| On
Monday 4th September Ann and I attended the AGM of the Third Age Trust
at the University of Chester. The whole conference actually lasts
3 days but we were just there for the day. The meeting itself is a fairly formal affair attended by around 300 U3A members from various parts of the UK. There was a ballot for the position of National Council Chairman between Jean Goodeve of Pembrokeshire and Stanley Miller from Evesham and District. Not knowing either of the candidates we decided to share our 2 votes for High Lane U3A.. Jean Goodeve was duly elected. The Treasurer, Terry Hardier from Cirencester then presented the Annual Accounts to the meeting. It was quite interesting for me to see how the capitation fees that we send to headquarters are spent. It probably comes down to three main issues Support for learning in the 600 or so U3A’s Developing the U3A movement, including the formation of new U3A’s Acting as a National voice for the U3A The meeting concluded with what is planned for next year’s AGM. This will be something a bit special in the 25th anniversary of the movement. There will be a three day cruise from Falmouth taking in Le Havre (including a trip to Monet's Water Garden) the Scilly Isles with a trip to Tresco Abbey Garden and then back to Falmouth for the AGM. Prices for cabins start at £129 per person which seems to be fantastic value, so I think it is bound to be popular. The cruise will take place on 15th to 18th September2007.  Away from the AGM there were a number of displays, exhibitions and presentations, discussion groups etc. all showing the work and achievements that occur within the Third Age Trust All in all a very interesting and enjoyable day. Steve Reynolds |
| At the end of August, after days of heavy downpours, 22 very apprehensive walkers met for Brian and Alison’s barbeque walk. 5 hours later, in brilliant sunshine, 22 happy and contented walkers departed homeward. It had been a very pleasant day. Walking the interesting paths around Whaley Bridge, Seeing the ancient Roosdyche, the more recent artifacts of the canal and old railway |
ages, and admiring the the sweeping views from the green low level field paths. Then there had been the highlight of a well organized barbeque, with wine and beer to send us happily on our way. A big thank you to Alison and Brian. Walter Mason  |
Forthcoming Walks Wed. 27th September. Mike & Margaret Snape Walk from Foolow Meet 9.30am Village Hall. Pub Lunch Wed. 25th October. Don Heap 4-5miles Disley, Bowstones and Lyme Park Meet 10.00am Village Hall Packed Lunch Wed. 29th November. Richard & Susan Clark 4-5mile walk Whiteley Green and Kerridge Meet 10.00am Pub Lunch |
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