Message from the Chair
Dear Members
Since writing the last foreword, James Bartlett, has spent many hours reading through the wording and composing the updates for our Constitution, which we will be presenting to you at the AGM in May. Also John Harris has donated many hours looking through the specifications for a new improved website which will be implemented in the months to come.
I have updated my Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate so we now have three members who are level 1 qualified.
Several Committee Members have had medical operations recently, and I am pleased to report that they are making good progress – we are looking forward to seeing them again soon. Best wishes to any other members who are battling illnesses - we hope you have a speedy recovery. Thanks to Val Saunders who has come back to help us out with minutes for our committee meeting.
Barbara Broomhead has joined our happy members in the Events Team, and has already contributed ideas for consideration.
This week we have arranged a visit, exclusive for Dukeries u3a members, to Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum. So many of us have driven by the signpost many times, and we have never been. If you are one of these people, do sign up if you would like to go on the visit (see advert in this newsletter).
Have a look at all the diary dates in this newsletter, and adverts for events, spread the word and let’s have some good times!
Personally, I have recently enjoyed walking with the WhatsApp Walkers and learning how to crochet at The Dukeries Sewing Bee. Have you tried anything new recently? Members are so willing to share their skills and talents. We are still looking for 1 or 2 Treasur-ers (job share), Chair and Deputy – can you offer a few hours per month?
I will be visiting my daughter in the USA during April, so I look forward to seeing you again on my return.
I will conclude my foreword with the following thought.
Someone recently said, the two things we need to be in life is brave and kind! So many members of our u3a are just that and it is a great pleasure to know them and socialise with them.
Live, Learn and Laugh
Leslye x