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The Trips Group
Contact: Colin Ellis - trips@ashbyu3a.co.uk - 01530 272592
We aim to organise trips to concerts, plays, towns, country houses etc. usually by coach.
If you have any ideas for trips contact us on trips@ashbyu3a.co.uk
We now have an arrangement with Whitwick and District u3a to share coaches on trips and below are some trips organised by them.
All organisation for those trips is by Whitwick, and all payments for their trips must be made directly to them.
Contact them directly at the address given if you are interested in going on one of their trips.
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| Date | Time | Venue | Organiser | Details | Poster if any |
| Thu 4th Jun | 7.30 pm | Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Dvorak Symphony No8. | Colin Ellis | I am looking at organising a trip to see the Halle Orchestra perform Dvorak's Symphony No 8 plus Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto and Janacek's 'Taras Bulba'. We would car-share to Clifton Park & Ride then tram to the concert hall. Cost of ticket, tram and contribution to car-sharing estimated at £40-45. If you are interested (no commitment at this stage) can you complete the sign-up sheet at the monthly meetings or contact Colin on 01530 272592 or email colinellis1950@gmail.com | |
Tuesday 17th December. 2019 Hallé Christmas Concert
Concert Hall, Nottingham
Most of us started off the evening with a pre-concert meal near to the venue before making our way into the hall. Orchestra and audience were all in festive mood and the concert hall was packed.
The programme for the evening included a variety of music not all relating to Christmas but ranging from Handel and Mozart pieces to well-known late 20th century music.
The soprano soloist, Jennifer France, entertained us beautifully and it was hard to believe that she had only just recovered from flu.
Each piece was introduced by the conductor, Stephen Bell, always with a humorous note and with the inclusion of some very corny cracker jokes. If he ever needs a second string to his bow he could be a passable stand-up comedian.
A very enjoyable evening was had by all.