Northumbria Region U3A

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This page is intended to give concise information about various and diverse topics that will be of general interest to members of the Northumbria Region. The most recent information is at the top of the page, the oldest at the bottom.

If you, as an individual or representing one of the u3as within the region, would like to submit a topic for inclusion then please click here website. Latest additions are at the top of this page.

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Planning Visits for 2024?

The following information was sent to us by Kiplin Hall. Northumbria u3a are passing this on but without any endorsement or recommendation.

Kiplin Hall and Gardens, is a historic house and gardens near Richmond, North Yorkshire.

We can provide a thoroughly enjoyable group visit, whatever the time of year or weather.

Evie Fyfe,
Front of House and Admin Assistant
Kiplin Hall and Gardens
01748 818178
Email Evie Fyfe admin@kiplinhall.co.uk
25/9/23

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Finding Your Way Around Newcastle
Help Needed

Waymap is a ground breaking navigation app that guides users to within 1 metre of their destination.

Clear turn by turn audio instructions allow the user to simply listen and follow the guidance to their destination . It integrates transport locations and public transport timetables to make journeys on public transport easier and provides up to date information for the user so they know when and where their bus/train is arriving. It works inside, outside and underground.

We are improving the app to make it relevant and suitable for people over 60. We are looking for volunteers to help test the app and feedback their experiences, what is good and what could be better, we want your help to ensure the app is relevant to you.

Volunteers will need to own and use a smart phone, be able to use a simple application like Google or Safari on their phone, attend 2 user groups, one at the end of September the other at the end of October, each session will be 3 hours (refreshments provided). Volunteers will use the app to get around once or twice a week in between focus groups. Volunteers will benefit in 2 ways, each volunteer will receive a £25 voucher for each session and secondly, once fully developed, our ambition is that the app will be available to all residents of Newcastle to use in their daily lives.

If you are interested in trialling the app, please contact Sandi Rickerby

24/7/23

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Email Scam

I received an email yesterday that appeared to be from the Royal Mail asking for a redelivery charge of £1.46 - I was pretty sure I hadn't ordered anything that would require me to sign for it so I checked the Royal Mail website and discovered I was correct.

I then copied the email address which was delivery.royalmail.uk.com into my Internet search bar and found that this is a new scam whereby you are contacted to pay a small amount for a redelivery - the scammer then gets your personal details including your credit card or bank details. A package may or may not arrive. If the package arrives, it is often for a high value item that you haven't ordered. The scammer relies on your honesty and when you contact them, they agree to come and collect it.

There are a few issues here:

You pass on your address - for the collection
They already have your banking or credit card details and your name.
The high value items you give them are not paid for so the company will then charge you.
This scam is called BRUSHING - please don't fall victim to the scammers.

%Susan Willoughby%, 23/4/23

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Share your family memories of WW2

You are invited to take part in 'Their Finest Hour', a Heritage Lottery-funded nationwide campaign organised by the University of Oxford to collect and preserve the everyday stories and objects of the Second World War.

As these personal stories are fast fading from living memory, it is vital to preserve them and the wartime objects that often accompany them. As well as artefacts from the front, there are the experiences of those at home, including women and children.

Read more here: WW2 Memories

29/3/23

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