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Message from Dorothy M Chesterman - Chairman
Bramhall U3A was launched in November 2009. The suggestion for a local group came from Cheadle Hulme U3A who had a long waiting list. The first meeting was attended by over 200 people and people were turned away. From that meeting, the steering committee was formed and in January 2010 the inaugural meeting was held. In May 2010 we received our official recognition certificate from the Third Age Trust.
The general monthly meeting is held at St Michael’s Church on St Michael’s Avenue on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2.00pm. Our membership now stands at just over 400 . Clearly not everyone can be accommodated at that monthly meeting but with over 40 groups up and running , all members are able to find some activities to join in. Members are kept in touch with what is happening via our bi-monthly news sheet which is distributed via the groups and is available on this website. Some groups meet in people’s homes while others hire halls. For the latter a small charge is made and members are asked to pay this in advance to ensure all costs are covered.
Regular outings to places of interest and to musical and theatrical productions are organised.
Supported Charities
Bramhall U3A committee decided to support two local charities, St Ann's Hospice and The Wellspring, which is a drop-in centre for the homeless and needy of Stockport. They provide cooked food, washing facilities and a range of support services at their centre on Apsley Streeet.
The way we are assisting these institutions is by running a 'bring and buy' stall at every monthly meeting to raise money for St Annes. Members are invited to donate books, CDs, DVDs, unwanted gifts, home-made preserves and bric-a-brac, all in good condition. These are sold to the members at very reasonable prices.
To support The Wellspring, members are asked to donate non-perishable tinned and/or packeted food and basic toiletries such as shampoo, shower gel, soap, toothpaste etc.
These are taken directly to The Wellspring and have been accepted most gratefully, as they depend on such donations to provide their service.
Charity Walk Success - July 2011
Mike Hayward & Bob Dumbarton completed their Charity Walk successfully and finished the 11.75 mile walk in 6 hours 15 mins. During the walk, they achieved a total ascent of 2500ft. The total donations from within the U3A and outside sponsers amounts to £400 ,which will be equally divided between St Ann's Hospice and Wellspring. Many thanks to those who contributed to this event.
As of the AGM (17 Feb 2011) we have raised
St Ann's Hospice £160.35
Wellspring £181.05 plus plenty of tins, packets etc
Thank you!!!!
For more information, contact Helen Webster at charity@bramhallu3a.org.uk
This document last modified Friday January 28, 2011
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