April 2022

Reports from Special Interest Groups

U3A Cycling April ride

We had a beautiful still morning for this month’s ride from Lincoln to Motukarara on the Little River Rail Trail. It was lovely biking through wetlands and farmland away from traffic and houses. There were 7 of us on this ride, 5 on e-bikes. We had to ride longer than normal before our coffee break as there was nothing in Motukarara! We stopped along the way to read the information boards and have a chat then a welcome stop at The Pantry in Lincoln on our return for coffee and food.

We ride on the last Friday of the month, usually meeting at 10am. New members are always welcome. Mary

Family History Group

We meet on the first Tuesday of the month.

This month we discussed how individual research was progressing before hearing the surgeon’s log from a female convict ship from Ireland to Tasmania. The treatments of the times for varying ailments certainly raised eyebrows!

if you want to find out more about or join this enthusiastic group of amateurs   please email Carole or Julia

Scrabble Group

We have been continuing our carefully managed meetings with our maximum 10 members.   We are unable to enlarge our home-based group at this time.

Members who have been unable to join us may wish to enquire at the Halswell Community Hub in the old Library, where a scrabble group has now convened. Vivienne Kane

Wool and /or Knitters wanted

Wool wanted – any size balls for pre-school jerseys and other garments for local charities.ALSO any knitters or crocheters who could help or anyone who could piece together Peggy squares Phone or see Naida at meetings