Hello, and welcome to our new members.
Yes, Spring is with us, although it would feel more like it if it stopped raining and warmed up a little!
During the past four weeks I have been fortunate in joining two of our Groups who have been out and about learning something new and enjoying themselves. The Transport Matters Group visited an Aircraft Museum, whilst the Art Appreciation Group visited two art exhibitions. Although the subject matter is very different, both excursions were most informative and enjoyable. The members of both Groups showed a passion for their subject and the collective spirit of ‘enquiring minds’ on the day was clear to see. The reports on both these excursions are contained in this newsletter.
This newsletter contains a range of reports from Groups covering a variety of topics. The common theme is of members learning, laughing and living all within the true spirit of u3a. A very BIG thank you to all the authors of these reports which are really interesting to read. I must also say that the photographs certainly add something special to our newsletter.
Whilst referring to Groups, will Facilitators please ensure that the date of Thursday 30 May is reserved in diaries [PLEASE NOTE this event has now been postponed] as Magnus and Jackie are organising a Facilitators Meeting at Castle Douglas Community Centre.
Having organised the Alnwick excursion which takes place on 30 April, our Events Team are now dealing with bookings for the Beamish Living Museum excursion on Tuesday 25 June. Full details are in this newsletter. Please book early for this excursion as we will need to purchase the venue tickets in late May. The Events Team are also now planning excursions for the Summer months. Details of some of these will be available at the Events Table in the Hall after this months Members Meeting.
Our speaker at this months Members Meeting on Tuesday 23 April is Richard Tufnell, a member of our u3a. Richard, who is known world-wide as an expert in the history and craft of stonewalling, will present the story of two remote World Heritage sites. Enjoy a journey to these inaccessible parts of our islands without having to leave your seat!
Please come and join us at Castle Douglas Parish Church, starting at 2 pm and enjoy refreshments and a chat afterwards.
Stephen, Chair