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| September Newsletter |
| Welcome Back!The new u3a season has finally arrived and it is with great pleasure to report we are on track to provide face-to-face group activities once again. After the long COVID shutdown we have had to renegotiate venues and times and this is proving more time consuming than was anticipated. However, we hope to provide you with more details at our grand reopening coffee morning (details below). Our intention is to have a number of special events in the coming months to get us all back into the swing as quickly as possible. As soon as these are finalised we will let you know. |
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| To kickstart the season we are holding another of our popular coffee mornings. As before this is to be held in the, Armagh City hotel on Monday, September 12th starting at 10.30 am. To make you feel welcome and in appreciation of you all renewing your membership the coffee and scones are on us! Meet old friends, make new friends, bring you friends but above all enjoy the craic. W have arranged a short presentation by Lorna Quin one of our own and a local authoress to give us a light-hearted talk. We also hope to provide details of where and when our existing groups will start meeting and also to elicit ideas from you on activities you want us to organise. |
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 These will be starting soon and will be in addition to coffee mornings which have been so successful they are to be added to our regular event schedule. We are in the process of arranging speakers for the monthly meetings and it is hoped that our first monthly meeting will take place in October. Details to follow. |
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| September Calendar |
| Fuller details of all the classes such as the Bridge Group, the Local History group, the Family History group, etc will be provided once the venues have been confirmed. Details of the currently active groups are below. Walking Group The group meets on Tuesdays at the Palace car park at 10.00 am. Details of the venues will appear next month. For more details contact, Patricia McConville on, patriciamcconville@btinternet.com |
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 PilatesClasses are underway once more and we have vacancies in the Wednesday 11.30 am group. These have proved to be very popular so if you are interested get in fast!Email – tro111@hotmail.com |
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| See you all at the coffee morning |
Category Archives: News
What’s happening in U3A Armagh
April Newsletter
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| April Newsletter |
| Thanks to all who Renewed their u3a Membership |
| We had a splendid renewal campaign particularly due to another well attended and enjoyable coffee morning. If you have not yet renewed and need a form then click on the button below. The form has all the information on the what we need and how to pay your fees. |
| Click here to get a renewal form |
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 Annual General Meeting RescheduledThe next meeting planned for April was going to be the Annual General Meeting but due to a delay in getting the accounts audited this has been rescheduled and will take place in May. As soon as we confirm the arrangements we will let you all know. Replacement Talk Apologies again for the hiccup with the last talk. We will do better I promise! To replace the Annual General Meeting we are organising a presentation by our very own Lorna Quin who is to tell us the story behind her book, “ Yes! We Have No Bananas”, a collection of memories of those who grew up during the War years. Bare with us and we will let you know the exact details very soon. |
 u3a Committee Vacancies Unfortunately we have to say goodbye to a number of committee members at the next AGM who have now served their time (NO its not like prison) and so we have vacancies to fill. If you, or anyone you know, would like to join us in suggesting and planning u3a events and helping us run the branch please get in touch. A vibrant committee means a healthy and active u3a branch. No experience is necessary just wanting to be involved is all it takes. More information can be had from any committee member or by contacting me at Denu3a@gmail.com. Please don’t be shy, as the poster says, your u3a needs you. |
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| Each month we post a link to the National u3a newsletter. This month they feature a message for Ukraine, Brain testers, a new Japanese puzzle format, a crochet challenge as well as highlighting objects that need improving to make them more useful to folks our age, and information about National events. As always, well worth a quick look. View the National Newsletter |
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 Walking Groups We now have 3 possibilities if you fancy a bit of exercise through walking. Rambling For the energetic who like rambling contact Caroline Good (cbgood@doctors.org.uk) for more details. |
 Join the Walking Soles this Month The group features walks with optional lunch/coffee and meets on Tuesdays at the Palace car park at 10.00 am. The April calendar is above. For more details contact, Patricia McConville on, patriciamcconville@btinternet.com |
| Easy on the Feet For more gentle strolls combined with lots of chatting contact Anne Cassidy at cassidy1539@gmail.com |
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 Pilates If you are just coming out of hibernation and fancy some exercise then we have a couple of vacancies in the pilates classes. If you are interested then email – denu3a@gmail.com |
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| And Finally….. As I now go on at length to the grandkids about the good old days, I often remember the time I asked my dad , “You keep going on about the good, old days, what was it that was so good?” He paused, smiled and said, “the best thing about them was I wasn’t good and I wasn’t old”. |
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March Newsletter
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| March Newsletter |
 Many thanks for all your “coffee morning” replies and I can report that our Grand Reopening 2.0 is scheduled for next Monday. That is, 10.30 am on Monday the 7th March in the Armagh City Hotel in Fisher 4. This is one of the large reception rooms on the ground floor so best access is from the back. As before, coffee and scones are provided free and let us hope that this time the event signals a proper return to near normality. Based on this assumption some of our group coordinators will be there to drum up support, but the main aim is reconnect with friends and socialise freely at last. We hope to see you all there. |
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| Renewing Your u3a Membership |
| Its that time of year again when we ask you to renew you Armagh & District u3a membership. This year we have again fixed the fee at a reduced £10 as many of our activities have yet to fully open. To renew you need to fill in a renewal form and send a cheque to John Wells our membership Secretary. Please note that we ONLY accept cheques and CANNOT accept cash. In addition, there are a number of members who are in credit and won’t need to pay. If you are in this group we will have already send an email with amended renewal form. For most members, there are a number of ways to get a renewal form – which has all the details of where to send cheques;A downloadable renewal form that you can print can be obtained by clicking on the button below. |
| Click here to get a renewal form |
| Forms will be available for collection at the upcoming coffee morning.The group coordinators of any groups currently running will also have copies.We can send copies out by mail. Just let John Wells know by emailing him at John44wells@icloud.com.There is also an online renewal form – like the surveys we have already run – for those who can’t get a paper version. This is found by clicking the button below. |
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 Your replies and suggestions regarding a change to the monthly meeting time slot helped to narrow down the options to Monday morning, opening at 10.30 am for an 11.00 am start. Negotiations with the Golf Club are in hand but it is almost certain that this will be the time and venue. When monthly meetings will recommence is still uncertain with the committee reviewing the situation at each meeting. Stay tuned 😋 |
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 Join The Armagh Rhymers on a journey through Armagh City’s secret urban orchard involving masks and music, merriment, and mirth. We have been given the opportunity to meet the “word-famous” Armagh Rhymers and enter the ancient, magical, and mysterious world of mummers for an exciting and enchanting celebration of the long tradition of the apple in Armagh. The experience will begin with an introduction to The Armagh Rhymers and the Monastic Gardens at St Patrick’s Cathedral and will take you through a locked gate and the orchard where we celebrate the seasons of apple growing in local stories, music, and ritual.This takes place on March 26th, has a maximum group size of 30 and is offered to our members at a reduced rate of £10. If you are interested let us know by clicking on the button below. |
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| Each month we post a link to the National u3a newsletter. This month they showcase a new u3a film that you can watch in our own Youtube channel, an article on u3a members music tastes, and an introduction and a chance to join the “The Wisdom Hour”, a creative storytelling space celebrating positive stories of ageing, Well worth a browse and this can be accessed by clicking the button belowView the National Newsletter |
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| March Calendar |
 Join the Walking Soles this Month The group meets on Tuesdays at the Palace car park at 10.00 am. For more details contact, Patricia McConville on, patriciamcconville@btinternet.com |
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 Pilates Classes are underway once more and we are currently at full capacity. However, spaces do occur regularly so contact Dennis to register your interest.Email – denu3a@gmail.com |
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 Zoom TalkOur next ZOOM monthly talk is by Letitia Fitzpatrick on16th March at 2.30pm via zoom. Letitia was a journalist with UTV and the Irish News and will about combatting loneliness and a also about her career. |
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 Marketplace Theatre Presents If your considering stepping out……Owen McCafferty’s play ‘Mojo Mickybo’ is about a friendship between two boys growing up in Belfast – a friendship that at first is immune to the sectarian violence taking place around them, but which nonetheless is ultimately destroyed by it. Mojo Mickybo will be staged at The Market Place on Thursday 10 March at 8pm. More information can be found on,www.visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre |
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Turning Heads – Zoom Talks
LibrariesNI in association with the Ulster University are doing a series of doing a series of talks in the last two weeks of September. If you are interested you can book a place using the links provided.
Women and hair: shame and punishment in Irish history with Dr Leanne McCormick
21 September 2021
12.30-2pm
https://librariesni.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsc-utqjsvEtGzcp2Wg2dF4ZGl_OOteZd5
The Supernatural History and Folklore of Hair: Magic, Charms, and “Superstition” with Dr Andrew Sneddon
23 September 2021
12.30-2pm
https://librariesni.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArfuyrpjIoGNE7C0aQjefoGFnawMUsRQrN
Ginger Genetics: a celebration of red hair. A talk by Dr Declan McKenna
24 September 2021
12.30-2pm
https://librariesni.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuduiqqTorHNGaD1eJ32ytatgMBx0Eii_m
‘Bad Hair: Folklore, Witches, and Fairies’ with Dr Andrew Sneddon
27 October 2021
12.30-2pm
https://librariesni.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtdeypqTksG9P4kYK2sHrGla7scpbkGuLZ
Grand Reopening – Coffee Morning – UPDATE
IMPORTANT UPDATE – To improve our safety the coffee morning will now be held outdoors on the patio area of the hotel which can be accessed via the bar.
To celebrate the fact that we can again meet, albeit responsibly, we have planned a special coffee morning. This will be held in the Armagh City Hotel on September 8th from 10 am to 11.30 am. This will give you the opportunity to meet the new committee, the conveners for the different groups, discuss the range of activities on offer and of course to meet with and chat to your fellow members.
We are also offering you the opportunity to extend an invite to a friend or two who are currently not members of the U3A who may be thinking of joining. In this way we can extol our virtues and demonstrate our congeniality.
To give us some idea of the numbers we can expect, can you email, Dennis Hay (armagh.u3a.sec@gmail.com) and how big your group is likely to be.
Let’s hope as many members and friends can attend so that we can kick off the new season in style and to restart Armagh & District U3A after the dreadful time we have all had to endure.
For more details see our Newsletter.
U3A reception at the Palace
The Lord Mayor, Gareth Wilson hosted a reception for members of Armagh U3A in the Palace on Wednesday, 6th December at 1:00 p.m. We are grateful to Liam McArde for his kind permission to publish photos of the event on our website.
6 December 2017
CREDIT: www.LiamMcArdle.com
6 December 2017
CREDIT: www.LiamMcArdle.com
6 December 2017
CREDIT: www.LiamMcArdle.com
Mayor’s Lunch
A group to represent the U3A have been invited to lunch with the Mayor at the Palace on Wednesday, 6th December at 1:00 p.m. Please note numbers are restricted to those that have already been notified.
Songfest 2017
Armagh U3A are hosting the Songfest this year and it will take place on Wednesday, 26th April in the Market Place Theatre, Armagh. This year ten choirs are taking part in the festival, from Armagh, Belfast, East Antrim, Erne, Foyle, Newry with 2 choirs, North Down and Ards, Omagh, and Upper Bann.
Anyone wishing to attend should be seated in the theatre by 1:15 p.m. for a 1:30 start.
Tickets are available at £5 per head which includes tea/coffee and sandwiches after the performance.
We want to acknowledge the assistance given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Marketplace Theatre Staff, and the following Supermarkets, Emerson’s, McAnerney’s and Sainsbury’s
This event is grant-aided by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The views expressed herein are not necessarily shared or endorsed by the council. The council does not accept any responsibility for these views.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 19th April, 2017 at 11.00am in County Armagh Golf Club, 7 Newry Road, Armagh. All members are eligible to attend and vote.
Proposals to amend the constitution and/or nominations for the committee must be received in writing either via post or email to the Business Secretary, Mary McVeigh (see notes below), by Monday, 10th April 2017.
Permission must be given by prospective candidates prior to their nomination. The current committee members are: Margaret Oakes (Chair), Stephen Garvin (Vice-Chair), Margaret Neville (Treasurer), David Dorman Groups (Co-ordinator), Richard Burns (Membership Secretary), Mary McVeigh (Business Secretary), Catherine McDonald (Minutes Secretary) Una Boylan, Peter Conway, Bernie Harvey, Emmett Lynch and Eleanor Pierce.
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| 1. Apologies | |
| 2. Minutes of previous AGM | |
| 3. Matters arising | |
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| Treasurer | |
| Groups Co-ordinator | |
| 5. Elections | |
| 6. Changes to constitution. | |
| 7. A.O.B. |
AGM and Spring Meeting of the Northern Ireland Region of the University of the Third Age
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SPRING MEETING OF THE NORTHERN IRELAND REGION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, 17th MAY 2015, IN THE PREMISES OF U3A FOYLE
11.00-11.30
TEA/COFFEE & SCONES
11.30 -13.00
AGM
· Apologies
· Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting
· Matters arising
· Chairman’s Annual Report
· Annual Accounts and Financial Report
· Northern Ireland Trustee’s Report
· Proposed motions
· Election of Officers and Regional Committee Member(s)
· Any Other Business
· Date and venue of the next Annual General Meeting
13.00-13.45
LUNCH BREAK
13.45-14.30
DISCUSSION SESSION
14.30- 15.15
MATTERS ARISING
15.15
MEETING ENDS
Note that for those travelling on the bus from Belfast arrangements can be made to collect you from the Drumahoe bus stop. Detailed travel instructions will be issued nearer the date.