Welcome to the Harrow U3A Website
Harrow Arts Centre
Hatch End, HA5 4EA |
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We are delighted that you have chosen to visit our website. Please use the menu at the top to explore what we have to offer.
Don’t miss the Notice Board – it has information about our forthcoming monthly lecture, open to all members, together with the various opportunities and activities available in the near future.
On the Newsletter page you can view the latest Newsletter and Diary which is sent by post to all members.
The Diary has a full list of our current classes and the venues in which they are held.
If you are thinking of joining us, please see the How to Join page where you will find information to enable you to download the Membership Application and Gift Aid forms together with other details you will need to know.
Don’t miss the Notice Board – it has information about our forthcoming monthly lecture, open to all members, together with the various opportunities and activities available in the near future.
On the Newsletter page you can view the latest Newsletter and Diary which is sent by post to all members.
The Diary has a full list of our current classes and the venues in which they are held.
If you are thinking of joining us, please see the How to Join page where you will find information to enable you to download the Membership Application and Gift Aid forms together with other details you will need to know.
CHAIRMAN’S SPRING 2020 MESSAGE
This will be my swan song as Chairman, so I hope to depart with a bang rather than a whimper. The bang I’m hoping for is that we will have a revitalised committee. Not that the present members are lacking in effort, but we need fresh thoughts and renewed energy. You will see in the AGM papers details of the roles that need to be filled for the continuing success of Harrow U3A. Having given many years of hard work, several officers are looking to lighten their life load and are stepping down. We are in the process of visiting groups to bridge the gap between organisers and the rest of the members and we hope that will start a dialogue for suggestions and greater understanding.
Some of you might have been at the Arts Centre when the fire alarm went off; the reason was candles burning for a festival. A fire officer was in attendance, so all was under control. However, what it did highlight was that a lot of people were not aware of the safety procedures. Everyone should assemble at the bottom of the car park so that the Group Leaders can check off members from the register to ensure all are safe. Please read the notice that is displayed in all rooms.
It is very pleasing to see the start of new groups, Table Tennis, Patchwork and Beginners’ Cryptic Crossword. New members show a particular interest in physical activities, so we hope to be able to accommodate them. A couple of groups have been taken over by members which means they are able to continue. We are planning to revive the Thank You events for the hardworking Group Leaders; their contribution needs to be celebrated. I am looking forward to reading more biographies of Group Leaders. Stephen says he has several saved for future editions.
We have arranged to have a table at a local medical practice’s Health Fair to promote the benefits of U3A. If the practice you attend has a similar event do please let us know so we can contact them with a view to participating. As the NHS now promotes Social Prescription to alleviate depression and loneliness, we fit the bill exactly.
We hope to see you at the AGM on Tuesday 3rd March in the Elliott Hall at Harrow Arts Centre, having nominated wonderful members to refresh our committee, for we really need these. If the roles are not filled, we run the risk of closure. No-one would have to “hit the ground running”, all our committee members will guide new members with full support for as long as is needed. There are user friendly job descriptions available from the Secretary if you think you might be tempted. Be brave, have a go.
Anne Gerrard
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This will be my swan song as Chairman, so I hope to depart with a bang rather than a whimper. The bang I’m hoping for is that we will have a revitalised committee. Not that the present members are lacking in effort, but we need fresh thoughts and renewed energy. You will see in the AGM papers details of the roles that need to be filled for the continuing success of Harrow U3A. Having given many years of hard work, several officers are looking to lighten their life load and are stepping down. We are in the process of visiting groups to bridge the gap between organisers and the rest of the members and we hope that will start a dialogue for suggestions and greater understanding.
Some of you might have been at the Arts Centre when the fire alarm went off; the reason was candles burning for a festival. A fire officer was in attendance, so all was under control. However, what it did highlight was that a lot of people were not aware of the safety procedures. Everyone should assemble at the bottom of the car park so that the Group Leaders can check off members from the register to ensure all are safe. Please read the notice that is displayed in all rooms.
It is very pleasing to see the start of new groups, Table Tennis, Patchwork and Beginners’ Cryptic Crossword. New members show a particular interest in physical activities, so we hope to be able to accommodate them. A couple of groups have been taken over by members which means they are able to continue. We are planning to revive the Thank You events for the hardworking Group Leaders; their contribution needs to be celebrated. I am looking forward to reading more biographies of Group Leaders. Stephen says he has several saved for future editions.
We have arranged to have a table at a local medical practice’s Health Fair to promote the benefits of U3A. If the practice you attend has a similar event do please let us know so we can contact them with a view to participating. As the NHS now promotes Social Prescription to alleviate depression and loneliness, we fit the bill exactly.
We hope to see you at the AGM on Tuesday 3rd March in the Elliott Hall at Harrow Arts Centre, having nominated wonderful members to refresh our committee, for we really need these. If the roles are not filled, we run the risk of closure. No-one would have to “hit the ground running”, all our committee members will guide new members with full support for as long as is needed. There are user friendly job descriptions available from the Secretary if you think you might be tempted. Be brave, have a go.
Anne Gerrard
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Updated 3/12/2019
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Updated 3/12/2019