Calling all Pavarottis!
We would welcome new or returning male singers to our U3a choir! You really don’t need to be a Pavarotti. We are a very friendly and welcoming bunch, and we sing lots of popular music, so instead of singing in the shower, come and sing with us. Thursdays, 2-4.00 in the Wesley Centre. There is no need to be able to read music. To find out more or email the group leader follow this link
Quizzes
January Online Quiz Answers
February Online Quiz Questions
The next U3A quiz is arranged for Wednesday 2nd April in St Mary’s Church Hall, Sandbach. Julie Clarke will devise the questions and operate the microphone on the night. The hall will open at 7pm and the questions will start at 7:30. Each team may have up to six members, who should a) bring their own drinks and snacks and b) pay the £1.50 entry fee per team member.
This is a popular event, and the hall allows only 24 teams so prompt action is required. The only way to participate is to send an email to kev1dea2@gmail.com. Please don’t just turn up on the night expecting the necessary materials to be prepared for your team.
The email should contain the name of your team and its captain. The organiser will respond to every entry received to confirm your place in the quiz. If you don’t receive a response within a week, you should resend your application because the organiser did not receive it.
Trips
There are still places available on the following trips
Pirates of Penzance [matinee][Gilbert & Sullivan]
Buxton opera house
Date Saturday 9th August
Price £45 [inc ticket coach and drivers tip]
Shropshire County Show Shrewsbury
Date Saturday 24th May
Price £30 [incl ticket coach and drivers tip]
To book please contact Alice Holmes Phone 01270765856 or email fholmes467@btinternet.com
Or visit the u3a help desk on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 10.30 to 11.30 am at Sandbach Library
Walking Cricket
The latest edition of the NW u3a magazine is here.
Amongst many other things it tells us “Walking Cricket – This has become a popular pastime for u3as around the country. The walking cricketers from Oldham and District u3a would like to arrange some friendlies with other u3as in the NW region. If your group would be interested, please contact graeme_horn2003@yahoo.co.uk.”
Sandbach u3a 2025 AGM – Final Reminder
This is being held on 3rd March at Sandbach Town Hall at 9.30am before the members meeting which in March will feature Mark Wilkinson and Jimmy Charles from Foden’s band who will be talking about the history of the band. The papers for the AGM can be found here where you can also cast your vote. Tomorrow (17th) is the last day to vote on line and so if you haven’t already cast your vote please do so before it’s too late.