National u3a Newsletter – August 2022🏄♀️
The u3a National newsletter for August is available here. As usual there is plenty to read, take part in and enjoy. Including:
August’s u3a Radio Podcast – Episode 21 – Croquet, Crochet and Bridge.
Members can listen to it on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts – and it is still available in captioned video form on YouTube.
u3a Chess Network
When you join the Chess Network you will receive occasional newsletters, invitations to Zoom meetings and the opportunity to contact other u3a Chess Network members who would like to play online. Find out more on the Subject Network page.
Incredible response to our Future Lives Survey
Thank you so much to the almost 5,000 of you who shared with us what you would need from a home as you get older. If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to take the questionnaire.
You can find lots of events on our online events page. Here is a sample:
The Story of Claudia Jones – A Presentation
Discover the story of the Black activist Claudia Jones, known as the mother of the West Indian Carnival in London.
Your Unique Creative Writing
Discover, have faith, and set free your unique writing style with author Anne Ludlow.
Join celebrated Pianist Andrew Wilde at the piano.
He plays world famous piano classics and chats about all things musical.
Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners: 6 session Course – begins on
This six-session course will teach you how to solve cryptic crosswords. It starts with the simplest ideas and easiest types of clue and gradually builds to the more advanced aspects of clue solving.
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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.
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.
