Mary Sharp
Listen to her interesting life experiences from a child evacuee as an 8 yr old in 1940 to her life as a call girl ( phone) through to a life in crime in the CID.
Fascinating lived experience of things we only see on films and read in books. Interesting as a stand alone talk but also added interest to all coming on the Bletchley Park trip.
Rachel Unsworth will lead this Leeds City Walking Tour
Architectural ceramics in Leeds City Centre. Examples from the terracotta revival 1880's -1920's and the latest revival in the 21st century
Cost : £10 on the day in cash to the Guide Rachel Unsworth
Meet at 10.45/50 in the traffic free space outside the north concourse of Leeds Train station close to the the Queens Hotel. The guide will be wearing something in Bright Orange.
MALCOLM JOHNSON
A new version of the ever popular memories, music and testing your recall. Who sang that? What’s the title? And the year was….. A fun lively morning assured with our very own Malcolm who’s a master of entertains us.
Spirit of the Forties at Bletchley Park
Discover the spirit of the Forties at Bletchley Park, exploring wartime secrets, codebreaking history and the unique atmosphere of a remarkable era.
This trip is over 2 days and included in the cost is:
There is the opportunity to have a guided group tour of the exhibitions buildings and site on Friday for an additional £12
Coach Pick Up
Asda Car Park, Holt Park approximately 08.00
Opposite Queens Arms, Horsforth 08.15
Opposite Fink Hill Car Park, Horsforth 08.20
Booking can be made online at Hanson Exclusives by following this link Spirit of the Forties at Bletchley Park and payment can be made by debit or credit card with an initial £100 deposit
Alternatively you can make a booking by phone to Hanson Exclusives on 0113 239 3031 and pay by credit/debit card or BACS OR complete a paper booking form which will be available at the Monday meetings and post to Hanson Exclusives .
Any queries or issues please contact Ray Hardwick or Barbara Stearn (Telephone numbers in Members Directory)
PETER SPEDDING
The Golden Age of Piracy 1650-1720. Why did pirates become pirates, who were the movers and shakers of the time and much more.
Margaret Bending
Margaret will come and share her passion and journey of becoming a rocket scientist. From an 8 year child fascinated by space, coming face to face with Yuri Gagarin the first human in space on his return in 1961. Her many years and work resulting in her scientific research that went into space.
Robert Gee:
History of puddings with free raffle
We all know Robert and his amazing, factual amusing tales on the history of…….Pies, pub signs, crisps. Now come and listen to his talk on puddings. Who knows you might even get to win a free Xmas pudding .
Nick Inslip
Nick is an many times RHS gold winner garden designer and spoke person for the The Japanese Garden Society. He will educate us on the many aspects of Japanese Gardens.
Annual Dinner at Napoleons Casino
Save the date. Registration to attend will open later in the year
Reg Charity No. 1155435
To Contact Cookridge and Horsforth U3A For General Queries
Email: Adin@chleedsu3a.org.uk
