March 2026
Sunday Lunch – White Lion, Felinfoel
Bus Pass Explorers – This month we are spreading our wings and having a very early start and a long day. Catch the 7.52 train from Llanelli all the way to Shrewsbury which we reach at 11.42. Leaving for home at 16.00, so back in Llanelli at 19.38. Some travellers may wish to stay a night or two, this is the last time for this winter ‘freebees’.
Arts and Crafts Group– This group is currently suspended. Hopefully not for long.
Drama Group- This group will no longer meet, but don't write it off just yet!
Thursday Luncheon Club – In March there will be a lunch at the White Lion in Felinfoel, Park View, SA14 8BH.
Main Meeting– If you wish to search for your ancestor among the 390,296 signatories on the Women of Wales Peace Petition, try https://peacepetition.library.wales. A team from Foothold Energy Advice will be visiting us on 16th March to discuss our energy bills and other issues related to electricity and gas. They will advise whether you are overpaying for your energy and provide tailored support and advice on energy usage. By helping the community adopt more energy-efficient practices, their advice not only promotes environmental sustainability but also enables households to save money on their energy bills.
Chair Yoga – Unfortunately this new group has been curtailed as the leader, Sam, has had her working hours changed and can no longer fit us into her new schedule'
Musical Gems–There will be a meeting in March as usual
Discussion Group – Any queries just text or phone Peter on 07554694692
Whist – This will be suspended until further notice
Welsh History– Please Note that a new group leader is required asap. If interested contact any committee member. In March Brian Heathcote will present 'Faberge Eggs'.
Square Dancing – This group was very popular when tried a while ago. Maybe we can try again. There will be a list to indicate your interest so if there are enough then we will schedule a meeting
Bucket List – When a ‘Bucket List’ trip is announced, please put your name on the list provided if you wish to go. If you are driving yourself please indicate this and also show the number passengers you are willing to take. Each passenger will be expected to donate £5 towards cost. Please note that a coach would cost you at least £20, with a danger of U3A making a loss. Meet at the carpark opposite the new Co-op, usually for 10pm. We will allocate cars and then set off.
Possible Bucket Destinations – A new form should soon be available at all internal meetings,
Membership Subscriptions – These are now due, £25 each, as last year.
Facebook–Our chairman has undertaken to maintain a page (Cefn Sidan U3A) on Facebook regularly. Its main aims will be to advertise any special events and generally make the presence of U3A known in the locality. Jackie Renmant has assumed responsibility for our page - to very good effect
Hall Users – Please ensure that all windows are closed and thermostats set to low before leaving. Finally please ensure that the key is returned to the key safe on the outside wall.t
Hall Directions – From the town cross the railway line by the bridge to the seaward side, and at the roundabout take the second exit (the 1st is into the station car park), 50 yards brings you to the next roundabout, take 1st exit. This bends sharply to the right and in another 50 or so yards on the right is a church, entrance to small car park is a lane immediately before the church with Lesley Griffiths Centre at the rear. If car park full try the road, Glanmor Terrace in front of church, or Silver Terrace to the right in front of the church.
Heating in the Hall – There are 4 thermostats in the Leslie Griffiths Centre, 1 in each area: Hall, Foyer, Kitchen and toilet. When you arrive, they should all be at the “twenty to” mark as if it were a clock and this is the position to which they should be returned on your exit. In the meantime turn them well up, say quarter past until the floor gets noticeably warm then adjust to suit. Please do not touch any other heating control!