September 2016
Our next meeting will be on 21 September 2016
Bourne End resident Pamela Harman has been writing poetry since she was at school. In particular, she likes to record aspects of her life and the world around her in the form of light-hearted odes. Some years ago a friend suggested she shared her gift for verse with the wider public and she began performing to various Women’s Institutes and other groups around the area. Now it is the turn of Slough U3A to be entertained. Pamela will be giving a talk entitled “Odes – A Light-hearted Look at Life” at the next monthly U3A meeting to be held at St Andrew’s Methodist Church Hall, Merton Road, Slough, on Wednesday 21st September from 2-4pm.
Entry to the meeting is free to members and first-time visitors.
Upcoming meetings:-
- 19 October – U3A ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – with speaker Colin Oakes on “Pepys, Plague and Fire”
- 16 November – Simon Williams on “Eyewitness”
- 14 December – Christmas special (watch this space)!
Slough University of the Third Age welcomes retired and semi-retired people – those in their “third age” – who are interested in participating in any of our activities or groups.
Newcomers can find out more about us by coming to one of our monthly meetings. Doors open at 1:30 pm with announcements and speaker starting at 2pm. Towards the end of the meeting refreshments are available, and there is opportunity to find out about activities and planned outings. Parking nearby is available at Hatfield Road multi-storey (£1.10 for 2 hours) or there is free parking in Upton Court Park.
U3A Announcements
Subscriptions – annual membership was due for renewal on 1st September. In case you have not yet renewed, the subscription for 2016/2017 will be £20 – please bring a cheque with you to our next meeting, or pay by bank transfer.
Our first AGM is coming up in October – This is quite an important event in the life of our U3A; there are a number of formal decisions which must be voted by the members. The temporary Steering Committee which has been managing for the first year must dissolve and the members must choose a new Committee to manage for the future. We will also present the first year’s accounts.
Please can you consider if you would like to become a member of the new committee? Any member of the current committee would be happy to talk to you and let you know what is involved.
Helping out at meetings – we may be a bit short staffed at the meeting on September 21st as a number of our regulars will be on holiday. We’d be grateful if those who are able could allow a little more time to help with setting up and packing up, and to greet newcomers.
What’s on around Slough?
Slough Older Peoples’ Forum. Annual General meeting on 15th September, 1:30 pm at Kingsway United Reformed Church, Church Street Slough SL1 1SZ.
Slough Co-operative Film Society’s Autumn Season is in full swing!
- 13th September Dheepan (Palme d’Or winner) – The powerful story of three Sri Lankan refugees who pretend to be a family as they try to make better lives for themselves in a Parisian housing project. Jacques Audiard’s drama is a compelling snapshot of immigrant life.
- 27th September Our Little Sister –The arrival of a younger half-sister they have never met subtly undermines the existence of three young women in this tender tale set across the varied colours of the four seasons.
All screenings are held at 8.00pm on Tuesdays at Datchet Village Hall, 3 Allen Way (off Horton Road), Datchet SL3 9HR.
Heritage Open Days was established in 1994 as England’s contribution to the European Heritage Days and has since grown into the country’s largest heritage festival. From 8-11 September 2016, at many venues including (locally) Marlow Brewery, Taplow Court, Royal Holloway College, and Cliveden. Entrance free for one day only! https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/map-search/south-east
Harmondsworth Barn. This Grade I listed barn – now owned by English Heritage – ranks alongside the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey for its exceptional architectural and historic interest. Open on Sunday 18 September 10am-5pm as part of Open House London.
Windsor Festival 2016 takes place from 18th September to 2nd October. http://tickets.windsorfestival.com/Sales/
Slough Carers Event – If you are a Carer providing unpaid care to a friend or relative then we can provide you with information and advice. 14 September 2016 Observatory Shopping Centre Drop in between 10am-2pm Slough Community Transport and Shopmobility is offering Carers FREE transport between their home and the Observatory Shopping Centre. Book by contacting the Carers Advice Line: 01753 303428. www.sloughcarerssupport.co.uk
Carers Bucks is an independent charity to support the wellbeing of unpaid, family carers in Buckinghamshire. We are part of the Carers Trust Network, which has Carers Centres around the UK. http://www.carersbucks.org/ 0300 777 2722
Langley Harvest Celebration in the Park on Saturday September 24th – at the Langley Memorial Park from noon till 3pm.
Stoke Poges Players will be starting the new season with rehearsals of a pantomime Robin Hood written by Vicky Orman. Come along and be one of the Merry Men or Women. No experience necessary just a wish to have some fun. 01753 677032