Category: Announcements

Looking Ahead: Walking Cricket Challenge

Whilst on furlough from his honorary ‘Fire Chief’ position Albert has been busy. He has been in touch with Barnsley u3a who have a trophy winning Walking Cricket interest group.

Albert writes: I have challenged Barnsley u3a Walking Cricket Team to a match, then realised we had not yet got a team!

They agreed and proceeded to tell me the ground rules:
You must use a lightweight bat, not your Gunn and Moore, or Kookaburra for example.
No backing up from the bowlers end.
Teams of 8 should contain 3 ladies whenever possible.
LBW will operate during every game.

Hucknall Walking Cricket Team has a fearsome reputation of hard hitting and demon fast/slow bowling. Hucknall u3a will follow their example and show them how it’s done!
And finally NO BITING, KICKING, SLEDGING or CHEATING.

Anyone Interested? Once we can, we will take on the mighty Barnsley.

Albert Briggs

As we would appear to be going into another stage of the covid virus/lockdown, we have decided to show a series of films via Zoom.

You don’t need to download the zoom app, just click in the link that will be sent a day or so before. There will be a short introduction to the films and then a chat after, if you wish.

Please find out how to ‘mute’ yourselves on zoom to prevent unintentional interuptions.

The first film will be THE GOOD DIE YOUNG on Weds 28th October at 1.30pm.

The second film will be DEAD END on Weds 25th November, again at 1.30pm.

The December film will be a seasonal one, yet to be decided.

If proven popular, 2021 will bring on a monthly basis – SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON – MY WEEK WITH MARILYN – THE HISTORY BOYS and CAPTAIN PHILLIPS.

Please see attached poster for full film details.

Film Shows via Zoom Oct and Nov 2020

No action required by your goodselves, just click on the link (which will be sent a day or so before) a couple of minutes before the time on the day.

Best regards, take care and keep safe

Melvyn Francis
Vice Chairman

The online Zoom Monthly Meeting will be held on October 14th at 2.00pm

Agenda:
Part 1
1. Welcome to the meeting
2. Update on activity

Part 2
‘It’s a long way up’ Trekking to Everest Base Camp and beyond. Terry Hill and I have both completed this trek and we will describe and show you the area and its peoples as we talk through the journey from start to finish. You will discover Terry’s affinity with Yaks, how balaclavas can be used to check the outside temperature and much more.

David Rose
Chairman

25/09/2020: British Gas phishing email currently doing the rounds

British Gas is making its customers aware of a fake email telling its customers that they’ve ‘overpaid’. As with similar phishing attempts we’ve been made aware of, fraudsters are after your personal data and/or bank details. Here’s what the fake email looks like

British Gas Response
We’re aware there is a fake email going around telling our customers they’ve overpaid and are entitled to more than £400 in refunds. If you’ve received this or another suspect phishing email from us, you can send it as an attachment to phishing@centrica.com and we’ll investigate.

The passing off of well-known and respected brands is nothing new. This year we’ve seen Bit coin scammers impersonating Martin Lewis and the Mirror by email, and similar phishing attempts disguised as emails from the Royal Mail.

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Door to Door Driveway Scam

Please be warned – do not accept any work from people just knocking on your door offering services such as the example below and others such as tree pruning, rubbish clearing , tarmac, drive and roof repairs .

In our local area very recently a female resident has been targeted by two young males who door knocked offering to level, jet wash, re-sand and seal her block paving driveway. They did not do the job as agreed. They damaged her car and refused to admit responsibility and charged her a large amount of money only accepting cash. She felt intimidated, scammed and ultimately foolish but thankfully not too upset and said “lesson learned”. I’m sure they have moved on to their next vulnerable target but please ensure that you and any vulnerable neighbours are aware.

To read the latest advice please click below:-

Covid-19 Advice 14 September 2020