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MONTHLY MEETING: 16th December - The History of the Gloucester Mummers
Creative Crafts Group Comes of Age!
The Creative Crafts group celebrated 18 years of crafting together this Autumn. During those years the register of names has changed but two founder members still attend.
During the 18 years, we have learnt, taught and experimented with a very long list of craft activities. We have shared our work with the public and currently have stitch work on show in the Visitor Information Centre in Cirencester. In the past we have held displays at General Meetings and sold pieces for charity.
We are happy to welcome new members with or without crafting experience. If you are interested in visiting or joining our Group please contact Chris Rogers
News from the Military History Group
The Group's contribution to the 2025 Cirencester History Festival took the form of a lively lecture on the 'Mutiny on the Bounty' from Douglas Butler.
A packed audience in the Cirencester's Baptist Church heard about the Mutiny and the incredible 4000-mile open launch journey by Captain Bligh and his officers.
Douglas went on to talk about the consequences for the Pacific islands of Tahiti and Pitcairn and finally described the fate of HMS Pandora which sailed out to capture the Mutineers but foundered on the Great Barrier Reef.
Our very own Ruth Sanders went on an adventure recently as part of the National u3a Sailing Network.
Ruth has written a short report about this amazing experience…..
My first sailing trip with the National u3a Sailing Network
The Dodecanese, Kos, Greece 20th- 27th September 2025
I was fortunate to be part of a group who went sailing in the Dodecanese. Twenty-two of us sailed in four yachts ranging from 45ft to 42ft in length. I was on 'Cecilia'.
The skipper, first mate and crew members of Cecilia
Our route around the islands
We departed from Kos Marina on Sunday 21st September. We had good weather, a moderate swell, and winds up to 20 knots. We tacked our way to the furthest point, Lipso, in three days with a wind across the beam. The wind was behind us for the return journey giving us long runs of 5-7 knots SOG with constant wind and a bit of surf power. Exciting and great fun. We stayed in marinas, on town waterfronts, and at anchor for two nights.
It is a holiday that I will remember for a long time. I met some amazing people with a wide range of sailing experience.
It really was a case of a learn, laugh, live adventure and I have already expressed an interest in next September’s trip to the Ionian Sea!
Rejoicing on our last night when we had all returned safely to the harbour in Kos
If you would like to know more about the National u3a Sailing Network, contact me on cirenu3a@gmail.com or get in touch with Susan Gibson at susan.gibson@volunteers.u3a.org.uk
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