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The
Beacon
Next issue of The Beacon magazine will be out in late August.
Please send your group news and pictures, forthcoming U3A events,
anything of interest to Arun U3A members by 21st July 08.
email:
Jill Wellman or see the March Beacon for other contact
information.
Help make The Beacon fun and informative!
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Signposts
Sent by email to members all over the world, Signposts contains
snippets of interesting information together with website addresses
for you to follow up if you wish.
If you would like to subscribe (free) to Signposts then email one of
the authors, Tom Holloway:
tom@worldu3a.org
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Could you volunteer to
share your computer knowledge?
Anyone with knowledge of computers who would be willing to assist
with members' simple problems please contact Brian Wise: email
IT Officer, phone number in The Beacon, as we are considering
forming a group of members willing to occasionally help the less
knowledgeable.
Thank you.
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Do you use the National
U3A Website?
The site contains a wealth of information, news and on-line courses.
Features for members only include:
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Resource Centre,
where you can borrow DVDs & CDs for your group free of charge
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Message Board /
Forum, where you can seek answers to your computing problems
among other things
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Offers for U3A
members
To use the members' area
you first have to register; the registration link is on the right of
the website's screen.
It's a simple process;
you'll need to choose a user name and password; keep a note of them
for the future.
Have a go! click on
www.u3a.org.uk
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Booking a Venue for Arun U3A Meetings
Booking halls and meeting rooms for U3A activities is done through
our Venue Bookings Secretary. There is now a form for Convenors
to
request a new venue.
Please help the Bookings Secretary by using the form.
The on-line copy is a WORD document. To use it:
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Click
Booking Form to save the form on your computer;
if you do not have Word on your PC - see below for paper copies.
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Type in the required
information as and when you can; remember to save
the document each time you change it.
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When the form is
complete return here and click
Venue Bookings Secretary to email it; attach the document to
the email and then send it.
Paper copies of the form are also available at monthly
meetings and Middleton coffee mornings, or direct from the Bookings
Secretary.
For the Bookings Secretary's phone number see The Beacon.
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Arun U3A has received a Lottery Grant!!
We are thrilled to announce that an award of £9,800 has been granted to
Arun U3A by
Awards for All; this will help us to reach out to more
members and to improve our learning activities.
Look what we have been able to buy:
Click the picture to view the laptops in action!
The
pictures will open in a new window; close it when you've finished
viewing.
See the
Press release
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Benefits for Senior Citizens
Notice of a free
service from the Citizens' Advice Bureau.
Attendance Allowance is a
tax free, non means-tested benefit for over 65s who may need some
extra help caring for themselves. Perhaps you have an elderly
relative or neighbour who could take advantage of this. We can help
with the form filling that often puts people off applying.
Are you over 60 on a low
income, or do you know someone who is? We are a
free confidential service
within the Citizens Advice Bureau who give specialist advice on
benefits. Call us to make an appointment at the Bureau or we can do
home visits.
We cover Bognor Regis,
Yapton, Arundel, Barnham, Eastergate, Aldingbourne,
Walberton and Slindon
More information:
email
aba@jrmail.co.uk OR
pensioncredit@jrmail.co.uk
OR phone 01243 866233
10am - 4pm and ask for Debbie or Madelaine.
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Well Person Service
This FREE service is not a U3A facility but may be of interest
to members. It is run by Health Visitors once a month from
Wick Information Centre and the Tamarisk Centre, Littlehampton.
It is not like going to the doctor or nurse for treatment for a
particular condition - it is a holistic approach to WELL BEING.
This includes good heating, healthy eating, managing
medications, aids around the house, benefits and help with
social inclusion. Blood pressure checks and if people bring in a
urine specimen this can be tested for infections and sugar. The
Health Visitors are pleasant and helpful and can spend at least
20 minutes per appointment, so there is plenty of time to chat
over those things that are of concern.
The aim is to keep people independent for as long as possible
in their own homes and in familiar surroundings and prevent
early admission to hospital or residential homes.
For more information
email:
wickinfo@mail.com
or phone Kathy Smith
on: 01903 734759.
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Communications at Arun U3A
Click
Communications Bulletin to read the latest on this topic.
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Events: Here are some
events that are coming up soon.
Monthly Meeting
During the summer a series of
informal picnics will replace the monthly meetings.
The
next Monthly Meeting will be on 17th
September 2008
Start time: 2pm
Venue: Large hall at the Woodlands Centre,
Woodlands Avenue, Rustington.
Speaker Chris Hare, a
local Historian, will talk about
Modern
Sussex (1918 to present day): overheating or just
simmering.
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Sussex Regional Festival of Art
and Craft
Saturday,
19th July 2008
10.30am - 4pm
Oakmeeds Community College,
Burgess Hill.
Transport to the Festival; contact our
Regional Rep for information.
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Arun U3A
Open Day
Friday, 26th September 08
10.30am - 3pm
Yapton Village Hall
All Welcome!
If you would like to know more about Arun U3A do come along.
Members -
If you could help please contact Sylvia, the
Middleton Coordinator.
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New
Activity Groups
Scroll down to see them all
Groups are open to all Arun U3A members, subject to space.
The division into East, West and Middleton is simply to make admin
easier; it also serves as a guide to where the group meets.
If you are interested in any of the following please email the
appropriate Coordinator by clicking on the link below the area title
below (Arun, West, Middleton) OR see The Beacon for phone numbers.
ARUN EAST
Arun
East Coordinator
Lifestyle
This group started on
Monday, 2nd June 08 in Rustington.
Click
Lifestyle for more information.
Contact
the Convenor
Gina if interested.
Card Making
Restarts September 08
at the Parish Hall, Rustington.
If interested, email
Arun
East Coordinator or see contact details in the August 08 Beacon.
ARUN WEST
Arun West Coordinator
Christmas Craft
Be extra prepared this year and join a Christmas Craft group
starting 3rd week of September! Day and venue to be
confirmed. To register your interest email
Arun West Coordinator or ring Pamela Smith - phone number in The
Beacon.
MIDDLETON & NEARBY VILLAGES
Middleton
Coordinator
Singing
Started
Wednesday, 11th June 08 in Middleton.
There
is room for more, both raw beginners and experienced singers. Contact
Middleton
Coordinator if you'd like to take part.
Wine Tasting
Starting soon at a home in Felpham; dates and times to be agreed
with the group.
If
interested, see recent email bulletin for the Convenor's phone
number, or contact
Middleton
Coordinator.
Local History
The first meeting will take the form of a guided tour around Hotham
Park, Bognor Regis. The walk will last about 75 minutes,
finishing with a cup of tea.
Date: Thursday, 17th July 08
Time: 2pm
Meeting place: in front of the Lodge, just inside the
entrance to the park.
We will take a look at the current work, hear about the history of
the area and discuss future meetings, content and plans.
Like to know more? Contact Sylvia:
sylvia@endacott.eu
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MEMBERS' NOTICE BOARD
This feature on the Website is open to all Arun U3A members to
post announcements & small ads. To post an item here email
the
Webmaster
FOR
SALE: LEXMARK ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER - P3150
with
all these features in one:
The printer is just over four
years old and has only had light use, mainly as a scanner.
It comes complete with
all cables and software but is unboxed.
Original cost around
£100,
now on Amazon for £66
I can deliver and
install, if required, for
£30.
Please note that anything advertised on the Members' Notice Board
will be a private offer; Arun U3A takes no responsibility for the quality
of any items advertised here.
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