Events in January–December 2022
- - A Grandmothers's Legacy - my Great Aunt Constance - Jenny Mallin
A Grandmothers's Legacy - my Great Aunt Constance - Jenny Mallin
Category: Monthly Speakers A Grandmothers's Legacy - my Great Aunt Constance - Jenny Mallin2:00 pm
05-01-2022Jenny Mallin, Author "A Grandmother's Legacy"
Winner of Best World Cookbook World Gourmand Cookbook Society
To quote Jenny:
"My great aunt Constance was a woman of high social status, a wife of a British official, born in 1898. [This] is her account of her life in Burma and the story of a civilian trek in 1942 involving thousands of people who had to face for the first time in their lives, an arduous hike across some of the world's most treacherous terrain, dealing with monsoon climatic rivers, jungles and steep mountain ranges and dangerous wildlife...."
Zoom - - Roborough Rock
Roborough Rock
Category: Walks Roborough Rock10:00 am
18-01-2022An easy (level!) stroll on Roborough Down with both Devonport and Plymouth Leats and back on old tramway.
5 miles
Cafe afterwards if you want. Could extend to Long Ash if feeling energetic.
Leader John
Roborough Rock OS Grid Reference SX515672 - - Walk around Kings Tor
Walk around Kings Tor
Category: Walks Walk around Kings Tor10:00 am
27-01-2022Meet at the first car park on the left after the cattle grid below Leedon Tor on the road from Yelverton to Princetown.
Walk along the old railway track, around King Tor on good paths.
Optional lunch at Fox Tor Cafe seats outside.
Approximately 4 miles
Leaders Chris and Jennie
Car Park below Leedon Tor OS Grid Reference SX561709 - - Plymouth Shops - Alan Bricknell
Plymouth Shops - Alan Bricknell
Category: Monthly Speakers Plymouth Shops - Alan Bricknell2:00 pm
02-02-2022Alan is retired and, amongst many other activities, is involved in Plymouth u3a as well as being leader of the Ford Park Cemetery Heritage Team.
Of his talk he says:
"Looking around the city centre in Plymouth today, many of the names above the shop entrances are well known national, or even, international businesses. But as recently as 50 years ago the majority of retail outlets in the centre of Plymouth were local shops and stores, founded by entrepreneurs who had been born and brought up in the West Country. This illustrated talk looks at the history of some of those shops, including Pophams, Dingles, Spooners and John Yeo, and the people behind them.
THE TALK WILL BE PRECEDED WITH A BRIEF EGM DETAILS OF WHICH ARE LOCATED ON THE HOME PAGE
Tavistock Town Hall and via Zoom - - Quiz and Cream Tea
Quiz and Cream Tea
Category: Social Gathering Quiz and Cream Tea2:00 pm
10-02-2022Have an enjoyable, stimulating and sociable afternoon out! Join us at the Parish Rooms for a Quiz and Cream Tea.
Cost £5 per person payable at the door.
Book your place with Norma via email. Your place will be confirmed.
normawoodcock6@gmail.com
By telephone (telephone numbers of the Events Committee can be found on the Contacts page - if you have mislaid the password please email web@tavydistrictu3a.org.uk)
Parish Room next to the Bedford Hotel - - Cox Tor to Stephens Grave
Cox Tor to Stephens Grave
Category: Walks Cox Tor to Stephens Grave10:00 am
15-02-2022Walk around Cox Tor to Stephens Grave and back via Roos and Staple Tors.
Easy moorland. Can extend to Pew Tor if you feel energetic.
5.5 miles approximately
Leader John
Cox Tor carpark OS Grid Reference SX531751 - - Walk to the Garden House
Walk to the Garden House
Category: Walks Walk to the Garden House10:00 am
24-02-2022Walk to the Garden House, lots of snowdrops. Easy walking on paths including the one through the Garden House.
About 4 miles.
Optional refreshment at Long Ash Cafe.
Leaders Chris and Jennie
Pound Cross OS Grid Reference SX507689 - - AGM - Please note the AGM STARTS at 2pm. Log on in plenty of time to begin on time., Glassblowing Demonstration - Graham Reed Master Glassblower
AGM - Please note the AGM STARTS at 2pm. Log on in plenty of time to begin on time.
Category: General AGM - Please note the AGM STARTS at 2pm. Log on in plenty of time to begin on time.2:00 pm
02-03-2022AGM Documents will be attached here when they are available.
Tavistock Town Hall and via ZoomGlassblowing Demonstration - Graham Reed Master GlassblowerCategory: Monthly Speakers Glassblowing Demonstration - Graham Reed Master Glassblower2:00 pm
02-03-2022Graham has had a long and very varied career in glass since he first became fascinated by glass blowing at the age of 10. I will try to ensure that he tells us about this as well as actually demonstrating his skills! Visit his website here.
Tavistock Town Hall and via Zoom - - Ford Park Cemetery Tour- Murder, Mystery and Mayhem
Ford Park Cemetery Tour- Murder, Mystery and Mayhem
Category: Social Gathering Ford Park Cemetery Tour- Murder, Mystery and Mayhem11:00 am
09-03-2022Join us for a tour of Ford Park Cemetery.
The tour will be led by an experienced guide, will last about 90 minutes, after which the tea room and shop will be open.
Cost £3 per person payable on the day directly to the cemetery. Maximum number of 12 for each visit.
You will have to find your own way to the cemetery in Plymouth. There is lots of car parking and if you are going to catch the No 1 bus to Plymouth get off at Mutley Plain and walk down Ford Park Road to the cemetery.
Book your place with Janet via email. Your place will be confirmed.
janle.hunt47@gmail.com
By telephone (telephone numbers of the Events Committee can be found on the Contacts page - if you have mislaid the password please email web@tavydistrictu3a.org.uk)
Ford Park Cemetery Plymouth - - Tamar Trails
Tamar Trails
Category: Walks Tamar Trails10:00 am
10-03-2022Walk the Tamar Trails paths seeing plenty of evidence of copper and arsenic mining from the 19th Century.
BRING LUNCH.
5.5 miles approximately
Leader Val B Contact John to book on the walk
Tamar Trails Pay and Display Car Park OS Grid Reference SX438728 - - Ford Park Cemetery Tour- Murder, Mystery and Mayhem
Ford Park Cemetery Tour- Murder, Mystery and Mayhem
Category: Social Gathering Ford Park Cemetery Tour- Murder, Mystery and Mayhem11:00 am
22-03-2022Join us for a tour of Ford Park Cemetery.
The tour will be led by an experienced guide, will last about 90 minutes, after which the tea room and shop will be open.
Cost £3 per person payable on the day directly to the cemetery. Maximum number of 12 for each visit.
You will have to find your own way to the cemetery in Plymouth. There is lots of car parking and if you are going to catch the No 1 bus to Plymouth get off at Mutley Plain and walk down Ford Park Road to the cemetery.
Book your place with Janet via email. Your place will be confirmed.
janle.hunt47@gmail.com
By telephone (telephone numbers of the Events Committee can be found on the Contacts page - if you have mislaid the password please email web@tavydistrictu3a.org.uk)
Ford Park Cemetery Plymouth - - Hexworthy Bridge
Hexworthy Bridge
Category: Walks Hexworthy Bridge10:00 am
24-03-2022Meet at Pixon Lane Car Park at 9.40am to car share to Hexworthy Bridge. Circular walk on moorland tracks and oaths.
BRING A SNACK AND PACKED LUNCH.
5 miles approximately
Leader Chris and Jennie
Hexworthy Bridge OS Grid Reference SX659729 - - Leg O Mutton, Walkhampton and Burrator
Leg O Mutton, Walkhampton and Burrator
Category: Walks Leg O Mutton, Walkhampton and Burrator10:00 am
29-03-20225th Tuesday Longer Walk...
Meet at 10am at Leg O Mutton free Car Park.
Walk Binkham, Walkhampton village and church, Gypsy Rock, Lowery and Burrator. Easy walking with great views.
Coffee and lunch stops so bring refreshments, tea after for those who want to stop.
8 miles approximately
Leader John
Leg O Mutton Free Car Park OS Grid Reference SX517679 - - The Via Francigena - A walk from Canterbury to Rome - Captain Andrew Welch RN retired
The Via Francigena - A walk from Canterbury to Rome - Captain Andrew Welch RN retired
Category: Monthly Speakers The Via Francigena - A walk from Canterbury to Rome - Captain Andrew Welch RN retired2:00 pm
06-04-2022Andrew, who joined the Royal Navy in 1968 and during his career as warfare officer spent several extended periods abroad - Qatar, Italy and, immediately prior to his retirement in 2003, Pakistan - will talk about his Naval Officer's 'retirement cruise', a 1200 mile walk from Canterbury to Rome, in 2004.
Tavistock Town Hall and via Zoom - - Plym Bridge Valley Woods
Plym Bridge Valley Woods
Category: Walks Plym Bridge Valley Woods10:00 am
19-04-2022Meet at 10am at Plym Bridge (North) for a walk through Plym valley woods. Easy walking on paths and old railways. Hopefully early bluebells and no mud!!.
About 5 miles.
Leaders John
Plym Bridge North Car Park OS Grid Reference SX523587 - - Trelissick Gardens and Falmouth
Trelissick Gardens and Falmouth
Category: Social Gathering Trelissick Gardens and Falmouth9:00 am – 6:00 pm
27-04-2022Have a day out in Cornwall, travelling to the lovely NT Trelissick Gardens for a walk around the gardens. On to Falmouth for a wander through the shops and tea rooms before coming home.
Departure opposite the Bedford Hotel 9am.
Return to Tavistock by approximately 6.00pm
Cost £16.00 per person.
Book your place with Janet via email or at the events table. Your place will be confirmed.
Janet email is janle.hunt47@gmail.com
By telephone (telephone numbers of the Events Committee can be found on the Contacts page - if you have mislaid the password please email web@tavydistrictu3a.org.uk)
Opposite the Bedford Hotel - - Walk to the Garden House
Walk to the Garden House
Category: Walks Walk to the Garden House10:00 am
28-04-2022Walk to the Garden House, lots of spring flowers. Easy walking on paths including the one through the Garden House.
About 4 miles.
Optional refreshment at Long Ash Cafe.
Leaders Chris and Jennie
Pound Cross OS Grid Reference SX507689 - - 21st Century Falconer - David Buncle
21st Century Falconer - David Buncle
Category: Monthly Speakers 21st Century Falconer - David Buncle2:00 pm
04-05-2022PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRESENTATION IS NOT AVAILABLE ON ZOOM
David will be known to many of you from a previous meeting to which he brought a number of his birds. This is another opportunity to meet David and some more of his amazing birds of prey. Learn a little of the history of this "sport of Kings" and how David's boyhood fascination led to a varied career amongst some of nature's most spectacular predators.
Click here to go to Westcountry Falconry
Tavistock Town Hall Only - - Wheal Jewell
Wheal Jewell
Category: Walks Wheal Jewell9:40 am
10-05-2022Meet at Pixon Lane at 9.40 to car share to Zoar.
Park on roadside opposite row of cottages.
Walk Horndon, Hill Bridge Leat, Hilltown and Wheal Jewell.
BRING LUNCH
4 miles
Leader Caroline Lorenzi
Meet at Pixon Lane Walk at OS Grid Reference SX524806 - - Weekenders Group - Margaret Garton
Weekenders Group - Margaret Garton
Category: Social Gathering Weekenders Group - Margaret Garton10:30 am
14-05-2022Margaret is facilitating a coffee morning to see if there is a general desire to re-start the Weekenders Group.
Previous activities have included pub lunches, charity lunches, cinema and concerts at the Wharf, garden visits etc.
The coffee morning will be an opportunity to discuss the future of this group and how it might restart.
Contact the website on web@tavydistrictu3a.org.uk if you will be attending and your message will be passed to Margaret, alternatively you can sign up at the u3a meeting in May.
Tavistock Wharf - - Exeter to Exmouth Canal Trip
Exeter to Exmouth Canal Trip
Category: Social Gathering Exeter to Exmouth Canal Trip9:00 am – 6:30 pm
24-05-2022A coach will take you from Tavistock to Exeter, dropping off near the Cathedral. Time will be given for shopping/browsing/lunch.
Transfer by coach to the Quay for boarding the Stuart Line boat for an enjoyable 2.5 hour cruise along the canal to Exmouth, where a coach will pick you up to return home.
Departure opposite the Bedford Hotel 9am to arrive at Exeter by 10.30am.
Return to Tavistock by approximately 6.30pm
Cost £23.50 per person.
Book your place with Shirley via email. Your place will be confirmed.
busybee5860@hotmail.co.uk
By telephone (telephone numbers of the Events Committee can be found on the Contacts page - if you have mislaid the password please email web@tavydistrictu3a.org.uk)
Opposite the Bedford Hotel - - Challacombe Down Bluebells
Challacombe Down Bluebells
Category: Walks Challacombe Down Bluebells9:40 am
26-05-2022Meet at Pixon Lane to car share to the Warren House Inn.
This is a circular walk to see the fields of bluebells on Challacombe Down.
Bring a snack and a packed lunch, optional refreshments at the Inn on our return.
Good paths which can be muddy and a steep climb at the end.
Approximately 5 miles
Leader Chris Webb and Jennie Youngs
Meet at Pixon Lane, Walk at OS Grid Reference SX674809 - - Climate Reality - Brenda Ainsley
Climate Reality - Brenda Ainsley
Category: Monthly Speakers Climate Reality - Brenda Ainsley2:00 pm
01-06-2022Brenda is a u3a member, a trained Climate Reality Leader and Community Lead for Plastic Free Cotgrave. She is also a Green Flag Assessor for Eco Schools.
Brenda leads various Eco and Climate Groups for the u3a and has presented three National Talks. She jointly leads the 'Countdown to COP 27' online group for Trust u3a. In November 2021, she set up and led four workshops during COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow, with an emphasis on Intergenerational Climate Activism.
This talk is about the Climate Reality Project which was founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Every effort has been made to ensure that all facts are verified and refer only to Peer Reviewed research. Brenda will draw on the work of institutions such as NASA and the Meteorological Office, along with that of many academic institutions. She will provide up to date examples from both the UK and around the world. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.
Tavistock Town Hall and via Zoom - - U3a holiday to Cardiff Wales
U3a holiday to Cardiff Wales
Category: Social Gathering U3a holiday to Cardiff WalesAll day
13-06-2022 – 17-06-2022To be organised by Tailors Travel we will stay at the 4* Mercure Holland House Hotel in the centre of Cardiff.
The price is £539.00 with singles being an extra £119.00 on a half board basis.
We have been allocated 11 single and 11 twin/double rooms.
The final details of the activities programme have not yet been finalised but will include a Blue Badge guided tour of the city, visits to the award winning St Fagans National Museum of History, Dyffryn Gardens (N.T.), Castell Coch, Llandaff Cathedral........i.e. our usual full days of interesting and varied visits.
In order for us to judge if this 'will run', please let me know -
1) if you would want a single or a twin room
and
2) your level of interest - possibly / probably / definite
My contact details :- normawoodcock6@gmail.com
Norma phone number is available in the Members Area
Cardiff - - U3a holiday to Cardiff Wales, Midsummer Day Out!
U3a holiday to Cardiff Wales
Category: Social Gathering U3a holiday to Cardiff WalesAll day
13-06-2022 – 17-06-2022To be organised by Tailors Travel we will stay at the 4* Mercure Holland House Hotel in the centre of Cardiff.
The price is £539.00 with singles being an extra £119.00 on a half board basis.
We have been allocated 11 single and 11 twin/double rooms.
The final details of the activities programme have not yet been finalised but will include a Blue Badge guided tour of the city, visits to the award winning St Fagans National Museum of History, Dyffryn Gardens (N.T.), Castell Coch, Llandaff Cathedral........i.e. our usual full days of interesting and varied visits.
In order for us to judge if this 'will run', please let me know -
1) if you would want a single or a twin room
and
2) your level of interest - possibly / probably / definite
My contact details :- normawoodcock6@gmail.com
Norma phone number is available in the Members Area
CardiffMidsummer Day Out!Category: Walks Midsummer Day Out!9:15 am
14-06-2022Meet at Pixon Lane at 9.15 to travel to Milehouse P&R. Catch the scenic bus over the Torpoint Ferry to Whitsand Bay.
Walk from Polhawn to Rame Church, then coast path to Cawsand and Cremyll.
Walk 6.5miles
Leader John Noblet
Meet at Pixon Lane , Walk at OS Grid Reference SX423498 - - U3a holiday to Cardiff Wales
U3a holiday to Cardiff Wales
Category: Social Gathering U3a holiday to Cardiff WalesAll day
13-06-2022 – 17-06-2022To be organised by Tailors Travel we will stay at the 4* Mercure Holland House Hotel in the centre of Cardiff.
The price is £539.00 with singles being an extra £119.00 on a half board basis.
We have been allocated 11 single and 11 twin/double rooms.
The final details of the activities programme have not yet been finalised but will include a Blue Badge guided tour of the city, visits to the award winning St Fagans National Museum of History, Dyffryn Gardens (N.T.), Castell Coch, Llandaff Cathedral........i.e. our usual full days of interesting and varied visits.
In order for us to judge if this 'will run', please let me know -
1) if you would want a single or a twin room
and
2) your level of interest - possibly / probably / definite
My contact details :- normawoodcock6@gmail.com
Norma phone number is available in the Members Area
Cardiff - - U3a holiday to Cardiff Wales
U3a holiday to Cardiff Wales
Category: Social Gathering U3a holiday to Cardiff WalesAll day
13-06-2022 – 17-06-2022To be organised by Tailors Travel we will stay at the 4* Mercure Holland House Hotel in the centre of Cardiff.
The price is £539.00 with singles being an extra £119.00 on a half board basis.
We have been allocated 11 single and 11 twin/double rooms.
The final details of the activities programme have not yet been finalised but will include a Blue Badge guided tour of the city, visits to the award winning St Fagans National Museum of History, Dyffryn Gardens (N.T.), Castell Coch, Llandaff Cathedral........i.e. our usual full days of interesting and varied visits.
In order for us to judge if this 'will run', please let me know -
1) if you would want a single or a twin room
and
2) your level of interest - possibly / probably / definite
My contact details :- normawoodcock6@gmail.com
Norma phone number is available in the Members Area
Cardiff - - U3a holiday to Cardiff Wales
U3a holiday to Cardiff Wales
Category: Social Gathering U3a holiday to Cardiff WalesAll day
13-06-2022 – 17-06-2022To be organised by Tailors Travel we will stay at the 4* Mercure Holland House Hotel in the centre of Cardiff.
The price is £539.00 with singles being an extra £119.00 on a half board basis.
We have been allocated 11 single and 11 twin/double rooms.
The final details of the activities programme have not yet been finalised but will include a Blue Badge guided tour of the city, visits to the award winning St Fagans National Museum of History, Dyffryn Gardens (N.T.), Castell Coch, Llandaff Cathedral........i.e. our usual full days of interesting and varied visits.
In order for us to judge if this 'will run', please let me know -
1) if you would want a single or a twin room
and
2) your level of interest - possibly / probably / definite
My contact details :- normawoodcock6@gmail.com
Norma phone number is available in the Members Area
Cardiff - - Gentle Guided Walk around Devonport
Gentle Guided Walk around Devonport
Category: Social Gathering Gentle Guided Walk around Devonport11:00 am
22-06-2022A gentle guided walk, about 1.5 to 2 hours, around Devonport. This will start form Mutton Cove carpark. There is no arranged transport, so a use a bus or your own car. There is no charge but please book on the walk by contacting the events committee.
Book your place with Chris or Norma via email. Your place will be confirmed.
Chris at chriswebbtav@gmail.com or Norma at normawoodcock6@gmail.com
By telephone (telephone numbers of the Events Committee can be found on the Contacts page - if you have mislaid the password please email web@tavydistrictu3a.org.uk)
Mutton Cove Car Park - - Bude Canal and Coast
Bude Canal and Coast
Category: Walks Bude Canal and Coast10:30 am
23-06-2022Meet at Pixon Lane to leave at 9.15am to travel to Bude, parking at Helebridge.
A circular walk from Helebridge along the coast to Bude and back along the Canal.
Coastal path a little up and down, canal path very good.
Bring a packed lunch, plenty of refreshments available in Bude.
Approximately 5 miles.
Leaders Jennie Youngs and Chris Webb
Meet at Pixon Lane Walk at OS Grid Reference SS216036 - - Poisons in the Garden - Dr Frances Howard
Poisons in the Garden - Dr Frances Howard
Category: Monthly Speakers Poisons in the Garden - Dr Frances Howard2:00 pm
06-07-2022Dr Frances Howard, Tavy District u3a member and Fellow of the Linnean Society will be well known to many of you from previous plant related presentations.
To quote Frances:
"Do you need to worry when your grandchild.... or the dog, eats holly or mistletoe berries?
Do you know which plant acts like Novichok?
Which is the most poisonous plant in your garden?"
Come and listen to Dr Frances Howard FLS ....... and find out!
Tavistock Town Hall and via Zoom - - Bodmin Jail and Lanhydrock
Bodmin Jail and Lanhydrock
Category: Social Gathering Bodmin Jail and Lanhydrock9:00 am – 6:00 pm
07-07-2022A coach will take you from Tavistock to Bodmin Jail and Lanhydrock. This will be a 2 hour guided tour around Bodmin Jail and then we will coach to Lanhydrock NT for lunch. There will be enough time to visit the house and have a look around the gardens, or just admire the views! The coach will leave opposite the Bedford Hotel, Tavistock at 9am and will be back around 6pm.
Cost £25.00
DON'T FORGET YOUR NATIONAL TRUST CARDS IF YOU HAVE THEM.
Book your place with Janet via email. Your place will be confirmed.
janle.hunt47@gmail.com
By telephone (telephone numbers of the Events Committee can be found on the Contacts page - if you have mislaid the password please email web@tavydistrictu3a.org.uk)
Opposite the Bedford Hotel