Many of you will be aware that a survey of Group Leaders and approx. three hundred members chosen at random has taken place.
This was undertaken to give the Committee an indication of member’s feelings with when our U3A activities should continue. The dates of 1st September, 1st October and 1st January 2021 were used as a time indicator rather than fixed proposals for reopening.
The results of the survey revealed a fifty-fifty split between October and January, but with the proviso “as soon as it is safe to do so”.
At a Zoom Management Committee meeting, on 10th August, the survey results were considered. It was also accepted that there are Covid-19 spikes in Preston, Greater Manchester and Liverpool at present. There is also speculation about whether or not the re-opening of schools etc. will affect the situation…
Given this scenario, and as the health and wellbeing of our members is our number one priority, the decision to restart our U3A activities was deferred until the New Year 2021.
The committee will continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation and will take heed of Third Age Trust and Government advice, and will keep you informed of any progress that can be made.
This is of course disappointing to many of us, but it is better to be safe than be sorry.
Alan Starkie
Chairman
Aughton & Ormskirk U3A
Last Updated on August 10, 2020