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.
NEWSFLASH!
POTENTIAL NEW GROUP - SCIENCE/MATHS
As announced at the February monthly meeting, we are looking to start a Science/Maths group, led by a well qualified u3a member. Please look out for the poster and sign up sheet at the next meeting on 15th April if you are interested in such a group.
News from the Groups - Vacancies
- 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 Opportunities to learn this ancient and beautiful skill are rare, so if you are interested in learning bell ringing and joining this group, the training session starts Tuesday, 28th April 6:00 pm at Christ Church, Preston Road, North Shields and there is still time to sign up. Please contact Cathy Bream for details by clicking on the link on their group page and sending a message. Please note, obviously there are quite a few steps to reach the bell tower!
- Quiz Our friendly group invites you to join them at St Andrew's Church, Monkseaton for a friendly quiz.
- Seated Yoga - Please note there will be no session on 28th April. Good news! It is not too late to join Seated Yoga. Spaces at this weekly group are available at the moment. If you wish to maintain and improve your 'bendyness', 'stretchiness' and balance why not contact Kate and give it a try?
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.