WHAT'S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND COOKRIDGE AND HORSFORTH

Are members aware of the Online Learning Events provided by the Third Age Trust via Zoom?  I have just participated in my first session of Laughter Yoga.  It lasted 35 minutes and was great fun.  I sat for all the session but there’s still plenty of movement involved.  Give it a try - you have to book a free ticket..  Look on the National U3A website or in Sam Maugher's National newsletter for information about all the events on offer.  I’ll be laughing again next month after I've joined a session which is going to help me understand How the Human Brain Works at the end of this month.

Moira Greensmith

We are planning a visit to 18th century Tatton Park on 29th August. The visit will include an optional guided tour of the Old Hall (approximately 2 hours) and free time to wander round the estate and Mansion, and also get lunch. The coach and entry to the house and grounds will be £30.00, or to include the tour £35.00.

'If Tatton Park is a jewel in the crown of Cheshire, then the medieval Old Hall is its hidden gem.

Standing within its own grounds in a quiet wooded area of the park, the medieval Old Hall has a special atmosphere. A site of historical and archaeological importance within the Northwest of England, it takes visitors on an evocative journey through its 500 year history as a dwelling place - from medieval manor house to Victorian Gamekeepers cottage.' 

Details for booking will be available in April.

Registration Opening tomorrow for  Cookridge and Horsforth U3A   Ceilidh at West Park Rugby Club in Bramhope on Saturday April 6th. The Phoenix Ceilidh band including a  caller will be playing for us. Full details and cost will be available after this weekend and registration should open  on Monday 12th

LCC Housing provide social housing for the older members of our community and have asked us to promote a survey they are carrying out of potential customers. That is anyone over 45. The survey is here https://surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/RLConsultationFeb24/,

The full details are in this file which is he email received about the survey via the U3A regional office

 FW_ Info from LCC Housing Leeds, Retirement Life Service.rtfd.zip

Creative Workshops At Otley Courthouse!__.docx

Otley Courthouse are running creative workshops this month. Details can be found on the link above or on our members Facebook page.

At today's informative talk on wills and power of attorney Pat showed a slide with useful web links on it. A copy is below

Save the date: full details to appear shortly.

Monday 24th June - full day visit to Thirsk, either the races or the town with optional visit to the James Herriott Museum.

Our table tennis group plays at the YMCA who have asked us to promote their table tennis coaching for younger people. This might interest your grandchildren.

The latest summary report of the National board meeting is available in the Newsletters section in the Members area

The Wildflower Group will be starting up again in April, running till late July with fortnightly or weekly field trips.  All 2023 members welcome to rejoin; new members also welcome.  Please get in touch with me, Lorraine Harding.