Issue 29
Spring 2008
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At our March meeting the Armchair Travellers spent a very pleasant afternoon exploring the beautiful island of Jersey, a place that has been much in the news recently for all the wrong reasons.
Folklore seemed abundant with many tales beginning with the phrases “a long time ago” or “many years ago”. I for one am glad I did not know of the existence of the ghostly wedding party (the bride has no face!) said to frequent the Waterworks Valley, when Ivan & I walked in that area last year- or the huge dog with eyes the size of saucers said to roam the cliffs near Bouley Bay. We did find a closed footpath but can’t think that was anyway connected to the dog the sight of which foretells a storm.
The wildlife proved interesting, there are hedgehogs on all the Channel Islands but no moles, and birds found on one island were absent on another. I can vouch for the fact that bright green lizards live on Jersey, as do red squirrels. We ‘visited’ the tourist attractions of the Jersey War Tunnels, Elizabeth Castle, Jersey Pearl and the exquisite Rene Lallique Glass Church to name but a few. High on the list of food was, of course, the Jersey potato, cream and butter, the curious cabbage loaf plus spicy black butter made from apples. The afternoon was rounded off with a sample of St. Helier pear cider which everyone enjoyed.
Barbara Peel
The U3A Bridge Group continues to flourish although the waiting list diminishes only slowly. The problem of letting any number join is one of space and time. For example we had 7 tables last session and the group was a little cramped although we played and survived. The time factor is coupled with comfortable playing because the more there are playing the fewer hands can be played in order to finish at a reasonable time. Having said that, it is always enjoyable and the companionship good!
I would like to do a survey of all those who are on the waiting list and also all those members who have not played recently. If all of these people would contact me then I could really update my membership list and sift out those individuals who are no longer interested in joining or playing in the U3A Bridge Group. Thank you.
All enquiries should be made to Jack Duckworth or Brian Hudson.
Jack Duckworth
Learn the art of making cards out of various media. This craft is growing in popularity as can be seen in the formation of similar groups across the U3A.
The Group meets on alternate Thursdays between 2 and 4 pm.
The Group meets on alternate Thursdays between 2 and 4 pm.
Betty Romaniak
The group meets monthly at 2 pm on the first Wednesday afternoon at St Robert's Centre, Roberts St other than for special events like visits. We always welcome new members. The cost is £2 per meeting to cover costs.
We have one more meeting before the Summer, a group visit to Pateley Bridge on June 4th. This trip is a morning or all day visit, members choosing which they prefer. We plan to meet at the Museum which is part of the Council Offices in King Street, near to the Police Station. We meet at 10.30 am and will start with a look at the museum. Eileen Burgess, a local historian, very knowledgeable about Nidderdale and its families and one of the museum's founders, has kindly agreed to talk to us, introducing the museum and specifically its resources for family history research.
After this members will be free to continue their visit to the museum, have lunch in the town or carry out personal research in the museum. Please contact Angela Sansam for more details about the group or if you wish to come on the trip.
The cost which is payable in advance to Angela Sansam will be the usual £2 for over 60s, £3 for under 60s, to include entry and a donation to the museum for the talk. There is a stair lift at the museum. There is limited free parking at the museum or on nearby roads. The 24 bus service also serves Pateley.
Angela Sansam
The April meeting was a talk given by Sarah Clarke of Green Garden Herbs, Carlton and Selby. She brought with her a wonderful display of garden herbs from which she selected plants to illustrate her talk. She started with ‘Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme’ a familiar line from a well known song. We were told about how to grow the plant, which varieties were most suitable for various soil types and some mouth watering dishes to which the herbs could give added flavour. After the talk she answered questions and gave us advice on growing herbs in the home and in the herb garden. When this was all over the plants were offered for sale and the members took full advantage of this offer.