Whitley Bay Newsletter- Our u3a produces a monthly newsletter which is e-mailed to all members. Paper copies are available to those who do not have an email address. See link at bottom of page to the latest newsletter. Entries for the next newsletter should be sent to Ann, our Newsletter Editor, at wbu3anews@gmail.com by midday on the 2nd Friday of the month. Group Leaders may send in entries at any time during the month, as long as they arrive before the deadline.
General Reminders
In order to update our records, please check we have your current address and email, especially if they have altered in the past five years. Please notify the Membership Secretary of any changes by clicking here Membership enquiries.
New Group
There is still time to sign up for our new Bookbinding Group that starts in the Autumn but be quick as spaces are limited. All equipment is provided. Look out at the next monthly meeting for the lovely examples of what you can create in this course. Contact Tracey for details.
Cancelled Group Sessions
Archaeology not meeting in July or August and starts again on 9th September.
Carpet Bowls not meeting on 21st and 28th July or throughout August and starts again on 1st September.
Seated Yoga no meetings throughout August.
Tai Chi Simplified 24 not meeting for rest of June and throughout July and starts again on 16th September.
Wine Tasting 3 on Thursday 6th August.
News from the Groups - Vacancies
Looking for a new activity? Some of the groups looking for more members are: Scrabble, Board Games, Bridge, Church Bell Ringing, Discussion and German Conversation. contact the Group Leader.
- Board Games
- Bridge Group Contact Ron and Trish. Every Wednesday at 3:00, except u3a meeting days, in the Kittiwake Pub, Claremont Road, Whitley Lodge. There is ample parking and refreshments are available. We look forward to seeing present members again and would welcome new Bridge players.
- Chair Pilates There are now three vacancies in this group. This does not often happen, so if you wish to join, please contact the group coordinator as soon as possible.
- Church Bell Ringing
- Discussion
- German Conversation
- Quiz Our friendly group invites you to join them at St Andrew's Church, Monkseaton for a friendly quiz.
- Scrabble on a Tuesday or Thursday
Clarification - Children accompanying members to u3a groups
The u3a Trust has insurance cover for all groups and events that are held by Whitley Bay u3a. Recently, a few members who attended a class / group have asked Group Leaders if they could bring children they care for to a group during school holidays so that they do not miss a session. The lower age limit to attend u3a is 18 as u3a is for adult membership only. Any incidents/accidents at a meeting by children under 18 would not be covered by our insurance. So, unfortunately this is not something that can be accommodated. We appreciate it does make attending meetings difficult for some people in school holidays but I am sure you understand we have to stay within the bounds of the insurance.