This gallery is split over several pages. Each page displays pictures from a particular year or years taken at some of our monthly meetings and other general events. The most recent are at the top of the page. The links below can be used to select the relevant year. The most recent are at the top of the page.
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2014
Christmas General Meeting, December 2014 - With wonderful entertainment from "Our Flossie"..........
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General Meeting, October 2014. |
General Meeting, September 2014. |
Over 5,000 people supported the Snibston Miners' Gala
on 13th September helping to generate a lively atmosphere throughout the
day. Although our stand was away from the main thoroughfare, we welcomed
a steady flow of visitors and some positive interest. |
The 2014 Party in the Park in Whitwick was a thoroughly successful day for all involved. For the second year, Whitwick and District U3A had a stand at this community event which was very well attended. Special thanks are due to David Harms, for the loan of his gazebo, and Bill Blakemore for being there to erect and take it down.Twelve members generously gave their time to look after the stand during the day. Without this positive contribution, we could not participate in such events. There was a steady flow of visitors to our stand with considerable interest from the public. Our volunteers were able to hand out our new attractive flyers which detail relevant information. More importantly, we had a presence there, contributing to raising awareness of our U3A. Along with the Party in the Park, Whitwick holds a Scarecrow Festival: something to think about for 2015? |
General Meeting, Aug 2014 |
General Meeting, July 2014 |
Coalville Picnic in the Park, June 2014 |
General Meeting May 2014
Pete Johnson talking about the history of Morris Dancing, complete with demonstration. |
General Meeting March 2014 Katie Woodroffe talking about Twycross Zoo |
2013
Some scenes from the December 2013 meeting
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General Meeting Nov 2013 Kevin Barfield gave an interesting and detailed account of the life of George Formby including recordings of the star talking about his life and singing his comical songs. Kevin played his own banjolele and sang songs made famous by George Formby. |
General Meeting Sept 2013 John Beesley and David Booth, extreme left, giving their presentation on the unique Century Theatre. They both work tirelessly as volunteers at the Theatre based at Snibston Discovery Museum. Many WAD U3A members support the Century Theatre and enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about its fascinating history. |
WAD attend Party in the Park in Whitwick
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Elizabeth Riding speaking on "Chocolate Delight" - August 2013
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Liz Brandow's fascinating talk on Richard III comparing Shakespeare's version to contemporary documented evidence.
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The "Down to Earth" team,
from left to right: Chris Gutteridge, Dave Andrews, John Smith and Alan
Dayman. Whitwick & District U3A host "Down to Earth" During
the evening of Thursday, 7th March, the Gardening Group hosted a recording
of the long-running, popular BBC Radio Leicester programme "Down to Earth".
The audience was made up of fifty members and visitors who found the experience
thoroughly enjoyable. |
2012
The Fun Choir in festive spirits, Dec 2012
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Speaker Jane Barnes - "Tales from a farmer's wife ", Aug 2012
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On Show at the Miners' Gala, Snibston, Sept 2012
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Speaker Felicity Austin - "Oh I do like to be beside the seaside", Aug 2012
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Record Numbers Enjoy a Cream Tea |
Chris Andrews (RSPB) - Birds in your garden - Jun 2012 |
Our own Play Reading Group, May 2012
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New Members' Coffee Morning |
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On Wednesday, 9th May, we held our second Coffee Morning for new members.
Invitations had been sent out to all who have joined our U3A in recent
months. Those who came along were joined by some visitors, keen to find
out more about us, some Group Leaders and Committee Members.
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The thank-you to the retiring chair from the new chair - AGM Apr 2012
Speaker Delphine North - 50 years of Coalville twinning - Apr 2012 |
Speaker David Seaton on "A Leicestershire Officer in WW1"- Mar 2012 |
David Bell speaking on Down the Garden Path - Feb 2012 |
Derek Jarram on speaking on "Dam and Blast" - Jan 2012 |
2011
Dec 2011 Felicity Austin on An old-fashioned Christmas Some of the raffle prizes |
New members, Group Leaders and Committee Members enjoying a chat at the New Members' Coffee Morning - Nov 2011 |
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Age concern talk - Oct 2011 One of our teams in the Thringstone Quiz |
Elizabeth Riding on All about Coffee - Nov 2011 |
Jim Miller speaking on events in 1910, Sept 2011 |
Philip Warren with a talk on fashion for men and women in the 1950s and 60s, August 2011 |
Eileen Glasper talking on the work of a Magistrate, July 2011 |
A fascinating talk on the Great Central Railway, June 2011 |
We are grateful to Dr Wendy Freer who gave a talk on Canal Boat People at very short notice, May 2011 ![]() |
Roger Bisgrove asks "Do we really know what we are saying?", Apr 2011 |
Patsie Jarman answering a question following her talk, Mar 2011 |
Some scenes from the Open Meeting, Mar 2011 |
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Helen Bralsford speaking about the forthcoming census, Feb 2011 |
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Liz Wilson, Regional representative of TAT pointing out the forthcoming Regional Study Day, Feb 2011 |
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Hannah Sandrom from Severn Trent Water looking for answers, Feb 2011 |
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John speaking about the work of The Samaritans, Jan 2011 |
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2010
Anne Hughes speaking on The Twelve Days of Christmas, Dec 2010 |
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Neil Hughes speaking on Wildlife Crime, Nov 2010 |
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Dr Wendy Frear speaking on "Goings on below stairs", Oct 2010 |
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Joyce Clarke at our stand at the Happy Hearts day held at the Hermitage Lesure Centre in Sept 2010 |
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John Heal from the Computer Group, Using your PC for Family Hisory, Sept 2010 |
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Felicity Austin speaking on Life in Tudor Leicester, Aug 2010 |
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David Bell speaking on Murders in Leicestershire, July 2010 |
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Maureen Partridge on Whitwick History - Mar 10 |
Marilyn Palmer on Comfort & Convenience in the English Country House - Feb 10 |
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2009
John Cox et al on Dickens Fellowship - Dec 09 |
Some Xmas entertainment courtesy of the Long Walks group |
Presentation to 100th member Nov 09 |
Dr Wendy Freer on Life in the Workhouse - Nov 09 |
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Speaking about Vanessa & Virginia Sept 09 |
Speaking about the Library Service Oct 09 |
Speaking about the Snibston Collection July 09 |
Speaking about LOROS Aug 09 |
Speaking on Growing Up in Snibston Feb 09 |
Preparing for talk on the Ruddington Museum June 09 |
January 2009, Scams and door-step crime |
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2008
Preparing for talk on Whitwick Nov 08 |
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