

July 2008
Dear Members,
Our June programme certainly gave us plenty to enjoy. We began with a very informative
illustrated talk by Brian Davies on how 19th century industrial Wales has been portrayed
by artists, and the following day we went off to the theatre at Stratford where,
in the best traditions of the theatre, the production was perhaps controversial but
nevertheless enjoyable. However, there was nothing controversial about our Play
–Reading Group’s performances of Foiled Again, a morally uplifting tale of dastardly
doings thwarted by the ingenuity of right-
We are ending our summer session with a flourish. Most Interest Groups will be continuing
into July, and this month we have two monthly talks to look forward to, the first
by Gwerfyl Gardner and the second by Barbara Jones. Both are on very interesting
periods in the history of Wales. There are two very special events -
Although we are taking a break in August and there won’t be an August Newsletter, you will see from this Newsletter that we are making two visits to the National Eisteddfod in August – to the Bryn Terfyl concert and a general visit later in the week. You will see also that our Book Club is meeting on 29th August. This Newsletter heralds some of our Autumn programme – visits to the special lecture at Brecon U3A, Abergavenny Food Festival and to Prague and Vienna in September, and to the St Petersberg Orchestra Concert at St David’s Hall and the Ballet at the Millennium Centre in October. With all this in prospect for July and later in the year I think we can count ourselves very fortunate indeed, and once again I want to express our gratitude to our Interest Group convenors and all other members who arrange events and visits for us. Their sterling efforts create such an enriching programme.
I have included in this Newsletter the note we’ve received from Chris Williamson about the future plans for The Rest. I know that you will find it most reassuring and that you will want to wish The Rest every success in the future.
Finally, it is with the greatest sadness that I have to announce the death of two of our members, Beth Devereux and Daphne Dorr. Beth was a founder member of our U3A. She served as Honorary Secretary, then as Membership Secretary and as a member of our Committee from the beginning right up until the time of her death. She was the convenor of our Welsh Conversation Group and organized our visits to the theatre at St Donats Arts Centre. Beth brought warmth and vitality to everything she did and she made a huge contribution to our U3A. Daphne was also a very active member of our U3A. She supported many of our activities and particularly enjoyed the Food in Britain Group. We shall miss them very much indeed and we extend our deepest sympathy to their families and their many friends. Yours sincerely, Gwyn Davis (Chairman)

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Request for help with Administration
Members who deal with the administration of our U3A are finding that their workload is increasing significantly as our membership grows. We would therefore be very grateful for additional help. We would be particularly pleased if one or more members would be willing to write letters of thanks to guest speakers and also to send our U3A’s good wishes to members who are ill and condolences to those who have suffered bereavement. Please contact me if you feel you can help in this or any other way.
It is with great pleasure that I draw your attention to the publication of Life is
a Merry-
We still have available copies of two other excellent publications. One is A Listener’s Guide to Music, a five volume series written by Harry Lowman. These are now priced at £3 per volume but the set of five volumes is available at a substantial discount. Please contact Harry (tel. 663353) for details.
The other is We Made It….and Then What? Witten by a group of members recounting their experiences in the aftermath of the Second World War. Copies are now available at £2.50 each. Please contact any member of the Committee if you would like a copy.
Gwyn Davis (tel. 654766)

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