In this edition:
Notices
Call for Volunteers
Happy New Year everyone!
Our u3a needs a continual flow of volunteers and would struggle to carry on without it. In order to survive and thrive we need an enthusiastic committee with the skills to make it effective and efficient to run. In April we have a number of members that will come to the end of their 3-year term on the Chichester u3a committee.
In addition to being part of a friendly and supportive committee, there are lots of potential benefits to being a committee member. These include working with others to achieve a shared goal; developing new skills; making and deepening friendships; a sense of achievement; and, of course, enjoyment and having fun.
The committee meets once a month, 10.00-12.00, at The Old Court Room, North Street, Chichester followed by a friendly gathering and beverage in the The Old Cross pub.
For more details please CONTACT US HERE.
Treasurer Required
Under the terms of the constitution the current treasurer has to step down in May at the end of his 3 year tenure. We are seeking a volunteer to fill the role from May. Very basic IT literacy and a basic understanding of receipts and payments bookwork would be an advantage but full training and support would be given. If you feel able to support your U3A in this role please contact the Treasurer HERE for an initial discussion.
Upcoming Events
Coffee Morning – Tuesday, 7th January, 10am – 12 noon
Always on the First Tuesday of each month, so please mark your calendars!
Our Coffee Mornings are held in the Bar on the first floor of the MINERVA THEATRE building, opposite the Chichester Festival Theatre.
You can use this opportunity to chat with our groups team and learn about current and new offerings, meet old friends and make new ones!
Monthly Meeting on Thursday, 16th January at 2pm at the Assembly Rooms on North Street
Speaker: Harry Sherrard
Harry delivers talks on motoring and historical topics that harness a lifetime’s interest and passion and are supported by intensive research. This talk will be about Goodwood.
Talk: History of Goodwood Circuit
The Goodwood Estate, the Dukes of Richmond and how RAF Westhampnett morphed from a Battle of Britain airfield into the Goodwood we know today.
Groups Notices
Proposed new Dining Group
Do you enjoy dining in good company?
As the current dining groups are all fully subscribed, we would like to gauge interest in a new one. Meals, (dinner, lunch or afternoon tea) would be arranged once a month at local restaurants with the aim of sampling good food whilst relaxing in good company, and sharing and exchanging ideas and life experiences.
Venues, dates and times will be discussed and agreed by group members with each member paying for their own food and drinks. If you are interested, please let us know by contacting the Groups Team.
National & Regional
National u3a
There is a wealth of information on the National u3a website – www.u3a.org.uk , including online groups, u3a Radio podcast, upcoming events, and the latest issue of Third Age Matters, the monthly national u3a magazine (the link to the current version is:
https://www.u3a.org.uk/news/u3a-matters/screen-reader-editions/u3a-matters-winter-2024-screenreader-edition
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Best wishes, Miriam Knight
The Constitution of the Chichester U3A is available to view here, and its Terms of Use here.
Enquiries If you wish to write to the Chichester U3A, then the correspondence address is: U3A Chichester, Box 809, MailboxesEtc., 26 The Hornet, CHICHESTER, PO19 7BB If there is an urgent matter that needs to be discussed then call 07460 109600, or contact the membership secretary.