This page contains details of some u3a activities outside Hale u3a, that may be of interest to Hale u3a members. It also contains some non-u3a information that may also be of interest.
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Links to other u3a sites
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u3a Member Link
Member Link is a new initiative to support u3as and their members to keep talking and learning together. This Member Link Document collates in one place all the advice, tips and resources to help us stay connected. Whether we connect online, offline, or face to face (rules allowing) when the lockdown eases or a blend of all three, we hope the ideas below will support our members and encourage others to join us. This U3a Member Link information is also via the National u3a Website.
Things You Might Be Interested In (TYMBII)
Volunteering at Trafford Wildlife
Trafford Wildlife have been supporting wildlife in the Carrington Moss and Dunham areas for many years. We run several tasks each week on assorted Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tasks include Himalayan balsam removal, tree planting, young tree maintenance, invasive rhododendron removal, litter picking and hedge laying. Volunteering in an outdoor environment assists wellbeing and mental health. If you would like to be involved, join us through https://www.trafford-wildlife.co.uk/ Tasks are typically 10-3 with a lunch break. We make our own way to site and use our own tools – typically those that most people use in their own garden.
Renew Shop at Sinderland Road Tip
Pre-loved items for sale or a place to donate, with all profits going to good causes across Greater Manchester, including the homeless. The shops are open every day from 10am - 6 pm (except Tues, Wed, Thursday closes 4pm).
One location is on Woodhouse Lane is off Sinderland Road, details https://recycleforgreatermanchester.com/renew/
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HELP THE HOMELESS and NEAR HOMELESS
This is what Sue and Robert Redford have been doing from their antique shop in Altrincham for many years.
There is always a need, and more so with the cold weather approaching. Sue and Robert would welcome donations for adults, teenagers, children and babies of:-
clothing, bedding, toiletries, tinned food, dry goods, toys, Christmas gifts and anything else that would help and give comfort to a homeless or near homeless individual or family who have nothing.
The Collection Point is the shop on 48 New Street, Altrincham, WA14 QS. You can park directly outside. If it’s closed, knock on the house next door, No. 50, where Sue and Robert live. Their phone number is 0161 929 1219. They will be delighted to see you.
The Silver Line ( https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/ )
Since our national launch in November 2013, The Silver Line Helpline has received over 2.5 million calls. Over two-thirds of these calls were made overnight or at weekends when no other helpline is available for older people who may be lonely, isolated or confused.
The Silver Line provides three functions to support older people:
- a 24-hour helpline which is available 365 days a year and offers information, signposting, advice, and a place to talk
- a befriending service to combat loneliness
- a means of empowering those who may be suffering abuse and neglect, if appropriate to transfer them to specialist services to protect them from harm
Altrincham Garrick Playhouse
Altrincham Garrick is our local theatre. Over the years they have put on some superb shows. Go to their website https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/ to see what shows are coming up.
Altrincham Little Theatre
You can find out about Altrincham Little Theatre via this link.
Their Contact information gives other ways to contact them here.
Tax Help
"Tax Help for Older People" is a charity service providing free, independent and expert help and advice for older people on lower incomes who cannot afford to pay for professional tax advice.
Tax Help number: 01308 488066,
Technology Help from Age UK
Age UK offer online guides on how to do things on the internet. They are grouped under
- Online Essentials (Getting Started, Staying safe online, making devices easy to use, downloading Apps)
- Keeping in Touch (email essentials, Whats WhatsApp, Video calling, Social Media)
- Managing your Money (Shopping Online, Online Banking, Transferring money online)
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/work-learning/technology-internet/