Minutes of the Main Meeting 9th April, St Martin’s Hall, beginning at 10am.
Dot Dunning (acting Chair for this meeting) welcomed all attending, new members: Suzanne, Emma & Steve, and Guests: Marie & Phil.
Alison Currah & Andrea Brocklebank were thanked as the ‘greeters’ and the usual safety and fire regulations were given. Rod Pritchard was thanked for carrying out the Car Park Attendant duties together with Health & Safety checks.
Chair
In the absence of a Chair, Dot introduced herself as a member, committee member and Chair (4 years) of twenty years standing. She explained that the current situation of using re-cycled ‘Chairs’ was due to the fact that we do not have a Chair, but that we are actively seeking a volunteer. If we are not successful by February 2026, our u3a will have to close. She also asked for a volunteer to manage the noticeboards by updating and storing them.
Dot reminded members that subscriptions are now overdue. £17 per annum to be paid by the end of this meeting.
The Swedish Night of 15th March was extremely successful, and we received a gift of an original ABBA vinyl album. The committee has decided to offer it to all members under a ‘Silent Auction’. All members will receive an email today asking for any bids over £20. Closing date, 30th April.
Events
Tour of the Recycling Centre, Bodmin, 10th April, – has four spaces available.
Guided Tour of the Plymouth Aquarium, May 12th, Own transport. Café for lunch. £8.
New Members’ Welcome Evening’ – Thursday 15th May 7.00-9.00pm at St. Martins Hall. By invitation only.
Theatre Royal Plymouth to see ‘Only Fools and Horses’, May 22nd – Fully Booked
Immersive Dome Screening – Friday 20th June, 2.00pm Tickets £6.50
Theatre Royal Plymouth – ‘Calamity Jane’, July 17th, Own transport. Tickets £40
Groups News
Garden Safari Group: Paula Roy gave details of the next two Garden Safari outings: April 16th, Lakesland Gardens, Self drive/car share. Meet 1.30pm, or alternative to go to Antony House and meet up. &th May, Trelissick House & Gardens. National Trust property. Depart 9.15 on Mini Bus (places still available) from St. Martin’s. Leaving Trelissick at 3.00pm.
Community News
Dot announced that Looe Community News will be emailed to all members bi-monthly. This being a result of a suggestion from Carole Day.
Cinema by the Sea, Community Hub. Wednesday 16thApril, 7.00pm for 7.30pm – Film: ‘Conclave’.
Saturday 19th April, Community meal at St. Martin’s Community Hall, 12 noon – 2.00pm. £5 to include Quiche, dessert and a drink. Easter Bonnet competition.
AOB
There was no AOB.
Raffle
Thanks were given to Sue Bird for organising raffle with the aid of Jackie Fletcher. The raffle was then drawn.
Next Month’s Speaker: ‘Members’ Showcase’ Clive Dunstan – ‘Life Below Decks’
Following coffee, the speaker: Stephen Lay – gave a harrowing insight to ‘The Darker Side of Mining’.
The meeting concluded at 12 noon.
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