Leigh-on-Sea U3A is one of the newest in Britain - and one of the most enthusiastic

QUIZ NIGHT SUCCESS

Saturday 17 October saw Leigh U3A's latest quiz. Restricted to U3A members only, it attracted a healthy number of competitors, and included a fish and chip supper.

New members' garden party

Chairman and committee welcomed our new members with a get-together Garden Party in June. The event was held in Chairman Yvonne's beautiful garden and tea and cake were enjoyed in glorious sunshine. New members really appreciated the afternoon.

Leigh gets its own website

Leigh-on-Sea U3A now has its own website. To take a look, click this link: u3asites.org.uk/leigh/

Good food and fun at the Old Vienna

Leigh-on-Sea U3A committee and  members enjoy sampling the  cuisine at the Old Vienna, the well

known Austrian-style restaurant in Leigh. The evening was very sucessful, and as a result the

committee booked the restaurant for Leigh U3A's 2009 Christmas Lunch.

Royal subject for speaker Neil 

Jazz Group stalwart Neil Jaggers spoke at Leigh U3A's monthly meeting . But the subject of his talk was not jazz. A self confessed lover of HM Royal Yacht Britannia, he told of his experiences taking part in engagements aboard this famous but now retired vessel. Also speaking at the meeting were fellow Leigh U3A members Dorothy and Graham Manley, who jointly gave a fascinating talk about the people and customs of China.

Craft group members meet  to hone their skills

Members of Leigh U3A's popular Craft Group put the finishing touches to some beading  - and a bracelet completed by one of them. The group meets at the home of its leader, Margaret May, a Leigh U3A committee member. A variety of craft skills are pursued and perfected.

Bowlers aim for high scores 

Jean Le Peltier lines up a winning shot (left). In the second picture, Teresa Eldridge-Doyle prepares

to take her turn, watched by other members of the  Leigh-on-Sea U3A Bowling Group. 

Jazz group in tune 

Liz and Neil Jaggers hosted a well attended

meeting of the Leigh U3A Jazz Group at their

home on the Marine estate.

A tuneful meeting of Leigh U3A's new Jazz Group took place at the home of Liz and Neil Jaggers and attracted no fewer than 18 members. The programme was introduced by Neil, whose thoughtully compiled playlist included recordings by Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, The Modern Jazz Quartet, Buck Clayton, Ella Fitzgerald, The Art Blakey Band, Errol Garner, Cleo Laine and Miles Davis.

Here are some pictures from the event:

Left: Leigh U3A chairman Yvonne Poole discusses future events with Barbara Santarelli. Centre and right:

Members of the group chat before the start of the programme.

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