Former MP Ann Widdecombe will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of Moors Edge U3A on July 12 when she is expected to share about her time on Strictly Come Dancing.
Moors Edge U3A meets on the second Tuesday of the month (except August) at the Woolwell Centre at 2.30pm. All those who are retired or semi-retired are welcome to attend two of the monthly meetings before deciding if they want to join the group.
Guest speaker at the June meeting was Annabel Roberts from Children’s Hospice South West, who spoke about the work of Little Harbour in St Austell. They support not only the poorly child but the whole family providing respite, emergency and terminal care and supporting the parents and siblings who are given play opportunities. Making memories is a very important part of the time spent at the hospice.
At the end of May members celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a high tea at the Yelverton Golf Club, which featured a decorated hat competition with tins of biscuits as prizes.
A first for the Garden Visit group was hiring a mini-bus which took 14 members to RHS Rosemoor, resulting in a grand day out in beautiful gardens on a hot sunny day. Do take a look at the photographs on our Facebook page.
The Wine Tasting group were able to take advantage of good weather and sit out in a member’s garden to taste three wines, enjoy a few nibbles and lively conversation.
The Weekenders group has enjoyed eating out at various restaurants and pubs and a second group is now being set up. Darts at The Burrator Inn continues to be popular with many members eating lunch there before the friendly games.
Some groups, such as Bridge meet weekly, while others such as History and Science and Technology meet once a month. Visit https://u3asites.org.uk/moorsedge/events for more information on upcoming events and click on the Groups page to see the range of interest groups.
Future meetings: September 13 Ben Mee from Dartmoor Zoo will bring us up to date with the conservation work being done at the Zoo. The annual meeting on October 11 will include guest speaker Glen Bird, known as the Bootneck Baker.
