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April Talk Report

St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice - John Hammond and Carl Chaddick

At the April U3A Beccles meeting we learned about the services of St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice covering the needs of those with life-limiting illness from teens through senior years. Carl talked about the wide variety of services offered charity including hospital beds in Ipswich and Beccles, caregiver support and relief services, day activities and grief support, as well as fundraising initiatives organised by volunteers.

John shared the many benefits he has experienced through volunteering in a large donation and discount retail centre for the hospice, with some interesting stories and funny memories.

Thank you Sarah Emes for this report

**Newsflash**

Short break in London 2025 - we have been offered exceptional rates at a London hotel for the 7th April next year. £169pp half board with a £50 supplement for a single room. Let Events know if you are interested as soon as possible - no deposit required

Latest News

Sheringham Outing - 24 April - pick-up times on the Outings page

Membership Renewal - the online membership renewal form will be available until the end of April for last minute renewals after which it will be removed. Downloadable renewal and new member forms will remain on the Membership page of the website throughout the year

Outing to Halesworth Vineyard - 16 August 2024 - due to a rise in the entrance price for this outing, the cost has gone up by £10pp, however we have now arranged for a coach

Beth Chatto Gardens SOLD OUT

Keeping Fit has vacancies. Contact Pippa via the bird on their group page if you would like to join

The Last Taboo - Beccles Public Library - 5 May from 6pm - 7.30pm - in acknowledgement of Dying Matters week, Rebekah Domer will give a presentation to start a positive discussion on this difficult subject that is rarely aired in public

Beccles u3a 10th Anniversary - 20 November 2024

Do you have stand out memories of the first days of Beccles u3a? Please send me just a line or two about what you remember of those first exciting days. Did you find new friends, discover new hobbies or reinvigorate interests from your past? Did the u3a make the transition from full-time work to retiree more fulfilling? Send your memories to me, Angela, via email at Webmaster

Outings News

Coach Trip to Berlin there are just 5 twin rooms left on this fabulous week away. Itineraries available on the Outings page

The Syndicate - 30 April 2024 - 4 May 2024 - Norwich Theatre - group reductions available. Contact Events if you are interested

Group News

• Growing Together - our allotment group have one raised bed available. If you are interested, please contact Ivan Crane at unionivan48@gmail.com

Proposed new groups

If you can help convene or would like to join any of the following new groups, please contact Pippa at Chair

• Cycling 3 - just fancy a gentle ride through the beautiful Suffolk countryside? This could be the group for you. Contact Lynda Ayres if you are interested

• Wool Spinning - wouldn't it be wonderful to knit, crochet or weave with yarn you have spun yourself? Join this group to learn all about the ancient craft of spinning

• Willow Weaving - make baskets, mats, planters and more using the age old skill of weaving willow

• Metal Detecting - enjoy foraging for history in fields and on beaches. You never know, you might find treasure

• Chess - believed to have been invented in China, this is the ultimate strategy game where every move counts

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