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Summer Lunch 2022

It was an absolute scorcher for our Picnic Buffet Summer Lunch this year.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations June 2022

The sun shone for our Platinum Jubilee Celebration Afternoon Tea.

Thanks go to Carole Day and Peter King for the following photographs recording the special event.

The Committee provided a wonderful spread of traditional favourites including Coronation chicken sandwiches, Scones, jam and cream and Victoria sandwich and much, much more: the tables were groaning.

The food tables heavily laden with delicious treats.

Entertainment was provided by u3a member and Leader of Lanreath Community music, Helen White along with her band and some members of the choir. Pieces included patriotic numbers such as ‘I Vow to Thee my Country’, Land of Hope and Glory’ and ‘Rule Britannia’ and members were encouraged to join in with 50s songs such as ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, ‘In the Mood’ and ‘Rock Around the Clock’. The afternoon’s festivities were drawn to a fitting close with a rousing rendition (and 3 verses too!) of God Save Our Gracious Queen.

The Band giving their all in the blazing June sunshine.

The hardworking Committee raise a glass to Her Majesty.

Fran and Nick enjoying their Afternoon Tea and last social event with Looe & District u3a before departing for pastures new.
We will miss you and thank you for all that you did as active Committee members.

Happy 30th Anniversary

Looe & District u3a is 30 years old (well, 31 really but our celebrations had to be put on hold because of the pandemic). On Wednesday 18th May, St. Martin’s Hall was a buzz of chatter and reminiscences but also talk of the future and the next 30 years.

Archive material dating back to the group’s inception in 1991 and albums full of group activities, trips and visits, carnival entries and entertainments was on display which interested and delighted members old and new.

Following a delicious lunch, the current Chair, Alison Currah, read the Roll of Honour of past Chairmen and proposed a toast to Looe & District u3a, the next 30 years.

‘To Looe & District u3a – the next 30 years! Cheers!

Groups’ Showcase, May 2022

u3a’s Got Talent November 2021

And boy do we have talent!

On Saturday 27th November 2021, 65 members gathered to enjoy a night of homegrown entertainment. Not a night for judging and being judged but just a great opportunity to get together socially (our first social evening since the pandemic) and share and enjoy members talents.

Huge thanks go to Carole Day for the photographs that appear below!

The expectant audience in a packed hall.

The evening began with a good old-fashioned singalong and audience participation to break the ice and get the ball rolling. There followed a varied collection of acts as shown in the photos below.

The recorder group played 2 lovely pieces.

Under the direction of Marilyn, a group delivered ‘Fraud of the Rings’ an original cautionary tale in the form of a radio play written by the members of the Much Wenlock & District u3a Writers on the Edge. Our thanks go to them for allowing us to share their work.

In the short interval, members were offered an ‘Open Mic’ to come and share their talents.

Geoff with another of his funny stories.

Rosemary & Harry with ‘I remember it well.’ accompanied by Fiona

After a full evening, Alison Currah, the organiser of the event brought the show to an end with a rendition of ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ in which she thanked the performers for giving their time and talents, and the audience for attending and being so appreciative. Everyone joined in with the final chorus. Chris Barwell, chair, expressed her thanks on behalf of all present and presented Alison with a plant.