Melbourn & District

Group list and group news

DURING THE COVID-19 epidemic ... (National U3A)
... the National U3A will offer ideas for actvity during the COVID19 crisis. Here in Melbourn U3A, we'll be adding links and news to the NOTICES page (see menu above)

OUR GROUPS ARE FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT ADVICE ... (National U3A)
As of March 2020, some groups are looking into online ways to meet, teleconferencing or video chat. Unfortunately or fortunately, many if not all of the listings on the Groups page are not happening.

NATIONAL U3A SUBJECT RESOURCES FOR GROUPS & GROUP LEADERS
Tucked away on the U3A national website are links and subject resources made by people like you. There’s a newsletter for art appreciation; a poster for philosophy and a way to contact a horticulturist, or indeed any expert for advice. There’s a DVD library with ballroom dance videos and advice on yoga. While there’s not as much as a hint for Scrabble here, others might look and find an idea. Start at the National U3A/resources

PROJECTOR
The Melbourn U3A projector is now under the guardianship of Chris Davison. Chris who is also the Membership Secretary can be reached at membership secretary.

GROUPS WANTING MEMBERS
Members are welcome to suggest interest groups. To register your interest and make things happen drop a line to Tony Garrick, Group Leaders’ Co-ordinator

CALLING FIRST AIDERS
If you are an up-to-date qualified first aider, do please signal that fact to the leader of any group you belong to, or to any member of the committee.

CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
A monthly clay pigeon shooting group runs at Nuthampstead on a Wednesday afternoon at 2.00 pm. Guns, cartridges, electronic traps, clays, ear muffs and instructors are provided. The cost would be £25 per month including an introductory training session in Royston, concentrating on safety issues, prior to participating at the shooting ground. As it’s a U3A Royston group there’s a need to join U3A Royston (£10.50 / year). If you would like more details, please contact Frank Martin direct on 01763 246876, If you are interested in this opportunity, please let the Group Leaders’ Co-ordinator know.