Our October Monthly Meeting is on Thursday 23rd October, in the hall of St Paul's Church, Newton Abbot
We will be having a Fun quiz this month.
Bring a plate of food (sweet or savoury) to share.
Free tea, coffee and biscuits!
For new, old and prospective members.
Pay at the bar, meet in the conservatory, reserved for u3a.
10.30 - 12.00: Dainton Park Golf Club.
For new and prospective members; an opportunity to meet committee members and for current members to welcome new members.
Pay at the bar. Refreshments served in restaurant area.
2.30 - 4.30pm: Passage House Hotel, Hackney Lane, Newton Abbot TQ12 3QH.
For new, old and prospective members.
Pay at the bar, meet in the conservatory, reserved for u3a.
10.30 - 12.00: Dainton Park Golf Club.
For our November Monthly Meeting we will be having a return visit by the much acclaimed Rosemary Griggs. This time Rosemary will give us talk entitled 'A Tudor Christmas with the Lady Katherine'.
Lady Katherine will bring the festivities, feasting and fun of a Tudor Christmas to life in a presentation interspersed with songs from the peasant David. Discover the menu and customs of a sixteenth century Christmas.
Followed by an opportunity for members to socialise over tea, coffee and biscuits, browse the book exchange table (for donations) and to catch up on what's happening at Teign u3a.
Bring a friend - prospective new members welcome.
2pm St Paul's Church Hall, Newton Abbot
Free tea, coffee and biscuits!
For new and prospective members; an opportunity to meet committee members and for current members to welcome new members.
Pay at the bar. Refreshments served in restaurant area.
2.30 - 4.30pm: Passage House Hotel, Hackney Lane, Newton Abbot TQ12 3QH.
Dainton Golf Club
Opportunity to toss out the tinsel and prepare for 2026!
For new, old and prospective members.
Pay at the bar, meet in the conservatory, reserved for u3a.
10.30 - 12.00: Dainton Park Golf Club.
Dr Tony Lidington - Pierrot Heroes
Dr Lidington is a Showman, Researcher and Teacher. He will present details about the evolution of British seaside entertainment.
NB This is a provisional booking, subject to confirmation.
2pm at St Paul's Church Hall, Newton Abbot
Followed by an opportunity for members to socialise over tea, coffee and biscuits, browse the book exchange table (for donations) and to catch up on what's happening at Teign u3a.
Bring a friend - prospective new members welcome.
Free tea, coffee and biscuits!
Ian Wellens from the Cheese Shed, Bovey Tracey.
Ian will talk about how the business started and how cheese and cheesemaking has evolved in England over the years.
2pm at St Paul's Church Hall, Newton Abbot
Followed by an opportunity for members to socialise over tea, coffee and biscuits, browse the book exchange table (for donations) and to catch up on what's happening at Teign u3a.
Bring a friend - prospective new members welcome.
Free tea, coffee and biscuits!
This month's speaker will give a talk on Dartmoor Myths and Legends.
2pm at St Paul's Church Hall, Newton Abbot
Followed by an opportunity for members to socialise over tea, coffee and biscuits, browse the book exchange table (for donations) and to catch up on what's happening at Teign u3a.
Bring a friend - prospective new members welcome.
Free tea, coffee and biscuits!
Felicity Goodall - Teaching in Myanmar
Felicity will talk about her experiences teaching in Myanmar.
2pm at St Paul's Church Hall, Newton Abbot
Followed by an opportunity for members to socialise over tea, coffee and biscuits, browse the book exchange table (for donations) and to catch up on what's happening at Teign u3a.
Bring a friend - prospective new members welcome.
Free tea, coffee and biscuits!
Marilyn Bishop - 'Oh Knickers!'
Marilyn is one of our members and will be taking us through a light-hearted look at fashion for both men and women through the ages.
2pm at St Paul's Church Hall, Newton Abbot
Followed by an opportunity for members to socialise over tea, coffee and biscuits, browse the book exchange table (for donations) and to catch up on what's happening at Teign u3a.
Bring a friend - prospective new members welcome.
Free tea, coffee and biscuits!
Teign u3a Annual General Meeting
2pm St Pauls Church
Free tea, coffee and biscuits!
Glen Bird - Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Glen will deliver a talk with his daughter, Hannah who is deaf, along with her assistance dog called Nacho.
Followed by an opportunity for members to socialise over tea, coffee and biscuits, browse the book exchange table (for donations) and to catch up on what's happening at Teign u3a.
Bring a friend - prospective new members welcome.
2pm St Paul's Church.
Free tea, coffee and biscuits!