JUNE 2019 NEWSLETTER Message from the Chairman I'm not one to brag but I must pass on compliments received recently at a training day for Chairman. The subject of websites came up, a few had looked at our website and were very complimentary in fact after seeing ours two U3A`s are in the process of changing from the 'boring' (their word) U3A "Web Builder" format to the format Dave uses for the Caer Urfa website. Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery well done Dave Johnson. GIFT AID As the Chairman (Tony) mentioned at the last meeting, we are going to claim back Gift Aid on the membership and weekly attendance fees subject to the completion of the necessary HMRC documentation. In order to simplify the procedure, the Committee agreed that we would obtain signed declarations at the next membership renewal, January 2020. At the meeting when membership renewals take place, someone will be there to assist with this and deal with any queries. Further information nearer the time. SCAM WATCH This month there have been a number of high-profile scams. Here are two to be aware of: - A TalkTalk customer received an email telling him his account had been blocked because of a ‘negative balance’. This seemed very strange and just as he was about to follow the link in the email the penny dropped, it was a scam. Fortunately, he phoned TalkTalk, on a phone number he already held, they confirmed a large number of customers had been in touch as they had been targeted. Scams similar to this have also involved PayPal, Amazon, HMRC and Banks to name but a few. Investment scams appearing to be endorsed by known celebrities. There have been a number of these, celebrities named without their knowledge have been: - Deborah Meaden, Dragon’s Den David Beckham Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert Please consider: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! THIS MEETING 1 st June SPEAKER Freda Thompson TOPIC Ladies who Poison
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JUNE 2019 NEWSLETTER Message from the Chairman I'm not one to brag but I must pass on compliments received recently at a training day for Chairman. The subject of websites came up, a few had looked at our website and were very complimentary in fact after seeing ours two U3A`s are in the process of changing from the 'boring' (their word) U3A "Web Builder" format to the format Dave uses for the Caer Urfa website. Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery well done Dave Johnson. GIFT AID As the Chairman (Tony) mentioned at the last meeting, we are going to claim back Gift Aid on the membership and weekly attendance fees subject to the completion of the necessary HMRC documentation. In order to simplify the procedure, the Committee agreed that we would obtain signed declarations at the next membership renewal, January 2020. At the meeting when membership renewals take place, someone will be there to assist with this and deal with any queries. Further information nearer the time. SCAM WATCH This month there have been a number of high-profile scams. Here are two to be aware of: - A TalkTalk customer received an email telling him his account had been blocked because of a ‘negative balance’. This seemed very strange and just as he was about to follow the link in the email the penny dropped, it was a scam. Fortunately, he phoned TalkTalk, on a phone number he already held, they confirmed a large number of customers had been in touch as they had been targeted. Scams similar to this have also involved PayPal, Amazon, HMRC and Banks to name but a few. Investment scams appearing to be endorsed by known celebrities. There have been a number of these, celebrities named without their knowledge have been: - Deborah Meaden, Dragon’s Den David Beckham Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert Please consider: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! THIS MEETING 1st June SPEAKER Freda Thompson TOPIC Ladies who Poison
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MESSAGES FROM GROUP LEADERS Ruth Cauley – Contact details in the attached schedule. Caer Urfa U3A Panto – Rehearsals start July 8th. Anyone who is interested please come along usual time and place. 1:30 – 3:00pm, Talbot Road Methodist Church. Pat De-Hart – 0191 4219415 Day Trips Wed July 10th Goathland (Heartbeat Country) / Whitby Leave from Armstrong Hall at 9.30am prompt Cost £16 depending on numbers All money to be paid today – Thank you. Only one seat left Flower Arranging Meeting – 24th June – See schedule attached for full details. New members are most welcome, please see me for details of what you will need. Reading Group Meeting – 17th June – See schedule attached for full details. New members are most welcome, please see me for details of the book. Lynn Houlsby 39 Steps – Please note: Tickets will be issued at the meeting in July (3rd July). I am unable to attend the June meeting. The Nutcracker Ballet at the Customs House – 6th October (Sunday) 7:30pm £22. – I have only two names so far. If interested, please will you let Beryl Marshall know? Many thanks. Memories are made of this at the Customs House – 4th October (Friday) Cost £16 I have provisionally booked 20 seats so it will be a case of the first to pay the deposit of £10 at the July meeting! CHRISTMAS PARTY at Littlehaven Hotel 12th December 2019 (Thursday) 7:30pm Next instalment at the July meeting. PANTOMIME VIP SHOWING, SNOW WHITE at the Customs House – 20th December (Friday) 1:30pm matinée Cost £14 Names and deposits of £5 (none returnable) at the July meeting. Sylvia Leech – Contact details in the attached schedule June Lunch Club will be at Prima Restaurant (formerly Simonside Arms) Newcastle Road on 12th June at 12:00 for 12:30pm PLEASE NOTE: The will be no meeting in July.
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Beryl Marshall August 17th / 18th 2 days / 1 night d.b&b Castle Howard & Harwood House £99 September 12th – 15th – 4 days / 3 nights d.b&b Aberdeen & Royal Deeside £139 October 21st – 25th – 5 days / 4 nights d.b&b Bath, Cheddar Gorge & Wells £199 Names to Beryl Marshall please. Carole Purvis WHIST Drive – 11th & 25th June Janet Reay – Contact details in the attached schedule Games and Gossip – 25th June, 1:30pm. Full details in the attached schedule. Netball & Singing Group (Choir). Please see the attached schedule for full details. Please note: - No netball July 2nd Judith Witts Gardening Club - Please note Judith’s contact number has been incorrectly shown previously and ought to be 0191 4549832. Gardener’s World May Issue out now with 2 for 1 entry card to lots of gardens June 26th – Visit Thornton Gardens 10am – 2pm Only 16 places left, pay at gardening meeting. July 31st – Visit Eggleston Hall, Durham. Use 2 for 1 card More details concerning visits will be discussed at our monthly meetings.
LOST PROPERTY If you lose anything at the meetings or leave things behind, please check the website for details of all items found. Please allow a few days for the webpage to be updated. Many thanks. The web address is:- www.cussu3a.btck.co.uk NEXT MEETING 3rd July SPEAKER Presentation by the U3A Drama Group & U3A Singers
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Game Show comments:
Q – Name a food that comes sm
oked?
A – Tobacco
Q – Name a famous Disney character
other than Mickey Mouse?
A – Mighty Mouse
Q – Name a game played in the dark?
A – Charades
Exam Answers: Biology Exam
Q – What happens during puberty to a
boy? A – He says goodbye to his childhood
and enters adultery.
Old Git Wit
I used to play football when I was young but then my eyes went bad – so I became a referee.
Eric Morcambe
GroupName&Contact Day Dates Location NotesBridgeforBeginnersBrendaMallen01914554924VivAtkinson01914561698
6th June (Richard`s Walk) tel. 4526419 Meet at 10-15am at the Health Centre/ Library at the Nook. Walk around Temple Park and surroundings. Finish at the General Hospital café for refreshments. 13th June (Linda`s Walk) tel. 4552503 Meet at Morrison`s Sunderland at 10-30am for a seafront walk taking in Roker Pier. Finish at Granny Annie`s for refreshments. 20th June (Richard`s Walk) Meet at the New Ship Cleadon at 10-15am for a walk to Souter Point café via the outskirts of Cleadon Hills (no stiles to climb over!) 27th June (Richard`s Walk) Meet at 10-15am at the Customs House for a leisurely walk to the New Crown along the riverside, the Groyne and the South Marine Park. New Crown opens at 12-00. 4th July (Linda`s Walk) Meet at 10-15 at the Jarrow Viking statue. Walk through the newly reopened Pedestrian Tunnel to the North side for a shufty. If tunnel is not open, still meet same place for a scenic walk ending at Jarrow Hall café.
