The summer is now behind us and we look forward to the autumn and our wonderful Christmas Concert. You are now able to renew your membership through Beacon using either Paypal or a debit or credit card. Your new membership card can then be collected from the Spa at a monthly meeting. Alternatively come along to the Membership table at any of our monthly meetings to either renew or join as a new member – payment can be made by cash, card or cheque.
Our Spa meetings are scheduled for:
Monday 7th October ‘Tax, Care and Toy Boys’! An insight into the following areas: Protecting your home and savings; Inheritance Tax; Sideways disinheritance and blended families; Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Monday 18th November AGM
Monday 9th December Christmas Concert
Monday 3rd February Animal Sculptures of East Riding
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We are still looking for volunteers for various committee roles: Our constitution allows for 12 members and, as a larger than average u3a, there is plenty for every member to do. So if you feel you can help, please do, and full support will be given.
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Photographic Competition:
Don’t forget to have your entries in by the deadline of September 30th to Pete Arthur at
pete.arthur@btinternet.com or call him on 07799 816284 with any queries.
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Group news:
We have a new group up and running called:
‘Gentlemen’s Relish’
and its enthusiastic founder members would like to now invite others to join them in conversation, wide-ranging
hearty discussions, the odd trip.
They meet on Thursday mornings at 10 in the Friendly Forester’s community room.
There is no charge for the room and beverages and food are always available at the bar.
If you are interested, please contact Ken Saxton at 07767 427359
New group: u3a Man Club – a chance to get together to chat and whatever, sort of a Men in Sheds group without the practical projects.
If you’re interested, sign up at any Spa meeting or call 07746 252057
- Golf for Improvers is up and running again, with the new professional Alex Belt.
Contact Ian Sawyer for more information at 07934 672872
- Crafting: Supporting all kinds of crafts, sewing, beading, crochet, quilting; two Tuesdays a month at 2-4 p.m. in the u3a Centre. Contact: Pam Harrison 07935 383229
- Scrabble 2: Now being held monthly at the u3a Centre on a Thursday from 1-3 p.m.
KEEP ON KURLING!
Our Kurling Group Leaders, Michael and Elaine Perry, together with their loyal and enthusiastic team members have fostered and mentored the art of Kurling at u3as in Scarborough, Barnsley, Driffield and Sheffield.
These newcomers to this growing and popular sport, played to Great Britain Kurling Association rules, are now joining with our u3a to form a Northern League. Its Inaugural Event will take place in Barnsley on October 13th when the five u3a’s will be competing for the Northern League Cup.
Well done, everyone!
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Day trips:
Christmas at Doddington Hall Thursday 21st November 2024 cost £38 for coach & admission
Booking by cash or cheque at the September Spa meeting
Contact Sue on fordsue@hotmail.co.uk for more information or call 07746252057
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Quiz Nights resume after the summer break at the Town Bar; starting at 7.30 pm,
cost £1.50, cash prizes:
Wednesday October 23th 2024
Wednesday November 27th 2024
Wednesday January 22nd 2025
Wednesday February 26th 2025
Contact John Beales 07543460558 or Pete Arthur 07799816284 for more information.
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*Kingussie Scotland Holiday: Sunday 26th January 2025 /FULL*
*Bideford Devon Holiday: Monday 23rd September 2024 /FULL*
Contact Sylvia at silverladybrid@gmail.com /01262 672721 for more information
2024 Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday 30th November at the Belvedere Golf Club
7.00pm for 7.30pm
Two course meal with entertainment by
Frank Martin
u3a Member Tickets: £25.00
Non-Member Tickets: £30.00
Contact Sylvia at silverladybrid@gmail.com /01262 672721 for more information
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GROUP SUMMARY
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Monday Spa Meeting (Monthly) Knit & Natter Short Walks 1 Tap Dancing for All
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Tuesday Beginners’ Guitar Dancing for Fun French Beginners Knitting & Crochet New Age Kurling 3 Orchestra Play Reading Reiki Course Trim Intentions/ Weight Management
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Wednesday Ballet Fitness Friendship Circle Golf Improvers Local History Mindfulness Meditation New Age Kurling 1 Short Strolls Short Walks 2 Spanish Ukes of Hazzard Writers Group |
Thursday Crown Green Bowls Discussion Group Map Reading Group Round & About Walks Scrabble
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Friday Croquet Family History Flower Arranging New Age Kurling 2 Line Dancing Table Tennis Watercolours Mixed |
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Monday Archery Acrylics Art Group Book Club Canasta Introducing Canasta Metal Detecting Digital Photography Petanque Readers’ Group 2nd. Year Spanish
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Tuesday Book Group Beginners’ Canasta Crafting Group Embroidery French Conversation Line Dancing Literary Studies Poetry Appreciation Reiki Exchange Science/Technology Uno and Boardgames Yoga & Pilates Wine Appreciation 3 |
Wednesday Bridge – Improvers Calligraphy Photography Progressive Whist Spanish – Intermediate /Advanced
Quiz Night |
Thursday Canasta 2 Climate Change Family History Italian Literary Studies Scrabble 2 Wine Appreciation
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Friday Book Group Flat Green Bowls Recorder Ensemble Rummikub, UNO and Dominoes
Sunday Canasta Sunday |
Variable: Allotments, Caving, Geoarchaeology, Hearing Loss, Silver Dream Bikers, Trips/ Events |
**Please note that the most up-to-date information on all events and groups can always be obtained by accessing the Beacon Portal.
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u3a discounts: Available at East Riding Leisure Centre, Palms Leisure Club and at Bridlington Stationers; please show your original membership card.
*Unfortunately, Burlington’s Restaurant in the Old Town is now closed.
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Contact information:
Chair: Diane Arthur admin@u3abridlington.co.uk
Secretary/ Membership Secretary: Wendy Brayshaw membership@u3abridlington.co.uk or 07876 571884
Treasurer/ Group Coordinator: Christine Latham treasurer@u3abridlington.co.uk groups@u3abridlington.co.uk or 01262 851313
Mike Heslop-Mullens mikejhm@yahoo.co.uk
Delphine Kaye eyakk16@gmail.com
Website: www. https://www.u3abridlington.co.uk/
Facebook: Bridlington u3a
Phone number: 07746 252057
Address: Bridlington u3a,
Unit 8, Business Centre, Enterprise Way,
Bessingby Industrial Estate,
Bridlington YO16 4SF