40^th Anniversary of the u3a movement 2022

In 2022, u3a will celebrate its 40^th anniversary and a number of national events are planned throughout the year. Because there are so many Craft groups, there will be a competition to create an Anniversary quilt as a lasting souvenir of the occasion.

This quilt is envisaged as a Moment in History for future generations of u3as, showing engagement by many members, raising local and national profiles and demonstrating the skills and talents of u3a members to the public. It will encourage recruitment and overall awareness and is intended to form part of the u3a Archive in a permanent repository.

From the blocks submitted by u3a members, 40 will be chosen for the Anniversary quilt.

The following rules apply to the creation of the quilt.

u3a Anniversary Quilt competition 2021-2022

RULES

The Anniversary Quilt blocks

• Each finished block must measure 10×10” and fit within the centre of a square measuring ”12×12”to enable a 1” border around the edge of your design.
• Preferred material for the block is PFD calico to accommodate a range of sewing techniques (patchwork, appliqué, embroidery, painting, printing and machine embroidery). Embellishments such as beads or raised objects must not be used as these could be damaged by the long arm quilter when the quilt squares are assembled.
• All materials must be sewn on securely.
• Your submission must be on the theme of Positive Ageing as demonstrated by the u3a Learn Laugh Live strap-line
• Your block must have a title which describes the activity depicted.
• Each contributor must send a photograph, a short biography (maximum 200 words) and a brief description of the design of their block.
• You will be asked to send your completed block once the competition has closed. Please do not send your completed block at this stage.

Data and copyright for Anniversary quilt

• Worldwide copyright for the quilt will remain with the author but all entrants must give permission as the author of the submitted square for the Third Age Trust and Third Age Trust Trading Ltd to hold, process and display the work on their website, social media accounts and in other Trust media e.g Third Age Matters magazine, in relation to this competition. You will always be credited alongside your story, if chosen.
• The Third Age Trust and Third Age Trust Trading Ltd will have the right to edit and publish the submitted work on their websites, social media accounts, in Third Age Matters and/or in an eBook.
• The Third Age Trust may contact you only in relation to your story and your data will not be used for any other purpose.

Eligibility and submission for the 40^th Anniversary quilt

• The competition is open to current u3a members. For the avoidance of doubt, any entrant must be a member on 15 August 2021and remain a member until the end of 2021.
• Entry is free but limited to one block per member or u3a Interest group.
• Entries must be received between 14 August and15 November 2021.
• You must submit your entry via the online form on the Third Age Trust website, which will be open between these times. You can send a photograph of your block (NOT the finished block at this stage) plus a short biography and a brief description of the design as soon as it is ready, within this window only. Please ensure you submit your entry in good time and preferably not on the last day. Please note that the Third Age Trust can make no allowances for any technical issues which prevent or delay submission e.g. internet problems, and you are encouraged to submit your entry in good time.
• You will receive information for the despatch of your physical block once the competition has closed.

IMPORTANT

The Judges’ decision is final in all matters. Judges and organisers will not enter into any correspondence/discussion with any entrant.

Any entries not conforming to the above rules and specifications will not be accepted.

Mary Barr is opening her garden

SATURDAY, JULY 3 from 10.30am
Donations for Air Ambulance – give what you can
at Mary’s
Evergreen, Walesby Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3EY and next door at Woodside.
Plants for sale, teas and toilet.

Once again, Scunthorpe u3a have invited us to watch their monthly speaker entitled

‘The Village Lock Up’ on Friday at 1.45pm, details below:

Jun 25, 2021 1:45 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82284361081?pwd=dnlocVl5cEViRXRyRzhadmFZRHZnUT09

Meeting ID: 822 8436 1081
Passcode: 069904

This morning our speaker Jim Holmes presented us with a photographic account of the effects of the 2004 tsunami on Banda Aceh, which took the full force of the wave.

Jim has been a professional freelance photographer for 35 years working across the world depicting humanitarian projects run by Oxfam, the United Nations (UNICEF, WHO etc), Save The Children and many other organisations.

The 2004 tsunami was the largest natural disaster in modern times and a quarter of a million people died, which was the largest loss of life outside of world wars. It was no wonder then that Jim was commissioned by UNICEF to document the emergency phase of the relief effort as well as the recovery, and he was there on and off for 4 years.

The photographs chosen showed not only the effects on property and landscape but also the local residents mucking in to rebuild their homes and livelihoods in conjunction with outside agencies.

The human toll can be imagined but Jim did not make this a feature of his talk, but instead gave us a realistic idea of how our donations to these large humanitarian agencies  are used.

On Thursday 10th June our Speaker will be Jim Holmes, a freelance photographer documenting humanitarian work worldwide, in conjunction with international non-government organisations and charities that manage projects worldwide.

Aceh, After the Wave.

December 2004 saw a massive undersea earthquake send a wave of water over 20 Metres high rushing towards the Sumatran coast, in western Indonesia. Jim was assigned to document the disaster and the massive unfolding relief effort, returning many times over the next 10 years. His dramatic images were used worldwide by Oxfam, the UN and other agencies to illustrate the disaster, the need and the successes of the intervention that saved countless lives.

Here are the details to join this Zoom event:

Topic: ‘After The Wave’ Photographic Presentation.
Time: Jun 10, 2021 10:30 AM London

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85823645680?pwd=dXQySkRGSm1qSGJHZnYwdU85d3dOQT09

Meeting ID: 858 2364 5680
Passcode: 228952

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On 10th June our Speaker will be Jim Holmes, a freelance photographer documenting humanitarian work worldwide, in conjunction with international non-government organisations and charities that manage projects worldwide.

Aceh, After the Wave.

December 2004 saw a massive undersea earthquake send a wave of water over 20 Metres high rushing towards the Sumatran coast, in western Indonesia. Jim was assigned to document the disaster and the massive unfolding relief effort, returning many times over the next 10 years. His dramatic images were used worldwide by Oxfam, the UN and other agencies to illustrate the disaster, the need and the successes of the intervention that saved countless lives.

Here are the details to join this Zoom event:

Topic: ‘After The Wave’ Photographic Presentation.
Time: Jun 10, 2021 10:30 AM London

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85823645680?pwd=dXQySkRGSm1qSGJHZnYwdU85d3dOQT09

Meeting ID: 858 2364 5680
Passcode: 228952

Louth u3a have kindly invited us to join them and other u3a’s in the region for a quiz night on Wednesday 2nd June (yes, this Wednesday!) at 7pm via Zoom.

This event will be for fun and answers self marked by participants; there will be no requirement to reveal your final score.  The link to join is below

Topic: Louth U3A  Special U3A Day Quiz

Time: Jun 2, 2021 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87222233699?pwd=WTFRS2VKZWlWKzJJRFJCNW9rUERJQT09

Meeting ID: 872 2223 3699

Passcode: 274200

In preparation for re-opening our Monthly General Meetings, we require someone to help with keeping the Noticeboards relevant and interesting, and stock check the u3a on-site cupboard occasionally.

We would also like help to set up and pack away the equipment needed (PA system, screen etc). It does not take long when there are more than one pair of hands, and help could be offered to either set up, or pack away.

Is this something you can help us with?

West Wolds u3a relies upon members ‘doing their bit’ to ensure we function effectively and all help is welcomed and appreciated.

Please let me know if you could lend a hand by clicking on this link: secretary@westwoldsu3a.org

Thank you.

On 10th June our Speaker will be Jim Holmes, a freelance photographer documenting humanitarian work worldwide, in conjunction with international non-government organisations and charities that manage projects worldwide.

Aceh, After the Wave.

December 2004 saw a massive undersea earthquake send a wave of water over 20 Metres high rushing towards the Sumatran coast, in western Indonesia. Jim was assigned to document the disaster and the massive unfolding relief effort, returning many times over the next 10 years. His dramatic images were used worldwide by Oxfam, the UN and other agencies to illustrate the disaster, the need and the successes of the intervention that saved countless lives.

(Apologies for posting an incorrect speaker previously)

Following yesterday’s presentation by IAM Roadsmart, members who would like to take up the opportunity of a free taster can sign up online here: https://www.iamroadsmart.com/groups/lincolnshire/our-courses/tasterdrive

Roger Hicks & Ashley Behan of IAM Roadsmart gave us an illustrated talk on preparing to enter the world of heavier traffic now that lockdown is easing.

Covering topics such as checking you and your car are ready to resume driving, to the principles of advanced driving, spotting hazards, little-known driving laws and a couple of acronyms to help us remember their tips (POWDERY and OAP) this was a timely reminder of how to drive safely in an increasingly busy post-lockdown world.

POWDERY – Petrol, Oil, Water, Defects, Electrics, Rubber, You

OAP – Observation, Anticipation, Planning