Photography group: The Armadillo, Glasgow
News and Views
Membership Secretary
We are now fully into the season for the payment of the Annual Subscriptions. Many thanks to all those members who have already paid. In view of the current situation, which has necessitated the cancellation of the Monthly Meetings for a minimum of four months, it is now only possible to pay by cheque or cash by […]
Useful ideas and links for the current situation
Ideas and links that might be useful during the current situation An email from Helen Salisbury. containing useful links provided by national U3A. WhatsApp Several SLU3A groups have set up WhatsApp groups so they can keep in touch, maybe you can do that for your group, too? Here is a link to some information on […]
From the Chair
Learn, Live and Laugh, the U3A strap line, has never been so important. It’s an opportunity to learn new things, maybe by using “ … the wizardry of modern technology … “ (to quote from our Prime Minister today on his Twitter account) and having a go using new software or apps or undertaking some […]
Most trips cancelled or postponed
Unfortunately due to coronavirus our trips have had to be cancelled. CAROUSEL, HALF A SIXPENCE & SNOWSHILL Maryan hopes to re-arrange the PORT SUNLIGHT trip for September and the HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT trip for October Sue is hoping to carry on with the THURSFORD trip on Wednesday 25 November This all of course depends […]
Latest Coronavirus Advice
The most up to date information from the Third Age Trust is available here: https://www.u3a.org.uk/covid-19 U3A Newsletter Express – 27 March 2020 Update on National U3A Day Subscribe on line to the National U3A monthly newsletter. The latest edition already has some excellent ideas on keeping in touch. Offer to Help If you are not […]
Can you offer to help?
Offer to Help. If you are not in self isolation, then maybe you can help out a neighbour who is by printing off this simple card and popping it through their letterbox. I have done this for several neighbours in our village and had 3 grateful phone calls, all from people I hardly know. Two […]
Group Enabler
With Spring on the horizon, it’s an ideal opportunity for our outdoor groups to make the most of the countryside – mud and floods permitting! With that in mind, two of the new groups being promoted in March are tailor-made for nature lovers. March New Groups are: Wildlife (details on front page), Walking Cricket, IT […]
From the Chair
It’s turning out to be a busy year for SLU3A and I will use my update to remind you of several events. Firstly, do pick up your tickets for the 20th Anniversary celebration (on 11th May) at the monthly meeting in March or at the special date of Monday 20th April, 9.30 to 10.30 am […]
Membership Secretary
We are now fully into the season for the payment of the Annual Subscriptions. Many thanks to the 181 members who have already paid. As we have previously mentioned in addition to paying by cheque or cash either at the monthly meeting or by post to myself (my address is included on Page 2 of […]
Updated Coronavirus Information
Following the confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, the Government and NHS have issued advice for members of the public. The Third Age Trust wants to share this advice with you. What’s the risk of catching coronavirus in the UK? The NHS and Public Health England are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious […]
COFFEE TEA & BISCUITS
Many thanks to Bruce and the Birdwatchers for making an excellent job of serving teas and coffee before our February meeting, even the kitchen clock now shows the correct time and Dorothy got her pen back. Pleased also that we have volunteers to help with serving on our celebration day in May. Colin Ford Coordinator […]
Group Enabler
Following on from last month’s New Group Promotion, I’m pleased to report that two groups, Chess for Fun and Cycling 3rd Friday, now have enough interested members to get started. The Chess group has already met and the Cycling group will have its first outing in March (more details on the front page). It’s still […]