Furness U3A celebrates 20 years supporting local retirees

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 07:13 · Archive

Furness U3A has marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration event at The Coronation Hall.

Furness U3A has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special event held at The Coronation Hall on 29 September. The organisation helps retirees and those no longer in full employment to make the most of their free time by meeting others with similar interests and continuing to 'learn, laugh and live'.

The celebration showcased the talents of group members. According to member Tim Evans, performers included musicians and singers playing guitars, harps, ukuleles and accordions, dancers demonstrating 'precision and precise positioning', and a sketch group who performed a comedy piece entitled 'What have the French ever done for us'. In the afternoon, a Drama Duo performance kept the audience engaged.

Local dignitaries attended the event, including the Mayor of Barrow Cllr Kay Hyland, Deputy Mayor of Ulverston Cllr Christine Howard and Deputy Mayor of Dalton Cllr Neil McDougall. David Blanchflower, a Regional Board Member representing U3A's North West Council, also gave a speech at the celebration.

How it is being reported

• Group celebrates 20 years of giving retirees in Furness a new lease of lifeFurness U3A marked the big occasion with a special event at The Coro on September 29, bringing members, residents and dignitaries together.NW Evening Mail · 10 Oct, 06:00
• Group celebrates 20 years of giving retirees in Furness a new lease of lifeFurness U3A marked the big occasion with a special event at The Coro on September 29, bringing members, residents and dignitaries together.Westmorland Gazette · 10 Oct, 06:00

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