For those not versed in Mandarin the title of this posting simply says, 'Do we have Tai Chi ?', ma being a question word. To which the reply in a Asian language without words for Yes and No is simply 'you' or have, implying yes we do have. So the scope of group activities is now poised to go Chinese. Chairman Bob informs me that a teacher by the name of Mike Hart is prepared to run around six classes for free, except for the normal share of room hire. Since it seems likely that few will dare to ignore our Cultural Revolution I am putting my name at the head of the list, so you know whose side I am on! For the rest of you those lists will open on 21 January at the Grove when Mike Hart will explain his plans before the Wednesday Lecture on 'The Pubs of Mumbles' by Brian Davies.
LEARN ITALIAN
This course resumes tomorrow (12 January at 10am) for its second meeting at Hazel Court. Anyone even vaguely interested is welcome to come along and try, no prior knowledge is required, just interest.
CREATIVE WRITING 2
The very next day (13 January at 10.15) this group will meet at Hazel Court, co-ordinated by John Barber 774741 in the absence of Tony Crisp, who is recovering from a stroke and to whom we send our best wishes.
CARDS FOR PLEASURE
Lawmary plans to restart this group for 2009 at a meeting in the Taliesin on Wednesday 21 January at 1pm which will rearrange the days of card playing sessions. Be prompt or you will miss out on Tai Chi presentation at 2.15pm in the Grove.
JIVE
Will restart the regular weekly sessions in the Monkey Cafe at 10.30 on Wednesday 14 January. A team of eight will be performing in the Panto on Wednesday pm 14 January, with a rehearsal tomorrow 12 January at 1.30pm at the Dolphin.
PRE-CONCERT MUSIC TALKS
Cecily Hughes has booked the room in the Civic Centre for 2.30pm on the Monday before the following concerts by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales at the Brangwyn Hall. Contact Cecily Hughes 363875.
U3A TALKS,......... CONCERT
Mon 2 Feb,........... Elgar Violin Concerto, Thurs 5 Feb
Mon 2 March, ...... Dvorak 8th Symphony, Fri 6 March
Mon 27 April,....... Mahler Das Lied von der Erde, Sat 9 May
Mon 1 June, .........Beethoven Violin Concerto, Fri 5 June
She is especially pleased to have secured a well known lecturer from Cardiff, Dr Bernard Kane, for the first talk on 2 February at 2.30. Clive Jenkins will give the talk in March.
There will be a charge of £2 for the talk, but as previously you are responsible for buying tickets for the actual concert.)
DIRECTIONS including BUSES to HAZEL COURT
Information repeated now that Hazel Court is fast becoming the venue of choice for U3A groups.
I have looked on the Internet for information about First bus routes to Sketty Parklands and established that the following go past The Spinning Wheel, now under a name in Welsh 'Hen ?????' which I keep forgetting to make a note of.
A) Route 18 runs from Swansea Quadrant at 40 mins past the hour to Upper Killay
B) Routes 20, 20A, 21, and 21A between them run from the Quadrant at 5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55 past the hour. (21 goes to Three Crosses once per hour , and the rest to Derlwyn.)
C) Route 37 to Quadrant leaves Oystermouth at 58 mins past the hour
D) Route 82A from Quadrant via University to Hendrefoilan is not listed but exists and runs frequently, though perhaps not to precise schedule.
NB The Spinning Wheel pub is mentioned because it is a key location on the bus routes. It should be possible to get off closer to Hazel Court , for instance at the junction Sketty Park Drive and Heather Crescent.
Street Map by Cecily Hughes
Please check the bus routes in detail, but this information should at least point you in the correct direction
PROMOTIONS
Vince Cable is the after dinner speaker at the Dragon Hotel on Saturday 31 January. Even Jeremy Paxton on Newsnight recognised him as the political authority on high finance and the credit crunch. He recommended nationalisation of banks long before it became Labour Policy. It is difficult to think of a topic of more immediate impact. A complete dinner is £25/head at 7 for 7.30pm, and is open to all. Tickets may be obtained from Marion Harris on 206044, who will also take menu choices.
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