Disco Dance celebrating 10 years of Eastwood & District u3a Open to members and friends Music from the 60’s to the 00’s Greasley Miners Welfare Saturday 29 June 2024 7:30 ‘til late Tickets £4.00 available at monthly meeting or by contacting Janet 07961 832 864
Latest news
Celebration Meal 25th June
There will be a celebration meal at the Gurkha Express restaurant, Eastwood, on Tuesday 25th June, at 7.00 pm. The event is open to everyone in the U3A. Text Paul on 0790 4646836 with your name and u3a number to register your interest. There is plenty of space in the restaurant but it will be on a first come basis. A £5 deposit will be required. Paul Bettridge, On behalf of the Committee
**10th Anniversary Celebration**
Eastwood & District u3a began in 2014
On Wednesday 5th June 2024
the AGM was followed by the
10th Anniversary Celebration
We had
a Celebration Cake
Display: What u3a means to me
Group photographs
Presentation to ‘Pioneer’ Members
Naming of our teddy mascot – Clint (Eastwood)
An amazing Fuddle
Thank you so much to everyone who contributed
to the impressive buffet.
Plus speaker Gerry Jarvis
who talked about
The Race to Fix the Nerve Agent
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There will be other events throughout the year.
eg. Stand at Morrisons – 6th June
Dinner at Gurkha – 25th June
Disco – 29th June
Postbox Toppers
– the Creative Craft group aims to put 4 postbox
toppers out 3 times in 2024
u3a Festival 2024 in York
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Save the date: 18 to 20 July 2024*
Plans are already underway for u3a Festival ’24 which will take place in July 2024 in the beautiful city of York.
Tickets are not yet available to buy but the cost of the attending festival will be as follows:
- Day 1, Thursday 18 July – £25 including buffet supper
- Day 2, Friday 19 July – £10 for the full day
- Day 3, Saturday 20 July – £5 for a half day
- Full festival to include all 3 days and a buffet supper on Day 1 – £35
DIRECTORY
Monthly Meeting – 3rd July 2024
We look forward to welcoming members and visitors to this event, which will last from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Eastwood. There will be a speaker and refreshments will be served during the break. It will be a good opportunity to catch up on the latest group news and meet up with other u3a members.
It would be good to invite friends/neighbours to attend so that they can find out what we are all about.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
groupS looking for NEW members:
CANASTA
CREATIVE CRAFTS – especially Wednesday afternoon meeting
WINE APPRECIATION
If you want to join our u3a look here:
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
The current subscription is £20 for full membership, £12 for associate membership (if you are already a member of another u3a).
If you wish to join please contact membership@eastwoodu3a.org
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Renewal forms are available on the website:
www.eastwoodu3a.org/forms
Whichever method you use to pay your subscription you MUST fill in a renewal form. If there are no changes to your details, fill in your name, membership number and date and sign the top section of the form. You must then complete the Privacy Statement to confirm your consent to the storage and use of your data.
The current subscription is £20 for the year, £12 for Associate Members.
WAYS TO PAY
If possible please pay your subscription by Bank transfer – a one off bank payment. You must also complete a renewal form and email the treasurer to confirm payment.
Name of payee: Eastwood & District u3a
Sort code: 60-07-28
Account no: 456 35 714
Reference: Your name & membership no (this is essential for the treasurer to pick out who has paid)
Amount: £20
You can pay by Bank transfer through your local post office if you don’t bank online.
If you want to pay by cash or cheque please contact Barry Doran membership@eastwoodu3a.org tel: 07565 928 992
JOINT GIFT AID
If you have signed a gift aid form for yourself and others in your household, the person who completed the gift aid form must pay the full joint amount and sign the renewal form.