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Scouse Nativity at the Royal Court<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I have booked 35 tickets for the 2026 Scouse Christmas show at the Royal Court in Liverpool on November 26th<\/sup> for the 1.30pm show. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This year, it is the \u2018Scouse Nativity\u2019 written by Kevin Fearon and tells the Christmas story through the eyes of a lonely shepherd called Terry. As with previous shows expect silly jokes, great music and colourful language. This is an adultonly pantomime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tickets on a first come first served basis are \u00a318. Payment can be made by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Cash. taken at the June and July Speaker Meeting (June 10th<\/sup>, July 8th), and Coffee Mornings (June 11th,<\/sup> July 9th). Please place ticket money in an envelope with your name and a contact email and phone number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Bank Transfer using the following details: HSBC Business account U3ATRIPS&EV, account number 01046608, sort code 40-11-56. If paying by bank transfer please message me with name and contact email and phone number to 1stofficer@formbyu3a.org.uk<\/a> or 07870674105.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ticket collection details will be sent at a later date so it is important that I have a contact email. All ticket money must be paid by July 25th<\/sup> in order to meet the theatre payment deadline for group bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Andy Dickinson<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6th<\/strong> March 2026<\/strong> – The latest newsletter MARCH 2026 is now live on the website (here<\/a>) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2nd March 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n U3A Bowls at Formby Village will restart for the 2026 season on Thursday 26th March 2026 from 10am to 12 noon and that new members will be welcome. Anyone wishing to know more can contact me by emailing keithjacques01@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It WAS Time to Renew Your u3a Membership (<\/u>\u00a39 per member)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Author, Membership Secretary<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Annual subscriptions are due on 2nd January<\/strong>. To ensure that the insurance cover provided by our affiliation to the Third Age Trust is not compromised, all membership subscriptions should be paid by 28th<\/sup> February 2026 at the latest. Formby u3a has to pay bank charges of 40p on each cheque we receive. If you have previously paid your membership fees by cheque, we would be grateful if you could arrange to pay your 2026 fees by Standing Order, Online Bank Transfer or in person by debit\/ credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to renew your membership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n a) Standing Orders<\/strong>: Thank you to those members who have already set up a Standing Order for their membership fees. A Standing order mandate is available in the Formby u3a website under the membership tab or can be requested from the Membership Secretary by e-mailing membership@formbyu3a.org.uk<\/a>. Forms can be collected at the Christmas Concert and coffee morning in December. Please ensure that your membership number is on the mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n b) Online Bank Transfer<\/strong>: The reference or description field of the payment MUST contain your membership number followed by your surname and initial. If you do not know your membership number you should contact the Membership Secretary (as above). Payment should be made to the following Formby u3a bank account: – Account<\/strong> name<\/strong>: Formby u3a Sort code<\/strong>: 40 21 20 Account number<\/strong>: 41365878<\/p>\n\n\n\n c) Debit card\/credit card<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We are introducing payment by card this year. Payments can be made in person at the January and February Speakers Meetings and coffee mornings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n d) Cheque Payment: <\/strong>We ask that all other renewals should be by cheque. If paying by cheque please make your cheque payable to Formby u3a and write your membership number on the back. (If you do not know your membership number, please write your name and address instead)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Payment can be made By Post: Cheques should be posted to: Membership Secretary, Formby u3a, PO Box 216, Liverpool L37 1XQ. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For 2026 we are going to email membership cards and you will be able to use this \u2018e card\u2019 just the same as previously. You can save the \u2018e card\u2019 to your phone or print it out if you prefer. Those members without an email will receive their card by post. If you prefer to receive a card then please contact me as shown below. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH as payment for your membership renewal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do not intend to renew your membership for 2026, please inform the membership Secretary by email <\/strong>membership@formbyu3a.org.uk<\/a> or ringing 01704 882903.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Venues – (alternative meeting places – updated July 2024 <\/span><\/strong> – to view or print a copy (pdf) of the latest list please click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n MEMBERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important that our membership record is accurate and up to date. Please ensure that changes to address, emails and telephone numbers are reported to the Membership Secretary as soon as possible. Many thanks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2026 <\/strong>Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Formby u3a Committee Members – 2026<\/strong>\/27<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please consider joining the committee. If you are interested or would like to find out more please contact the Secretary, Graham secretary@formbyu3a.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What does being on the Committee involve<\/strong> ? Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n More Group activities are starting and have asked Group Leaders to keep us informed on the current position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are interested in joining a particular Group we suggest you contact the Group Leader to enquire about vacancies. Groups secretary Veronica Curtis, (groups@formbyu3a.org.uk<\/a>) can also advise and will arrange to keep the Group entries on the website up to date via the webmaster as she gets information. Please look at Groups News in the latest newsletter for more information<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recruitment of new members<\/strong> It is essential that Formby u3a recruits new members in order to thrive and we hope they would take on some responsibilities from those who have been contributing for a considerable time. We need new ideas for activities and Groups. The Committee has set up a recruitment sub-committee and would welcome the involvement of members as we believe there is a wealth of knowledge, experience and contacts in Formby u3a that would be of benefit. We intend to organise local advertising so please spread the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Group Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a separate page for Group Leader information – please click here<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Third Age Trust \/ University of the Third Age news, events and information. If you are not already registered on the National site then you will need to create an account to view the member only areas and offers and receive their newsletter. The Third Age Trust (TAT) website can be viewed by clicking here<\/a><\/strong>. To view and sign up to receive the National Newsletter direct, please click visit here<\/strong><\/a> . The Learning page gives a list of Subject Advisers and various learning opportunities and resources. Please click here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n North West Region of U3As \u2013 This contains information on local news and initiatives. To access North West Region homepage please click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Third Age Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Third Age Trust website has news, information and information on online events. You will need to create an account to access the Advice page. Please click here<\/strong><\/a> for the website<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Learning page gives a list of Subject Advisers and various learning opportunities and resources. Please click here https:\/\/www.u3a.org.uk\/learning<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The online Events page can be accessed here https:\/\/www.u3a.org.uk\/events<\/strong><\/a> All events are free to members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Third Age Trust is using the National Newsletter to keep members informed. To view and sign up to receive the National Newsletter direct, please click visit here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n North West Region of U3As \u2013 This contains information on local news and initiatives. To access the North West Region homepage please click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 29th May Scouse Nativity at the Royal Court I have booked 35 tickets for the 2026 Scouse Christmas show at the Royal Court in Liverpool on November 26th for the 1.30pm show. This year, it is the \u2018Scouse Nativity\u2019 written by Kevin Fearon and tells the Christmas story through the eyes of a lonely shepherd called Terry. 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Formby u3a Committee meets on the first Monday of each month. It also helpful if Committee Members can come to the monthly meetings and\/or coffee mornings to meet existing and new members. During the year we usually organise a number of activities such as an Open Day, new members meetings and Group Leaders meetings Again Committee Members will be involved in those.
Formby u3a Committee Members are Charity Trustees. Charity trustees are the people responsible for governing a charity and directing how it is managed and run. They have overall responsibility for overseeing and leading the charity, ensuring it is solvent and well-run. In particular Trustees are expected to know, follow and promote the Principles of the u3a movement at every opportunity. Trustees serve as volunteers and receive no payment other than out of pocket expenses. They must put the interests of their charity first, work together as a team and assume collective responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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