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Table tennis has a new home
We are pleased to report that our Table Tennis group has secured an new venue. From Tuesday 2 December onwards, the group will meet at Wardley Community Centre at the slightly earlier time of 2:45pm. Full details on the group webpage.
Let’s go
This new group is starting to find its feet and has decided to hold a regular monthly coffee morning to socialise and think what sort of activities and visits they wish to get involved with. If you think you might be interested then do contact Marlene, convenor for the group (details can be found here).
Looking to refresh your IT skills?
Corinth Training have just announced a series of mini-courses in IT (and photography) which will take place in November. Their courses are free and local – could be just the thing as we head towards the winter? Find out about more of Corinth’s opportunities on their website.
Just returned from Bologna…
Members of the European City Break group have just returned from their four-day trip to Bologna, Italy. Take a look at some of their fabulous photos.
Looking for advice?
Our useful number and links page has links to all sorts of interesting information and services for our members. The latest addition is the Take Charge site with all sorts of ideas for keeping your home energy bills in check.
Regional and national u3a news
There are lots of activities, events and opportunities to be found in the regional and national u3a organisations – all of which are included within your membership of Salford u3a.
Highlights of the year
Online learning events
There are new online learning events every month. December’s offerings include Making your smartphone easier to use, Importance of Funghi for the Environment and Humans, Bridge: What’s it all about?…….and so much more more. Sessions are free and held on Zoom – so why not take a look?
There are some great videos of the year’s activities from the recent AGM on the national website. Try this one showcasing the highlights of the year.
Our newsletters
You can find the latest edition of the u3a North West regional newsletter here.
You can also read the national newsletter “u3a friends” – just click here for the latest edition.
Our own Salford u3a newsletter is currently circulated only amongst members. You can however review our archived newsletters – or better still – why not join us? You can find out more about becoming a member here.
u3a discount scheme
Did you know? The national u3a offer access to some good discounts (up to 10% in some cases) on purchases from a whole host of well-known brands, travel and days out. The “Friends Extra” scheme is free for u3a members to join and simple to use.
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