BRIDGWATER and District U3A
News for Members
New Group News New Group News There will be a new Ukulele Group starting on April 11th at 10 am. Beginners welcome, some ukuleles will be available to borrow for the session. There are 2 places remaining on book group 2 There are 2 places available on lunch group 2 Further information and Group Leader’s contact details will be published in due course. In the meantime please contact me for details. Dawn Group Co-ordinator Tel: 444426 p Latest News from the Drama/Theatre Group What’s on at Bridgwater Library What’s on at Bridgwater Library Did you know that as well as lending books Bridgwater Library run a range of classes and events. Currently their programme includes sessions entitled “Knit & Natter” and “Computer Classes”, plus lots more. For the full programme take a look at the Library Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Bridgwater-Library-642050692583308/ Meeting Rooms Meeting Rooms Bridgwater U3A has been offered the free use of meeting rooms by Somerset Care. Anyone looking for a room to start a new group should contact me in the first instance. Dawn, Group Co-ordinator. 01278 444426 Bridgwater Arts Centre Gallery Bridgwater Arts Centre Gallery Did you know that Bridgwater Arts Centre has a Gallery and that entry to exhibitions is free? To see the programme and what is currently on display please go to the Bridgwater Arts Centre Gallery web page at :- http://bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk/gallery/ Free Entry to English Heritage Sites for Learning Groups Free Entry to English Heritage Sites for Learning Groups Did you know that English Heritage includes the U3A on their list of learning groups that are eligible for free self led visits to their sites. To be eligible for a free visit a learning group needs to book at least 7 days in advance and the visit needs to include planned and structured learning activities. For full details please have a look at the English Heritage Educational Visit Terms and Conditions .pdf file at https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/learn/school-visits/education-tcs.pdf Gift Aid Gift Aid Bridgwater U3A is able to claim Gift Aid on the fees that our members pay. If you have signed a Gift Aid form for your U3A membership fee and your financial circumstance change such that you no longer pay income tax then please let Dave know on 01278 439385 so that your name can be removed from the list. Facebook Dawn’s Facebook Page……. I have started a Facebook page. If it's not for you just ignore it. If you are interested it is U3a Bridgwater. My aim is to improve communication between members Dawn Latin for Beginners Group to Start Again Latin for Beginners Group to Start Again Following requests from members Stan is going to restart the “Latin for Beginners” Group. It will be a small friendly group with no pressure and no homework. If you are interested and would like to know more please phone Stan on 01278 431140 New Jazz Group New Jazz Appreciation Group A new jazz appreciation group will be starting on Wednesday 3rd April at 10 am. For further details please contact John at 01278 651222

First Aid Courses

First Aid Courses Please note that the recently advertised first aid courses have now been cancelled due to lack of support.