Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury, BS35 3JY
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Holly House, Horseshoe Lane, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6ES
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The title ‘University’ can be misleading as members do not require any qualifications to join and there are no examinations to sit or awards made. It provides a wide range of educational, social and leisure activities and is an excellent way of meeting people and making friends. There is no age limit on membership but you need to have ceased full-time employment as most groups meet during the day, either in members’ homes or halls in the local area.
However, in order to keep our size within reasonable limits, members do need to live either in Thornbury or within quite a large area around it as defined by a set of postcodes.
Annual membership, due 1st January, is £6 per person and £10 for two people at the same address. This enables members to join as many of the seventy-plus groups as they wish. There are also a number of excellent one-day visits and summer outings that are open to all U3A members.
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Tel: 01454 411421
The Thornbury branch is run by a group of local residents with the help of the regional organiser. Courses may be free for those on means-tested benefits or low income.
Future WEA courses include calligraphy, and health in the home, and day schools on ancient Egypt, and Trollope. Contact Simon Cannell on 610071 for details or email below.
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10.30am-4.30pm, The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HB
Enter any art museum or stately home and you will immediately be aware how important portrait painting - the art of the phizzmonger (face-seller) - has been in Western Art since the Renaissance. In England, we even have a major National Gallery and prestigious annual award dedicated to the art of portraiture.
Today we will investigate portraits of the rich, powerful and influential: from the Monarchy, Heads of the Church and Statesmen, through nobility, to images of intellectuals and celebrities.
This richly illustrated course will offer plenty of opportunity for wider discussion of social and political history. It will also, undoubtedly, turn us all into amateur psychologists.
Former university lecturer Lynne Gibson is an experienced tutor with a vast collection of slides and her talks are always illuminating and inspiring.
The day-schools cost £25 per day. To book a place please ring Pauline Darley on 01454 416291.
www.lynnegibson.net
10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
Sock knitting certainly is addictive. This workshop is for knitters who have not knitted socks before and would like to learn the basic techniques.
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10am-1pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
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10am-5pm, Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG
£220.00 per person. To include canapé making/tasting, the art of cupcake making, make up tutorial, flower arranging and arts and crafts to include greetings cards and placecards. Lunch and refreshments included throughout the day.
www.olddownmanor.co.uk
The Castle School, Park Road, Thornbury
As well as the return of some regular subjects, a wide range of topics will be on offer again when the Spring Programme commences in February 2012.
During the 6 week term until Easter, the Men’s Keep Fit will continue as usual. However new classes beginning on Tuesday, 21 February (after the February break), will include Steel Band (for all abilities), Stained Glass Art, EBay, Art Ceramics and Languages (including Spanish, Greek, Turkish and Mandarin Chinese).
EBay will run for 2 weeks (13 and 20 March), and Mandarin Chinese will start new 10-week courses on 21 February. The majority of other classes will, subject to numbers, run for 6 weeks until the Easter break. Some classes have limited places so prior enrolment (by phone or post) is advisable. However students may enrol on the first evening.
Enquiries can be made via the School Reception on 01454 862100, or via e-mail below.
www.thecastleschool.org.uk
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9.30am, Thornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury
Jenny, from Sense Africa, will guide you through a wealth of knowledge about how to get the best out of an African safari, from what to wear and listen for to weird and wonderful facts about specific wildlife.
Learn how to track animals and try out your new skills to see whether you are an 'Ace Tracker'!
Arrive at 3pm in the Tudor Hall for the informative talk, this will be followed by a delicious traditional cream tea.
£18.50 per person
Stay the night based on two people sharing - we are offering a special rate of £150.00 per night to include accommodation in a classic bedchamber and full English breakfast. Single occupancy £105.00 Quote 'Events'
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3pm, Thornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HH
Valerie Quinn, a member of staff at Thornbury Castle for many years is a great authority on the castle’s history and you will be thrilled by her fascinating history talk and tour.
Arrive at 3pm in the Tudor Hall for the talk and tour. This will be followed by a delicious traditional Cream Tea - £18.50 per person.
Please call 01454 281182 to make your booking now.
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10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
If you have ever dismissed creating a rug out of rags as being dull and uncreative, think again.
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10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
This one day course will give you a complete introduction to keeping sheep, whether as lawnmowers, pets or fattening lambs.
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk
10.30am-4.30pm, The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HB
Enter any art museum or stately home and you will immediately be aware how important portrait painting - the art of the phizzmonger (face-seller) - has been in Western Art since the Renaissance. In England, we even have a major National Gallery and prestigious annual award dedicated to the art of portraiture.
Today we will investigate portraits of family members: couples, parents and children, as well as friends, neighbours, members of institutions and people at work.
This richly illustrated course will offer plenty of opportunity for wider discussion of social history. It will also, undoubtedly, turn us all into amateur psychologists.
Former university lecturer Lynne Gibson is an experienced tutor with a vast collection of slides and her talks are always illuminating and inspiring.
The day-schools cost £25 per day. To book a place please ring Pauline Darley on 01454 416291.
www.lynnegibson.net
10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
This one day course will give you the knowledge you need to understand all about beekeeping and what it entails, including a hands-on session in our Apiary.
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk
10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
This one day course will give you the knowledge you need to understand all about beekeeping and what it entails, including a hands-on session in our Apiary.
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk
