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MONTHLY MEETING: The Thames Path Part 6
In Memoriam : Liz Dancer
It was with great sadness that I learnt of the news that Liz Dancer had died peacefully at home before Christmas after her short but terminal illness.
She was a great influence on Cirencester u3a during her numerous years as a member, Group Leader and particularly as Chairperson over 4 years until 2018. Liz very skilfully twisted my arm to succeed her as Chair, when she kindly led me through the early weeks, never interfering but always available for advice. She was a hard act to follow.
I first met Liz through playing u3a Bridge where she was an excellent and competitive player at both the Thursday and Friday Bridge Groups, always being in the top part of the league tables with husband Keith.
Liz’s competitive spirit also showed when quizzing, whether it was in external pub quizzes or her own regular u3a quizzes where she was question writer, quizmaster, and final strict arbiter of the correct answer. These were always very well attended u3a social gatherings…great fun!
Elsewhere in Cirencester u3a, Liz will be remembered as the founder member and ongoing Group Leader of one of the u3a book clubs (Literature 3) and a founder member of the very successful Walking Netball Group. She was also a long-term and conscientious member of the initial Latin Group, keeping up with her homework until near the end.
Thank you, Liz, and rest in peace.
Tony Natt
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Party in the Park
A huge thank you to everyone who helped with, and attended, the u3a Party in the Park on 12th September.
Despite the showery weather, the event was well attended, with over 100 people counted at one point during the afternoon! Our team of enthusiastic helpers provided a fantastic spread of sandwiches, snacks and cakes, all washed down with Prosecco or soft drinks.
But the highlight of the afternoon was surely the entertainment by our own Ukulele Group, who provided afternoon cheer and a celebratory environment, with songs that we could all remember the words to!
It was definitely an afternoon to remember!
Cirencester’s BIG LUNCH!
Cirencester’s BIG LUNCH!
Our u3a also had a stand at The Big Lunch on 22nd June, an event hosted by Cirencester Town Council. Despite some rain, there was a steady flow of visitors to the stand throughout the day, and lots of interest in what we do. “I always meant to join but wasn’t quite sure” was heard several times, along with “I had no idea there was so much on offer”! New members help to keep our organisation vibrant and relevant, and the new ideas they bring are always welcome.
Our u3a also had a stand at The Big Lunch on 22nd June, an event hosted by Cirencester Town Council. Despite some rain, there was a steady flow of visitors to the stand throughout the day, and lots of interest in what we do. “I always meant to join but wasn’t quite sure” was heard several times, along with “I had no idea there was so much on offer”! New members help to keep our organisation vibrant and relevant, and the new ideas they bring are always welcome.
It was lovely to see many of our current members throughout the day too, and thank you to those who came over to say hello and support the stand!
It was lovely to see many of our current members throughout the day too, and thank you to those who came over to say hello and support the stand!
Spreading the News!
Spreading the News!
On Thursday 19th June, Cirencester u3a had a stand at the NHS “Our Community” event held at Cirencester Football Club, and what a fantastic event it was!
On Thursday 19th June, Cirencester u3a had a stand at the NHS “Our Community” event held at Cirencester Football Club, and what a fantastic event it was!
On the day, five GP practices from across the South Cotswolds Primary Care Network (PCN) linked up with the local voluntary sector and social enterprise organisations, to learn about some of the many support services and activities available. There were around 20 organisations represented, including Cirencester u3a, as well as the Churn Project, Home Start, Community Connexions, Cirencester Foodbank, Cotswold Friends and many others. The day provided an informal opportunity for all involved to speak to each other and gain a better understanding of what each of these great organisations do, and what they can provide the patients of the South Cotswolds PCN.
On the day, five GP practices from across the South Cotswolds Primary Care Network (PCN) linked up with the local voluntary sector and social enterprise organisations, to learn about some of the many support services and activities available. There were around 20 organisations represented, including Cirencester u3a, as well as the Churn Project, Home Start, Community Connexions, Cirencester Foodbank, Cotswold Friends and many others. The day provided an informal opportunity for all involved to speak to each other and gain a better understanding of what each of these great organisations do, and what they can provide the patients of the South Cotswolds PCN.
It was a long (and very hot!) day, but a fantastic opportunity to both spread the word about Cirencester u3a, and learn more about other support services available in our community. There was much interest in our organisation, and several medical practitioners that had not previously heard of the u3a, now have flyers to display in their surgeries.
It was a long (and very hot!) day, but a fantastic opportunity to both spread the word about Cirencester u3a, and learn more about other support services available in our community. There was much interest in our organisation, and several medical practitioners that had not previously heard of the u3a, now have flyers to display in their surgeries.
As a result of this event, Cirencester u3a has been invited to take part in an event run by Cotswold District Council on 7 August, in St Michael’s Park, and we’re making plans!
As a result of this event, Cirencester u3a has been invited to take part in an event run by Cotswold District Council on 7 August, in St Michael’s Park, and we’re making plans!
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