Financial Abuse – Not just theft by strangers
For this factsheet the focus is financial abuse. When we hear the term ‘financial abuse’ we often think of someone stealing an older person’s savings.
However it could also be a relative or a carer spending the older person’s money on themselves when they’re doing that person’s shopping, or refusing to let them decide what to spend their money on, or telling the older person they deserve or need money from them, perhaps by making them feel they are a burden or by telling them a hard luck story about their read more …
Local Events – Halton Village Festival & Trenchard Museum Open Day
The annual Halton Village Festival, Halton House and Trenchard Museum Open Day will be on the 14th September.
This promises to be a fun filled day for the whole family. There will be live music from local bands throughout the day as well as: produce stalls, tombola, raffle, barbecue, children’s rides, train rides, beer tent and much more.
On the same day Halton House will be opening read more …
Weston Turville U3A Newsletter – July 2014
As you may be aware I have been writing the newsletter since we first started this U3A. I do regularly get feedback from readers but it has more to do with the jokes then the content! From this month we are trying a new approach read more …
Weston Turville Newsletter – June 2014
From the Chairman: The updated Yellow book should be available at the June general meeting. Members will need to take out all of the old inserts and put in all of the new ones.
From the Editor: I normally send out the newsletters the weekend before the general meeting. Since it takes me absolutely yonks to write it; I would request that any submissions be made before the Friday of the week before the general meeting. Anyone can send me submissions. This month your newsletter is read more …
Help for carers of those with dementia
It goes without saying that caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. To help with a few of the basics, Care Watch have put together this Dementia Toolkit (in the form of an infographic), which includes:
- Some simple facts about dementia
- Tips to help you care for your loved one
- Memory prompts that you can cut-out and use at home
- Details of organisations where you can find additional help
http://www.carewatch.co.uk/blog/2014/february/11/infographic-dementia-toolkit/#Sharing
Weston Turville U3A Newsletter – May 2014
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR NEW CHAIRMAN: My Blue Roan Cocker Spaniel is called Spock. He is neither Vulcan nor particularly logical. He has a sense of humour but prefers the old jokes. Each morning, he greets me full of enthusiasm, energy and curiosity. He is ready to seize the day. They say dogs take after their owners. I hope I take after my dog. I would encourage WTU3A members to seize the day and, perhaps, occasionally wag their read more …
Weston Turville U3A Newsletter – April 2014
Happy Easter everyone. I was fortunate enough not to have to dress up like a chicken to get an Easter egg….were you?
The next meeting is our AGM. It will be as brief as possible so that it does not overrun the meeting but we have certain formalities to attend to. As you are aware I am standing down as Chairman having done nearly 4 years. I wish to thank you for your kind comments and I am very glad to have “led” such a brilliant group of people for so long. Please trust me once more: this U3A will go on and you will not read more …
Reports of closure to new membership have been greatly exaggerated …
Now, I’ll admit to not being Mark Twain but the protestations are the same … the Weston Turville U3A is still very much open to new members!
So join today!
Weston Turville U3A Newsletter – February 2014
Please read on and 
stop sighing: we have to have them and they have to follow a certain format. Those people who have attended previous ones will know that I try to keep them brief, succinct and concise. Those people who have read this last sentence will know that all three adjectives are synonyms: that is to show you how quick it will be! read more …
Royal British Legion – free holidays for ex-servicemen and dependants
The Royal British Legion offer FREE one or two week holidays at their 4 seaside break centres around the UK. Not only are the holidays free but they also include all of the meals, free train tickets to get there or a contribution towards petrol costs. read more …
