May 2025
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U3A Cycling May
We have 2 organised rides each month, on the 3rd Monday and the last Friday.
We ride mainly on dedicated cycleways. Each ride has 2 start points to accommodate distance and speed preferences of the members. It seems to be working well. Most members have e-bikes.
New members are always welcome.
On Monday 19 May we cycled from Halswell to the Heathcote Valley on the Quarryman’s Trail, around the river and on the Heathcote Expressway. We had alternative starting places at PMH and The Tannery. There were 15 of us and it was a beautiful autumn day. We enjoyed our coffee at Silos Café.
On Friday 30 May we cycled from Halswell to Rolleston via Lincoln on dedicated cycleways. It was a lovely ride with alternative starting points at Prebbleton and Lincoln. There were 14 of us and it was another beautiful autumn day until the southerly blew
They all have a back story and that backstory relates to one of our ancestors. These articles remain treasured heirlooms held by this generation and it was very interesting to hear their backstories from varying corners of the globe.
The June meeting will find us looking at various occupations that our ancestors may have had, occupations that no longer exist or have changed dramatically over the years.
Our next meeting will be on 17th June at 1.30pm. If you are interested, in joining our meetings please contact either
Carole & Julia
PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
The photographers special interest group next meeting will be on Friday 20 June (Matariki) at 10am at 20a Victors Road Hoon Hay. We will be continuing on with discussions on getting going with new equipment and close up photography. Eric