Minutes of the Main Meeting 14th May, St Martin’s Hall, beginning at 10am.
Dot Dunning (acting Chair for this meeting) welcomed all attending, + 1 new member: Louise Hambly.
Alison Currah & Andrea Brocklebank were thanked as the ‘greeters’ and the usual safety and fire regulations were given.
Chair
In the absence of a Chair, Dot 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 responded to a question from member Caroline Petherick as to a job description for Chairman by stating that an informal face to face, or an invite to one of the monthly committee meetings would be the ideal way to communicate the requirements.
As a way forward, it was also explained that with effect from June, our meetings would be ‘Collaborative’ with no Chair, or overheads, but communication by committee, group leaders and members themselves. All information that is communicated is also available in the u3a Programme, each member having been given a copy and on the website.
Noticeboards have been reinstated – thanks to Yvonne Toms.
No bids were received for the ABBA album, so it will be returned to the donor.
The Jigsaw puzzle exchange will cease from today’s meeting. Any jigsaws remaining will be donated to Cornwall Hospice.
Events
New Members’ Welcome Evening’ – Thursday 15th May 7.00-9.00pm at St. Martins Hall. By invitation only. Postponed
Theatre Royal Plymouth to see ‘Only Fools and Horses’, May 22nd – 1 ticket available
Immersive Dome Screening – Friday 20th June, 2.00pm Tickets £6.50
Theatre Royal Plymouth – ‘Calamity Jane’, July 17th, Own transport. Tickets £40
Bodmin Jail Heritage Tour – July 3rd, 10.30am. Own Transport. Café. Tickets £14.50
Summer Feast – Wednesday 13th August, 12 for 12.30pm. Cold Buffet, Tickets £16 to include a glass of wine or soft drink.
Coach Trip to Buckfast Abbey – Thursday 11th September. Abbey gardens, Shops, Lunch. Pickups from Pelynt, Looe, Barbican, Windy Ridge from 9.00am. Tickets £10.00
Sterts Theatre – ‘New Jersey Boys’ – Friday 10th October, 7.30pm Own transport. Tickets £24
‘u3a’s Got Talent’ – 22nd November – A request from Alison Currah to get thinking caps on for any type of entertainment from our members.
Groups News
Wild Swimming Group: will re-commence in June. Any interested participants to sign up on sheet on front table.
Walking Group: Next week’s walk will be through Kilminorth Woods. Meet at the gates at the far end of the Millpool Car Park.
Community News
Dot announced that Looe Community News has now been sent out and will be emailed to all members bi-monthly.
Looe Community Players will be performing their ‘Play-by-Play11’ on Saturday 17th May. 7 for 7.30pm with Cheese and Pate supper. £8.00 per ticket.
Cinema by the Sea, Community Hub. Wednesday 21st May, 7.00pm for 7.30pm – Film: ‘The Crime is Mine’.
Saturday 1st June, Community meal at St. Martin’s Community Hall, 12 noon – 2.00pm. £5 to include Sausage & Mash, dessert and drink.
AOB
There was no AOB.
Raffle
Thanks were given to Sue Bird for organising raffle with the aid of Sue Dwyer and Jackie Fletcher. The raffle was then drawn.
Next Month’s Speaker: Mark Barnwell ‘The Musical Evolution of the Spanish Guitar’
Following coffee, ‘Members’ Showcase’ Clive Dunstan – ‘Life Below Decks’ – His talk provided a fascinating insight into life aboard the Royal Yacht ‘Britannia’, on which he volunteered to serve for 4 years.
The meeting concluded at 12 noon.
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