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SEPTEMBER 2022
Introduction from the Chair and Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.
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Since the sad news of the Queen's passing there have rightly been countless tributes from all sections of society and the media, including a tribute on behalf of The Third Age Trust, u3as, our members and friends
It would be difficult for me to match, in words, the respect and emotion that we have seen in recent days.
We will however, observe a period of silence at the upcoming AGM, which takes place the day after the funeral. R.I.P. your Majesty.
Best Regards Ian.
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Monthly Meeting and AGM September 20th 2022
The necessary reports and notices have previously been circulated for your consideration, together with the voting mechanisms/forms for any Executive Committee (EC) positions, which are up for election or re-election.
There are no Motions to be put to the membership on this occasion.
If you haven’t already, please take the time to click here and submit your vote.
Votes are recorded and counted automatically under each of the required topic headings. Members who share the same email address can submit their vote independently via the same link.
Members may also vote in person at the meeting.
All attendees can enjoy the planned tea/coffee and cakes; plus applaud the presentation, by St Neots Mayor Ben Pitt, of 20 Year badges to those members who have passed that milestone during the year.
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Group News
As always may we point members, to the Group tab on the Website and to the Group Status Chart for the latest information on which Groups meet when and where . Please contact the relevant Group Leader if you wish to attend any Group for a free taster session.
Group Specific News – Register your interest.
26 members registered on the interest sheet for the new Petanque Monday Group. Group Leader Dave Sellick will review attendance numbers on the first sessions before accepting any more applications.
Likewise, 27 members have registered their interest for the new Strictly Ballroom Group. Group Leaders Neville and Maureen Lee will hold the first Group Session on Friday 23rd September and will continue each Friday in the Church Rooms, 2pm to 3pm initially.
10 members have expressed interest in a u3a Dragon Boat Group. We need more interested members to take this idea forward. Click here to register your interest.
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The Striders Walking Group, meet fortnightly on Fridays for lovely walks in our neighbouring countryside.
They invite members to join this friendly Group. Walks are approx. 6.5 miles, just walking during the morning.
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Group Leader Christine writes “We share cars to the start of the walk. Want more information: please email christine@hagger.org for our Information Sheet for new walkers which gives more details.”
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Outings & Holiday Group
If any members have any queries or suggestions for future outings or holidays, please see any of the Outings Review Team, Jill Richardson, Iris Parr or Pat Hills at a Monthly Meeting.
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Life Stories or Events from our Members
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Last month I hadn’t realised the source of the story about the Old Lady on the roof (and the amusing phone call to her son at work) was actually from our very own Creative writing group and more specifically Chris Beesley. Belated credit to Christine.
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This month’s entry relates to the 20 Year Badge awards and the members who qualified this year. Membership Secretary Tony Summerlin has the task of identifying those concerned and inviting them to the AGM to receive their award in person. One recipient replied….
Hi Tony,
I will be pleased to attend the Annual General Meeting on 20th September to receive a commemorative badge for 20 years membership.
Our branch of the U3A has gone from strength to strength and I am so pleased that my brave efforts in taking on the role as Chairman saved the day, all those years ago! (The retiring chairman, June Griffin, had appealed for someone to take over the chair but to no avail, and it was thought that the branch would have to disband). Although I was new to the area, and U3A, I volunteered.
I have enjoyed my 20 years membership and look forward to a few more years.
Best wishes, Mary Joyce.
Many new members may not know Mary, but her contributions to St Neots u3a should not go unnoticed.
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Publicity News
Publicity News.
Publicity Team Members and others routinely post images and news on the St Neots u3a Facebook page. Why not join the existing 200 plus members to receive notifications often ahead of time!
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Recommendations from a Member.
Peter Hagger writes …. Friends of St Neots Museum have booked Cineworld St Neots on Friday 23rd September (Doors open 12.45 films starts at 1.15 pm). They will be showing the film entitled 'First of the Few' but usually known as Spitfire as it tells the story of the development of this fine aircraft. The films local connection is that St Neots Spitfire pilot Victor Elkins acted as technical advisor to the film and flew in some of the scenes. I have had the pleasure of seeing the film and I gave it 5 stars.
Tickets are now available from the Museum or you can contact me. peter@hagger.org 07802 580314 Each ticket is £10 as a donation to the Museum.
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Community News.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. from Chris Jarvis
Recently one of the St Neots u3a members (me) suffered a cardiac arrest at One Leisure swimming pool. The team at One Leisure, with the help of pool users, carried out vital C.P.R. The availability of a localised defibrillator thankfully saved his life. Since this event a fund-raising page has been set up by a local councillor and NHS Paramedic Mr Ian Taylor to fund two additional wall mounted defibrillators in the Eynesbury area and should anyone within the U3A family like to contribute please go to the link below.
The cost of each unit installed and working is in the region of £1500 so the target is £3000 for these two units. More details can be found on the fund raising page. However, should we exceed our target we will just keep going and carry on raising funds for more units to be installed.
The current survival rate for cardiac arrest is only one in ten so the more units that are installed within the community and countrywide can only be a positive thing with the result that more lives can and will be saved. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/eynesburydefibs?utm_term=MMDYXArEv
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2023 u3a Diary
Orders for 2023 u3a diaries can now be placed by clicking here.
The price remains at £4
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Dates for the Diary.
Birmingham International Military Tattoo – postponed – new date to be advised.
October 14th Group Leaders meeting.
28th November - 2nd December 2022 Torquay and Tinsel Holiday.
December 13th Xmas Party.
June 6th 2023 Showcase.
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Bite Size Newsletter
For email buddies who wish to print a bite size version of this Newsletter,
please click here.
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Featured Sites (Links to previous items of interest)
Feel free to click on these links for a wealth of interest and fun.
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Black Cat Radio.
Ernie Almond, of Black Cat Radio, is promoting a show which appears at the Priory Centre on 28th October 2022.
He is pleased to recommend this show as a comedy event for the family, featuring Rollo and Tommy J with "Laugh your Socks off"
Tickets are available from the box office 01480 388922 or click here for more details.
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We receive almost daily shout-outs promoting St Neots u3a and every month we get a session with Ernie Almond, on his morning programme, to talk about our activities.
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If you are a non-member reading this Newsletter
and you want to
LEARN, LAUGH and LIVE
visit our website www.u3asites.org.uk/st-neots
or contact the Membership Secretary,
Tony Summerlin 01480 210416
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