Please note that whilst every effort is made to keep this page and indeed the whole of the website current there may from time to time be a delay in updating the information provided. If you see anything that needs amending please advise Hazel. hazeltaylor5191@gmail.com

The next meeting will be at Greyfriars on 16th December - this will be the Members Magical Christmas Party - numbers are limited so please sign up as soon as possible. If you have signed up but are unable to attend please inform us so someone on the 'wait list' can come.

Printed copies of the latest Programme Leaflet (19.11.21) will be available at monthly meetings and (once groups fully recommence) also from Greyfriars literature display although the latter may not always be the latest version. There is also an online link below in the Groups section. On occasion a speaker may have had to cancel and a replacement arranged, in these circumstances the information on an older programme may be out of date. If you spot anything that needs amending please let Hazel know by emailing hazeltaylor5191@gmail.com.

Although Hazel has now retired from the Committee she will continue to administer the website and produce the programme leaflet in a non-committee role. Would Group Leaders please provide any new information to Hazel.

June Edwards and Barbara Colman continue to look after the meeting REFRESHMENTS however they need the help of at least one other each time. We have a sign up sheet located on the Welcome Desk so if you are able please volunteer to assist.

The Men's Group will be enjoying a Grand Christmas Lunch at The Inn on the Furlong on the 10th December. To book please either mail Roger on pagregory47@gmail.com or ring him on 01425 470268.

THE NEW FOREST AND BEYOND GROUP have resumed activities. If you would like to join this group and receive details of planned events please register with Jo. josephinebarratt@hotmail.com. We hope to have a day in Winchester - guided walk around the City then a guided tour of the Hospital of St Cross, possible visits to Whitchurch Silk Mill, Avington Park and more.

PUB LUNCHES are up and running with the next taking place on Friday 29th January, venue to be advised. Please let Judy or Ann know if you will attend by Monday 25th January.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (ICE) CARDS. The U3A have produced small 'credit card size' cards which fit easily into a purse or wallet to provide essential details in case members are taken ill at an event, particularly if on a walk or on a trip away from Ringwood. The idea is that you write your name, who to contact with a phone number and any medications, conditions or allergies on the card and KEEP IT WITH YOU. Then, if needs be, someone can find the card and have the appropriate information. Please pick up a card and fill it in then pop it in your purse/wallet - that way someone will be able to help you if necessary. Cards will be available from the Welcome Desk at monthly meetings or from Group Hosts.

New PHOTOS of group activities are always welcome for the website so if you can take a nice picture when you are part of a group or event please do (having first established that everyone is happy to have their picture published) and email them to Hazel.

If you have a MOBILITY issue, either short or long term, that is preventing you from coming to the monthly meetings or attending a group please contact a member of the Committee to see if we can find a local member who could provide a lift.