This is the first of a new style Newsletter, which had been discussed before I agreed to take on this role. The groups which are currently available are printed in the centre, as I thought it may be useful to be able to pull it out. I will endeavour to keep it up to date throughout the year. On the back page is a Gift Aid declaration form, which can be torn out for use. I would be grateful for both your critical and encouraging comments and ideas on this new design.

At present we still have no chairman, although John tried very hard to find a successor before he had to step down. This means that for the immediate future committee members will take it in turns to chair the meetings and introduce our various speakers. Please think hard about offering to either take on the role of chairman or join the committee, we need more people on board, and we are a very friendly group.

The Harnham Memorial Hall is closing for refurbishment during the month of August, which means it will not be available for our August 10th meeting when Denise Edwards is booked to come and talk to us on ‘Stunts on Film & TV’. At the time of writing we are still waiting for a response from St George’s Hall.

On 3rd September we are combining with the other U3As and having a Hog Roast in Alderbury Village Hall. This exciting event will be between 12 – 3.00pm and the cost is £10.00.

For those of you with Internet access, do use our website, it is very up to date, and has all the information you need to know, including the groups and various outings.

The picture on the front is a ‘bulb planter’, and we have Mark Wilson to thank for this ingenuity.

Please let me have your articles for the next Newsletter, by the end of August; a good way to celebrate and remember the summer holidays.

Joanna Woodd Editor
e-mail:  Joanna@cwoodd.wanadoo.co.uk