Chair`s page
Dear Friends,
I love a good quote and often when I read one it brings u3a to mind. ‘Change is the key that unlocks new possibilities’ and ‘People work best when they are connected and contented’ seem apt in terms of the spread of Canterbury u3a opportunities and activities available.
Canterbury u3a continues to flourish, which perhaps reflects a growing membership searching for new ways to be active, sharing skills, and continuing lifelong learning. An organisation of our size and complexity relies too on the happy connection between many, many volunteers who make things happen in Canterbury u3a; ranging from leading an activity to serving refreshments. Every volunteer is valuable and important from my perspective and I thank you all for your engagement and involvement.
The collective u3a spirit is pertinent as we head to the AGM on 10th April. You will know that such a meeting should not only consider past performance but more importantly ensure a stable and quality future for Canterbury u3a. In particular you will have noted that there are critical vacancies to be filled on the committee, which I trust is receiving your consideration, in order to maintain the dynamic nature of Canterbury u3a.
Please come along to the AGM, conscious that Canterbury u3a is run by the members for the members. I look forward to sharing the AGM with you.
I am attaching my Annual Report 2023.
Here, too, are my thoughts about our u3a holiday in Sept 2023.
Robin Terry
Mar 2024