A VALE of Clwyd group is once more finding its feet following the Covid pandemic.
Ruthin u3a held its annual general meeting at Ruthin Rugby Club recently.
The u3a is a national organisation with charitable status, with branches in towns and cities throughout the UK, for people who are retired or no longer in full-time work.
At its core are various self-led interest and activity groups, meeting in various locations, such as a room in the local library, church, community centre, or a member’s home.
It has dozens of activity groups, as diverse as hill-walking, a book club, ukulele group, tennis, French and even Latin.
The AGM was chaired by Jack Shakespeare, who described how the group is now finding its feet again after the last two years of the pandemic, with an adventurous programme including many old favourites, with a growing environmental interest led by its sustainability group.
This group’s activities have included tree and wildflower planting, visits to an organic farm, talks, discussions and film nights.
The u3a has obtained discounts on tickets to the Southport Flower Show and is organising a coach for members.
The AGM approved Jack Shakespeare continuing as chair, while voted onto the committee were Delyth Edwards (treasurer), David Hislop (membership secretary) and Peter Lund (newsletter editor).
SEE: French bowling game pétanque at Ruthin Rugby Club
Guest speaker at the meeting was Roger Devonside, recalling decades of wingwalking on light planes at speeds of up to 120mph.
His parting message could be taken as a philosophy for life: “Don’t get off until the propeller stops!”
As it's the 40th anniversary of the U3A this year, the group is holding a promotion day on August 20 at Ruthin Flower Show.
Anyone interested in joining can find full information on their website by searching Ruthin U3A.
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