The University of the Third Age

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We regret to tell you all that Garry Grey, a member of the Ukulele study group, died suddenly on Wednesday 20th May. We will all miss Garry's contribution to the group, particularly his enthusiastic kazoo playing. Our thoughts are with his wife Julie and their family at this difficult time.

Request from the WGC Centenary people:-

CHANNEL4 NEWS DOCUMENTARY

Dear all

We are making a documentary about WGC and its 100th year. We have already done some filming for VE Day and with independent businesses.

We are looking for the following, and I'm hoping you might might be able to help. Please get in touch on 07734 156 186 or sarah.clark@itn.co.uk if you can.

• Anyone who is now returning to work as per the government's announcement last Sunday, 10 May.
• Anyone who used to work at Debenhams
• Details on any new innovative approaches to socialising

Thank you all very much.

The latest copy of the newsletter is now available on this website. Click here to read it.

Bored? Don't know what to do? Click here for suggestions of things to occupy yourself!

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS

Following instructions from the government, it is with regret that we have to announce that ALL U3A Meetings will be cancelled forthwith and until further notice. This will include Wednesday meetings, outings, study groups and events, including the New Members Meeting.
It may be possible for members of individual study groups to remain in contact and you should contact your group leader to find out more.
Difficult times require difficult measures. Remember that these measures are designed to protect ourselves and to prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed by the demands placed upon it by the virus.

We'll use email and postings on our website to keep you updated with any developments, so please keep a regular check on these.

The first eleven such postings are now available, from our chairperson - Pam. Click here to read them.

For the latest official advice on the Coronavirus outbreak, from NHS Healthwatch, click here.
Please read the guidance given.

The Third Age trust has set up a dedicated page on the national website to keep you up-to-date with the latest guidance and advice. You can find it by clicking here.

Following the Government's Guide Lines, we have had to cancel the dance on the 30th May. For those of you who have already purchased your tickets, we are proposing to carry them over to the planned Dance on 21st November.