Animals in Wartime:
"Brave cats, dogs, horses, pigeons and a pig".
Speaker: Joanne Aston
Titus Salt and his early life in Bradford 1803 to 1876
Speaker Maria Glot
Maria, will be talking about the early life of Titus Salt and his setting up of Saltaire Village.
There will be a follow up tour of Saltaire Village on 3rd July with Maria and a colleague as guides - cost £8.00 plus car share. Free time in village after tour.
Registration for the tour will open after Marias' talk
Update on the work of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Speaker: TBC
Brief description: Yorkshire Air Ambulance is a life saving charity that is 100% funded by donations. It costs £19000 each and every day to keep the two helicopters airborne and saving lives.
Speaker: Alex Mason
The history and work of the TCV and Hollybush Conservation Centre.
Brief history of the TCV, who we are and what we do nationwide.
Then in more depth, a talk about Hollybush, the history of the site, what we do and what opportunities we can offer you.
Day Trip to Thirsk with the option of attending the Races
There are 2 options for this trip:
You can either go to the races or spend the day in Thirsk and maybe go to the Market, visit the Herriott Museum or just see what the Town has to offer.
Coach Pick Up Places:
Holt Park Asda - 10.35
Queen's Arms, Horsforth - 10.45
Opposite Fink Hill Car Park - 10.50
First Race is at 1.30 pm Last race at 5.30pm
Cost
Coach and Races - £27
Coach and Day in Thirsk Town - £15.00
You can pay online, pay by card at a Monday Meeting or by cheque sent to the Treasurer Barbara Macbeth
Group Leader for the trip is Ray Hardwick
Any queries about registration contact Betty Pearson
Annual General Meeting followed by 'Leeds Waits'
Leeds Waits will present a performance of 'Tales of the Devil in Yorkshire' after the conclusion of the AGM.
Following the talk on 20th May about the founding of Saltaire Village by Titus Salt, Maria Glot and another guide will show us round the village on a 90 minute tour on the 3rd July. The cost per person is £8.00. Pay online or at the meetings. Limit of 30 places.
Ray anticipates there will be time after the tour to explore Salts Mill and other venues in the area e.g. Robert's Park, Shipley tramway, Five Rise Locks etc.
This visit is by car share and therefore arrangements for payment for passengers is at your discretion.
Meet at the Chapel by 10.15 for a 10.30am start of tour.
'When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, With a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me. And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves, And satin sandals, and say we’ve no money for butter.' (Jenny Joseph)
Please join in the spirit of this event by dressing appropriately. There will be prizes for appropriate attire, male and female,
and a hat parade.
(Now is the time to check out the charity shops!)
Other entertainment is planned.
Visit to Durham and Kynren "an epic tale of England"
live outdoor show
The main focus is the visit to Kynren 2024: an outdoor seated event of a spectacular narrated pageant telling stories of English History, mainly of the North East, but including other important historical events.
The visit is for 4 days, 3 nights staying at the 4* Redworth Hall Hotel near Durham. A full itinerary is planned (see link below), including a visit to Alnwick and Durham with stops en-route at Richmond and Helmsley. Spa facilities are available at the Hotel plus 25 acres of grounds to walk around. Proposed Visit to Durham.pdf
The cost is £450 per person, dinner, bed and breakfast—twin and double rooms are available.
All booking is through Seaward’s Coaches of Harrogate. Following registration a dedicated booking form will be emailed to you, or if requested posted out and also available at Monday meetings. A £50.00 deposit is required by Seaward’s after 16th November either by posting the booking form with a cheque or copying the form and sending by email then paying through BACS to Seaward’s of Harrogate Holidays. (office@seawardscoaches.co.uk) Booking Terms and Conditions can be found at www.seawardscoaches.co.uk
Booking forms are available here :-
Seawards Kynren U3A_0001.pdf Seawards Kynren U3A_0002.pdf
No payments will be made through CHU3A or PayPal.
For the purposes of registration on our website, please add the name of the second occupant of the twin or double room which you will also add on Seawards booking form . All communication from Seawards will be sent to the Lead Person. Non-members as second occupants are welcome.
If you have any queries about registration please contact Betty Pearson or Barbara Stearn (contact details in Members Directory)
Set amidst more than 50 acres of Tatton Park Gardens, at the heart of 1,000 acres of landscaped parkland, our elegant Mansion sits in an elevated position. The impressive portico of the South Front dominates the view of the house from the Parkland.
Tour of the Old Hall
If Tatton Park is a jewel in the crown of Cheshire, then the medieval Old Hall is its hidden gem. Standing within its own grounds in a quiet wooded area of the park, the medieval Old Hall has a special atmosphere. A site of historical and archaeological importance within the Northwest of England, it takes visitors on an evocative journey through its 500 year history as a dwelling place - from medieval manor house to Victorian Gamekeepers cottage.
Speaker: John Hollingsworth
A journey through the state of Alaska, with a focus on its geography, landscape and notable features of its culture and history.
Speaker: Neil Hanson
'The Ghostwriter' gives us a privileged glimpse into the hidden worlds of his ghostwriting clients, including some very famous names and some 'ordinary people achieving extraordinary things'. He also reveals the truth behind one of the most earth-shattering events of our times. His talk is revelatory and insightful, but also very, very funny.
Speaker: Sally Robinson
Demonstration of Spring Bulb Planting, with slides
Speaker: Jeff Jacklin
Humorous side of life in the NHS full of emotions and memories.
Speaker: Sandra Dennis
The history of the Women's Institute
Speaker: Steven P Taylor
A lighthearted look at life through poetry.
'Daytones Barbershop Choir' consists of about 20 members who perform regularly in the local area. Their high quality performance lasts about an hour and is interspersed with a running commentary from one of their members; the morning will include a selection of seasonal music.
Sing Along with our Ukulele Band
Speaker: Chris Freeman
A very different view of this tropical paradise from its 20-million-year volcanic history and the first colonisations, the pyramids of Guimar and the Conquistadores of the 1400s to the modern invaders.
Reg Charity No. 1155435
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