Uttoxeter & Windsor Park School District U3A Sponsored Run he 6th Annual General Meeting of the Uttoxeter U3a was held at The Cinebowl in Uttoxeter. The meeting was attended by a total of 72 members with 2 visitors from our neighbouring Cheadle U3A. There were apologies from a further 30 members who were unable to attend at that time. We also received good wishes from two other nearby U3A’s, Leek and Stone. The Chairman, Mr Philip Greenwood, opened the meeting with a general report on the successes of the last 12 months. Of particular note were the number of new members joining during that time. Our current membership now exceeds 320 and it is rare that a week goes by without additions to that number. It was agreed that part of that success has been the coverage provided for us by the magazine “The Uttoxeter Voice”. Group activities have also benefited and we are planning to introduce more activities later this year. On this theme the Chairman gave particular thanks to the group leaders who are all volunteers, working hard to make their particular groups successful. He observed that without the voluntary work of the committee and group leaders it would not be possible to run such a successful organisation. The remaining business of the AGM proceeded smoothly with the accounts being approved, with thanks to the Treasurer Colin Temple. Nominated committee members were approved and the meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Cinebowl for the use of their premises. We continue to build on our success with future plans to include a visit to the Anderton Boat Lift and Arley Gardens planned for July. Further trips to include Southport, London and another visit to the Pipes in The Peak are also in the pipeline. The History group are to take a guided tour of Sandon Hall in July, followed by homemade sandwiches and cakes in the Conservatory. There will be additional visits to gardens during the season and further occasional theatre trips. All these activities are in addition to regular group meetings. For anyone interested in learning more about the Uttoxeter & District U3A there are 3 options. Ring our Membership Secretary on 01889 569608. Email us at orbyhouse@googlemail.com. Or visit the Old Swan Inn (Wetherspoons), any Wednesday morning between 10-11am where you will be made welcome. More information can also be obtained at www.uttoxeteru3a.org. Derek Green
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ver the last 20 years Windsor Park School, Uttoxeter, has raised nearly £60,000 through their annual sponsored run. Money going to school is used to subsidise travel costs for school teams, subsidising visits and trips, to finance extra school equipment and re-supply departments with essential materials and resources. In December 2009, many of Year 8 pupils (present Year 7), who wish to go (usually over 100), can attend Standon Bowers Outdoor Education Centre for a week long residential outdoor pursuits course and some of the money raised this year will again help subsidise the course. Almost everyone took part in the run and enjoyed taking part. Special thanks to all of the staff and parents for supplying/supporting the event and supplying the costumes that made the fun run a success, not forgetting all of our sponsors! Costumes were as usual excellent, ranging from Dracula’s, Zombies, Fish, Singers, Footballers, Boys as Girls, Girls as Boys, Shrek, Celebrities, in Pyjamas and even Santa Claus.
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