Plant Sale
Tuesday – Catriona will be back with another Plant Sale next Tuesday 13th June at 10.30am. (I think I said 10am in an earlier email but no sales until 10.30am please)Beautiful healthy plants and all proceeds go to the U3A.90% of the plants will be different types to those on sale last Tuesday – some architectural statement plants planned and another member has also donated 4 very large potted established hostas. Huge thanks to Catriona for all her work and her generosity!
One Pot Cookery
Reminder to those who have booked that there will be a One Pot Cookery Session on Monday 12th June at 11am.
The Drop-in IT Clinic
If you have an issue with your phone, tablet, Ipad or Laptop then this is the session for you.
Some local teenage school kids have committed to coming down to U3A and doing a one-off hour-long Drop In help clinic for those with IT problems.
These guys are ‘professionals’ and should be able to help you with emails, getting online, scams, working out where your pics have disappeared etc etc.
PLEASE come along and give them some problems to solve!
This Monday coming – 12th June 2023 in U3A Foyle from 5-6pm.
All are welcome.Michael Diver’s Ipad & Tablet ClassMichael’s class will NOT run on either Monday or Tuesday next week but will be back on Monday 19th June for both groups together.
Sorry for any mixups with the phonecalls.
Art Lovers Trip to Dublin
The Art Lovers will be going on a trip to Dublin on Tuesday 27th June.
They are travelling to Dublin to the Chester Beatty Library in the grounds of Dublin Castle for a private tour of the galleries and their extensive collection of prints, drawings and manuscripts. The cost of the tour is £10, payable in advance.
Travel will be on McGinley’s coach, leaving outside Sainsbury’s at 8.15am and returning from Parnell Square at 5.45pm. Travel is free for over 65.
Lunch at the Silk Road Café in the Library.
There is ONE place still available if anyone
Please sign the Interest Sheet in the Office and pay as soon as you can.
Calling all U3A FOYLE Bridge Players!
Come along to aFUNdraising Bridge Evening at 7pm on Tuesday 20 June 2023 in U3A Foyle.
£5 per head & also a Raffle for Spot Prizes. Pay on the night at the table.
ALL MONIES RAISED WILL GO DIRECTLY TO U3A FOYLE.
Please sign up in pairs with the office or Josephine Hegarty jbhegarty@btinternet.com or Una McFeely unamcfeely@gmail.com.
They will be running a maximum of 12 tables for the evening.They need all names in by next Friday 16 June please. Thanks in advance to all your Bridge players!
Camera Club Exhibition
The U3A Foyle Camera Club are wonderful at displaying wide ranging collections of photographs all through the year on the notice boards in U3A Foyle.Currently they have an extra eclectic collection hanging in the Extension area in the building.Please take a moment the next time you are in to have a look.The group is anxious for more members to join them in the new term.If you have any interest in taking pictures, film, digital or cameraphone you should meet up with the group – they are a lovely group, not at all scary or ‘expert’.More details will be in the new Prospectus in July but they will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in the Board Room.
Recommendation for a Gardener?
Can anyone recommend a gardener for a member please?
Vote today to support U3A
FoyleAIB have unveiled their 2023 €1 Million Fund which aims to support charitable organisations in communities across the UK.Last year’s fund supported 40 charities across Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Ireland. They aim to support over 70 charities this year through the fund.They are asking customers, employees and the wider public in Northern Ireland to nominate registered charities that connect with causes that matter most to them. Entries are now open and will close on 14th June. Please nominate U3A Foyle – Charity Number 100018 by going to the AIB website.If you copy this link into your browser you can fill out the short form and nominate U3A aibni.co.uk/personal-forms/community-fundYou must enter us as University of the Third Age Foyle and the Charity Number is 100018.Thanks a million for your support.
Suggestions for September Classes
If anyone has any ideas for new classes or groups PLEASE let me know as I am starting to draw up the prospectus for September.I have secured a tutor for a Drawing class and hopefully we will be able to offer a new Printing class too.I have had a request for Glass Making and Jewellery making classes so I am already investigating those. Keep the requests coming.Suggestions for the Local History talks are also welcome – we had some great ones this year and some days out too so if there is somewhere close that we can visit send me an email so it can be included.
My Waiting Times NI
Patients regionally can now use a new online system to check how long they are likely to wait for a specialist hospital appointment.
The initiative has been developed to improve and centralise the information already publicly available to patients.
In this first phase, patients can find out the average waiting times for a first outpatients hospital appointment across the different clinical specialties in each Health and Social Care Trust area.
The webpage, known as My Waiting Times NI, will be expanded over time to also provide the latest waiting time information for procedures, treatment and diagnostics.
Please visit https://online.hscni.net/my-waiting-times-ni/
You, Me & Tea: Upcoming public events at Tower Museum
On Tuesday 13th June: Vintage Tea Party @ 11am
To celebrate the exhibition currently on display: ‘You, Me & Tea.’ We will host visitors to the Museum to view the exhibition, enjoy some light refreshments & take part in a short art workshop to create something lovely.
Tuesday 13th June: From Sirocco to Sawers, Nambarrie to Now
Here in Northern Ireland, we like a strong brew – so pop along to Tower Museum on Tues 13th June @ 2pm for a Guest Talk presented by ArtsEtka & hear the animated tale of a Tea-Worker from 1886 returned to tell the true story of Tea in Northern Ireland
Saturday 17th June: Anyone for a cuppa?
Tower Museum along with ArtsEtka are hosting a beautiful crafting workshop on SAT 17th June 12pm – 2pm. You can design your own teacup based on the places, the people, and the things we love about Derry!
Participants along with art facilitators will explore, celebrate & create some wonderful pieces in the Historic Walled City of Derry-Londonderry using iconic landmarks, famous stories & local legends as inspiration!
This is an event suitable for all the family.
All events are completely free of charge.
Pre-booking is essential!
Contact the Tower Museum today to reserve your place – spaces are limited!
T: 02871 374100
E: tower.reception@derrystrabane.com
Spring Booster
If you are aged 75 and over and haven’t yet received the vaccine you still can via Community pharmacies, any Trust vaccine clinics or through your GP.This year’s spring booster is also offered to residents in a care home and individuals aged 5 years and over who are immunosuppressed. For further information on the spring booster see nidirect.gov.uk/covid-vaccine
Power NI website research testers needed
Power NI would like to hear what older people think about their website!
Power NI wants to ensure that their website meets the needs of real people, finding information on energy plans and tariffs.
They are looking for older people to take part in an online research session from the comfort of their home.
If selected, they’ll be compensated for their time with a £50 e-gift voucher, which can be spent at a large range of retailers.
They don’t need to be a current Power NI customer to apply.
If you are interested in getting involved, please visit https://surveyux.typeform.com/powerni?mc_cid=78336bffaa&mc_eid=03280c0aeb
Digital Health Technologies
Ulster University are researching user acceptance of health digital technologies, including apps, robots, and in-home care technologies.
Initial results show that most older adults agree that digital health could support healthy ageing, however concerns related to the security and privacy of data were also highlighted.
The researchers have shared a survey that takes less than twenty minutes and they would really appreciate the input of U3A members. The closing date is 12 June 2023Click on this link to take the survey now.
This research is being conducted in partnership with the Agile Ageing Alliance and U3A as part of the Horizon 2020 SHAPES pathfinder project.
Pension Credit Week of Action – 12th – 16th June 2023
Pension Credit Week of Action takes place between 12 and 16 June and people are being urged to check their eligibility and claim. Pension Credit provides extra retirement income if you’re on a low income, but one in three people who are entitled to it don’t claim it. If you’re one of them, you could be missing out on over thousands of extra income a year. Find out if you qualify. Please visit https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-and-retirement/state-pension/pension-credit Or for free pensions guidance phone 0800 011 3797 or free money guidance phone 0800 138 7777
BBC Antiques RoadShow – Call out for Volunteers
The BBC Antiques RoadShow is coming to Derry on Monday 31st July where it will conduct a full day of filming for the programme.
There are a number of volunteer roles available to people who may be interested in being on set and helping out.
Please click on the link below for further details https://forms.gle/BJdibH5YvwbHuKpv9.
Anyone who is interested in submitting an expression of interest using the attached form in the link should note that the deadline for EOIs is Friday 9th June.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Helena Hasson, Event Coordinator on 029 7125 3253
Carer Poverty Commission
The Carer Poverty Commission, run by Carers Northern Ireland, is running an online focus group on 16 June 2023 (11am – 12.30pm) with unpaid carers from rural areas in Northern Ireland to understand their experience of poverty and financial hardship.
If you would like to get involved and offer your views then please register in advance at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rural-unpaid-carer-focus-group-on-poverty-and-financial-hardship-tickets-635362314787.
Every participant will receive a £20 Amazon voucher to thank them for their time. For more information email povertycommission@carersni.org.
Concessionary Fare Consultation
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is considering making changes to the Concessionary Fares Scheme.
This Scheme provides free and discounted public transport for some groups of people, including older people and people with disabilities.
A consultation on changes to the Concessionary Fares Scheme has been launched by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) on 1st June, which will run for 12 weeks.
Please visit for further information please visit https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/consultation-northern-ireland-concessionary-fares-scheme-launched
ARC 3k Colour Dash
ARC’s annual Colour Dash will take place on Saturday, June 10th, 2023, as part of their #MoreThanThat campaign.
This year’s event is a fun, flat 3k run or walk that promises a splash of colour and an amazing community vibe.
Each participant will receive a run pack on the day, including a white ARC T-shirt, a colour packet, sunglasses, and a bottle of water.
Food options are available, including hot food provided by Lo-N-Slo, face-painting for the kids, and music from River Radio.
The Colour Dash kicks off at 1pm from DESTINED Derry, 1 Foyle Road BT48 6SQ.
Registration is £10, and all proceeds will support our #MoreThanThat campaign.
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Paws for Thought 2023
After a successful walk with the doggies last year, HURT will hold the PAWS FOR THOUGHT walk again on 24th June 2023 .
It starts at the Destined building on Foyle Road at 11am.
All fur babies welcome!
Get your tickets here>>>>https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/637342989037
