BJ&D U3A Newsline | Issue 02.07 July 2020 I 1 I Editor: Colin Simm | email: [email protected]Issue 02.07 | July 2020 Welcome to the July edition of Newsline, In Newsline This Month:- This month we have an update from the Chairman on the latest advice from U3A national office on our response to Covid 19. We also have some ideas from members on what they’ve been up to in the lockdown and in particular a number of great photographs from our Craft and Photography Groups If you have anything of interest for our August edition then it should be e-mailed to [email protected]to arrive no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday 27th July. All items received will be acknowledged by e-mail. Colin Simm Chairman’s Message Sadly the Coronavirus is still the headline, though it is good to see another relaxation of the restrictions, with social distancing reduced to 1 Metre Plus. As we are seeing in the media, it is sad so many people are not observing the rules and going headlong into activities, back to what we remember as normality and gathering together in large numbers on beaches and city centres, despite warnings not to do so. It is so important to realise the virus is still out there and very dangerous, so we must all strictly adhere to government regulations throughout, ensuring total observance, particularly when we begin to meet again in our groups. As I write this, we have just received the latest guidance from our National Office which includes advice to all U3As. You can see that guidance by clicking on this link . It is important that as a U3A we keep everyone together, retain interest within our groups, both those which meet outside and inside, making regular contact perhaps with a phone chat individually, or on line as a group. Burton Joyce & District U3A Newsline
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BJ&D U3A Newsline | Issue 02.07 July 2020 I 1 I Editor: Colin Simm | email: [email protected]
Issue 02.07 | July 2020
Welcome to the July edition of Newsline,
In Newsline This Month:-
This month we have an update from the Chairman on the latest advicefrom U3A national office on our response to Covid 19. We also havesome ideas from members on what they’ve been up to in thelockdown and in particular a number of great photographs from ourCraft and Photography Groups
If you have anything of interest for our August edition then it shouldbe e-mailed to [email protected] to arrive no later than5:00 p.m. Monday 27th July.
All items received will be acknowledged by e-mail.
Colin Simm
Chairman’s Message
Sadly the Coronavirus is still the headline, though it is good to see anotherrelaxation of the restrictions, with social distancing reduced to 1 Metre Plus.As we are seeing in the media, it is sad so many people are not observing therules and going headlong into activities, back to what we remember asnormality and gathering together in large numbers on beaches and citycentres, despite warnings not to do so.
It is so important to realise the virus is still out there and very dangerous, sowe must all strictly adhere to government regulations throughout, ensuringtotal observance, particularly when we begin to meet again in our groups. As I write this, we havejust received the latest guidance from our National Office which includes advice to all U3As. Youcan see that guidance by clicking on this link. It is important that as a U3A we keep everyonetogether, retain interest within our groups, both those which meet outside and inside, makingregular contact perhaps with a phone chat individually, or on line as a group.
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Although Groups which meet outside, such as pétanque, walking, bird watching andgardening (at this time of the year) can begin to meet again subject to strict observanceof the virus regulations, those which meet inside are equally important. I am suggestingthose groups consider whether, during the summer months, they could meet outsidewhere appropriate, keeping to the limits on numbers and social distancing, though Iappreciate it may not be possible for all groups. At least it would bring some groups backtogether in the hope that, as the year progresses, conditions will become easier,enabling us to reach the stage of holding monthly meetings again.
There is discussion as to whether we can have a monthly speaker deliver their talk byZoom, so at least we would get together at a distance. I am assured connecting Zoom toour devices is an easy, straight forward procedure with advice available for memberswho might find difficulty in achieving this.
Please continue to stay safe and keep to the rules. With all good wishes.
Alwyn.
Membership NewsUnsurprisingly there is no membership news at the moment
Future Meetings
In order to follow Government and National Office advice, the Committee has regrettably andreluctantly, taken the view that all monthly and Groups meetings and activities, outings andvisits, should now cease until further notice. You will be kept informed of developments. GroupCo-ordinators are asked to maintain contact with Group members and if anyone needs help orsupport they can contact our Coronavirus Help Group details of which are set out at the foot ofpage 3 .
Meetings Programme and Group Activities
Updates from Meetings Past
Drive On for older drivers
We recently had the following letter from a previous guest speaker at our monthly meeting:
How are you, I hope all is well.
I writing to you from Via East Midlands’ Road Safety team; you may remember we ran a Drive On sessionfor older drivers with Burton Joyce U3A back in March of this year, in the Village Hall.
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Nottingham Castle Refurbishment
We have had two talks on the refurbishment of the castle and there is a regular Newsletterthat keeps us up-to-date. Click on the picture below to view this.
During current circumstances our driving habits may have changed and as we adjust to the roadsbeing busier and perhaps driving a little more frequently there are a few checks to make and tips tofollow.
Below is a link to some ‘lockdown bulletins’ produced by the Older Drivers Forum. We think these arevery helpful and cover many questions and worries that older drivers may have.
If you have any questions or require any further information please let me know. We are lookingforward to a time when we will be able to attend groups again and run more Drive On sessions.
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Parish Magazine
We all know this is a valuable resource of information and local traders. It’s not possible todeliver June’s magazines in paper format but it is available on line at
http://bjparishmagazine.co.uk/
Flowers in the lawn
So what do we do when we are “locked down”? Well,there are many options……. clean the windows, vacuumevery room in the house, mop the kitchen floor (again),phone family & friends, wave to the neighbours, read anovel, eat too much, watch TV ………….As the weather has been so wonderful (I intended to geton my hands & knees whatever the weather) I have takenpart in a Nation Survey of wild flowers in the lawn.
I have been interested in wild flowers since I was a child(age 3 apparently according to my parents, who boughtme my first wildflower book, which I still use), and I havecontinued my interest. I am a member of PlantlifeInternational, probably the most important Plant Charityin the world, and it is leading Britain’s biggest everbotanical survey of lawns “Every Flower Counts”. I quote
“Flowers in your lawn are producing vital nectar & pollenfor bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects”.
With 22 million gardens in the UK (sadly dismissed as wildlife deserts & regularly scalped toan inch of their life) there is potential possibility of producing impressive floral displays.
There is increasing calls to leave lawns unmowed. Theprogramme followed by many City & County Councils NOT tomow verges, supported by Alan Titchmarsh, is thriving.
Last year the total number of flowers identified was over 200species. In total 495,676 individual flowers were counted. Inmy garden I have identified 68 species.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know how many species could beidentified in Burton Joyce U3A gardens?
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Woodborough Open Gardens
The 28th June should have been the fourth Woodborough Open Gardens in aid of the NSPCC.Sadly due to the present situation it has had to be cancelled. However we have been able tophotograph and video some of Woodborough’s beautiful gardens for you to to see on line. Soclick on the picture below, and sit back and enjoy the gardens. Your donations to the NSPCCwould be greatly appreciated because in previous years this has been a great fundraiser for thisimportant charity
Sally Allen
History Quiz
The Monarchy - A stable Institution in English History or is it?
Name the English Kings since William the conqueror who were deposed, or died a violent death
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Groups News
This section of Newsline contains the Groups Facilitator's updates on recent changes to our Groups.It also has reports from the Groups themselves on their activities and any changes to their normalmeeting programme. Group Information is listed alphabetically on the last three pages ofNewsline, and fuller details on individual Groups are given on the “Our Groups” page on thewebsite: https://u3asites.org.uk/burton-joyce/groups
Book Group
This was our third Zoom meeting and we do still have technical difficulties at the beginning whichhave to be troubleshot (is that a word?) by him indoors – thank you Trevor. I wonder if there isanyone within U3A who would be able and willing to offer a tutorial or telephone support to enablemore groups to get going. I worry that our organisation is not going to have groups as we knowthem for some while yet and we are leaving a lot of our members out. I know that there are onlinetutorials but also know that some people require more handholding initially.
The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
This was a complicated, even difficult read but worth persevering with. It was essentially aboutlove: idealised love of partners, a child’s love for her mother and brother, and the love of the Jewishimmigrant for everything lost or left behind.
We know that the novelist is herself Jewish and that the book is dedicated to her grandparents whowere all born in Eastern Europe and from whence several of the characters fled during theHolocaust. Although incredibly sad, there were some humorous parts, especially where the maincharacter, Leo, does things to ensure he is noticed as he feels he has spent his life being invisible.Most of the characters in the novel are writers of some sort and it is as if, by writing, they givevalidity to their existence or to the love they once had.
The History of Love is about a book of the same name, and various translations and copies of it. Leowrote it for the one love of his life, Alma, who left Europe in the Jewish diaspora before Leo andwent to America, pregnant with his child. It takes Leo several years to get to her, by which timeshe thinks he has died as there has been no communication, and so she has married. He spendsthe rest of his life heartbroken.
Thanks to Chris Sheath for recommending this to us and for getting our brain cells working.
Judith Wright
Petanque Group
STOP PRESS
Petanque at Poplars Sports Ground resumes next Monday 6 July. There will be strict bookingguidelines so if you are interested please ring Dil Vowles on 07879425643
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Craft Group
The Craft Group have been very busy in lockdown. Here are just a few pictures of theirachievements..
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Photography Group
Some absolutely amazing photos taken by members
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If you have any questions about our Groups, would like to start a new Group, or are willing to bethe Co-ordinator for a new or existing Group, please have a word with me, David Falkner, at themonthly meeting, or contact me via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone on 01636 918973. David Falkner.
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Members' CornerMembers' Corner is an occasional feature containing articles of general interest sent in bymembers. Any views, comments or opinions expressed are those of the individual concerned andshould not be taken as a reflection of the views or opinions of the Committee, or of Burton Joyce& District U3A. If you have an item for inclusion in this section, please e-mail it [email protected]
HWNN (Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Healthwatch), July 2020
On behalf of Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Healthwatch, I should like to thank all Burton Joyce& District U3A members who responded to the COVID-19 survey carried out recently by HWNN.
The survey into the information needs of people classed as vulnerable showed that informationwas not always reaching the people who needed it most.
As one of the HWNN volunteers involved in gathering information by telephone rather than online,I very soon sensed that a number of people, especially those caring for family members withlearning and/or behavioural difficulties or with dementia, needed someone to listen to them whilethey talked about their worries and their fears. The very active and supportive East MidlandsCarers’ Hub was subsequently able to connect or re-connect with them.
HWNN regularly carries out surveys of and investigations into aspects of the health and socialcare services in the region. The reports, all passed to the relevant local and national bodies forinformation and action, are on the HWNN website. The report of the COVID-19 survey can beaccessed by clicking on this link and clicking on Covid19 survey.
William II - killed - shot with an arrow “by accident” while huntingEdward II - deposed - either killed at Berkeley castle after his deposition by his wife QueenIsabella and her lover Roger Mortimer, or went into self chosen exile as a wanderer in Europe.Richard II - murdered in Pontefract Castle after being deposed by Henry IVHenry VI - murdered in London on the orders of Edward IVEdward V - murdered in the Tower of London with his brother, presumably on the orders oftheir uncle Richard IIIRichard III - killed at Battle of Bosworth fighting future Henry VIICharles I - executed in the English Civil WarJames II - deposed and went into exile as England feared a return to Roman catholicism afterthe Civil WarEdward VIII - forced to abdicate over the Wallis Simpson affair
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Third Age Trust NoticesInformation on the items listed below will be displayed at our monthly meetings, or you can visitthe Third Age Trust website (http://www.u3a.org.uk) for further details and a wealth of otherinformation about U3A and its operations. Much of the information is only available in the MembersOnly area. To get maximum benefit you will need to register on the Third Age Trust website andobtain a user name and password. Members wishing to use the Resource Centre also need toapply for an Identification Number to borrow items.
Nottinghamshire Network of U3AsThe Nottinghamshire Network of U3As was established to enable cooperation between U3As andthe provision of support across the county and also to enable the launch of new U3As to take place.Since it began in 2009 many new U3As have been started and more are planned. There have alsobeen workshops held for committee members to learn from one another’s experience andexpertise and another to establish a group of mentors who are available to work with officers innew U3As and anyone else in need of support.
Do you receive the Third Age Newsletter?This monthly Newsletter is sent by email and contains news updates, details of educational events,national events, and learning resources. It’s very easy to subscribe to the newsletter. Just go towww.u3a.org.uk and click on the Newsletter tab, then fill in your email address, your name, andclick on “Subscribe”.
Committee Members
At the date of publication of this edition, the members of the Committee are:
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Group InformationDetails of Group meeting times and venues are also published on our website,www.bju3a.co.uk/groups.html.
. The letter (C) after a Group shows that there are sufficient membersinterested in this activity for a new Group to be formed, and that a Co-ordinator is required for theGroup. If you have a query regarding a Group, please contact that Group’s Co-ordinator, or theGroups Facilitator, David Falkner, on 07860 502479
Group Co-ordinator Telephone Time Normal MeetingDays
Art Expression Julie Smith 07597 330160 19:00 2nd WednesdayBeer and Cider Tasting Rob Johnson [email protected] 19:00 3rd ThursdayBird Watching Hil MacCallum 07803 925715 10:00 Alternate Thursdays
and Fridays
Board Games Dorothy Pinkett 0115 931 4576 14:00 1st and 3rd Thursday
Boccia (October - April) Dil Vowles 07879 425643 10:00 1st, 3rd and 5thThursdays
Book Club 1 Judith Wright 0115 931 2805 14:00 3rd WednesdayBotany Karen Taylor 0115 841 9099 10:00 3rd WednesdayBridge 1 Dorothy Burton † 14:00 1st, 3rd, 4th Tuesday,
2nd Monday
Bridge 2 (Beginners) Dorothy Burton † 14:00 Every Thursday
Darts for Fun Jacqui Hudson 0115 998 5417 19:30 2nd & 4th TuesdayDiscussion Charles Bushell 0115 966 4032 14:00 Usually 1st MondayEscape Rooms Keith Bowker 07592 008962 Varies Ad hoc
Family History Sue Clifford 0115 931 3937 14:30 3rd TuesdayFilm 4 Fun Peter Price-Horne 07791 752585 Varies Monday afternoonsFrench 1 Sue Clifford 0115 931 3937 10:00 Every FridayFrench 2 (Beginners) Sarah Hervey 07950 556 201 10:00 Every ThursdayFrench 3 Christine Foster 0115 931 2571 10:15 1st and 3rd FridayGarden Group 1 [email protected] 10:00 1st WednesdayGarden Group 2 Alwyn Foster 0115 931 2571 10:00 1st MondayGarden Group 3 Christine Shepherd 0115 961 8840 14:00 4th WednesdayGarden Group 4 Alwyn Foster 0115 931 2571 10:00 4th TuesdayGarden Group 5 [email protected] 1 Tony Kirk 0115 961 4587 Varies VariableHikers Paul Geeson 07969 068214 10:00 2nd WednesdayHistory 1 Viv Bushell 0115 966 4032 10:30 2nd MondayHistory 2 Jean Lewis 0115 911 9166 14:00 1st TuesdayInformation Exchange Maggie Gaborak 0115 998 5798 N/A N/AInternational Dinner David Falkner 07860 502479 18:45 VariousItalian Intermediates Mary Simm 0115 841 3605 14:30 Every FridayJiving for Beginners Dil Vowles/Jane
Taylor0115 931 23000115 931 2087
18:30 1st and 4th Thursdays
Kurling Paul Geeson 07969 068214 10:00 2nd & 4th ThursdayLuncheon Group Margaret Robinson 0115 9663793 12:30 4th TuesdayMah-Jong Sandra Giles 0115 966 5144 10:30 1st & 3rd WednesdayMeditation Tricia Blanco-White 0115 9663563 14:30 Last MondayPetanque 1 (Apr - Sept) Roz Tuffrey 0115 931 2754 10:00 1st & 3rd MondayPetanque 2 (Apr - Sept) Dil Vowles 0115 931 2300 13:30 Every FridayPetanque 3 (Apr - Sept) TBA 13:30 2nd and 4th MondayPetanque Winter (Oct - Mar) Dil Vowles 0115 931 2300 13:30 Every FridayPhotography Margaret Hutchby
/Brenda Draperphotography@bj
u3a.co.uk14:00 3rd Wednesday & 1 ad hoc/month
Photography for Fun Bob Clifford 0115 931 3937 10:00 1st ThursdayRamblers 1 Keith Bowker 07592 008962 10:00 Last WednesdayRamblers 2 Paul Geeson 07969 068214 10:00 3rd Wednesday
Wine Tasting Alan Comerie 07581 456253 19:00 Usually 4th Thursday but may vary
Notes:† Please contact via David Falkner on 07860 502479.(C) Indicates a Group formed from members on the waiting list for an existing Group with the same interest.
The Group needs a volunteer to become the Co-ordinator for the Group so that it can then start to meet.(S) Meetings normally take place during the late Spring, Summer and early Autumn months. Contact the
Group's Co-ordinator for more details.(T) Temporary or time limited Group, which anticipates holding a set number of meetings and then dissolve.
The Co-ordinator for the Group concerned, or our groups Facilitator, can provide more information, or seethe sign-up sheet for the particular Group.
(W) Meetings normally take place during the late Autumn, Winter, and early Spring months. Contact theGroup's Co-ordinator for more details.
If any of the above information is incomplete, incorrect, or out of date for your Group, pleasee-mail the correction to David Falkner at [email protected], and [email protected].
