Subscription renewals due by 31^st July

It’s easy online.

1.  Select here to reach our website.
2.   Login with your email and password. (Select here for help)
3. Click on your name (top right of the website) and follow the instructions.

If you’re not comfortable renewing online, post a £15 cheque payable to Ilkley & District u3a to u3a membership c/o Clarke Foley, LS29 9DZ.

You can also renew at the Saturday morning talk on 20^th July or at one of our drop-ins. (details here.)

The Trustees wish to thank over 1,300 members who have already renewed early. This helps the work load of the membership secretary at this particularly busy period.

Summer Programme Update

Select here for the full list of events. Many events are now full, but some have spaces so worth checking the list. To book, login to the website and select the link provided. If you’re not comfortable booking online, book by post (u3a summer programme c/o Clarke Foley, LS29 9DZ) or at one of our drop-ins.

For some events we have received photographs and mini reports. These can be read here.

Short Courses Update

Learn the Ukulele An opportunity to join an existing group for a six-session taster to see how you get on. There’s a reason why so many u3a branches have ukulele groups. It’s because they’re an easy instrument to learn. Starts 10 am Tuesday 30^th July every week through to 3^rd September. For more information and to book a place, select this link.

William Morris and his World Booking is now open for this new course running at Silsden Town Hall for six sessions at 2pm on Thursdays starting 26th September. Cost is expected to be about £12 to cover room hire and refreshments. Select here for more information and to book a place.

Ilkley in the Second World War A four-week course on Friday afternoons, starting 27^th September. Select here for more information and to book a place.

Refugees and Asylum Seekers: An eight-week course on Thursday afternoons starting 24^th October. Select here for more information and to book a place.

Peacebuilding An eight-week course on Friday afternoons starting 25^th October. Select here for more information and to book a place

Do you want to share your passion for a subject with other members of u3a, but you don’t want to commit to leading an ongoing group? A short course may be the solution. Write to shortcourses@ilkleyu3a.org and someone will be in touch for a no obligation chat.

Online presentations

Always a good selection on interesting topics provided by the Third Age Trust, our parent organisation. Most are free to our members. Another benefit for renewing your subscription. Select this link for details.

Diary Dates

Drop-in Ilkley 19^th July and2^nd August. Also, Guiseley Monday 29^th July 2-3:30pm in the Strauss Room, Guiseley Theatre. Details of all drop-ins on this link to our website.

Learn how to use tablets and phones A beginner's group for senior citizens every Tuesday morning at Silsden Town Hall. Details here.

Saturday talk 20^th July - A Forgotten Corner of Europe. Kersten Hall is an excellent speaker and has recently greatly impressed the Science & Technology Group. Details on the link. NB you will also be able to renew your subscription for next year at this talk.

Festival of Ideas:  Silsden Town Hall 23rd to 25th August. Discount for members of u3a. Select here for details. (login required)

Updates from our Social Media Postings

Send a few pictures of your group’s activities and a couple of sentences about them to Helen (helen@saltedit.co.uk ) who will arrange everything. Thank you. The following links open on our Facebook page. Anyone can access them. You don’t need an account.

Historic Houses visit to Brodsworth Hall and Gardens near Doncaster.

Summer Programme: 'Born of Fire': the Galapagos Islands presentation.

Northern Towns: Visit to Richmond, North Yorkshire.

Science & Technology: Visit to see a manufacturer of Juke Boxes in Leeds. Absolutely fascinating!

Ilkley Gazette Scrapbook

Select here for the latest update. Newsome family of Shaws Hall / Flooding after New Year's storm / Werewolves & ghosts / Farnley Church history / Denton Village stone ball / Wheatley Old Hall sold / Denton Park Estate sold.

Market Place for u3a Members

Once logged into the website, select the following links for latest postings. Click on the name of the poster for their details and make contact.

Silsden Town Hall is hosting its own 'Festival of Ideas' from 23rd to 25th August. Select here for details and to obtain a discount just for u3a members.

Volunteering opportunities in Ilkley

Many varied volunteering opportunities are available across Ilkley, several asking for just a few hours a month. Roles can be viewed via Volunteering Ilkley  and are featured weekly on Ilkley Chat.  Contact chris.bulmer@cabad.org.uk for further information.

More random thoughts from Denise Marsden

It always fascinates me how the earth moves; it really makes my day!

Why do obtuse and acute angles never win arguments? They're never right.

Why can't a nose be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot!

Best wishes

John & Christine

Email: Newsflash@ilkleyu3a.org

Risk Assessments

If any Group Leader would like help to put together a risk assessment for their group, please get in touch by emailing riskassessments@ilkleyu3a.org or tel.07775 425768.

We have lots of examples that can be shared including cycling, walking, table tennis and outings.

If your group meets at Clarke Foley, we also have copies of the venue's Risk Assessment, PAT testing and First Aid procedure.

A request from Third Age Trust

The u3a is moving ahead with some exciting and necessary changes to meet the challenges of retaining and recruiting members. These changes will help to keep the u3a a dynamic and relevant organisation enriching the lives of its’ members.

TAT are looking for u3a members to join a strategy group meeting 4 times per year, at least two of which will be face to face. A background in public affairs, journalism or marketing would be very useful but not necessary. Just as necessary is an understanding that the words and images we use are really important for getting our message across.

If interested, please get in touch with Ann Keating (Interim Chair) a.keating57@gmail.com and copy chair@ilkleyu3a.org for information.

Third Age Trust AGM 16^th October 2024

This link sets out details of a special resolution to be proposed at the forthcoming AGM. This relates to the way the national organisation equips and organises itself to meet future challenges. More detailed information on the national website. Select this link.

Our trustees will be debating how our own u3a should vote at their July meeting. If anyone has a view to express, please email chair@ilkleyu3a.org in the next few days.