To join as a NEW member, please click on the attachment and download the form. All instructions are on the form
Subscriptions for 2025/6 are £20 for full membership. Associate membership (with proof of full membership of another U3A) costs £10
To RENEW your membership FOR 2025/6
1 Renewals due from 1 June 2025 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.
14th May 2025
Flower Arranging
2.00 - 4.00 pm in small lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall. £3
15th May 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
15th May 2025
Art
2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street. £3 includes refreshments.
16th May 2025
Line Dancing
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. £4.00 per session.
Call Maud on 07941 759856
A big Thank You from Maud to Doug and Gail for their support over the last 3 months.
18th May 2025
Solo Sunday Lunch
Shoulder of Mutton, 60 Main St, Foxton, LE16 7RB
12.00 for 12.30pm. Pre-orders are required by 13th May and menu will be displayed in small lounge but if it's possible to access website it would be helpful to give choices sooner.
Call Hilary on 277 1176 or Carol on 277 8999.
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
19th May 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
19th May 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.
19th May 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?
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
20th May 2025
SWANS
Burbage Common. 10.30 Smithy Lane (far end).
Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048
21st May 2025
Ukelele
Small lounge at VH. 11 am - 12 noon. For details, please contact David Wild on 277 5881.
21st May 2025
Handbell Ringing
From 2- 4 pm at Methodist Church, Wigston Street.
21st May 2025
Carpet Bowls
In the Scout Hut, as usual 2-4 pm.
21st May 2025
Literature
2 - 3.30 pm at Brook Court, Residents' Lounge. Any book by P D James. 50p for room; 50p for refreshments. Details from Barbara on 0116 2771989. For reading list, see Activity Group page
21st May 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
22nd May 2025
Luncheon Club
Although no choices are required in advance please let Sue know if you will be attending
by 16 May.
22nd May 2025
Art
2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street. £3 inc tea/biscuits.
23rd May 2025
Discussion
10 am - noon at Brook Court, Countesthorpe - residents' lounge. Topic: "What Are Our Purpose and Responsibility on Earth?". Details from David Fagg on 07775 730378 or Janine Tibbles on 07970 648979
23rd May 2025
Line Dancing
11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall. £3.00 per session.
Call Maud on 07941 759856
A big Thank You from Maud to Doug and Gail for their support over the last 3 months.
26th May 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
26th May 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?
26th May 2025
Jazz Appreciation
Meet between 3 and 5 pm at Malcolm's home, 17 Linden Avenue. Details from Joan on 277 5369.
28th May 2025
Ukulele
11 am - 12 noon in small lounge. £1. Details from David Wild on 277 5881
28th May 2025
Carpet Bowls
In the Scout Hut, as usual 2-4 pm.
28th May 2025
Handbells
2-4 pm at Methodist Church, Wigston Street. Each Wednesday
29th May 2025
Walking (CARE)
Leave Village Hall car park at 9.30 am in shared cars. Walk about 4 and a half miles from the Queen’s Head, Saddington. There is one steep hill! Contacts for this walk are Graham and Kath Surman 07810 645640.
New walkers are always welcome! General info from Jenny on 277 3396 or Malcolm on 277 2599.
29th May 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 June 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
3rd June 2025
SWANS
Union Wharf, Market Harborough. 10.30 am outside the restaurant at Union Wharf.
Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048
3rd June 2025
Classical Music
Meet at Barry's home (35 Station Rd) at 7 pm.
4th June 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
4th June 2025
Kurling
11 am - noon. Village Hall. £1.50 Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!
4th June 2025
Scrabble
2-4.30 pm in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court. Call Carol for details on 277 8999
5th June 2025
Birdwatching
Lyndon (Rutland Water) 9.30am at V.H. Shared cars, lunch at Gates
Details from Janet Easey on 277 2544.
11th June 2025
Kurling
11 am - noon. Village Hall. £1.50 Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!
11th June 2025
Flower Arranging
2.00 - 4.00 pm in small lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall. £3
12th June 2025
Monthly Meeting
Doors open at 1.30 pm, so come along and book your outings and socialise with friends.
"Dementia Friendly" (Speaker : David Hebblewhite) before usual refreshments.
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
18th June 2025
Literature
2 pm in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court.
Miss Garnet's Angel by Sally Vickers.
50p for room, 50p for refreshments.
More Information from Beryl on 277 0405
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 payable by 13th January 2025. Leave Cosby Nook 5.55, 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
27th April 2026
Isle of Wight
Advance Notice of our New Holiday - Reserve the dates!
Warner Bembridge Coastal Resort, Isle of Wight.
Monday April 27th - Friday May 1st, 2026.
Excursions include visiting Osborne House.
Full details & Booking Forms will be available at the July monthly meeting.