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BOOK CLUB MONDAY Jackie Biggs
We read The Briar Club by Kate Quinn, a historical murder mystery set in 1950’s Washington DC, a time of McCarthyism, racism, homophobia, misogyny, Korean War, nuclear bomb testing and political persecution. It is set in a rundown all-female boarding house where five women, all with their own secrets, form an unlikely friendship until the murder of two men threatens their peaceful sanctuary. The revelation of the women’s secrets including wife beating, Cold War spying and the theft of a Klimt painting are skilfully exposed and then finally wrapped up
in a rather contrived ending linking the women together at the end. The book is extremely
well written and enjoyed by all.
Highly recommended!
Book Club – Wednesday Gillian Caveney
Our book of the month was The Stranger in Room Six by Jane Corry. A historical suspense story set across two time lines, the present and WW2. The majority of us were not convinced by either the
main characters or some of the plot lines. We did think the theme dealing with British supporters of Hitler was an interesting aspect of the novel but it was a lighter read – one for picking up at the airport perhaps.
Card Making Club Angela Ramsey & Jane Edkins
At our May workshop we concentrated on making cards featuring Cats & Dogs, requested
by members visiting the sale table at the monthly meeting. Find some examples on the sale table. Anyone interested in joining us for a relaxing few hours, including a buffet lunch,
would be very welcome. Base cards of different sizes and colours, A4 white and coloured card, backing papers and accessories are all provided. The next donation of £100 from the sale of cards will be sent to the local Air Ambulance Service. Next workshop: Friday, 26th June, 12.30 to 4.00, in the New Room.
For more information, please chat with Angela and Jane at the card sale table or email Robyn, at redbird22@hotmail.co.uk
CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP Edwin Lilly At the May meeting members were treated to a selection of music by the great eighteenth century composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, consisting of his Piano Concerto No 20, his Symphony No 39,
and the Overture and excerpts from his opera, Don Giovanni. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, 11 June, starting at 2:00 pm, in the lounge at the Methodist Church Centre. The programme will feature works by Beethoven, Brahms, Bach and Bruckner. We are a very friendly group, open to all u3a members, so do come along and enjoy an afternoon of lovely music. No need to book. Just turn up on the day with hearing or hearing aid tuned in and batteries charged.
Computer Group - offering I-T assistance for our members. Robyn Nicoll
The Computer course is underway. This short course is designed to give individual assistance to members to gain the best use of their laptop, tablet, and phone. Dates: 1st and 3rd Friday afternoons, 2pm to 3.30pm in the lounge. (To come - June 5th and 19th.)
The fee for the course is £15. Email: redbird22@hotmail.co.uk
Creative Craft Group Robyn Nicoll
The Crafters meet monthly on the 2nd Monday afternoon at the Methodist Church, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
in the reception area. The Crafters would welcome new members to join us for a relaxing afternoon each month. We bring our own projects to work on and from time to time have a joint project to which interested members are invited. Next Get-together: Monday, 8th June. For more information about the Group please contact Robyn at email:
redbird22@hotmail.co.uk
Current Affairs Sylvia Bevan
We will meet on Wednesday 10th June at 2pm in the upstairs room at the Guild cottages . Enter through the double doors opposite the council offices where you will be met. Plenty to talk about! All suggestions for discussion are welcome as are new members. Contact Sylvia at
john.bevan573@btinternet.com