Who’s Who Page Updated with Changes post AGM 2016
The Who’s Who page has been updated to show the new Committee and Officers following the AGM on May 11th 2016. Link to the updated page is below. Who’s Who
May/Jun 2016 U3A Magazine Now Online
May/Jun 2016 edition of the U3A of Highbridge Magazine can be found on the Magazine page on the Main Menu. For convenience a direct link to the Magazine is shown below. May/Jun 2016 Magazine
Update: Hinkley Point Trip
The visit to Hinkley Point Power Station has been booked for the 11th August 2016, and coach transport has been arranged to get us there. A pub lunch at the Friendly Spirit at Cannington has also been booked. The cost for the coach will be £7.00 pp, picking up at 8.30am from Berrow, 8.40am from
Holiday: Weymouth 2017
We are taking bookings for the holiday to Prince Regent Hotel, Weymouth from January 30th to February 3rd 2017 price £120.00, £10 supplement for sea view room. We have Twin and Sea View Twin rooms available. The price includes Coach pick up & return to Highbridge, half board en suite accommodation, live entertainment every evening.
Group Updates
The Photography Group is currently on a sabbatical and is expected to restart at some point in the future. The Creative Writing and Sewing Groups have sadly closed for the foreseeable future due to lack of regular attendees. Details for the above groups have been removed from this website and will be reinstated should those
Trip to Hinkley Point Power Station
A new trip to Hinkley Point Power Station will be arranged for sometime in August (exact date and price to be advised). Should you wish to go on this tour, you will need a current British passport, or a photo driving licence, PLUS your birth certificate. NO photographs to be taken and NO mobile phones
Local History Group Formation Meeting
Local History Group There is to be a meeting at Southwell House On Wednesday 13th April at 2.30 pm To discuss and, hopefully, form this new group. The purpose of this group is to study and investigate the history of, Highbridge and its surrounding area, also when the opportunities arise, to spend some time looking
Theatre Trip: Save the Last Dance for Me
For information please ring Ann Cross on 01278 786425.
U3A Annual Lunch 2016 Photo
Photo taken at the U3A Annual Lunch at the Beachcomber, Brean on March 9th 2016. Many thanks to Wendy Conibeer for sending it in.
Isle of Wight Holiday Vacancy
We have had a cancellation of a Twin Room for the Isle of Wight holiday, 6th to 10th June, £210.00 per person. This includes coach pick up from Highbridge to Isle of Wight, 4 nights half board & live entertainment every evening. To book or for more information please contact Di on 01278 781009.
Mar/Apr 2016 U3A Magazine Now Online
Mar/Apr 2016 edition of the U3A of Highbridge Magazine can be found on the Magazine page on the Main Menu. For convenience a direct link to the Magazine is shown below. Mar/Apr 2016 Magazine
New Ukulele Group
The formation of our own Ukulele Band Group has moved on quite a bit since the initial announcement was made in the last magazine. The group held its inaugural meeting at the Community Hall on Thursday 4th February, Mick Emms, its Leader, had gathered together 7 members who were interested in learning to play this
Away Days for 2016 Updated with Prices
The events list has been updated to show prices for all upcoming Away Days in 2016. For convenience a link to the events list is shown below. Events List
Holiday in Bournemouth 2016
46 members set off on a Cold but Sunny morning for a 4 night break in Daishs Sands Hotel, Bournemouth. We all had an excellent time, the hotel was in a good position only a short walk to the Cliff Top which had lovely walks either into the town 1 way or to Sandbanks the
Jan/Feb 2016 U3A Magazine Now Online
Jan/Feb 2016 edition of the U3A of Highbridge Magazine can be found on the Magazine page on the Main Menu. For convenience a direct link to the Magazine is shown below. Jan/Feb 2016 Magazine
Di Barnard Interviewed on Radio
I was looking up Bath Christmas Market on the internet prior to visiting with our U3A, I saw there was a Facebook page so went on there & ticked the question ‘who’s going?’. In a short time I received a message from Radio Bristol asking if I would agree to being interviewed by the morning
Holiday to Bournemouth Update
We have had a cancellation of a single room for the holiday to Bournemouth on January 16th to January 20th 2016. The total cost is £115.00 (includes single supplement of £10.00 For further information or to book please contact Di Barnard on 01278 781009.
Proposed Away Days for 2016 Added
The proposed Away Days for 2016 are now shown in the Events List. Please note that these trips are provisional and no prices are available yet; these will be added in due course. For convenience a direct link to the events list is shown below. https://www.u3ahighbridge.org.uk/events-list
XMAS HAMPER
We intend to again produce a Hamper similar to last year’s and are inviting all members to donate suitable items. The draw will take place during the Coffee Morning on Wednesday 9th December; the items will therefore be required not later than Wednesday 2nd December so that the hamper may be produced; plus additional baskets