 As you are probably aware, we have been trying for a couple of years to change our room at the Maltings. We have had no success, and there is no likelihood in this year of that changing.
We have therefore been encouraged by the u3a to look for alternative accommodation. This has now been accomplished with the backing of the U3A committee. Our new venue is The Bourne Club, 12 Frensham Road, GU9 8HB. This is just 3 mins by car from the Maltings, up Firgrove Hill and opposite St Thomas on the Bourne. We will play at this venue from this Thursday, 9th January onwards from 1.30pm til 4pm. There is free parking and entry to our room is on the far right of the building NOT through the main entrance. This will now enable us to expand this section with up to 9 tables being available and lots more room!
The u3a is underwriting the costs but from now on we will be charging table money at £2 pp. This is good news for people using their car as it's cheaper than the car park at the Maltings! Not quite so good for others!
The Club has a bar which offers light refreshments which we can use.
We realise that for some without the use of a car this new arrangement might be difficult. However, with the help of members of this group, we hope to arrange lifts from the Maltings starting between 1.20 and 1.25pm and returning just after 4pm. If you are prepared to give lifts could you please contact Duncan Weir and hopefully we will have a workable list for this.
The booking system remains the same without the present pressure to book at 9am on a Monday. But the process will still be the same, i.e. booking open from 9am on the Monday. When you book could you please indicate if you would like a lift . No need to be overly polite, just Lift please will be fine.
Any questions are most welcome.
Duncan
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