National u3a Newsletter – February 2023
The u3a National newsletter for February is available HERE. As usual there is plenty to read, take part in and enjoy. Including:
February’s u3a Radio Podcast – Episode 27 – Creative Writing, Swan, Pickball.
Did you know that Swans are thought to be the symbol of love as they mate for life? You can find out much more (including Pickleball and u3a Speaker Swap) in this month’s u3a Radio Podcast.
You can listen to this on the u3a YouTube channel and also on podcasting platforms including Apple and Spotify.
Learn CPR in 15 mins
u3a has joined forces with the British Heart Foundation to spread the word on their new RevivR app – where you can learn CPR in 15 minutes. Find out more on the BHF website
Cook for the King
We would like you to create a dish that celebrates and reflects Britain in 2023. You could consider King Charles III’s campaigning on sustainable farming practices or something that celebrates the diversity in British cuisine today – but it is up to you – please be as creative as you wish.
We would love the u3a movement to find the dish of 2023 and we aim to send all the recipes to the Palace.
Please see more details and how to submit your recipes (and any pictures you have of the cooked dish) on the Events page on our website. This initiative ends on 10 April.
Don’t forget u3a Click and Save
Through the u3a Click and Save scheme, members can receive a discount on many big brands including Sainsbury’s, Costa, Currys and Ticketmaster.
How do you access u3a Click and Save?
You can access the scheme by following these steps:
1. Create an account on the u3a Click and Save website.
2. Click on the link in the confirmation email and then log in.
****
You can find lots of events on our online events page. Here is a sample:
Brain, Pain and Anaesthetic
Monday 6th March, 2pm
This talk is about our brain, the sensations of touch and pain, and how anaesthetics work.
Genetic Genealogy: Making it work for you
Wednesday 8th March, 2pm
Participants will be shown how genetic genealogy is becoming a essential part of ‘doing’ your family history. The session is aimed at people who have been doing their family history for a little while, and who know the basics of research.
The Joe Lyons Story: Food for thought
Thursday 23rd March, 2pm
The Lyons Teashops, the Corner House Restaurants and, of course, the Nippy waitresses have become part of social history. But this is only part of the story…..
The Future of Ageing
Friday 24th March, 2pm
This event is part of the Future Lives series of talks; the u3a’s Future Lives group explores how we can have a better older age.
A day in the life of your Spinal Cord
Monday 3rd April, 2pm
This talk describes how brain nerves work and how our sensations travel from their source through the spinal cord to the brain.
****
As usual check the website regularly for the latest news, tutorials and events, some of which are listed below. Our ongoing initiatives are continuing so have a look at our learning pages to see everything that you can get involved in. Click here for the information leaflet to complement the local learning happening in your u3as.
For previous editions of the national newsletter, see the newsletter archive. Did you know that you can sign up to receive the national u3a monthly newsletter direct to your email inbox? If you wish to do this, please complete the form on the U3A website here.
