Branston and District U3A - Autumn 2009

Now that the work in the Branston Village Hall has been completed, the members are reminded that the General Meeting on 22nd September will be back at this location. The guest speaker on this occasion will be the widely travelled Steve Lovell, who will give a presentation on his travels in Australia. Nick Louth, a former foreign correspondent who used to work for Reuters, will talk about his life and experiences in this career at the October meeting. Moreover, Ken James will provide some amusing anecdotes about his life and work as a former photographer for the Lincolnshire Echo, at the November meeting.

Pam Moore has arranged an excellent programme for the Classic Movies Group which takes place every third Tuesday morning in each month, at the Heighington Old Village Hall. "The Winslow Boy" (1998 edition) will be shown during September. This is an Edwardian legal drama, and described by the critics as an elegant and engrossing film. However, the mood changes in October when Cary Grant appears in the brilliant 1944 comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace'". Still on the comedy theme, the November film will be "Keeping Mum". Maggie Smith and Rowan Atkinson star in this well acted and frequently amusing comedy/drama made in 2005.

Also at this same venue, but every second Tuesday morning in each month, the Armchair Travel Group meets to hear some very interesting and varied presentations. Thanks to the efforts of Pam Scoffin, an entertaining schedule has been created for the autumn. One of the main attractions will be a presentation given by Corrine and John Tyerman, who will provide an account of their experience of a cruise to the Norwegian Fjords. This is an occasion not to be missed, so members should plan to be at the hall in September by 10am for a 10.30am start.

George James has provided a programme for the Music Appreciation Group that is called "Jackie". This will be presented by Christine Anderson, and will take a close look at the life and career of Jacqueline Du Pre', and take place at the Heighington Old Village on 17th September at 2.30pm. This group always meets here at the same time every third Thursday in each month. U3A members are always welcome to attend this, and the above mentioned open groups.

Dick Newman