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Bulletin 251205
In this edition:
- Notices
- Upcoming Events
- Groups Notices
- Local and National
Notices
Launching the Holiday Season!
The first of the Christmas Lunches took place on Wednesday, 3rd, we hope that the one taking place on Tuesday 9th will be just as enjoyable. The Committee would like to express their appreciation to Maggie Brisbane for stepping forward to undertake all the arrangements.
New Year's Resolutions:
> Eat better
> Exercise more
> Volunteer for U3A
> Learn, laugh, live!
Upcoming Events
Members' Monthly Meeting at the Assembly Rooms on North Street, Chichester, Thursday, 11th December at 2 p.m.
Speaker: Neil Sadler
(Almost) Death in Paradise: pirates and rum.
(Almost) Death in Paradise: pirates and rum.
Working with police in Trinidad and Tobago
Life in Barbados. The fictional island of Saint Marie in the TV series: Death in
Paradise. The real Pirates of the Caribbean.
What time did pirates go to bed? What was marooning?
“The answer’s Rum... now what was the question?”
Monthly meetings are completely free. Do join us after the talk for tea, coffee, mince pies! and a natter with friends.
Doors open from 1.15 p.m. ... no booking required.
Groups News & Notices
Serendipity 3.0
Everything is on the table for discussion except sex, religion, and the A27 bypass. And if we disagree, then we will do so agreeably. Suggestions in advance are welcome to get things started but once we're going who knows where we'll end up?
More importantly, all opinions are equally valid and everybody's voice will be heard. (Mansplainers shouldn't bother to apply!) No specialist knowledge is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to join in.
Our venue is Trents on South Street in Chichester from 10 am to 12 on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. They make no charge on the understanding that attendees will pay for hot or cold beverages at the start and/or halfway break of each meeting.
Get in touch to find out more or to join our first meeting.
You can contact the groups team via this link HERE.
Pilates Group Vacancy
There is now a vacancy in the Pilates group. The group meets on a Thursday morning (10-11am) at St Michael’s Hall, Summersdale Road. The group has only been going a short while but already the instructor has noted some real improvements in the group. One of the group members has also reported “I have learnt loads about my physical strength and weaknesses and have already felt the benefits. It is a friendly and understanding group to learn in, and the teaching and demonstration is excellent” (thanks Ann S for such a glowing review).
Classes cost £51 for a six block session (that’s just £8.50 a session, a really competitive rate). The next block begins on 11 December. So don’t delay, register your interest in joining the group via THIS LINK.
Local and National
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-2025-screenreader-edition
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