“Calendar Girl” to launch Stevenage Senior Forum
18/05/2010
Tricia Stewart, one of the original “Calendar Girls”, will be in Stevenage next month to help launch the Stevenage Senior Forum. Stevenage residents who are aged 50 plus are invited to join the Forum which will make sure that issues affecting older people are addressed.
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The British European Seniors Group hold London conference
The British European Seniors Group is inviting people to join them for a one day conference on Thursday 22nd July 2010 at The Brady Arts & Community Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, Stepney, London E1 5HU.
Why get on the yellow brick road? Because, because, because...
The University of the Third age is - without question - one of the most stimulating and rewarding resources available to the over 50 population. The joy of it is that every local community can create it's own 'University' - helping each other along the road to greater knowledge in a way that suits them. Twelve months ago the pretty little community of Sherburn-in-Elmet, south of York decided to set up their own U3A. This is their story.
NWR celebrates 50 years of 'Space to be You'
The National Woman's Register turns 50 this year and members are sharing their memories of the past with their vision for the future in photos, articles and meetings.
Calling ex RAF personnel, 1939 to the 60s.
The National Service (RAF) Association, with the support of the RAF Museum and DCAE Cosford are organising a re-union parade taking place at the RAF Museum at Cosford, Shropshire on Sunday 4th July 2010.
All ex RAF Personnel (including ex WAAF and ex WRAF) who served from
1939 to the 60s - be they National Service or Regulars - are invited to come along for the day.
A parade and march past, with an RAF Band (yet to be allocated) will take place at 11.00hrs - under the tender care of ex 1950s Drill Instructors - and it will give you the opportunity to once more march and salute the Ensign under which we once all served.
London Looms for U3A Roseland and District
Last year, members of the University of the Third Age Roseland and District organised a coach holiday to London where they each spent time doing whatever they fancied. Why not join them for this years trip?
Getting out difficult? Then try the virtual U3A!
Do you find it difficult to get out to meet people or attend social events such as your local U3A? If you have access to a computer –then the vU3A might be for you.
Adult Education opportunities with U3A Roseland and District
If you love a subject sufficiently enough to want to share your knowledge and skills why not try the University of the Third Age Roseland and District, where you could become leader of a group teaching and learning at the same time.
Unlike conventional adult education, the U3A does not have a teacher to student relationship but a situation of ‘one amongst equals’. What this means is that you do not have to have qualifications in your subject, nor teaching itself, just a desire to learn more and share with fellow members.
For just £12.50 you may enjoy until the end of March 2010 several courses in adult education.
Age Concern to hold events for older lesbian and gay people
Age Concern Tower Hamlets and Redbridge are to hold two social networking events for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who live, work or socialise in either of the two East London boroughs.
Banstead U3A announce next Open Meeting
The next Open Meeting of the Banstead U3A will be held on Wednesday July 15th at 2.15 for 2.30. The meeting will take place at Banstead Community Hall, Park Rd, Banstead and Tony Scott plans to give a talk entitled "Stradivarius and all that".
Light refreshments follow the talk, and Non members are very welcome to attend.
Admission £1 incl refreshment. Free on-site parking.
For more information contact Alison Gaitonde 01737 812646
Tell us what you want, say Hyndburn Over 50s
Hyndburn Over 50s Forum wants to know what concerns local Hyndburn people and what they consider to be the issues that matter most to older people.
The Pensioners Party needs YOU!
The 'grey-vote' is an increasing force to be reckoned with. But who is representing them? The Pensioners Party would like to take up the cudgels on their behalf and is looking for candidates to stand in the forthcoming EU elections.
Older People’s Forums are coming of age
Mature Times has had exclusive access to new research that shows that the way that older people organize themselves into pressure groups is changing to meet the needs - and aspirations - of the nation’s 20 million 50+ population.
£130m grant scheme opens to small local voluntary and community groups
The Government declared its £130 million "Grassroots Grants" scheme open for business last week - and is urging small local voluntary and community groups to come forward and "get their hands" on essential funding. Whether you are a local club needing new kit, coaching new volunteers or simply giving the village hall a fresh lick of paint, Grassroots Grants aim to make a real difference to the work of any small and local community groups with annual incomes below £20,000.
Book your places now for the U3A AGM
This year the University of the Third Age (U3A) will celebrate the diversity and inclusiveness of the U3A movement at its AGM and National Conference, to be held at Swansea University Campus on 6th - 9th September 2008. Organized by National U3A who will arrange the speakers and formal sessions, delegates from around the UK will be given a warm Welsh welcome and an excellent entertainment programme.
