After the taster session for the above group, members were asked to either visit the Group Support Desk on 25/3 or to text me on 07900525222 to ask to join the Law for Fun group. There are just 2 places left. If you want to join the group you will need to be quick. Text me on the above number please.
The first meeting of this new group took place this afternoon. A relatively new member of our U3A stepped up and took on the mantle of a new group. Thank you John for doing this! 52 people attended, which I think is a record for a new group. We were introduced to some of the 59 articles enshrined in law by the European Convention of Human rights, as well as hearing about the unconventional route John had taken to become a Barrister. The talk was lively and informative and was appreciated by the audience.The group will continue to be held in the afternoon of the 3rd Thursday each month. If you wish to continue to attend, or were unable to make this group but wish to join, please see Brenda McKenzie on the group support desk at the coffee morning.
The Law for Fun group is now full. 50 people have purchased tickets to attend the first meeting of this group on 21st March at Lydiate Village Hall Lambshear Lane 2-4pm. Only people with tickets can attend the first meeting of this group. We may be able to have a second group in the future if we have enough people.
We have had an exceptional amount of interest from members who may wish to attend our new group “Law for Fun” . In order to ensure it is a pleasurable experience for the leader and members, numbers attending the first meeting will be limited to 50. Anyone wishing to attend can obtain an allocated ticket at the Tuesday Coffee morning from the Group Support Desk for a payment of £1.50. This will cover admission and refreshments. Entry without a ticket may not be possible. The first meeting will be on 21st March at 2-4pm in Lydiate Village Hall in Lambshear Lane.
John Dilworth is one of our new members. He is willing to start a new group which we are calling Law for Fun. This is what John has to say about the new Group
“I am a recently retired Barrister. In the first session of “Law for Fun” I will share with you details of my unconventional journey into the law. I will also tell you about different roles I have had during 40 years within our Criminal Justice System. “Law for Fun” is probably something of a misnomer because law is a serious business. During my career I have dealt cases that have impacted tragically on those involved. Law also involves conflict which is rarely a good thing. Law can often be complex and at times mystifying. My aim will be to unravel some of the complexity by talking to you about some legal topics that may be of interest to you. I hope that the talks will be inter active and that you ask lots of questions. By adopting this approach we can enjoy “Law for Fun”! Continue reading
One of our new members is a qualified Barrister and has recently retired from a “life of crime” that spanned over 40 years and in his words is now living on the proceeds.
He is willing to talk about a number of legal topics in a relaxed and entertaining way.
He will not talk about whether you should pay your parking tickets from Maghull Square but will provide a light hearted look at some legal topics (and perhaps to bust some urban myths!
Some of the topics that could be covered:
He will also try to cover any other topic that people may be interested in for example :-
We need to know how many people would be interested in attending this group before we book a suitable venue. We hope to start the group in March on the afternoon of the 3rd Thursday (21st March). If you are interested please add your name to the list on the Group Support Desk or text Brenda on 07900525222