U3A Annual Dementia Test
Try this light-hearted test but don’t set to much store by your results.
It’s all private,no-one will see the results!
Weston Turville U3A Newsletter – November 2013
Some of us had a great day out with the extreme visits trip to Goodwood where we learnt how to control a skid in both an automatic and manual car. Adrian will say more later: but I wanted to say it was a tad windy on the airfield and to try and get this across to you, I have attached a photo of Helen’s hair moving. Those of you who know Helen will know that read more …
Spammers – Episode 32543 – Cryptolocker ransomware
You are NOT being paranoid –they ARE out to get you.
Well, joy of joys there’s a new virus/trojan/nasty-thing out to get us … if we let it.
Let’s start with what it is. As usual it is delivered neatly wrapped in an innocent looking e-mail as an attachment looking just like set of funny cat pictures, or a message from your bank, anything to entice you to open it … and you do. read more …
WTU3A In Extremis
WT U3A Extreme Visits
Adrian Randall
30 September 2013 – Street Art – Illustrated Trip Report
I’ve been asked lots of questions about artists and locations of the photos in gallery from the Street Art trip. I’m ashamed to admit I clearly didn’t pay enough attention – it was happening so fast, so here’s my attempt at a Trip Report read more …
Weston Turville U3A Newsletter – October 2012
I was gardening in my veg plot the other day and dug up my remaining carrots. Because I am not a good gardener I had accidentally fertilised the carrot bed prior to planting. As a result my remaining carrots were very funny shapes. I took some photos on my new (ish) mobile phone of the deformed specimens and discovered that my mobile has a puritanical streak and suffers from veggie-ism. It censored my read more …
Do you care for someone with Dementia?
Healthy Minds and Psychological Services are running a CBT
for carers of people with dementia group read more …
Weston Turville U3A Newsletter – September 2012
It will soon be October, which is the second autumn month. It is the time for the countryside to start its annual hibernation, when English apples are abundant, the weather turns a bit iffy and the nights draw in. You depressed yet? Well, how about if I tell you the shops are putting their Christmas displays out, there are only 94 days (at the time of writing) to the big event….and you will have to listen to festive carols for most of them! The good news is that there are still things going on between now and Christmas and adventures for you to have…so please do not slit your throats just yet. Maybe you can join one of the U3A activities you have not yet experienced and meet new friends, laugh, and enjoy the distraction form the ‘festive’ hype all around. Of course read more …
Bank card courier scam …
Read this for yourself and then tell your friends.
Yes, it’s another attempt to run up enormous bills on our credit or debit cards.
It’s a smart con and many people have been taken in – so read and see how it works and how to deal with it. *Its a Scam PDF*
Just remember, your bank or the police will never ask for your PIN or your bank card – don’t give them to anyone.
Routes to Information for the Over 50’s
International Day for Older People
2013 Conference
“Routes to Information for the Over 50’s“
What, When, Where, Who, Why and How
Tuesday 1 October 2013 9.30am – 2.00pm
The Oculus, The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF
About The Conference – New legislation, read more …
Heritage Open Days around Aylesbury
Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to places that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.
Every year in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors. It is a once-a-year chance to discover architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of events and activities that bring local history and culture to life.
Bucks County Council have details on their web site which includes a leaflet with a map showing the locations in Aylesbury and a timetable of the opening times and events.
Buckinghamshire County Museum – the home of the Roald Dahl Children’s gallery
