Weekenders’ Group

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The September Newsletter will be sent out after 1st September. Once again, many thanks to Margaret Whilde & Lindsay Smith for printing off copies for those members not on email and for delivering them on their morning walks.

Sadly our member, Gladys Hibbard, passed away on 31st July. She will be much missed.

We met for a social evening on August 7th when hilarious tales of health problems and funerals were discussed, plus we had lunch at The Nabb Inn on August 14th. We also had an outing to Boundary Mills, Rotherham followed by a fish lunch at the excellent Whitby’s Restaurant.

Due to bus size restrictions for our outings, the Weekenders Group is limited to 16 members and is full at the moment.

Lunch Group

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Get your best bib & tucker out ready for the first Lunch Group outing since lockdown! The details are as follows: Wednesday, 27th October at 12 noon at Miller & Carter, Papplewick.

They are restricting group sizes at this moment to 20 but by October we may be able to increase numbers to around 25. It will be a fixed price lunch menu of one course £9.95, two courses £12.95 or three courses £15.95. The menu choices will be available hopefully at the October U3A meeting but I will circulate the information earlier if I have it. Please let me know now if you wish your name to be put down. I’m afraid it will be first come, first served.

I’ve booked Sprinters at Arnold (part of the Stadium Leisure company and similar menu to that at The Broomhill) for November 24th and I am also taking names for the Christmas Lunch at the Albert Hall on Wednesday, 15th December, 2021, 3 courses for £19.95
Sandra Green

Science 2 group

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We are meeting on Friday 17th September in the Portland Room (the main upstairs hall) at the John Godber Centre. Time: 10am to 11.45am

We will be well spaced out sitting at tables in this big room. If possible please sit in small groups with family members or with friends that you often mix with. Please wear a mask when walking about, entering and leaving – unless you are exempt. The entrance is via the car park through the double doors.

This will be our first indoor meeting and it is a BYO drinks as on this occasion they will not be provided so feel free to bring your drink of choice. You will also need a pen or pencil and something to write on for a small group activity.

We had an interesting outside meeting in July and we are now moving ahead in small steps to our first meeting indoors.

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    September 2021 – Scams

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    Telephone Text Scams – Why text scams are so prevalent

    According to a recent survey, three in five of us have received a fake text claiming to be from a delivery company in the past year. The reason why text messages are frequently used by scammers is because sending them doesn’t rely on an internet connection, like a WhatsApp message does, and they don’t have to pass a spam filter like an email. Texts are also less likely to be missed, and many legitimate organisations use a text message to contact customers.

    How to protect yourself from text scams
    -Don’t follow any links
    The most effective way to avoid text scams is to ignore links. Clicking on links could lead you to download malware and malicious software.
    – Don’t share personal information
    Treat all messages requesting sensitive information with suspicion. Legitimate organisations will never text you to ask for your personal or banking details.
    -Contact the organisation directly
    If you’re unsure, contact the company that claims to have sent it. Use the official contact details listed on their website.
    – Don’t reply
    Replying to a fake text, calling the number or clicking suspicious links only lets scammers know your number is being used.
    -Report it
    You can report fake texts by forwarding the message to 7726, which is a free reporting service provided by phone operators. This information is then shared with police and intelligence agencies.

    David Rose