AUDIO-VISUAL SETUP for GENERAL MEETINGS
As most members are aware, I have handed over responsibility for the website to Jackie Brame and will step down from the committee at the AGM. There are two tasks required for the General Meetings for which we need a new volunteer. Preparing the rolling Power Point presentation of Group News and Announcements each month Setting up the microphones and sound system for the speaker, and ensuring that the speaker’s presentation can be projected using the NCC projector. Our regular monthly meetings wont be successful without good speakers, who can be seen and heard, so please volunteer to help with this. Michael Brown
We need additional help on the Committee and at Meetings and Events. Please talk to a committee member if you are willing to help.
November 2025 News
PROSPECTIVE GROUPS
British Sign Language / Makaton
Would anyone like to learn to sign? We have had this put forward as a suggestion and that is as far as we have got so far.
Please contact Jane or Pat if you have any knowledge of BSL or Makaton, or would be interested in joining a group.
EXISTING GROUPS
Ballroom Dancing for Beginners Latin in Line’
This group started in the summer as a traditional ballroom dance group, however, we had a distinct lack of ‘partners’. To try to remedy this, I
have introduced a ‘No partner needed’ which simply put, solo dancing section called ‘Latin in Line’, not to be confused with Western Line
Dancing, which it definitely isn’t!
‘Latin in Line’ was developed by 2 dance teachers who found they had a lot of members in their classes who had no partner. It incorporates actual Latin Dance steps in a short sequence. Dances include Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive, Paso Doble, Mambo etc. Some of the sequences can be developed into partner dances, however dancing ’in line’ does mean that you and a partner can dance without treading on each other’s toes and ending up a bit worse for wear!
It’s excellent exercise, but no need for leotards! Its also proving very popular in the advanced class.
Try it……. its fun, it keeps you fit and its an hour every two weeks where you can just enjoy yourself.
When: Wednesday, every two weeks, 2 pm - 3 pm Where: St Albans Church Hall
If you would like any further information, please phone me, Terry Elliott on 01604 402880
Book Group 3
Leader - Vicky Elphee 016040764552
The Group meet at a member’s home between 2 - 4 pm on the 1st Saturday of each month.
The group take it in turn to choose a book to read and then the group discuss it at the next meeting and there is room for more members!
Please contact Vicky if you have any questions and are interested in joining this very friendly and sociable group.
u3a DIXIELANDERS JAZZ BAND
Leader – Roy Littlecott Tel: 01604 406200
Do you like jazz and can play a musical instrument? Then you may be just the person we are looking for. Why not give me a ring for a chat and come along to one of our fortnightly rehearsals on Tuesdays at 2pm at Great Billing Methodist Chapel.
BOOK READING 3 – Saturday Book Club Leader Vicky Elphee
We meet on the 1st Saturday of the month from 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Meeting are held in a member’s home in East Hunsbury.
We take it in turn to choose a book to read over the coming month which is then discussed at the next meeting. This leads us to read books outside our normal range. Each of us may have very varying views on the book which leads to lively discussions.
New members are always welcome.
If you would like to know more, give Vicky a ring on 01604 764552 or email via the webpage.
BOOK READING 2 Leader – Sue Harrison
We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2.00pm in a member’s home.
We all take books along books we have enjoyed in the past month and say something about them. The books are then available for other group members to borrow, generating discussion over subsequent months as more people read the books.
We are a friendly, informal group and look forward to welcoming new members.
For more information please ring Sue on 01604 752731.
CRIBBAGE Leader – Christine Bentley Deputy - Marian Flood
We meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons at 2.00pm – 4.00pm at the Cock Hotel Kingsthorpe.
There is no charge but you are expected to buy a drink from the bar of course. Some members regularly have lunch beforehand.
We all enjoy a game of Cribbage in a friendly but competitive way. We are randomly allocated to sets of 3 or 4 to play so we play with different members each week.
We have room for more members.
If you like to play Crib or haven’t played for years and would like to join us please ring Christine on 01604 753334 or Marian on 01604 758279 for more information.
MEET n’ EAT Leader – Anne Hardy Tel: 07731 878807
We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1.00pm at a venue chosen by the group at the previous meeting.
Do you like to have lunch with friends in a nice restaurant and have lots of chat and laughter? If so this may be the group for you. We like to try different places and cuisines suggested by our members and agreed between us.
Please ring Anne on above number if you would like to join us.
Theatre visits
Visit Theatre Visits to see details of performances in 2026 and how & when to book your places.
MURDER AT MIDNIGHT - DERNGATE THEATRE. THURSDAY 19th FEBRUARY at 2.30 pm.
THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY APRIL
OPERATION MINCEMEAT JULY
See also New Groups for details of relatively newly formed groups.
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