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Strollers
I’m attaching a photo of some members of the Strollers group enjoying a post walk
coffee in The Well garden.
I’m attaching a photo of some members of the Strollers group enjoying a post walk
coffee in The Well garden.
The walk was planned by Ros Holmes and Nicola Porter to re-familiarise members with the locations of defibrillators around their he village.
The walk was planned by Ros Holmes and Nicola Porter to re-familiarise members with the locations of defibrillators around their he village.
Table-Tennis Summer Buffet
This eagerly-awaited event was again hosted by Joyce & Clive, to whom a huge 'thankyou'!
Annual Bridge Lunch at Shearsby
Poetry Group
The poetry group has continued to meet in members’ houses throughout the summer.
In September we shall be reading and discussing the work of Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke.
Carol Townend
Walking Tennis
Our group plays weekly, throughout the year, on the courts at Kibworth Tennis Club.
Walking tennis is a great way of keeping fit, having fun, making friends and learning new skills - everything the U3A is all about!
Recently, we were invited by Tennis Leicestershire Ltd to submit a case study of our group for publication, to highlight examples of diversity and inclusivity at Leicestershire tennis clubs. Apparently, we are the only walking tennis group (so far) in the county. Who knew?!
Our case study can be seen at: Case Study
Currently, our group is full but we do have a waiting list. Contact Celia Lever-Jones for details.
Wine Tasting
Last September (2025) the u3a Wine Tasting group, for one of its wine tasting sessions, experienced an away day with an in-person visit to a vineyard.
Last September (2025) the u3a Wine Tasting group, for one of its wine tasting sessions, experienced an away day with an in-person visit to a vineyard.
Members of the group grabbed their bus passes and took the X7 to Brixworth (on Friday 19 September) where we were shown around Fleur Fields, an award winning vineyard. Bill Hulme, our host and owner, explained the process of grape-growing and then we toured the vines with more stories. Upon returning he let us taste eight different wines over the period of a couple of hours. We enjoyed a fizz and a soft red. Most people bought a bottle or two to drink later. We travelled home on the X7 bus, for obvious reasons, and a great time was had by all.
Members of the group grabbed their bus passes and took the X7 to Brixworth (on Friday 19 September) where we were shown around Fleur Fields, an award winning vineyard. Bill Hulme, our host and owner, explained the process of grape-growing and then we toured the vines with more stories. Upon returning he let us taste eight different wines over the period of a couple of hours. We enjoyed a fizz and a soft red. Most people bought a bottle or two to drink later. We travelled home on the X7 bus, for obvious reasons, and a great time was had by all.
I intend to run a similar excursion again this coming September for all Kibworth & District u3a members, should there be enough people who wish to participate.
I intend to run a similar excursion again this coming September for all Kibworth & District u3a members, should there be enough people who wish to participate.
The cost of the outing is £30 per head to be paid in advance. You will be expected to bring your own nibbles to neutralise the mouth between wines.
The cost of the outing is £30 per head to be paid in advance. You will be expected to bring your own nibbles to neutralise the mouth between wines.
Addendum 2(!)
Stephen writes,"A date has now been fixed and can report that the trip is planned to be on Thursday 3 September in the afternoon when Bill and Flora will welcome us to their vineyard.
The cost of this trip remains £30 per head and will include the tasting of eight wines, many of them are award-winning wines. (Bill won six silver medals at this year's wine competition)
If you wish to go on this outing please let me know by email to my personal email. The deadline date is 16 August when the payment is to be made.
P.S. We will travel by bus there and back so no-one is required to drive
P.P.S. Even if you have said before that you wish to go, please reaffirm your intention so I can have an up to date list of interested parties."
Breast Cancer Charity Event
Could I please let everyone know about my Breast Cancer Charity Event happening again this year on Saturday 5th September: Kibworth Community Hub 2 - 4 pm
Could I please let everyone know about my Breast Cancer Charity Event happening again this year on Saturday 5th September: Kibworth Community Hub 2 - 4 pm
There will be the usual stalls including, raffle - gift bag tombola- bottle tombola - cake stall and of course our delicious homemade refreshments to enjoy.
There will be the usual stalls including, raffle - gift bag tombola- bottle tombola - cake stall and of course our delicious homemade refreshments to enjoy.
If anyone has any donations for the above I would be most grateful and can arrange to collect if necessary, I’ve raised £6,500 in the last three years so hopefully we can smash it again this year.
If anyone has any donations for the above I would be most grateful and can arrange to collect if necessary, I’ve raised £6,500 in the last three years so hopefully we can smash it again this year.
Jane Lacey
Jane Lacey
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Landscape & Architecture
Landscape & Architecture
The Landscape and Architecture group toured “industrial” Rutland
on August 13th, the hottest day of the year.
We visited Rutland Water to hear about its history and the surprisingly modern approach taken to the environmental aspects of its construction. North Luffenham and Barrowden showed evidence both of traditional village life and of, respectively, transport, (a disused railway) and industry (a mill and tannery). The Seaton Viaduct, still in use, demonstrated the astounding vision and skill of Victorian builders.
Refreshment at the George and Dragon at Seaton came just in time to stop the party melting.
John Freeland
Our programme continues throughout the summer as follows:
Thursday 17 September - A day trip to Birmingham by train (most likely from South Wigston Station) with Janice Hooper-Roe and Hazel Taylor including visiting the magnificent Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for refreshments.
Thursday 15 October - another trip by bus into Leicester. We shall be looking at the Old v New, Curve v Athena, and finally end up at the Phoenix café for lunch with Stephen.
All of these trips are open to members of the Kibworth & District u3a. Send an email to stephenpoyzer@gmail.com and state which outing you would like to join in.
Check our site for more information:
Contact Karen for more information:
Information from David Holmes, Chairman, Market Harborough Historical Society.
Saturday 31st October
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