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DECEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE NEWS Diary note:- The January Members Meeting will take place on Thursday January 2 nd at 10.00am, this is due to the first Wednesday in January being New Years Day. TAI CHI GROUP – We are pleased to advise that John & Hazel Pickering have agreed to be joint leaders of this group going forward. Please see the contact details in the schedule. Many thanks John & Hazel. THIS MEETING 4 th December 2019 If you were hoping to see Goldilocks (as detailed in the last newsletter), sorry to disappoint but the Caer Urfa drama group will be performing ‘Snow White and the three Dwarfs’ with some adult humour. The Caer Urfa singers will get us in the spirit of Christmas with carols and a seasonal sing-along. Come along, join in and enjoy!
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DECEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER
COMMITTEE NEWS
Diary note:- The January Members Meeting will take place on Thursday January 2nd at 10.00am, this is due to the first Wednesday in January being New Years Day. TAI CHI GROUP – We are pleased to advise that John & Hazel Pickering have agreed to be joint leaders of this group going forward. Please see the contact details in the schedule. Many thanks John & Hazel. THIS MEETING 4th December 2019 If you were hoping to see Goldilocks (as detailed in the last newsletter), sorry to disappoint but the Caer Urfa drama group will be performing ‘Snow White and the three Dwarfs’ with some adult humour. The Caer Urfa singers will get us in the spirit of Christmas with carols and a seasonal sing-along. Come along, join in and enjoy!
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SCAM AWARENESS Please be extra careful at this time of year, especially as we are all looking for the ‘Black Friday’ saving. This is the time that the scammers know we are after a bargain and are at their most vigilant to catch us out. Remember:- IF IT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS! Good luck and enjoy your Christmas purchasing experiences.
GIFT AID * As was discussed earlier in the year, the Committee suggested raising funds by claiming Gift Aid from HMRC on the annual subscriptions and weekly attendance fees of the local membership of Caer Urfa U3A. If you currently pay tax on your income then you are able to complete a Gift Aid Declaration which allows charities to claim back 25 pence for every £1 you give. It will not cost you any extra. Please find attached a Gift Aid Declaration for you to complete. If you pay income tax and are willing to complete the declaration, please bring this along to the meeting in January when you pay your membership fees. The Membership Secretary and others will be there to assist and accept your fees and declarations. Many thanks for your assistance in this matter. * Please see Appendix 1 – Gift Aid Declaration NEXT MEETING 2nd January 2020 TOPIC Membership Renewals, Gift Aid & Social Please make all membership renewal cheques payable to:- Caer Urfa South Shields U3A
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MESSAGES FROM GROUP LEADERS Richard Wilson -Tomorrow night`s Quiz (5th) is cancelled. Next quiz is on the 19th December Edna Brabon – 07920027434 Mindfulness – No meetings December / January Creative Writing – No meeting January Both groups are back to normal in February 2020. Margaret Cassidy – 07379093231 Tuesday, 21st January – Giovanni’s, Jarrow. 12 midday – 3.30pm ish! 2 course meal £8.95. This includes bingo, a raffle and a sing-along. Please see Margaret as soon as possible and full payment no later than January meeting, 2nd January 2020. Beryl Cooke – 0191 4565836 (Janet Reay – 0191 4248348) Choir – Finishes for Christmas on the 18th December and recommences on the 8th January 2020. Elaine Hanson - 07341835671 Luncheon Club / Dining Club – Meet at The White Horse, Quarry Lane, South Shields, NE34 7QZ. Choice of 3 courses from the Festive Menu - £15.95. Daily roast or other menu items also available on the day. For the Festive Menu, please give choices to Elaine and deposit, £5 at the December meeting.
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Lynn Houlsby – 0191 3406469 CHRISTMAS PARTY at Little Haven Hotel 12th December 2019 at 7pm. Cost £20 – Please collect your tickets at the December meeting. Still a few places, if interested, please see Lynn at the December meeting.
PANTOMIME VIP SHOWING, SNOW WHITE at the Customs House 20th December at 1.30pm If you still don’t have your tickets, please ensure you see Lynn at the December meeting MATTHEW BOURNE’S “RED SHOES” BALLET ‘Highly acclaimed’– Theatre Royal, Newcastle 23rd April 2020 Cost £32.50 – Deposit of £10 needed ASAP Dave and Jane Johnson - 0191 4552036 Spanish and French Group 2 – No meetings 23rd December Beryl Marshall – 0191 4567075 Friday, Jan 10th – Monday, 13th. Melrose staying at the Waverley Castle Hotel. 4 days / 3 nights. Double B&B, £89. Leaves 9.40am promptly from in front of Hays Travel, Prince Edward Road, Nook, South Shields. Includes excursions to: Edinburgh, Kelso. Coldstream and Berwick upon Tweed FULLY BOOKED. Please ensure you pay your outstanding balance at the December meeting. Thank you. Sunday, May 3rd – Thursday, 7th May. Castlebar, Ireland staying at The Harlequin Hotel. 5 days / 4 nights. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, £329 per person, single person supplement £100. Excursions to Galway, Killary Harbour via The Connemara Coast. A cruise on one of Ireland’s Loughs. Deposit £40 per person. Passports and Insurance are required. Please provide the following details to Beryl as soon as possible, Full names of travellers, date of birth and passport number. Thank you. John & Hazel Pickering – 0191 4567316 TAI CHI GROUP - Many thanks to Liz Browsword for running this group in the past. Please note the group is not running on the following dates, 9th, 23rd and 30th of December. The group will restart on the 6th of January 2020. Janet Reay – 0191 4248348 Games & Gossip No meeting this month, recommences 28th January 2020. Netball No meeting 3rd December. Finishes for Christmas on the 17th December, recommences 7th January 2020. Judith Witts – 07775848056 Please note: No further meetings until the Spring! Please keep an eye on the newsletter.
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Group Name & Contact Day Dates Location Notes Bridge for Beginners Brenda Mallen 0191 6971273 Viv Atkinson 0191 4561698
Every Wednesday
4th,11th,18th December 1.30pm
Whitburn Golf Club Group now full
Crafts Group Joan Murphy 0191 6594605
1st & 3rd Tuesday 3rd,17th December 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Talbot Road, Methodist Church Hall
Turn up, you will be most welcome
Creative Writing Edna Brabon 07920027434 [email protected]
2nd Tuesday monthly
10th December 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Talbot Road Methodist Church Hall
No meetings Jan
Discussion Group Cheryl 0191 4205826
3rd Friday Monthly
20th December 2pm – 4pm
Hogarths Pub 14 Mile End Road South Shields
Drama Group Ruth Cauley 0191 4561582 07486949796
Every Monday 2nd,9th,16th December 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Talbot Road, Methodist Church Hall
Dining Club / Luncheon Club Elaine Hanson 07341835671
2nd Wednesday Monthly
11th December 12.15pm for 12.30pm
The White Horse Quarry Lane South Shields NE34 7QZ
Please information under Group Leader info!
Flower Arranging Joan Murphy 0191 6504605
2nd Monday monthly
9th December 10.30am 'til noon
Talbot Road, Methodist Church Hall
French – Group 1 Jane Johnson 0191 4552036 [email protected]
Alternate Mondays
2nd,16th December 11am
Trinity House, Laygate Lane
French – Group 2 Jane Johnson 0191 4552036 [email protected]
Alternate Mondays
9th December 11am
Trinity House, Laygate Lane
No meeting 23rd December
Games & Gossip Ann White 0191 4566474 Janet Reay 0191 4248348
4th Tuesday monthly
Talbot Road, Methodist Church Hall
No meeting this month.
Gardening Club Judith Witts 07775848056 0191 4549832 [email protected]
Last Wednesday monthly
No meeting until Spring.
Indoor Bowling Joan Porteus 07399429533 Doreen Burdess 07474680323
Every Friday 6th,13th,20th,27th December 3.15pm
Jack Clark Park Horsley Hill Road
Places available
Meet & Mingle Chris Evans 07990682943
3rd Thursday monthly
19th December 2pm to 4pm
The Lounge Ocean Road Opposite Morrisons
Just turn up, they'd love to see you!
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Mindfulness & Relaxation Edna Brabon 07920027434 [email protected]
3rd Wednesday monthly
Edna's house No meetings
Dec & Jan
Poetry Lottie Cox
2nd Friday monthly
13th December 1pm - 3pm
Lottie's house New members welcome. Turn up, bring your favourite poem.
Quiz Night Richard Wilson 0191 4526419
Alternate Thursdays
19th December 7pm start
Armstrong Hall, Cocktail Bar Stanhope Road
No meeting 5th December
Reading Group Pat De-Hart 0191 4219415 [email protected]
Third Monday Monthly
16th December 10.30am
Cleadon Park Library Nook South Shields
See Pat for book of the month
Singing Group / Choir Beryl Cooke 0191 4565836 Janet Reay 0191 4248348
Every Wednesday (except Members' meeting)
11th,18th December 10.15am to 12.15pm
Charles Young Centre Talbot Road
Spanish Language Dave Johnson 0191 4552036 [email protected]
Alternate Mondays
9th December 11am
Trinity House, Laygate Lane
No meeting 23rd December
Table Tennis Tony Cauley 07707012888 [email protected] Liz Brownsword 0191 4560737
Every Tuesday Every Friday
3rd,10th,17th December 7.30pm 6th,13th,20th December 11am
Charles Young Centre Talbot Road
Tai Chi John & Hazel Pickering 0191 4567316
Every Monday 2nd,16th December 11am 'til noon
Charles Young Centre Talbot Road
Tech Drop-In Dave Kippax 07931216626
Alternate Wednesdays
11th December 3.15pm – 4.15pm
Action Station Boldon Lane South Shields
Walking Netball Janet Reay 0191 4248348
Every Tuesday 10th,17th December 10am to 11am
Temple Park Leisure Centre
No meeting 3rd December
Whist Drive Carole Purvis 0191 4563095
Alternate Tuesdays
10th December 7pm to 9pm
Charles Young Centre Talbot Road
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DECEMBER WALKS
5th December (Richard`s Walk) tel. 4526419 Meet at the Ferry Landing at 10am for 10-15 ferry. Walk to Royal Quays. If the Ferry is still off (as is likely), then walk to Mac`n`Ally`s at Westoe Crown Village for coffee etc instead. 12th December (Richard`s Walk) Meet at the New Ship at 10-15am for walk to the café at the General Hospital. Route is by King George Road and John Reid Road. Nothing strenuous and no mud! It`s the party tonight!!!!! 19th December (Linda`s Walk) tel. 4552503 Meet at the Marsden Inn at 10-15am for a walk along cliff tops or main road (depending how muddy it is) to seafront in South Shields for eats. 26th December (Richard`s Walk) Meet at the Customs House at 10-00am for a walk along riverside to the seafront in time to see the Boxing Day Dip. There will be free coffee for anyone who decides to participate in the Dip! 2nd January No walk because of the rearranged Monthly Member`s Meeting
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Charity Gift Aid Declaration – multiple donation
Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate
Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity from the tax you pay for the current tax year. Your address is needed to identify you as a current UK taxpayer.
In order to Gift Aid your donation you must tick the box below:
I want to Gift Aid my donation of £12.00 and any donations I make in the future or have made in the past 4 years to:
Name of Charity: Caer Urfa South Shields U3A
I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year it is my responsibility to pay any difference.
My Details
Title ______ First name or initial(s) ________________________________
Surname _____________________________________________________________________
Full Home address _____________________________________________________________
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Postcode __________________________ Date ___________________________________
Signed:
Please notify the charity if you:
• • �want to cancel this declaration • • �change your name or home address • • �no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains
If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.
