BRIDGWATER and District U3A

News for Members

RESIGNATION

RESIGNATION

In January Dawn Ferguson emailed the committee announcing her resignation, with immediate effect, from her

chairmanship and her role as Group Leaders’ Coordinator.

We would like to thank Dawn for her enthusiasm over the last two years and her commitment to Bridgwater U3A.

Dawn has agreed to continue running some of her groups for the time being however she had already disbanded

Contact and Craft and the Quiz groups.

With this in mind we are looking for members to come forward and carry on her good work by joining the committee in

May at the AGM.

We are looking for a Secretary (not minutes) and Chairperson, but all volunteers are welcome and nomination forms

will be available from your Group Leaders and at the March and April coffee mornings.

INTERNATIONAL BOULES COMPETITION

INTERNATIONAL BOULES COMPETITION An opportunity to play in an “International Boules Competition” Bridgwater   Town   Twinning   Forum   has   received   an   invitation   from   our   French   twin,   La   Ciotat,   to   take   part   in   a petanque competition. They   have   also   invited   their   other   twin   towns;   Krannj   (Slovenia),   Singen   (Germany)   and   Torre-Annunziata   (Italy). The competition will be held from the 19th to 21st June. Accommodation for the duration of the event will be provided by La Ciotat. The team will comprise of ten players. If   you   are   interested   in   taking   part   in   this   event   please   get   in   touch   as   soon   as   possible.   My   email   address   is mlwdearham@hotmail.co.uk. Phone: (01278) 429388. Things you need to know: • Although accommodation is provided for the event we may need to stay a day extra and this will be at our own expense. • We will probably fly from Bristol to Marseilles with Easyjet at our own expense. • Travel insurance will be required. •   No   prior   experience   of   playing   petanque   is   required   as   there   will   be   training   sessions   before   we   go   so   you   will       need to be free to attend these. •   The   competition   will   be   over   three   days   and   the   weather   is   likely   to   be   warm.   Exact   details   of   how   the   event   will be run are to follow. • Hopefully at the end of the competition there will be some free time to enjoy the delights of La Ciotat. • Team members should be residents of Bridgwater.

Meing Rooms

Meeting Rooms Bridgwater   U3A   has   been   offered   the   free   use   of   meeting   rooms   by   Somerset   Care.     There   is   also   a   Community Centre   on   Hamp   with   tea/coffee   facilities   and   parking,   I   have   the   keys.     This   has   an   outreach   centre   for   the   lonely   run by local school children, every Tuesday 1pm to 2.30pm at Somerset Together in Rhode Lane … support needed. Dawn, 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.

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

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

NATIONAL U3A DAY Wednesday 3rd June : Keep an eye on the website for the days happenings!! GROUP LEADERS’ MEETING Wednesday   17th   June   :     Immediately   after   the   U3A   Coffee   Morning   ….   watch   this   space   for   full   details   and   PLEASE remember to reply to the emailed invitation (when it’s issued) and let us know of any dietary requirements. Thank You.