WHAT'S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND COOKRIDGE AND HORSFORTH

u3a FESTIVAL 26

I hope that, by now, you all know that, following on from the success of last year's first ever national festival in York, the second one is scheduled for 1st to 3rd July 2026. 

The great news for our region is that it will again take place on the York University campus. 

Last year over 900 u3a members from all over UK attended (the largest gathering of u3a members ever) and the expectation is that this event could see a greater number of attendees.

Planning is forging ahead, which brings me to the main reason for this email. We still need more stewards. If you would like to be involved and wear a very fetching yellow tabard, please get in touch with Angie Grain, who is again organising the stewarding process, by emailing events@yahru3a.uk. 

If you are interested in offering to lead a group activity or session, get in touch by emailing festival@u3a.org.uk  where Margaret Fiddes will pick up your offer. Margaret is Chair of the YAHR support team and is leading the Festival planning team as she did last year. 

And my final request is rather specific. The organiser of the music part of the festival is looking for Music Stage Managers. This is described as people who have a knowledge of PA systems and can use a Mixing Desk. Double Dutch to me but if this is you and you're interested, please use the festival email,  festival@u3a.org.uk and your details will be passed on.

One last thing, as I'm here, the next YAHR workshop is on 3rd November in Leeds. We'd love to see as many as possible of you there. Details will follow, but also watch the YAHR website.  yahru3a.uk 

Any queries or comments, as always please just get back to me by replying to this 

Pat 

Pat Collard,  Council Rep for YAHR & member of Festival planning team & member of YAHR support team (not sure what hat I'm wearing today) 

The meeting planning for 3rd November for members booked on the Fred Olsen cruise is cancelled.  New date and venue will be sent individually to those involved.

The trip is now full, the waiting list is now open ; if you are interested in the trip you could put your name on the waiting list in case someone drops out. 

If any people that are already registered find that they can not go please contact Barbara Stearn so that a waiting list member can be contacted to take your place

Thanks you Barbara Stearn

Indoor Kurling restarts on Wednesday 15th October at St Pauls Church Hall just off Otley Old Road. All welcome for a friendly game or two. If you have not tried it before it is easy to pick up and enjoy.

Attached is a thank you letter for the donation to the Yorkshire Cancer Research fund for the donation following the talk by  Andy Wilson on Henrietta Lacks.

thank you letter - Cookridge _ Horsforth U3A - 2nd.docx

As you will be aware, the world is facing twin climate and biodiversity emergencies, which are inextricably linked. Nature is in serious decline internationally and nationally, with the UK being one of the most nature depleted countries in the world.

Horsforth Climate Action would therefore like to invite members of Horsforth and Cookridge U3A, as one of the many groups who care about nature locally, to a Climate Conversation event to launch aNature Recovery Plan for Horsforth and to discuss how it can be implemented.

The event is being held on Thursday 10th July at Leeds Trinity University Conference Suite (AG33/AG32) 7pm -9pm. The venue is accessible, parking is free there in the evening and there is cycle parking available.

We have attached a draft outline plan, based on the Community Nature Recovery Plan toolkit produced by Hyde Park Source and Wildlife Friendly Otley (also attached).

To learn more about Nature Recovery, please see the article on our website https://horsforthclimateaction.org/nature-recovery/

Please book tickets on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/.../climate-conversation...

If you are not able to attend on 10th July but are interested in being involved, please let me know.

You may also be interested in the Leeds Nature Recovery and Connections Conference being held at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm on 19th June, details are attached

Nature Recovery Conference Flyers V3.pdf

Community NRP Toolkit.pdf

Horsforth Nature Recovery Plan.docx

The Fred Olsen Cruise to Belfast, Stornaway and Orkney sailing from Liverpool will be on 31st March 2026.  A range of cabins are available, including singles and solo occupancy, all at a 10% discount for CHU3A members.  As 28 members have booked so far, the group is eligible for free coach travel to and from the port (pick up Asda Holt Park).  

You cannot book this online but have to phone a special number and give the code provided.  For further information please log onto the CHU3A site and look in the secure Members area or  ring 2260454 and leave your name and phone number.

Details

Event by Cash Access UK

Crustiq, 32 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4RJ

Duration: 2 hr 30 min

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Want to find out more about the banking hub that is coming to Horsforth?

Join us on Wednesday 23 April, 10am to 12.30pm at Crustiq Bakery & Cafe to find out more.

Leeds