October 2015Callington Newsletter

The September meeting atCallington Town Halltook on a slightly differ-

ent air, instead of rows of chairsfacing the front there were ta-bles and chairs instead. Mem-bers arriving at the door weregiven a small piece of colouredcard and directed to find thecorresponding colour on a big-ger piece of card on one of thetables. The reason for this set-ting was the cancellation of thespeaker at short notice (givingthe committee a headache), butwhich provided the chance to getpeople integrating with differentgroups - new and old members - aswell as having some fun.

The air of slight bewilderment wasfurther enhanced by the arrival ateach table of 2 bags of marshmallowsand a bundle of spaghetti, followed byan egg in a paper cup ( hard-boiled orraw?). David then announced the task,to build the highest tower and bal-ance the egg on top. The spirit of

competition soon kicked in withsome amazing edifices being erected.The allotted 20 minutes soon passedand points were awarded for thehighest and the strongest construc-tion. The sticky mess was clearedaway, and then with fingers and tableswiped, more tea and coffee was avail-able for those in need. Then we wereready for the next task.

Round 2 consisted of a 20 questionquiz, some quick answers and somehead scratching ensued, all the results

were very close with onetable edging ahead as thewinner.

And then we were ontoround 3 - a U3A version ofa beetle drive. The rolling ofdice and the cries of joy anddespair filled the hall, and atthe end of the 20 minutes itwas time to add up all thescores. The grand prize of atreat size bag of Malteserswas awarded to the brightgreen table.

At the end of the meeting thankswere given by David to the commit-tee members. ‘Normal service’ willbe resumed for the next talk in No-vember. The October meeting beingour Exhibition Day.

Anne Ellard

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Officer Contact NumbersChairman: David Seward t: 384631

Vice Chair: Jenny Wheeleyt: 351662

Secretary: Jo Earlt: 382859

Treasurer: Ian MacDonald t: 351221

Editor: Colin Mills t: 208529Email: colin-mills@talktalk.net

Group Leaders and other contributors - Please Note: All Copy to the editor by 25th of the preceding month please.

(N.B. I cannot guarantee inclusion of copysubmitted after this date - but exceptionswill be made wherever possible for groupsmeeting in the fourth week of the month)

The Newsletter is published at the start of eachmonth.

N.B. Phone numbers without dialling codes are for the 01579 area.

Answer to last month’spuzzle:This month’s puzzle:

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Email your answer to me: colin-mills@talktalk.netThe winners will be imortalised in print in next month’s issue.

Last month’s triumphant Winners:

1st: Annette Williams2nd: Pauline Farr

Future Meetings:� NovemberDiana HolsworthU3A Regional Trustee� DecemberChristmas Lunch

FunandGamesEggstatic moments from September’s Social Event

ddHave you checked out the website?:

www.callingtonu3a.org.ukCopies of these Newsletters can be found on the above website

1 Across:Prove it’s you and show me it?

1 Down:Nasty Tax People

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1 Across:Sounds like black gooey stuff?

1 Down:7th note of themajor scale

� JanuarySimon Dell Cornish Murders.

Volunteer Wanted

Unfortunately the Group Leaders’Co-ordinator, Penny Beech, isstanding down from her role inDecember for personal reasons,so we need a new committeemember to take up this position.Ideally we would like someonewho is willing to stand for thecommittee again in April. If youfeel you can help, please contactPenny, me or any other commit-tee member.

David Seward

The ChristmasLunch

The Christmas lunch will be onthe 7th December and the chargeis the same as last year - only£12.50 per head. (the U3A willsubsidise the difference in thecostings.) All those who would like to attendplease put their names on the listand pay at the forthcoming meet-ings. Numbers will be limited to 90only - so ‘Be soon’ as we need toknow by November in order to no-tify the caterers.

The WesternairsConcert WindBand A member of the Young Onsetsupport is organising a concert inaid of Parkinson's research.The Westernairs Concert WindBand are performing at Calling-ton Town Hall on Sunday 4thOctober, 2pm - 4pm. Ticketsare £5 and include refresh-ments.I have tickets and you can alsopay at the door. Contact Karen Rose 01579 388818emailkaren.pyobb@gmail.com

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arrangements for future meetings.If you're interested in playing boardgames through the winter months,good company and yummy cakes

Contact Jenny Wheeley 351662

�HandbellsContact Maire Warwick 350711

�HistoryContact Josephine King 350890

�HumourContact Keith Lane 370713or by email kandslane@hotmail.com.

� ItalianSally Thomas 01822 832017

� Jazz Appreciation8 members met at Rosemary’s forSeptember’s meeting, for anothermembers’ choice session. Amongstothers, we listened to piano jazz fromAndre Previn, Earl Hines and Jean LucPonty, big band music from BennyGoodman, Count Basie and newnames to the group, Jimmy Luncefordand Teddy Stauffer. There was alsosome sax music from Ben Webster,Dexter Gordon and Gerry Mulligan.The next meeting will be on Wed 14thOctober at Christine’s. If you are inter-ested in joining us for an afternoon ofjazz contact:David Seward 384631

� Music AppreciationMusic Appreciation is held at 2Trelawney Heights new members arealways welcomeNext meeting  September 15th at 2pmContact: Pat Ferguson 384402

�NeedleworkNormally meet on the second Thurs-

day of the month. Details from Ann Martin

�OperaAs most of our group are on holidaythose remaining either waiting or hav-ing returned from ours enjoyed afavourite opera, La  Traviata from GranTeatro La Fenice, Venice. This operaby Verdi enjoyed a mixed receptionwhen it was premiered in 1865 as theheroine is a courtesan the first time anoperatic heroine had been less thanpure however in more enlightened ithas become one of the most lovedopera of all time. Edita Gruberova per-formance as Violetta was superb andboth the supporting cast and thescenery added to a delightful after-noon.The next opera is on October 20th at2 Trelawney Road Contact Carol Dowell 382158

�PhilosophyContact: Doreen Johnson 343152doreen.johnson@onetel.com

�Play ReadingContact Jean Rose 350029

�PoetryContact Pat Ferguson 384402

� ScrabbleThe group, led by Lesley Cheetham ather home, meets in the evening on thethird Wednesday of each month. Contact Lesley Cheetham 383632

� ScribblersAll enquiries to:Anne Cooper 382267

� Singing for PleasureContact: Rosalind Bunkum 38317

� StrollersContact: Pauline Husband 350379

� Table TennisWe meet once every 4 weeks for acouple of hours of good fun and exer-cise. All equipment is provided andyou don't need to be an expert, justenthusiastic. You can check the web-site or ask for details. Contact Ray Geatches 350638

�Walking Group 1Contact: Ann Martin

�Walking Group 2Contact: Lucy Thomas 350018

�AllotmentsTwo allotments are being cultivated. Contact Ann Martin

�ArtOur meetings are back to usual afterthe summer diversions, first & 15th Oc-tober,...plus the U3A Exhibition on the 5th;do visit us on the stage to see our workContact Tony Walpole 833082

�BakingMany thanks to Ellen and David forhosting this month's meeting. Forthose of you who couldn't make it- wellyou really missed a treat. Fruity bakesincluded a polenta plum cake, lusciousfruit pie and my attempt at a straw-berry filled wind torte ! Mind you I don'tthink we could've coped with anymore bakes to taste, we were all full tobursting !We decided that Exhibition day wouldstand as our next meeting and that wewould make cakes suitable for cuttinginto small pieces , small biscuits or nib-bles. November's meeting will be on the 4th,3pm at Jane's, numbers permitting.The subject will be Halloween/ Bonfirenight goodies.Contact Jenny Wheeley 351662

�Birding GroupWe went to Rame Head. The weatherwas similar to last year's visit  startingwith cloud but soon changing to sun.We saw eleven species and at the topof the list was a Peregrine, which washigh in the sky for some time. Fromtheir great height they will 'stoop' on

their prey in a power dive that mayreach a speed of 80 miles per hour.Unfortunately we didn't see a stoop.Fulmars were another new species forour birding group. As we sat on thegrass near edge of the cliff top to eatour lunch and were entertained by afamily of Stone Chats. You may seestone Chats on Kit Hill.

On  October 13th we will be visitingUpper Tamar lakes. Meet in the FCP at9.00am. Bring appropriate  kit andlunch. Please let me know if you arecoming.Contact Keith Lane 370713

�BookwormsContact Hilary Howarth 382172hilary.howarth@btinternet.com

�BridgeThe Bridge Group is now meetingevery Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, inthe Methodist Church. Please use theside entrance in Valentine Place. Park-ing is available at the rear of thechurch.Contact Roy Burridge 389018

�Computer GroupThe computer group operates as a selfhelp group. If you've a problem comealong and see if we can help. We don'thave a set agenda it all depends whoturns up. Please bring your lap top ortablet if you have one and we can ex-plore the computing world together.This month topics the group exploredincluded;1. Windows 10 upgrade and how itperforms..2. Problems with Picasso.We meet in members houses soplease ask me where to meet. This

normally takes place on the thirdThursday morning of the month. Thenext meeting will be on the 15th Octo-ber at 10.00.Contact Peter Watson 384509

� Cornish Art & LiteratureContact Anita & Tony Bowden Joint Co-ordinators 350668

�Crime Fiction AppreciationAt August’s meeting, 7 of us gatheredat Lucy’s house. Many authors andbooks were discussed with books re-turned and passed on again. Severalnew authors were discussed, includingnovels by Linwood Barclay, Liza Mark-lund, Robert Goddard and Susan Hill.We all enjoyed the chocolate courgettecake made by Ellen, with our tea. Oc-tober’s meeting will be Thursday 22ndOctober, probably at Lucy’s. If you areinterested in joining us to discuss orlearn more about crime fiction, pleasecontact David Seward 384631

� Family HistoryContact Eileen Sturt 350639

� Flower ArrangingContact Eileen Sturt 350639

� Food & WineContact Maire Warwick 350711(maire.warwick@btinternet.com)

�Game OnThe games group will restart on Sun-day, October 11th. Lucy has said sheis willing to accommodate us for thetime being so we will meet there at 230 and then every 2nd and 4th Sundayafternoon. John and I will bake for thefirst meeting and then we'll make

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Group Reports

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Walking Group 1 taking a break on a convenient Tor

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