Speaker: Veronica Bird
Working in the Prison service for 35years starting as an officer and making it up to Governor. Working in both male and female prisons with some of the most dangerous prisoners including Charles Bronson. My journey has taken me to prisons in both Russia and Australia as well as visits to 10 Downing Street and finally Buckingham Palace. Two of our members will role play as prisoner and Russian prison officer.
Registration open- initially for Members only
Experience the magic of the Enchanted Garden in the house at Christmas at Chatsworth,
The trip to Chatsworth includes:
Seawards coach will pick up in the usual places
Asda Car Park in Holt Park - 8.30
Opposite Queens Arms , Horsforth - 8.40
Opposite Fink Hill Car Park, Horsforth - 8.50
Cost - £57
Payment should preferably be made online during registration, pay by card at a Monday meeting or cheque made out to Cookridge and Horsforth U3A and sent to the Treasurer.
If you have any issues with registration please contact Barbara Stearn on 07534243838
Speaker: Christine Lazenby
Learn about musical handbells, their place historically in the north of England and currently in the U.K and worldwide. Hear about the variety of music that can be played on handbells and have the opportunity to make music yourself.
Come and celebrate at the last Monday meeting of 2025. Wear something with a Christmas theme
The Music Group will entertain us with a random selection of music which will consist of some seasonal music but also a miscellany of items they have played in their first year as a group.
Robert Gee will be returning for a short and entertaining talk on Pub Signs.
There will be a Free raffle with prizes
If you want to stay and have a bite to eat please register so we make sure we have enough food
Registration will open during December once the menu has been released
Napoleons Dinner Tuesday 10th February
Organised by CHU3A/Social Group
Tables have been booked at Napoleons Casino
Westport Centre, West Street LS2 1LX,
(at the bottom of Kirkstall road Leeds)
The evening consists of "Dine in Style Package” which includes
3 course dinner, drink on arrival and £5 bet
(Supplements apply on a selection of dishes when choosing Dine in Style)
The menu is now available
Please indicate your food choice by email to Ray Hardwick (email address on Members Directory).
Maximum number of 42 People
Time: 6 50pm for 7 30pm.
Cost is £32.00 (not refundable)
CHU3A members can invite one guest. Guests must not have attended a group or general meeting previously.
How to Pay:
Cheques should be made payable to- Cookridge and Horsforth U3A and sent to Kath Riley (Treasurer ) contact her by phone (phone number on Members Directory)
All payments should be made by January 18th
Any queries or issues with registration please contact Barbara Stearn
Reg Charity No. 1155435
To Contact Cookridge and Horsforth U3A For General Queries
Email: Adin@chleedsu3a.org.uk
