The May 2022 edition of “News for Networks” – the newsletter of Network
Link – has been published.
You can see it by clicking on this link:
https://mailchi.mp/aa184f3ce2d3/welcome-to-news-for-networks-2232960?e=a3d9a5ba3a
More information on about Network Link can be found on the Networks page
on the u3a website at
https://www.u3a.org.uk/advice/u3a-networks
and there is a link to sign up to receive News for Networks three times
a year.
The next Network Link Zoom meeting is on 22nd June, and the programme
will include items on Subject and Peer Support Networks, plus breakout
rooms where you can meet people from other Networks. I know (because I
am keeper of the attendance list!) that several of you have already
signed up. If you would like to register to attend, or need more
information, do contact me on the special email address
u3anetworklinkmeeting@gmail.com
The Alina Orchestra Upcoming events ( NB 4th June cancelled)
Music for a Royal Occassion – Join Alina Orchestra, led by Musical Director, Hilary Davan Wetton, as we celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
‘Music for a Royal Occasion’ featuring Handel’s Water Music and other ceremonial pieces by Elgar, Boyce and Walton, featuring soprano, Jessica Wise singing ‘Let the Bright Seraphim’.
May 2-9 DEAF AWARENESS WEEK An Invitation!
The Winslow Big Society Hard of Hearing Group is keen to reach out in the Winslow and surrounding area to more people with hearing problems. 1 in 5 people are said to suffer in this way.
We would particularly like to invite people to come along to our May Get Together that is being held in Winslow Community Library 2.30-4 pm on Thursday 5th May
This month it will be a friendly exchange of ideas and experiences with a bit of basic BSL thrown in. There is no charge, and all are welcome. Refreshments are served! ‘Hearers’ interested in Deafness issue are very welcome as are those with a specialist interest.
Contact Diana Slevin 07803 174583
Local Jazz events
Friday in Buckingham – Adderbury Ensemble play Beethoven, Delius, Ireland and Walton
Adderbury Ensemble Quartet
19:30, Friday April 15, 2022 at the Radcliffe Centre, Buckingham
(Map)
Church Street
Buckingham
MK18 1EG
Tickets: £16.00 (adults), £5.00 (students) & free for under 16s. Call 07711 606996 for further information and to reserve tickets or pay on the door.
- Beethoven: String Quartet no 6 in B flat major, op 18, no 6
- Delius String Quartet in E minor, III (“Late Swallows”)
- Ireland: String Quartet no 2 in C minor, Movement II
- Walton: String Quartet no 2 in A minor
Visit to National Arboretum
Beryl Alan (who is on the British Legion committee) has let the U3A know that the British Legion are looking to arrange a trip to the National arboretum and would any U3A members be interested in sharing the coach?
Contact Beryl for details
Visit to MK Museum
The Local History Group is making a visit to MK Museum on 5th May, travelling by the Buckingham Community bus and taking advantage of the museum’s group rate.
They have room for three or four other persons
March 2022 National Newsletter and latest Open Meeting subjects
Anyone have a woodburner?
If there is anyone who has a woodburner, I am in the process of removing a dead apple tree. I have 4 3ft x 4″ diameter logs and a 5’x12″ trunk, still to be cut down – if anyone is interested web_master@buckinghamu3a.org.uk
Greener Winslow
During the Zoom talk about EWR, Greener Winslow was mentioned.
The talk is on 5th February at 2.30pm in the St Laurence Room
Winslow. Stephen Nisbet the EWR ecologist will be talking about
general mitigation and compensation they have been employing on the
scheme.
There will be refreshments.
Donations to Greener Winslow will be welcome.