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West Wilts

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  • Cribbage Flourishes....

    Our cribbage group has gone from strength to strength since leaving the Tesco Hub and relocating to The Albany Palace the Wetherspoons pub in Park Road. We now have 20 listed members with a weekly attendance of around 12 to 16, we start play at 2pm every Monday and with partners changing throughout the afternoon… Read more

  • Magazine Editor in the press....

    Our Magazine Editor Mike has made it into the press and the West Wilts u3a gets a mention as well. Read the full article here! Read more

  • History is Bunk?

    Henry Ford has been commonly reported as saying “History is Bunk”. Actually, what he did say was “History is more or less bunk. It's tradition. We don't want tradition. We want to live in the present and the only history that is worth a tinker's dam is the history we make today." If you agree… Read more

  • Local History Cancelled 26/11

    There will be no  meeting this November as the speaker, Terry Bracher, is unable to be with  us, due to adverse weather conditions. Read more

  • Seaton & Beer Quarry Cave

    A party from the WestWiltsu3a visited the little seaside town of Seaton which faces onto Lyme Bay. It was dull when we left but the sun did come out. There is a mile long Esplanade & seafront, with coffee shops and cafés. A stroll up from the seafront will bring you to Cliff Fields Gardens… Read more

  • Sculpture by the lakes

    Sculpture by the Lakes is set in 26 acres along the River Frome with lakes and meandering paths and occasional seats to enjoy the views and was the destination of West Wilts u3a coach trip in September. After several days of heavy rain, the day was beautiful – dry and sunny, just the right temperature… Read more

  • Telephone Changeover.....

    As we should all be aware by now the copper telephone is being 'retired' by the end of 2025 which will mean migrating to an internet based fibre optic based communication system though users don't need to worry about the technical details! We have received the following report from one of our members: I have… Read more

  • Sept 24 new Zumba Gold restart date

    Following the summer break, our planned first meeting has been postponed to allow the wake for a Southwick resident to take place in the Village Hall on Monday 2 September.Please make a note in your diaries that Zumba Gold will now recommence on Monday 9 September, 2 pm., when we look forward to welcoming you… Read more

  • Trip to Banbury and Sulgrave Manor

    The July trip was to Banbury and Sulgrave Manor. The driver took us the scenic route which put the timings out of slightly! The main attraction about Banbury is the Banbury Cross and a statue pertaining to be of the Fine Lady in the nursery rhyme – Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross. After… Read more

  • Trip to Topsham

    The May trip started in Topsham and then by boat to Exmouth. This proved to be a popular choice and we had to use 2 coaches for a total of 83 people!. The boat trip from Topsham to Exmouth took just over an hour and in Exmouth people did their own thing – a lunch… Read more