Monthly Meeting

A Monthly Meeting is held at 2.00pm on the third Thursday of each month in the

Eversley Park Centre
Low Street
Sherburn in Elmet
Leeds
North Yorkshire
LS25 6BA
01977 681 024

There is a car park and buses stop close by.

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At the monthly meeting we often have a speaker, a coffee break and groups activity when you can get the latest information from your group leaders. You also have the opportunity to join new interest groups or even form one of your own with fellow members who have a similar interest.

Please Note: We ask for a contribution of £2.00 at each general meeting to cover the cost of refreshments and room hire.

If you are new to our U3A or are planning on coming to a monthly meeting for the first time click on the link below to see how our Meeters and Greeters can help you settle in.

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Speakers Secretary

David Rose

The speaker schedule for the coming months is:

Thursday, 16 July 2020 - Words from the Wings- Jane Oakshott MBE 2.00pm - Eversley Park Centre

Words from the Wings — an affectionate look at the world of theatre, with all its triumphs (a few) and disasters (all too many).

Some audience participation will be requested (Oh, No it won’t — Oh, Yes it will!). Illustrated with costume and quotes.

Thursday, 20 August 2020 - The Tale of Beatrix Potter -Janet Niepokojczycka 2.00pm - Eversley Park Centre Sherburn in Elmet

The Tale of Beatrix Potter -Following the life of this talented woman -artist ,botanical illustrator,

scientist ,conservationist and farmer

Thursday, 17 September 2020 - Singing For Fun Group 2.00pm - Eversley Park Centre

This month we are being entertained by the Singing For Fun Group. Great music and singing.

Thursday, 19 November 2020 - The Gunpowder Plot 2.00pm - Eversley Park Centre

"Remember Remember the 5th November, gunpowder treason and plot" but what do we really know about the events of 1605 that created our modern bonfire night celebrations?

Could the plot have succeeded? The talk examines a modern day re-construction of the planned explosion and what the result would have been. This should be a very interesting talk.

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - Life and Times of Laurel and Hardy with Melvyn Reuben 2.00pm - Eversley Park Centre

Re Live the Life and Times of Laurel and Hardy ,we will be looking back

at the golden age of cinema. It should bring fun and Laughter!!

Thursday, 18 February 2021 - Yorkshire Dialect -Eric Scaife 2.00pm - eversley park centre Sherburn in Elmet

Humorous look at Yorkshire Dialect, anecdotes and jokes, also a selection of dialect poetry,

and of course the Yorkshire Flag. And as Eric said " Ah’l si thee." !!!

Thursday, 18 March 2021 - Lost Kingdom of Elmet 2.00pm - Eversley Centre Sherburn in Elmet

For the north of Britain there is little information about what happened between the fall of Roman government and the rise of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms. It is clear that a number of small principalities grew up, of which Elmet was one. This talk looks at the available evidence for Elmet in an attempt to throw some light onto the ‘Celtic Twilight’.

Thursday, 17 June 2021 - Paul Isherwood 2.00pm - Eversley Park Centre Sherburn in Elmet

Firstly, the mind of a compulsive gambler - what makes us tick.

Then my own gambling addiction - overcoming on 6th January 1987.

Lastly, a gamblers anonymous meeting - expectations.

Thursday, 15 July 2021 - Musical Memories of the 50's & 60's 2.00pm - Eversley Park Centre Sherburn in Elmet

Musical memories of the 50's & 60's

-a fascinating story of 3 young men and a guitar.