Seaford u3a News Everything is gradually coming together to get Seaford u3a started again with live instead of online activities. What has been so encouraging is that it’s clear that the majority of members have just been biding their time until things could get back to normal. Most members are as keen on u3a as they ever were and are now showing their support in the best possible way – by attending events. Live coffee mornings are now the order of the day. These will take place on the third Wednesday of each month between 10am and 12 noon at the Con Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford. As before they are open to members and non-members, providing an entry for new members and those curious to find out what goes on in u3a. Committee members will be circulating to talk to anyone who has come along not knowing others, but in general u3a members are a friendly bunch and it should not be too difficult to find someone to talk to. Members are having to get used to chatting – a skill which became rather rusty in the pandemic. The cost of the coffee morning is just £2 for coffee or tea and light refreshments. The Welcome Back buffet was much appreciated by members and was limited to just 50 to allow for spacing at the Con Club. The cakes were particularly yummy! The chairman gave a short welcoming speech thanking members for attending. He also thanked the committee for their work throughout the year and in putting together a programme of events to allow the u3a to recommence successfully. There was a lot of chatter, free glass of wine, free food and a good vibe. The pub lunch
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was also very successful. Though not quite the same as before, members had missed socialising at the pub lunch and it was clear that they were out to enjoy themselves in taking this big step back to normality. The pub lunch will continue to be held at the White Lion on Claremont Road, Seaford each month and is only open to members. The prospectus for groups and Downs talks came out in July, and within hours some of the smaller or more unusual groups were fully booked. Fortunately some groups are to be held in halls, such as the Con Club or the Downs and these have more spaces for members. More groups have been added since the first selection was publicized and it is hoped that yet more will be added. Details of groups are on the website. Members are also able to sign up in advance for the talks to be held at the Downs from September. The range of subjects is very wide and several of them are given by members under the heading of ‘Members Interests’. Topics include Gardens of Normandy, Artificial Intelligence and Opiates. To take part in the activities of Seaford u3a (apart from the coffee mornings) it is necessary to become a member. The membership year runs from 1st August to 31st July and the subscription is only £10 per person. Groups held at external venues have a small extra charge to contribute towards the cost of the venue but groups held in members’ houses have no charge except for a token payment for refreshments. The Downs talks have a small charge as do the Tea Parties. For more information about Seaford u3a see the website www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford. To find out about membership email seafordu3a@gmail.com sending your postal address for a welcome pack. Photos: Welcome Back buffet and cake.
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