Hello everyone … What a strange month …
Firstly I was not expecting to be writing a newsletter this month but due to the change of meeting dates, I thought you may like to know what is happening!
And secondly, who would have thought we would be in the middle of a heat wave. Mind you it will probably be raining by the time you read this. Still, at the end of this letter I have copied some advice from the people who know about how to cope in heat waves….it may be useful for some of you! The meeting this Thursday has had a change of speaker due to the date change.
Some of you will remember Betty Page who does comical monologues, well she has agreed to stand in at short notice and give us another dose of afternoon humour. So come for a laugh or a secret smile; this Thursday 2.30 Weston Turville Rugby Club. Please do not arrive before 2pm! Thank you.
Mandi Simons
BOOK CLUB: I mentioned before but nobody has informed me that they are willing to play…..the current Book club is full. We have a waiting list for people wishing to join so need a second one to be started. Janet Johnson is happy to give advice on what is required so if you are interested in running this group, please speak to Janet or myself.
Mandi Simons
THEATRE TRIPS: Rosemary has tickets for the following shows:
September in the Rain – John Godber’s bittersweet comedy – September in the Rain, staring Claire Sweeney and John Thomson. Thursday October 17th at 2.30, £15.00. Payment due by August meeting.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – Thursday 31st October 2.30 £21.00. Payment due by August Meeting.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert – Friday November 22nd at 5.00 p.m. Tickets £23.50 and £19.00. Payment due by August meeting.
West Side Story – Wednesday February 12th 2014 at 2.30 £35.00. Payment due by September meeting. All seats are in circle one at the Waterside Theatre. Contact Rosemary Williams for sales.
TRIPS:
Cadbury World: The trip to Cadbury World near Birmingham and the Severn Valley Steam Railway trip is booked for THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER for up to 100 people. There are still some vacancies so there is still time to sign up. A deposit cheque for £15 (payable to Weston Turville U3A (travel)) will be required to secure your place. The total cost will be about £25 each.
We will be leaving WT about 7.30am and returning about 5-6pm. We will be taking the steam train across the picturesque Severn Valley where we can enjoy the refreshments on the train. We then drive to Cadbury World where you can walk around at your leisure and see the chocolate being made, the production lines or read about the history of Cadbury and visit the Bournville Quaker village. There is also a large café at Cadburys where cream teas, snacks and lunches can be purchased. This tour is suitable for all mobility levels and there are plenty of places and seats available to rest at during the tour of Cadburys World. Mandi Simons
Clarence House and WAr Rooms: Monday 5th August 2013 : Everyone who is down for this trip should have had full details from Mary Duly about timings and tickets. If you have not heard and believe you are going then please contact Mary asap!
Christmas Dinner: Yes I know that the summer is still here but we need to start taking names for our Christmas do. Technically the autumn starts in August and then Winter in November so it is not that far away! We thought we would have a change this year so that more people can become involved. We have decided to hold a Christmas lunch at Quainton Railway Centre in the Old Booking Hall, with some entertainment on Tuesday 17th December, 12-5pm. We have booked Fiona Harrison whom some of you may have seen and enjoyed at the Armed Forces day. There will be a lunch and we will give you the details of choices later on. The cost will be in the region of £25 each which is inclusive of food and entertainment. If you are interested in joining us for a lunch and sing along in lovely local surroundings then please let Carol Theobald know by email or telephone.
LOCAL HISTORY: Meeting in August 2013 – Officially there is no meeting but if there is any interest I am willing to repeat a talk on St Mary the Virgin Church I WT. It is nearly 3 years since I last did it and we have a significant number of new members. I would suggest the Tuesday 27th August. Please let me know of any interest. Tuesday 24th September I have arranged for a talk by Keith Harry on the village of Grafton Regis. As the name of the village suggests there have been royal connections in the past. There will be an opportunity to learn about Grafton’s extraordinary history by learning about some of the people who have been involved with it. These range from monarchs to commoners from medieval times to the recent past. Some details of the village’s history can be found at http://www.grafton-regis.co.uk/ If you want to know more or want to attend these talks please let Glynn White know.
GARDEN VISITS: I have already mentioned to some GVG members that I will be standing down as Group Leader at the end of this year’s planned visits. This means that our visit planned on 17th Oct to Batsford Arboretum will be the last one I organise. By this date I will have been involved with the group for 4 years and in this time as a group we will have visited 29 gardens and held in the region of 12 garden orientated talks. Whilst I have mentioned my intention to some members I have not, at this stage, found anyone to take over. Hopefully, now that I have contacted every member of the group by email one member will take over the reins, as it would be a shame to see the group wind down, especially as we have so many members and have had what have been in my view good days out. (In spite of having a few trips which featured cold and rain!). Please do get in touch with me now if you would like to take over or would be interested in a job share with others, I will then be in a position to “show you the ropes” on how I organise the running of our last two trips in September and October. (It is all very straightforward). John Cowling (PS some photos of our visit to Loosley Park are on the website!)
EMAIL ADDRESSES: Could you please let me know if you change your email address or else you will not hear from anyone! Thanks.
Mandi Simons
Keeping Cool In Summer: 10 Top Tips:
It is important that we keep cool to stay healthy in heatwave conditions. Danger symptoms to watch out for in such weather include: feeling dizzy or faint, easily becoming short of breath, increasing confusion and/or vomiting. Below are our ‘top ten tips’ to help you keep cool:
Keep your fluid intake up. Cold water is best: – avoid excess alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks.
Keep windows closed when the room is cooler than outside temperatures. At night, when outside temperatures have dropped, open windows where there is no security risk. Close curtains to shut out direct sunlight during the day. Alternatively, fit blinds as these can be closed during the day without blocking out the daylight, but note that metal blinds and dark curtains may absorb heat, and therefore make the room warmer – pale curtains and reflective materials are best.Limit your sun exposure. Avoid being out in the hottest part of the day (11am – 3pm). When you are out, try to stay in the shade as much as possible. Wear a hat and light, loose-fitting clothes, preferably cotton. Remember to take a drink with you. Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals. In your home, turn appliances you’re not using off. This will keep your property cooler and also save energy, helping to keep your bills manageable. Make sure your fridge and freezer are working effectively. A fridge or freezer working too hard will expel excess heat. Keep it defrosted and keep the door shut as much as possible. Insulating your loft and cavity walls will keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Additionally, increase lagging on pipes and make sure your hot water tank has insulation. It will also save you £’s on your energy bills.
Look out for others, especially vulnerable groups such as the elderly, young children, babies and those with serious illnesses.
For further advice on keeping cool in summer, insulating your home or reducing energy bills, please call the Buckinghamshire Affordable Warmth Network on 0800 107 00 44
If you or someone near you shows any of the symptoms of over-heating, take the following immediate action, as recommended by the Department of Health: 1) Cool down as quickly as possible (following the above tips) 2) Do not take aspirin or paracetamol unless these are prescribed for you, as these drugs could make the problems worse. You should continue to take all other prescribed medicines as normal. 3) Seek further advice from the NHS 111 service or your doctor. 4) Remember that heatstroke can kill, and can develop very suddenly and rapidly lead to unconsciousness. If you suspect someone has heatstroke, call 999 immediately.