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Computer Software & Hardware - Special Discounts
Through your Natioanl U3A
Visit the National U3A Site, login as a member and you will find details under the heading of 'Offers for U3A Members'.
Microsoft Student Discounts
As U3A members you are eligible for big discounts on Microsoft products e.g. Microsoft Office, Windows 7 .. ...
For details visit www.software4students.co.uk. To purchase software you will have to complete a simple registration process - in the box which shows "schools and colleges" type U3A.
Eveybody Interactive Suite Opening at Shavington Leisure Centre
U3A members joined in the fun with children and VIPs at the official opening of this marvelous new facility.
The suite is filled with the latest in Shokk interactive health and fitness equipment which aims to encourage people of all ages and abilities to exercise where they may be put off by a traditional gym environment.
Find our more about Eveybody Interactive.
Cost Reduction Survey - Download Our News Letter?
If, as a member of Crewe & Nantwich U3A, you would like to help save on the cost of printing and posting the news letter by downloading it from our website. Then click here for more information and, if you are still willing, fill in and submit the survey form.
WARNING Your Driving License May be Out of Date
Maire Pedder, who is a fellow member of the U3A and a committee member of Crewe and Nantwich Advanced Motorists (Associate Liaison Officer), wishes to bring the following warning to our attention:
More information can be found in the Mail OnLine article:
Unwitting motorists face £1,000 fines as thousands of photocard driving licences expire
Open Writing Magazine
Open Writing is a daily Web magazine which features stories, poems and articles from all parts of the world.
In particular it features work by members of U3A groups in Britain, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.
The magazine’s editor, Peter Hinchliffe, who has run a writing and reminiscing class for Huddersfield U3A for the past 12 years, is always eager to receive new material. It can be e-mailed to peter@openwriting.com
Alternatively post items to:
Peter Hinchliffe, Oakes Fold, Town End Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield HD8 0NATo take a look at the magazine, visit the website at www.openwriting.com
A U3A member of the Alsager group has formed an orchestra and can accommodate additional players.
The group meets every Tuesday, 2-4pm in Alsager.
A modest standard of music reading is required. Music predominantly played is from popular shows such 'Oliver' and 'The Sound of Music'. It is suggested that if you currently play an instrument. (or used to play and would like to start again) this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Members of the Crewe and Nantwich group would also have to become members of the Alsager group. If you are interested, please e-mail margaretwat@googlemail.com in the first instance for further information - giving your preferred contact details.
You can visit the Alsager U3A website at www.AlsagerU3A.org.uk.