Visitors to this web site requiring further information please contact the Webmaster, Derek Henry. e-mail webster@devizesu3a.org.uk It is the policy of the Branch Committee not to display personal telephone numbers or home addresses.
Notices for Members
Click HERE for a Group Activity Chart.
Third Age Trust Resources
The Third Age Trust has an extensive collection of resources including transparencies, videos, DVD's etc. (but not books) that are available on free loan to U3A groups by contacting: Elizabeth Gibson, Resources Centre Manager, Third Age Trust, 19 east Street, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1QH, or telephone 0208 3150199 (Tuesdays and Thursdays only) or e-mail resource.centre@u3a.org.uk
See also the Third Age Trust web site www.u3a.org.uk They also issue their own publications about various aspects of the U3A including advice on setting up new groups, and three times a year produce "Sources: An Educational Bulletin", each issue focusing on a particular aspect of learning.
Webmaster's Note; Due to our web site policy of not giving out local home addresses and telephone numbers, please contact the Devizes U3A by e-mail to webster@devizesu3a.org.uk All members of the Devizes Branch of the U3A are encouraged to contribute information for this web site. Contact the Webmaster at the e-mail address above or contact him by telephone at the number listed in the bi-monthly Newsletter.
Archives
If any group leaders have material relating to their groups activity during the past year - items of work, photographs, written articles etc. - would they please send copies of these to our Archivist Jeannie Bradley. These would be of interest and available to all upon request, and worth displaying.
Bi-Monthly General Meetings
(Held in January, March, May [AGM], July, September, November)
Gift Aid
Members are reminded that if they are UK taxpayers and they complete a Gift Aid Declaration, we, as a registered charity, will be able to reclaim £2.53 from the Inland Revenue. Members whom have already completed a declaration do not need to complete a new one. Members who have completed a declaration in the past but are now no longer paying tax will need to inform the Treasurer so that we do not claim back tax to which we are not entitled.
Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society
Devizes and District U3A has institutional membership. Roger Marsh is the contact and receives the Society's Magazines etc., which are available to U3A members on request. In addition to the permanent displays the museum has a programme of changing exhibitions and events. Up to three U3A members at any one time are entitled to free admission to the museum on production of their U3A Membership Cards at the desk.
One-off Sessions
Do you have a skill or interest that you would like to share with other members? Would you be prepared to give a one-off talk or workshop? If so please contact Roger Marsh.
Membership Cards
It was felt that these cards should be available and willing to be shown at any meetings of the U3A, interest meetings or bi-monthly meetings. Note that the committee are currently looking into a laminated version of the card for future issue.
It has also been suggested that U3A members could become Crown Centre members, since this allows for a certain reduction on hire charges when using Crown Centre facilities.
U3A Advertising.
We are using the media for the general public to be made aware of the U3A and to encourage new membership. The sharp eyed amongst us may have noticed the heading "Devizes & District U3A" lurking among the pages of the Gazette and Herald.
Having secured newspaper space it is important to keep sending in information but sometimes stretches the imagination to provide column inches. Members and group leaders are welcome to send anything they think is interesting and will further the aims if this U3A to our Publicity Officer, Patrick Morris.
The Website
Members and Group Leaders are invited to contribute original articles, items of news, pictures, reports from group meetings - in fact anything which may be of general interest to the branch. Contact by e-mail please to webster@devizesu3a.org.uk
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