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Plants & Cuttings
Just a note about the plant sale at the Cream Tea event on Saturday 1st August.
If anyone has any plants or cuttings they would be happy to donate for the day,
they can be dropped off at
Bridgette Taylor's gate, 4 High Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, (opposite the Swan pub),
at anytime, and she will take care of them.
Thank You!
Creative Writing Group
This group began in Feb 2026, so we’re pretty new to this! We meet on the first Thursday afternoon of the month. We’re curious to see where our individual writing might take us, in response to other writing or stimuli (sculpture, or the churchyard, for example.)
We’re discovering an amazing range of inventiveness between us, and we have a lot of fun sharing, discussing and encouraging each other.
Unfortunately, we can’t accommodate more members at the moment.
How about starting another group yourself?
Klaus Heinrich
Warning!!!
Please be aware that
Two Shires Medical Centre
will now fine you if you don't register your car when parking.
Please be aware that
Two Shires Medical Centre
will now fine you if you don't register your car when parking.
Poetry
Due to illness, holidays and one or two other issues, the Poetry group was unable to meet in May. We are therefore doubly looking forward to the June meeting in which we will be examining the work of the American/Vietnamese poet Ocean Vuong. He is, I believe, largely unknown to most of us so it will be a journey of discovery.
We remain full but I am available to help anyone who might be interested in setting up a new group.
Carol Townend
Wine Tasting
Last September (2025) the u3a Wine Tasting group, for one of its wine tasting sessions, experienced an away day with an in-person visit to a vineyard.
Last September (2025) the u3a Wine Tasting group, for one of its wine tasting sessions, experienced an away day with an in-person visit to a vineyard.
Members of the group grabbed their bus passes and took the X7 to Brixworth (on Friday 19 September) where we were shown around Fleur Fields, an award winning vineyard. Bill Hulme, our host and owner, explained the process of grape-growing and then we toured the vines with more stories. Upon returning he let us taste eight different wines over the period of a couple of hours. We enjoyed a fizz and a soft red. Most people bought a bottle or two to drink later. We travelled home on the X7 bus, for obvious reasons, and a great time was had by all.
Members of the group grabbed their bus passes and took the X7 to Brixworth (on Friday 19 September) where we were shown around Fleur Fields, an award winning vineyard. Bill Hulme, our host and owner, explained the process of grape-growing and then we toured the vines with more stories. Upon returning he let us taste eight different wines over the period of a couple of hours. We enjoyed a fizz and a soft red. Most people bought a bottle or two to drink later. We travelled home on the X7 bus, for obvious reasons, and a great time was had by all.
I intend to run a similar excursion again this coming September for all Kibworth & District u3a members, should there be enough people who wish to participate.
I intend to run a similar excursion again this coming September for all Kibworth & District u3a members, should there be enough people who wish to participate.
The cost of the outing is £30 per head to be paid in advance. You will be expected to bring your own nibbles to neutralise the mouth between wines. Currently I am looking at Friday 18 September or Tuesday 15 September for this outing. Obviously I shall need to arrange with Bill a date that is mutually convenient. If you are interested at all, please let me know and I will create a list.
The cost of the outing is £30 per head to be paid in advance. You will be expected to bring your own nibbles to neutralise the mouth between wines. Currently I am looking at Friday 18 September or Tuesday 15 September for this outing. Obviously I shall need to arrange with Bill a date that is mutually convenient. If you are interested at all, please let me know and I will create a list.
Holiday Sketches from Su
Landscape & Architecture
Landscape & Architecture
Led by Mike and Shena Senior, eleven members wandered at a leisurely pace around nearby Hallaton equipped with our copy of the free heritage trail guide. (Downloaded from Harborough District Heritage Trails website at https://visitharborough.com/uploads/hallaton-trail.pdf?v=1724335173). I think we all discovered something new even if we 'knew' Hallaton well. After the walk we dined at The Fox Inn which sadly wasn't a great experience.
The Landscape and Architecture group will, this month,Thursday 18 June, be taken on a
voyage of Arthur Wakerley's plans in North Evington by David Holmes.
If any reader would like to join in please email stephenpoyzer@gmail.com asap.
FYI Arthur Wakerley, (1862 -1931), was Melton Mowbray born architect, businessman and politician and designer of The Turkey Cafe in Granby Street and some parts of North Evington. He was a lay preacher and ardent temperance worker. A fascinating voyage of discovery awaits.
Our programme continues throughout the summer as follows:
Thursday 16 July - Rutland Heritage Trail No 4 - Mills, Quarries and Railways led by John Freeland. Meet at North Luffenham Church, Rutland. Lunch at The George and Dragon, Seaton.
Thursday 20 August - Rutland Water - led by Karen Spencer. More details nearer the date.
Thursday 17 September - A day trip to Birmingham by train (most likely from South Wigston Station) with Janice Hooper-Roe and Hazel Taylor including visiting the magnificent Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for refreshments.
Thursday 15 October - another trip by bus into Leicester. We shall be looking at the Old v New, Curve v Athena, and finally end up at the Phoenix café for lunch with Stephen.
All of these trips are open to members of the Kibworth & District u3a. Send an email to stephenpoyzer@gmail.com and state which outing you would like to join in.
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