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.

Membership Application 20234 >

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.  

Newsletter June to Dec 2024 >

1st October 2024

Classical Music

Meet at Barry's home (35 Station Rd) at 7 pm.    

2nd October 2024

Kurling

11 am - noon.   Village Hall.   £1.50  Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!    

2nd October 2024

Ukelele

Small lounge at VH.   11 am - 12 noon.  For details, please contact David Wild on 277 5881. 

2nd October 2024

Scrabble

2-4.30 pm in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court.   Call Carol for details on 277 8999

2nd October 2024

Handbell Ringing

From 2- 4 pm at Methodist Church.  

 

2nd October 2024

Carpet Bowls

In the Scout Hut, as usual 2-4 pm. 

2nd October 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 October 2024

Seated Mobility

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

2nd October 2024

Handbells

2-4 pm at Methodist Church, Wigston Street.   Each Wednesday

3rd October 2024

Birdwatching

Thornton Reservoir.  Leave Village Hall in shared cars at 9.30 am.  Details from Janet Easey on 277 2544.  

3rd October 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

3rd October 2024

Art

2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street.  £3 includes refreshments.  

 

4th October 2024

Line Dancing

11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall.   £3.00 per session.  Call Maud on 07941 759856. 

7th October 2024

French Conversation

10-11 am on the first and third Mondays.   Class held at a member's home - call Dorothy or Gill for details.  £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

7th October 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   

7th October 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 October 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?  

8th October 2024

Monthly Meeting

Doors open at 1.30 pm, so come along and book your outings and socialise with friends.  Magic - a talk and show (Speaker - John Constatine) before refreshments.

9th October 2024

Kurling

11 am - noon.   Village Hall.   £1.50  Friendly banter or more serious competition - as you choose!   

9th October 2024

Ukulele

11 am - 12 noon in small lounge.   £1.  Details from David Wild on 277 5881  

9th October 2024

Flower Arranging

2.00 - 4.00 pm in small lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall.  £3

9th October 2024

Seated Mobility

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

10th October 2024

Line Dancing

11.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Village Hall.   £3.00 per session.  Call Maud on 07941 759856  

10th October 2024

Art

2.00 - 4.00 pm every Thursday in the Methodist church room, Wigston Street.    £3 inc tea/biscuits.  

13th October 2024

Solo Sunday Lunch

12 noon for 12.30 pm at The Shires, Peatling Parva  Names on the list in lounge please.   Call Hilary on 277 1176 or Carol on 277 8999.    

14th October 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   

14th October 2024

Country Dancing

2.00 - 3.30 pm in the Village Hall.   For details, please call Patsy on 277 6259  

15th October 2024

SWANS

Bradgate Park.   10.30 am at Newtown Linford P&D CP.   Details from Pauline on 277 9338 or 07936 555048

 

16th October 2024

Creative Writing

2 pm at Brook Court.   Theme: "Crumbs."  50p for refreshments and 50p for room.  Details from Mikki on 277 5509

16th October 2024

Literature

2 - 3.30 pm at Brook Court, Residents' Lounge.   Trespass by Rose Tremain.  Details from Rosemary on 278 8912.  For reading list, see Activity Group page

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

17th October 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

21st October 2024

French Conversation

10-11 am on the first and third Mondays.   Class held at a member's home - call Dorothy or Gill for details.  £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 October 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.  

25th October 2024

Discussion

10 am - noon at Brook Court, Countesthorpe - residents' lounge.   Topic: "Hallowe'en and other festivals"   Details from David Fagg on 07775 730378 or Janine Tibbles on 07970 648979

28th October 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  

28th October 2024

Jazz Appreciation

Meet between 3 and 5 pm at Malcolm's home, 17 Linden Avenue.   Details from Joan on 277 5369.

31st October 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 Shires, Peatling Parva.   Contacts for this walk are Janet on 277 2544 and Jenny on 277 3396.  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.

13th November 2024

Flower Arranging

2.00 - 4.00 pm in small lounge, Countesthorpe Village Hall.  £3

20th November 2024

Literature

2 pm in Residents' Lounge, Brook Court.  "As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning" by Laurie Lee.  50p for room, 50p for refreshments.  More Information from Rosemary on 278 8912

 

 

28th November 2024

Belvoir Castle (Xmas)

A visit to this year's special themed Christmas Experience at historic Belvoir Castle.  Enjoy the colourful displays and also a chance to buy some Christmas gifts.  As part of the visit, we will enjoy Morning Tea/Coffee in the Castle.   A stop off at Melton Mowbray after visiting the Castle where we can visit Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe and stock up with Stilton Cheese and Pork Pies!  Cost £40   Leave VH at 9.30 am, then SQ, Coll, SW and MC by 9.45 am.  Arrive back home by 4.00 pm.   Book/pay at Outings table or call David Hebblewhite on 0116 479 0945

 

 

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

6th December 2024

Christmas Lunch

At Taste Restaurant, Leicester College (Aylestone Campus).   Forms available at monthly meetings, or here on the website.   Please complete IN FULL, and return WITH PAYMENT asap, and not later than 1 November to secure your place.   £24 meal only (make your own way) or £30 to include coach travel (53 seats only).  Cost includes prize draw ticket and gratuities.  Coach will leave Mulberry Court, at 11.20 am, followed by Winchester Rd (near Southway), College, Village Hall, the Square, Social Centre (Blaby) and Carver's Corner.

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Christmas Lunch form 2024 >

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