Newsletter No 11. November 2020

From the Chair

Welcome to our 2020 Autumn Newsletter. I hope you are all well and staying safe in these trying times.

As you are aware we lost our Chairman Jim Cox in July and we are all devastated by his passing.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sue Dainty for coming onto our Committee as acting Vice Chair to lend all her experience and expertise to help us through this transition.

Also my thanks to Ruth and Barry Vidler for stepping into the breach after our Groups Co-ordinator, Dianne, had to stand down. These two are a very welcome addition to our Committee as they know most of our group leaders from their first stint as Groups Co-ordinators and I am sure that they and Sue will ensure that, once we can resume our group activities, we can get Littlehampton u3a back to where it belongs. I cannot finish this without also thanking all the members of the Committee for their help and especially their support during this time.

Thanks also to Doug Franks who is the main reason that you are reading these words, Derek Waite who, as well as ensuring that the Bulletin is sent out each week, has played a vital role in producing this Newsletter. Not forgetting Clare Crawley for administering our website.

Finally, a large thank you to our group leaders who have ensured that contact with their members has continued through these times.

I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and that the New Year brings us good news so that, once again, we can really enjoy our Littlehampton u3a

Best wishes, Pete.

1 Editorial

By Doug Franks

Hard times The Wicked Witch from the East blew in and, before we knew it, Lockdown, shielding for the elderly (who’s that ?) and safe-distancing (a new verb for the dictionary) became the watchwords enriching our language. Epidemiologists and politicians exhorted us to wash our hands until they were too raw to clap for the NHS. Singing became a killer because it produces aerosols, and socialising (for many what the u3a is all about these days) is probably illegal, except with people in your own household or in your support bubble. So nearly everything we do in the u3a has had to stop. However, as Sue Dainty writes on page 4, many group leaders are doing a great job keeping in touch with their members by Zoom or any other means at their disposal. And, the Committee is planning for the day the doors can be opened for some social activity. But we are in Lockdown and have been since 5 November and, until that constraint is lifted, normal meetings involving social con- tact cannot take place.

The final blow, in July, was the sad loss of Jim, our well-loved Chairman whose obituary appears opposite. This was a shock to us all and we shall miss him.

Apologies This Autumn Newsletter is a bit thinner than usual and a little later than planned. We’re thinner because our correspondents had less to report. Covid-19 Lockdown meant that most u3a group activities and events had to be put on hold. A shame, but essential for our safety. We’re later because of hiccups in replacing our De- signer. After preparing the Spring Issue Clare Crawley, who created our new format in October 2017 and made the magazine look so good, decided to move on ~ four years was enough. Attempts to replace Clare produced a couple of false starts, so Derek Waite came to the rescue, volunteer- ing to add the layout of this Issue to his already busy schedule preparing the weekly Network Bulletin. However, we do need another Designer for our Spring 2021 Issue. Watch out for the invitation in the Bulletin.

2 Our Chairman — Jim Cox

16th April 1946 — 27th July 2020

Following his untimely death here are a few words about Jim and the work that he did for Littlehampton u3a.

Jim was a larger than life man who touched everybody that met him. His every thought was about others and how he could help or make life easier for everyone.

He was a family man married to Judith, father to two sons, Mark and Ian, also grandfather to five grand- children.

He brought this philosophy as Chairman of our u3a and his enthu- siasm and freshness pushed our u3a on to a position wherein all of our groups and members felt as if they belonged to his personal fami- ly.

Jim would always listen to anybody who had a problem or an opinion and always have an answer for everybody. Those answers were not always what you wanted to hear but that was Jim, straight talking and honest.

Jim always took everything in his stride with a little joke here and there but that in no way precluded his desire to make us a success and give the people of Littlehampton the facil- ities to enjoy in their retirement years.

These strengths are now missing as we strive to fulfil his memory and take our u3a on to greater heights.

God Bless Jim.

Pete Wilkins

3 A Tribute to Our Leaders By Sue Dainty I always knew that Littlehampton u3a had a resourceful and dedicated team of Group Leaders but this was reinforced when I recently had the pleasure of contacting them by phone to learn how they were dealing with these very difficult times. Almost without exception I learnt that despite their own restrictions, they had continued having contact with their groups by one means or another, many using email, video links or Zoom on a regular basis. For example: Frank increased contact with the Ukulele group to a weekly Zoom session; Ruth went even further and recorded her Tai Chi session and put it on YouTube for all to enjoy and benefit from; Laurie’s Shutterbugs continued with their photography throughout the shut-down. All leaders were hopeful that eventually their groups would reopen again. As things began to improve, the u3a gave permission for groups to start again in accord- ance with Government rules. Our first outdoor group to reopen was Robin’s Country Walks and the first indoor group, Joy’s Yoga is reopening after changing premises to Littlehamp- ton Wave which has a Covid19 Secure Certificate. Group numbers will be limited but it is a great start. Other groups may need to consider alternative premises and some Home Groups are considering hiring accommodation too. It is unlikely that groups will be taking on new members at the present time because of the restriction on numbers but this is a great opportunity for other groups to start if new leaders are willing to come forward. Our Committee has been following developments closely and will help in any way possible to put our u3a back on its feet. Thank you everyone for your unfailing support. Finally, one very special Group Leader, Bea Sacks, was 100 years old on Oct 24th 2020 (see the article on page 14). Congratulations Bea and our very best wishes. Beach Cleaning Group

By Barry Vidler

Once a fortnight on Tuesday we meet outside the East Beach Cafe at 10.30am. We all bring our picker and/or a good pair of rubber gloves and some throwaway plastic bags. We used to reuse our bags but since Covid, it seems more sensible to use the disposable kind. Before each expedition I put an entry in the Bulletin and hope that lots of people will come along the following Tuesday. If enough people turn up, the group can split and go in both directions, towards the river and towards Mewsbrook Park.

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The decision to make shops charge customers for plastic bags has been a great success. Walking on the beach before that, we could always find at least 5 bags floating in the water or lying on the beach. As we spread out across the beach we pick up anything that should not be there. If we find any large items that we cannot move, we notify the Fore- shore Officer and Arun Council when we get home. Sometimes we have found lots of nylon filling, possibly from disposable nappies and the like, and huge numbers of small plastic sticks from cotton buds, all entwined with the seaweed. That may be caused by filters needing to be checked and it seems to have improved since we emailed Arun Council about it.

Keeping Littlehampton beach clean really works and now we are not alone. People seem to respond well to a clean beach, often picking up litter when they notice it, and it helps. that Arun Council provide plenty of litter bins.

Appointment of National Subject Advisor on Storytelling By Doug Franks

Keep an eye out for the announcement in the next Issue of Third Age Matters magazine. Littlehampton’s own Stella Porter has returned to the post of National u3a Subject Advisor for Storytelling. She held this position for ten years before standing down in 2017 to be- come an Arun District Councillor. Her civic duties are now ended and she is free to take the role on again. Stella looks forward to helping u3a Groups promote the ancient art of storytelling. She asks members who would like to tell stories and may need help and inspiration, or who may consider starting a group sometime in the future when we are back to normal, to contact her.

In the past Stella has organised storytelling workshops throughout the UK and run story- telling courses for many u3a Groups, both in Ireland and Scotland and in the SUN u3a net- work.

You can read more about this at: https://www.u3a.org.uk/learning/subjects/309- storytelling

(It’s worth noting that expert subject advice on topics from American Architecture to Yo- ga is available from advisors at: https://www.u3a.org.uk/component/tags/tag/subject- advice )

5 Jigsaw Lending Library

By Eve Harty

We presently have around 60 jigsaws. They have all been on our shelves now for around two months, so they should be COVID safe.

You can wear a mask when you come to borrow a jigsaw. There is no need to come into our house as we open the garage doors and the jigsaws are on the first shelves.

I give you a list with descriptions of the jigsaws and I take down the one you choose to help you decide whether would like to borrow it, but you can’t touch the jigsaw until you decide to borrow it.

When jigsaws are returned, we quarantine them for two weeks, just to be safe.

To borrow one please email me on [email protected] to arrange a time.

6 Sing for Joy Choir

By Doug Franks

Until the arrival of the Wicked Witch from the East (more prosaically called Covid-19) our Sing for Joy Choir went from strength to strength, growing in number and sounding better and better. As well as our annual performance at the u3a Christmas Social, voluntary groups from the choir sang carols at Zachery Merton Hospital and other local organisations.

Singing is fun and good for our health. It exercises our lungs and helps us control our breathing so that, without drawing breath halfway (or fainting !), we can complete a line that seems to go on forever. Unfortunately breathing out generates aerosols. When we project our voice the droplets travel a distance and, if infected, carry the virus for others to inhale or pick up from surfaces. So these days a song to die for could have a new meaning.

How to continue safely ? Bob came to the rescue with Zoom. Lorna, with powerful soprano and Margaret, with piano and tuneful alto, have taken turns to lead. Sue Dainty, our Group Leader, holds it all together.

Of course, it isn’t the same: sitting at home and bellowing into a flickering laptop while watching the others caterwauling out of their little on-screen boxes. The sound escaping from our tinny speakers is sometimes quite excruciating and some of us (speaking for myself !) struggle with the fiddly technology. But it’s safer than being huddled together swapping breath, and we’re very safe-distanced in our separate homes.

Timing (starting and staying together) is sometimes difficult. Because of this, part singing is out: we no longer attempt separate treble, alto and bass parts which, in normal times, sounds so good. But we can look forward to performing properly again one day and meanwhile, as a virtual choir we carry on together, having fun and keeping safe.

7 Astronomy for Beginners Group

By Mike Cheeseman Photos by Simon Jones (Group leader)

We had hardly begun our 4th year of Astronomy for Beginners when Covid19 struck and our monthly meetings at the Windmill meeting room were brought to an abrupt end. Un- deterred, virtual meetings were organised via the internet and our 40 minutes Zoom time was just enough for Simon Jones, our Group Leader, to tell us what was happening in the night sky and about any news of astronomical goings on.

As summer arrived and lockdown restrictions were eased slightly we were able to get out and observe the night sky. Of particular interest in summer time is The Summer Triangle. This is one of the most familiar patterns in the northern summer night sky. The three bright stars that mark the vertices of the Summer Triangle are Altair, Deneb, and Vega, the brightest stars in the constellations Aquila, Cygnus and Lyra. The star pattern makes it easy to locate each of the three constellations.

In July we were excited about the sighting of a new comet (Comet 2020 F3 Neowise) passing through our solar system. Some of us met (not as an official u3a group but with social distancing) on Goring Green. We had a ringside seat as the night sky darkened and the comet became visible, at first through binoculars and then quite clearly with the na- ked eye. We were lucky to have such a wonderful opportunity since this comet it won’t be back in our skies for nearly 7000 years.

Comet 2020 F3 Neowise

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The 12th of August was considered the best night for a few of us to view the annual Perse- ids meteor shower. This is made of tiny space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle and is named after the constellation Perseus. However, it was a disappointing evening. The sky was not clear enough and there were very few meteors sighted. Perhaps we’ll try again another year.

Venus and Mercury

In the Spring Newsletter we reported on the star Betel- geuse, a red super giant 900 times bigger than our sun, in the constellation of Orion and around 640 light years from earth. Scientists believed it was about to explode as it had gone su- pernova (i.e. was dying). Now scientific thinking is that it will not explode any- time soon, so we can carry on observing it for the time being. It’s interesting to note that when we observe Be- telgeuse, because of its dis- tance from Earth, we see it in the year 1380 when Rich- ard II was on the throne, the 100 Years’ War against France was in progress and there was a poll tax of 4d levied on the peasants to pay for the war. Nothing much changes, does it !

We hope to continue with our Zoom meetings in due course and, as always, you don’t have to be an expert to join our group, just have an interest in the night sky, our solar sys- tem and beyond. We hope to be able to return to the Windmill for our monthly meetings and, now the night sky draws in, hold observation evenings but this depends on the weather and the Covid19 regulations.

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By Robin Hollister

On the 24th August 8 members of the Harder Walking group started their walk from Hart- ing Downs National Trust Carpark. The weather forecast was mainly sunny with the chance of a shower around lunchtime. Harting Downs are set on the northern edge of the South Downs at about 750 feet above sea level and nearly 10 miles northwest of .

From the carpark we set off in an easterly direction passing a small herd of Belted Gallo- way Cattle. After about three quarters of a mile we turned south and soon we passed Tel- egraph House, which was used as a semaphore relay post for sending signals to Ports- mouth from the Admiralty in London. It was only in use for a short while during the Napo- leonic Wars. We continued in the southerly direction before turning southwest to cross the B2141.

After crossing the road, we continued in the same direction passing the outskirts of before arriving at for a short drink stop. There is a 13th-century church in the village, which was locked due to an unsafe roof timber. But there was a magnificent crab apple tree in the church- yard, which was one of several we encoun- tered during the walk. Immediately oppo- site the church in the centre of the village is the village well. This well is 200 feet deep, has an 18th-century pump and was the only source of water in the village until 1924.

After leaving East Marden we were heading west and passed a Yellow Hammer bird posing nicely on top of a post and then came across a striking looking plant called Black Henbane. All its parts are poisonous as it belongs to the same family as tomatoes, potatoes and deadly nightshade. As we approached , we realised why it is called by that name, as we had the steepest climb of the day: 230 feet of up in a barely a tenth of a mile. When we arrived

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in Up Marden, the 13th-century church was again closed but the sun was shin- ing, and we settled down for our picnic lunch. Within about 10 minutes it was pouring with rain, but luckily there was an old Cart Shed, used as a museum, just around the corner. We were forced to stay in there for 30 minutes before the rain had eased enough for us to start walking again.

From Up Marden our route was almost due north and we had some good views of Uppark NT House as well as a mixed flock of rams, who were probably recovering from the recent breeding exertions. We re-crossed the B2141 and headed northwest back to the carpark, just arriving before another shower came in. In total the walk was 8 miles in length with 990 feet of ascent and we were out for nearly 4 hours.

The Mardens are part of a group of villages in “The Octa- gon Parish”:

In mediaeval times, an octagon was thought to be halfway between a circle (God) and a square (earth). It was the place where heaven and earth came into contact. That is why pulpits and fonts are often octagonal in shape. The Octagon Parish is situated at the western end of between Chichester and Petersfield and within the South Downs National Park. This rural community consists large- ly of farmland and is made up of the villages and hamlets of Compton, Forestside, Up Marden, , North Marden, East Marden, , Stansted, Stoughton and . The Octagon contains eight uniquely beautiful churches, many of them several hundred years old, seven of which are still open for public worship. To mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Eliza- beth II in 2012, The Octagon Parish set up a circular walk- ing route using existing footpaths and bridleways to link all the villages together. This is called the Octagon Way and is about 18 miles long. There are also eight circular Octagon Short Walks of 2-4 miles each.

11 Arts & Crafts Workshops By Margaret Burrow

During lockdown some of our group have been busy creating this collage of Littlehampton from the sea., pictured below. Monica Kotulla put all our efforts together and we are quite pleased with the result. We hope to be part of the Art in Lockdown open exhibition in the Littlehampton Museum which may open in January — see the Museum website: https://www.littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk although the date is not yet certain. Our next project is making bunting – the theme is yet to be decided. For further infor- mation about our group, contact Alison at [email protected] or via our group page on our website.

12 Down with Jigsaws!

By ???

Jigsaws have helped many of us to relax during Lockdown and to enjoy concentrating on something safe but challenging. However, this author declares that they’re an offensive waste of time. He asks for his name to be withheld because he has already been savaged by Twitter mobs for claiming that jigsaw burning is not a hate crime (adding “it’s amazing how sensitive these addicts are”). As always, the nonpolitical Newsletter is careful not to take sides on a contentious issue but, impartially, allows the writer safe space to calmly present his point of view. Editor

Down with Jigsaws ! The worst thing about this pandemic is that it’s made all my mates stay at home playing with jigsaws instead of joining me in the local for a few pints (and, with any luck, a nice punch up). And what’s the point ? They spend hours fitting funny shaped bits of card- board together to reveal a picture that’s already on the box! Why not just paint a wall and watch it dry ? Jules, who used to be my best friend, recently swore at Charlotte, his lovely 3-year old daughter. She’d tried to help him and accidentally knocked the pieces over the floor. (He’d only finished the outside layer anyway!) When she’s a bit older Charlotte can join my crusade.

Now Jules has bought a sort of mat for keeping the puzzle rolled up safe so it can’t be shuffled between sessions. Oh yes, they have sessions. Three hours a night and a few longer ones during the day. I don’t know what they’ll do when he comes off furlough.

He and his wife buy jigsaws from charity shops and return them once they’ve completed the puzzle. Which gave me this great idea ! Why not buy half a dozen or so from charity shops, take just a few pieces from each box (too many would be suspicious) and mix them between the others, then give them to another charity shop ? Imagine the meltdown, withdrawal symptoms and blown gaskets when the puzzle didn’t work out !

I’m sorry, but it’s war.

13 Bea Sack’s 100th Birthday By Doug Franks from Sandy Lloyd’s notes

On 24th October Bea Sacks celebrated her 100th birthday. She and her late husband Harry were founder members of Arun u3a when it began some 27 years ago. His membership number was 1, Bea’s was 2. Arun u3a was dissolved on 13 March 2013 and gave birth to Arun East, Arun West and Littlehampton u3a’s.

Bea was 19 when WW2 started, can remember a party on Hampstead Heath on the eve of war, and partying on VE night (then having sore feet next day from dancing too much). She tossed a coin with her sister to decide who would join up. Her sister won, and joined the WRAF. Bea became a Civil Servant and served for many years, including the duration of the war.

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Chatting with Sandy Lloyd, Bea recalled that u3a has changed a great deal ~ not sure that it’s for the better. In the early days there were many academic subjects. In fact the groups were about mostly academic subjects such as philosophy , psychology, geography, histo- ry, politics. As group leader Bea ran Book Club 1 (which has just closed) for many years.

Sue Dainty presented Bea with gifts from Littlehampton u3a: a plant, chocolates and the colourful handmade lap rug which she enjoys in the photograph on the previous page. On her birthday, Bea received the Queen’s birthday message and a visit from the Mayor of Littlehampton, Cllr David Chace, who brought her a card and a large bunch of flowers.

15 “Building the Brand” By Derek Waite

The Third Age Trust held its 2020 AGM on 29th September and due to the current re- strictions, it had to be held virtually (on-line only) and 600 members "attended".

A recording of the AGM is available for members of a hardy disposition who might want to watch it. A link is given below.

At the end of the meeting there was a presentation by Ed Link, a member of the Commu- nications and External Affairs Committee, called "Building the Brand”.

Some of you may be aware that for some time there has been a widespread discussion about the use of our name "University of the Third Age". New members are often confused by the use of the word "University" and most don't know what the "Third Age" means - I was once asked if we were a "religious hippy" group! The Trust recognised the argument and has had various alternative names suggested, but none of them have met universal approval. A lot of members up and down the country didn't want the name changed at all!

An outside media organisation was called in to help with the conundrum, and the result of many meetings, conferences and memos was shown in the presentation. Their solution - keep the initials u3a but don't mention the words!

A new logo, together with the strap line "learn, laugh, live", has been launched together with a new typeface (you’re reading it now!) and is expected to be adopted by all u3a's (that's not a typo mistake - we now refer to our organisation in lower case)

Below are a couple of examples of the new logo's - you will increasingly see them on our websites, and all printed material from u3a's. (It's already in use on the Bulletin and on the cover of this magazine.).

The link below will take you to the AGM video, and if you only want to watch the "Building the Brand" presentation, use the progress bar to fast-forward to 2 hours 31 mins where it starts. https://youtu.be/tWm7gEzyfl0

16 SUN: Sussex u3a Network By Liz Alder

Hello. I’ve just become the SUN representative for Littlehampton u3a and many of you will probably know a lot more about it than I do. So please let me know if there’s anything I’ve omitted to say about SUN but should have said.

The Network. SUN is made up of representatives from each of the u3a’s in East Sussex, and Brighton & Hove. It is under the umbrella of the Third Age Trust (TAT) which is the national body. Events arranged by individual u3a’s may be shared through SUN with other u3a’s in the network.

SUN Events. SUN also helps u3a’s with free workshops and exhibitions and, in normal times, holds popular study days which are run monthly on Saturdays, at venues across East and West Sussex. Booking forms for these events are downloaded from the Events page of the SUN website ( https://u3asites.org.uk/sussexu3anetwork/events ) or collected at u3a monthly meetings (in Littlehampton , at our Coffee Mornings and Speaker Meet- ings).

In normal times TAT organises conferences, National Summer Schools and lectures at na- tional venues like the National Gallery and Royal Institute. Finally, the South East Forum (SEF) of which SUN is a part, is formed from the county networks of Sussex, Surrey and Kent, within the South East Region. They organise a free annual conference at East Grin- stead, as well as the ever popular annual Summer School at Chichester University.

Let’s hope we get back to normal soon but, in the meantime, you might like to be remind- ed about the following FREE event which has been organised courtesy of TAT. This will take place, via Zoom as follows: Sat 28th November: Watch out for this! A trial Study Day via Zoom (actually just the morning) will take place to see how well it goes. Details have recently been finalised and can been viewed together with all other SUN dates, on the SUN Events page (see link above)

And next year. The very first national u3a Day ~ celebrating the learning, activity and fun that happens every day in u3a’s across the country ~ will now take place on 2nd June 2021. It was hoped that we could celebrate u3a Day in 2020 but the continued uncertain- ty in lockdown as to whether activities could be undertaken led to a re-think. Do note Wednesday 2nd June 2021 in your diaries.

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Normally this page would display Dates to Remember but because of current Government guidance on Covid-19, assemblies are restricted by the Rule of 6 and the capacities of venues. This means that the u3a cannot plan our usual events such as Speaker Meetings and Coffee Mornings and that, sadly, there will be no Christmas Social this year. However, we are planning for the day we are able open the doors for some social activity.

Committee Meetings

Our Committee have been able to meet in spite of lockdown, both in an open space (with suitable distancing) and also virtually by means of Zoom.

Below is a screenshot (taken by Mike Cheeseman) during the most recent meeting, and in case you don’t recognise everyone, they are:, from left to right: Mike Cheeseman (Events Coordinator), Sue Dainty (Acting Vice Chair), Clare Johns (Website Editor — who, sadly, had to leave the Committee shortly afterwards due to family commitments), Paul Comley (Treasurer), Pete Wilkins (Chairman), Barry & Ruth Vidler (Groups Coordinators), Val Pool (Secretary), Sandra Shaw (Minutes Secretary), and Sandra Ward (Membership Secre- tary).

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Acoustic Guitar in Homes Monday Weekly PM Arts& Crafts Workshop Friends Meeting House 1st & 3rd Friday PM Astronomy The Studio The Windmill 3rd Thursday PM Badminton 1 Badminton & Squash Club Monday Weekly PM Badminton 2 Badminton & Squash Club Thursday Weekly PM Barn Dance St. Catherines Church Hall Monday Fortnightly PM Beach Cleaning East Beach Cafe Tuesday Fortnightly AM Book Club in Homes 3rd Monday AM Brunchers Group Various Venues 3rd Wednesday AM Card & Board Games in Homes Last Thursday AM Coffee Morning Vardar Restaurant 2nd Monday AM Country Walks Various Places Monday Fortnightly AM Cribbage The New Inn Wednesday Fortnightly PM Current Affairs in Homes Last Wednesday AM Cycling for Pleasure Sea Front opposite The Wave Every Friday AM Digital Camera Various Locations French Conversation in Homes 2nd & 4th Monday AM Friday Forum Various Places 2nd & 4th Friday AM Gardening 4 Us Vardar Restaurant 4th Tuesday PM Italian Improvers in Homes Mondays under normal circumstances Jigsaw Lending Library By Arrangement Keep Fit 1 The Wave Every Thursday PM Keep Fit 2 The Wave Every Monday PM Keep Fit 3 The Wave Every Friday PM Knitting at Home in Homes L.A Waves Band Studio in Ford Twice Monthly PM Lets Learn Spanish in Homes Every Tuesday AM Line Dancing St.Catherines Church H all Every Tuesday AM Literature Group Methodist Church Hall 2nd Thursday PM Littlehampton Lunchers Various Restaurants 1st week NOON Littlehampton Supper Club Various Restaurants Various Days PM Painting for Pleasure Quakers Meeting House Every Other Monday PM Patch Work in Homes Every Wednesday PM Patch Work for beginners in Homes Every Wednesday AM Pitch & Putt 1 Norfolk Gardens Every Wednesday AM Pitch & Putt 2 Norfolk Gardens Every Tuesday PM Pub Meet & Chat Various Public Houses Every Thursday PM Saturday Steady Walk Advertised in Bulletin Every Saturday AM Scrabble 2nd & 4th Friday PM Sing for Joy The Studio The Windmill Every Wednesday PM Sing & Play Group United Church Hall 2nd & 4th Thursday PM Sounds Better in Homes 4th Thursday PM Table Tennis 1 East Preston Every Friday PM Table Tennis 2 Berstead Park Every Friday PM Tai Chi 1 St. Catherines Church Hall Every Monday PM Tai Chi 2 United Church Hall Every Thursday AM Ten Pin Bowling Out of Bounds Tuesday Fortnightly PM Ukulele Vardar Restaurant 1st & 3rd Tuesday AM Writing for Pleasure Littlehampton Library Yoga The Wave Every Wednesday PM Please don’t just turn up to any Group. If you wish to enquire about a Group, please contact the Group leader via our website.

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Littlehampton u3a Committee October 2020

Chairman: Pete Wilkins email: [email protected] Vice Chair: Sue Dainty email: [email protected] Treasurer: Paul Comley email: [email protected] Secretary: Val Pool email : [email protected] Events Coordinator: Mike Cheeseman email: [email protected] Groups Coordinators: Barry & Ruth Vidler email: [email protected] Membership Secretary : Sandra Ward email: [email protected] Minutes Secretary: Sandra Shaw email: [email protected]

Other Littlehampton u3a Team Members

Events Team Arun u3a Network Bulletin Editor

Michael Cheeseman: Coordinator Derek Waite Wendy Anderson, Joyce Howard [email protected] Jean Sutherland: Catering

Coffee Morning Welcomers Liaison Newsletter Team Linda Gazzard Doug Franks: Editor [email protected] [email protected] Derek Waite: Design & layout SUN Representative Ian Newman Liz Alder [email protected] Publicity Margaret White

Newsletter Contact Details Get in touch with the Littlehampton u3a Committee members, group leaders or the edi- torial team by post at Littlehampton u3a, PO Box 3398, Littlehampton BN16 9JJ, or con- tact us via the Website: www.u3asites.org.uk/littlehampton

Littlehampton u3a is a Registered Charity in and Wales, number 1158275

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