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The recent u3a Tea Party
The recent u3a
Tea Party
Attended by about
70 members
And a flash-back in history ...
u3a 10th anniversary luncheon at Hothorpe Hall on 20 October 2016
The Lunch Club
The Lunch Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month, excluding July and August.
The only exception is the Christmas lunch in December when we meet on the first Wednesday.
We sample a variety of venues around the county but try to stay within easy distance of Kibworth during the winter months.
We resume on Wednesday 9th September after the summer break and will be visiting the Wheel and Compass at Weston by Welland. The pub offers a good carvery as well as other dishes that can be ordered at the bar.
If you would like to join us in September, please contact one of the group leaders listed below by Friday 4th September
Hilary Firth: email or Tel: 0116 279 2804
or 07973 844525 (this is the only number that you can use to leave a message)
Shirley Withycombe email or Tel: 0116 279 3444
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.
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.
Addendum 2(!)
Stephen writes,"A date has now been fixed and can report that the trip is planned to be on Thursday 3 September in the afternoon when Bill and Flora will welcome us to their vineyard.
The cost of this trip remains £30 per head and will include the tasting of eight wines, many of them are award-winning wines. (Bill won six silver medals at this year's wine competition)
If you wish to go on this outing please let me know by email to my personal email. The deadline date is 16 August when the payment is to be made.
P.S. We will travel by bus there and back so no-one is required to drive
P.P.S. Even if you have said before that you wish to go, please reaffirm your intention so I can have an up to date list of interested parties."
Breast Cancer Charity Event
Could I please let everyone know about my Breast Cancer Charity Event happening again this year on Saturday 5th September: Kibworth Community Hub 2 - 4 pm
Could I please let everyone know about my Breast Cancer Charity Event happening again this year on Saturday 5th September: Kibworth Community Hub 2 - 4 pm
There will be the usual stalls including, raffle - gift bag tombola- bottle tombola - cake stall and of course our delicious homemade refreshments to enjoy.
There will be the usual stalls including, raffle - gift bag tombola- bottle tombola - cake stall and of course our delicious homemade refreshments to enjoy.
If anyone has any donations for the above I would be most grateful and can arrange to collect if necessary, I’ve raised £6,500 in the last three years so hopefully we can smash it again this year.
If anyone has any donations for the above I would be most grateful and can arrange to collect if necessary, I’ve raised £6,500 in the last three years so hopefully we can smash it again this year.
Jane Lacey
Jane Lacey
Holiday Sketches from Su
Some people might have heard of the People's Emergency Briefing, as it featured on a recent Radio 4's Thought for the Day no less, and has had over 2000 viewings nationwide.
I'm wondering too if there is enough interest for a climate action group. If anyone is interested, please get in touch with Julie Fagan
Landscape & Architecture
Landscape & Architecture
Our programme continues throughout the summer as follows:
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.
Check our site for more information:
Contact Karen for more information:
Information from David Holmes, Chairman, Market Harborough Historical Society.
Saturday 31st October
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