The U3A Conference and AGM is to be held in EAST MIDLANDS CONFERENCE CENTRE, UNIVERSITY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, NG7 2RJ from 27-29th August. There is a dedicated website for those who would like to find out more about this annual event and to book places. U3A Conference and AGM website
Its Quiz Time
We are arranging an Inter-U3A Quiz with 5 of our local U3A’s on Wednesday 31st July and 6 members of West Dartmoor signed up to be in a team at the meeting in May. Tavy District, Callington, Moor’s Edge, Launceston and Okehampton have all been invited to attend and we will be holding the Quiz […]
Fruit and Vegetable gardeners in Dousland
For their May meeting, the Veg and Fruit Gardening Group were invited to visit Mike and Annie Inman’s garden in Dousland. The rain held off, the rhododendrons looked magnificent, and the coffee was much appreciated. Many thanks to Mike and Annie for their hospitality. Mary Dimond
Climate Change – the Communications Challenge
Transition Tavistock seeks to bring the community together by sharing knowledge and practical ideas to use less energy and resources, grow more of our own food, and supply and buy more locally. Their goal is to help build a strong and self-supporting community for Tavistock and the surrounding areas, seizing the opportunity to bring about […]
Walking Group Programme for May
Mary and Steve Dimond, who coordinate a collection from the Walkers every week, have received a message from Garon Willis of Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team (Tavistock) thanking West Dartmoor for £124.70 which has been donated. Amblers Walks for May 13th May – Valerie will lead a walk from Meavy, through the bluebell wood. Fingers […]
Outing to Exmouth and Sidmouth
Tavy District U3A have some spaces left on their upcoming trip to Exmouth and Sidmouth on Saturday 29th June departing Tavistock on a coach to Exmouth at 8.45am for a sailing at 11am to Sidmouth for 12.30 arrival and departing Sidmouth at 4pm. Sailing will be dependent on sea conditions and the cost is £20 […]