Dear partners.
I wanted to keep you updated on developments in relation to our response to Covid-19. In yesterday’s daily press conference the government announced that local authorities will be asked to support the most vulnerable in our communities with the distribution of food to those most in need Continue reading
If you fancy a game of Bridge between members why not try BridgeBase Online.
It’s FREE to join and play. You can play practise hands or against real people from around the world.
More interestingly WE could play in groups of 4 by invite to our own tables.
If your interested call or email Phil and leave your BridgeBase login name so we can organise times and invites to tables.
If any members need advice about their smartphones, 
tablets or computers while the U3A is closed, the Computer Group members are still available. A phone number is on the website, in the Year Book and the newsletter. Once you contact us we can set up a chat either by Skype, Facetime or WhatsApp.
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Hi guys. Just a few snippets of news to help us while restricted 🙂
+ Corona virus in 1960s:
https://journals.lww.com/pidj/fulltext/2005/11001/history_and_recent_advances_in_coronavirus.12.aspx
+ The devil makes work for idle hands – Beware of scams and dodgy emails. This website is currently getting 100+ ‘spam’ emails daily. Keep your security high. If your unsure how ask the Computer/IT help group!
+ Our ‘computer group’ members are offering IT assistance. Call Rhoda for info
+ Lunt Meadows was a nice walk in the sun Monday 23rd. Easy parking and few people
+ Had a nice walk round Greenbank park on Thursday. Lunch in Watering Can cafe
+ BBC has some relaxing sounds here. You will need to login
+ Chris Chua has a list of Crosby shops providing home delivery here
+ Some residents are using Whatsapp to communicate and help their neighbours.
+ Sunday Strollers have a ‘daily’ quiz starting shortly. Prizewinners get to ‘lead’ a walk!
+ Possible new group – Walk a mile. Watch this space
+ Video conferencing is being considered to keep our U3A going.
+ BBC having a go – https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2020/bbc-keeping-nation-informed-educated-entertained
+ Mortons dairy offer home delivery. See their web site.
If you have any thoughts to share then please email mandlu3a@gmail.com
Finally, another government link to help us through this here
Line dancing is cancelled this Wednesday due to unforeseen circumstances. An update whether the session the following week will take place will be posted next week
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We are again struggling with the number of folk 
helping with setup and take down at the start and end of the Tuesday ‘coffee mornings’.
Can you help please?
Setup starts at 9 am and take-down at 11.15
Please find enclosed updated advice from Healthwatch – the NHS consumer watchdog.
What’s the risk of catching coronavirus in the UK?
The NHS and Public Health England are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.
The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate. But the risk to individuals remains low. If you have arrived back to the UK from mainland China and other specified areas, follow the advice for returning travelers at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
We were delighted that our Lifetime President Bill Howarth was able to join us this morning for coffee. Bill celebrates his 90th on the 21st Feb and was given a card, signed by many members, plus Garden Centre gift vouchers. He plans to spend these on Box Bay for his lovely garden. (Unfortunately the garden centre didn’t have any decent ones in when visited and hence the Chair followed Bills’ sons’ advice to buy gift vouchers so decent ones could be ordered in.)