Author: Chairman
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A Personal Approach to Adult Social Care
Cheryl Holdship began her talk by explaining that she started her career as a Social Worker, working for a local authority. As a consequence of an accident to her husband she had to become a carer for him and then became an independent Social Worker. She found working for a local authority very unsatisfying because she…
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Lincoln University – Help Wanted
Have you helped to organise care for an older person? We are researchers trying to find out how easy or difficult it is to find the right kind of help for older people who have to pay for their own care. If you care for, or have arranged care, for an older person (over 65)…
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Ukulele Band Up and Coming Gigs
Our Ukulele Band have a number of gigs coming up before Christmas – see below. If you wish to attend any of the public events please contact one of the group members on the Group web page for more details. 23rd Nov Howson’s Care & Residential Home Willingham By Stow DN21 5JU 24th Nov Auction…
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Lincoln University – Help Required
University of Lincoln are looking for more people who are living with Diabetes who would be happy to give a short talk to some of their Pharmacy students about their experience. Students will be keen to hear about your diagnosis, what treatment plans were put in place and some information about your ongoing medical care.…
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Golf Taster Event
A merry band of 9 arrived at Market Rasen Golf Course on 2nd April ready to work off the excesses of Easter on the driving range. The golf pro Dan greeted us with hot drinks then explained in clear and simple terms the basics of hitting a ball with a club. Once we had grasped…
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Alford U3A Invitation
Alford U3A have invited West Wolds members to their Christmas meeting on Thursday 21st December, 10.30am-12pm at St Wilfrid’s Church Hall There will be various stalls including bric a brac, xmas craft, cakes and a raffle, xmas quiz, carol singing and mince pies and mulled wine. Contact Sharon Rupp for more information…
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Heritage Educational Courses
Heritage Lincolnshire have a number of courses available some of which are free to first time attendees and may be of interest to our members. Click here for a full list… We have several held in Louth, as well as others in Lincoln at the new Heritage Skills Centre. The courses cover a wide range…
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Newsletter
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Lincoln University LiGHTS Event
A car full of members went to visit Lincoln University for the Lights research open day. It was disappointing that out of 330 members only 4 other people wanted to attend a free event. It was largely aimed at school children so we were advised to turn up after 1 pm when the schools would…
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Lincoln University LiGHTS Event
Friday 29th September 10am-9pm LiGHTS An illuminating day exploring interactive laboratory tours, demonstrations, seminars, films and much, much more, all putting the spotlight on science and bringing learning to life. For more information click here… or here for the website… You can also email lights@lincoln.ac.uk or call 01522 837 180 for further information. Places are limited and based on last year’s event, it expects to be…
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New Activity – Pickleball
A new opportunity to take part in the game of “pickleball”. If you would like to know more about the game click here… This is organised by somebody from Lincoln U3A but is not associated to the U3A so you may wish to check on the insurance situation. They play on Mondays 1 pm –…
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Car Enthusiast Group
Are you interested in or do you own an interesting car? The first meeting will be held on Tuesday 5th September, 2pm at The Blacksmith’s Arms, Rothwell, LN7 6AZ. If you haven’t already contacted me please complete the form below. A chance to talk, sit in, run out or whatever takes your fancy… Complete the form…
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Rocking Lads and Lassies
Calling all those old rocking lads & lassies I’m looking for anyone who would enjoy the nostalgia of going to see tribute bands. There is an excellent, friendly venue – Yardbirds in Grimsby which hosts many tribute bands eg The Rollin’ Stoned, HRH Queen, Blondied, Bon Giovi to name a few which I would like…
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The National Survey 2017
The National Research sub-Committee, with the regional research project advisers, has been looking at ways of encouraging research as an activity for new, or existing, groups within individual U3As. We have come up with the idea of a national survey, on a topic of current interest, which will provide a basis on which a number…
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Humberside Airport Visit – 3rd July
Our visit to Humberside Airport started with a select group of U3A members taking their seats on a rather squeaky mini coach. On arrival we were shepherded into two groups (herding cats comes to mind) of eight with half of us going for a coffee in the airport lounge (I’ve never seen a quieter international…