National u3a Newsletter – September 2023
The u3a National newsletter for September 2023 is available HERE. As usual there is plenty to read, take part in and enjoy. Including:
Returning after the summer break is September’s u3a Radio Podcast – Episode 32 – Aden, Woodland Trust, War Graves
Members can listen to it, and all previous Podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts – and it is still available in captioned video form on YouTube.
You can find lots of events on our online events page. Here is a sample:
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission and its Archives
Monday, 9 October, 2pm
Learn about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and how to use their records in your own research
Live Cookery Demonstration – Autumn recipes
Friday, 13 October, 10.30am
Chef Alex from ‘Vegetarian for Life’ demos how to make three autumn recipes, including jackfruit wraps.
Family History: Why the whole family matters
Wednesday 18 October, 2pm
Julie of Syston and District u3a will share insights, tips and examples for family historians.
Live Cookery Demonstration – More Autumn recipes
Thursday, 26th October, 2pm
Borscht is a traditional beetroot soup from eastern Europe, hearty and satisfying with a rich vibrant colour. The second recipe, blinis are little pancakes made from buckwheat flour. Top with a range of savoury or sweet toppings. The main dish is borlotti and chestnut stew. Finally as an easy bake, flapjacks.
Sir Thomas Lipton – from Cabin Boy to Tea Tycoon to International Yachtsman
Thursday, 9 November, 2pm
Join Neville Lyons of Guildford u3a in tracing the extraordinary ‘rags to riches’ life of Thomas Lipton.
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Don’t forget u3a Click and Save
Through the u3a Click and Save scheme, members can receive a discount on many big brands including Sainsbury’s, Costa, Currys and Ticketmaster.
How do you access u3a Click and Save?
You can access the scheme by following these steps:
1. Create an account on the u3a Click and Save website.
2. Click on the link in the confirmation email and then log in.
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As usual check the website regularly for the latest news, tutorials and events, some of which are listed below. Our ongoing initiatives are continuing so have a look at our learning pages to see everything that you can get involved in. Click here for the information leaflet to complement the local learning happening in your u3as.
For previous editions of the national newsletter, see the newsletter archive. Did you know that you can sign up to receive the national u3a monthly newsletter direct to your email inbox? If you wish to do this, please complete the form on the U3A website here.
