Causeway U3A www.causewayu3a.co.uk

Monthly Meeting Our next monthly meeting is on Thursday, 6th February in the Lodge Hotel, Coleraine. The speakers this month are the Reverend Dr Ken Newell OBE, former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the Very Reverend Dr Ciaran O’Callaghan, Redemptorist Priest. Their topic is Fostering a more Robust Faith for a Brighter Future - the challenge of Reconciliation.

Talks start at 11am with tea/coffee available from 10.30am.

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Cuppa and Chat …will be on its usual day, the third Thursday, 20th February, 10.30-noon, in the foyer of The Lodge Hotel.

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Causeway U3A Activities Culture Group Invitation There are some spaces for anyone who is interested at the following event, a quick reply from you is needed:

Wishing you an interesting year in 2020; and offering you a unique, intimate and entertaining evening, not only sharing time and a meal together, but also the opportunity to hear talks given by three people who are passionate about their profession and their interests.

Frank Sewell holds a PhD in Irish Poetry from Ulster University. He has a special interest in the "dual tradition" of 20th century Irish poetry in both English and Irish. His publications include translations of Irish poetry and short stories, Japanese poetry, and also his own poems.

Kevin de Ornellis specialises in the study of drama on stage and on the page - especially Renaissance and post-War drama. He is also interested in the study of representations of animals and the environment in literature and culture.

Our third speaker for evening, is Jeremy Lewis, the long time theatre manager for the Riverside. Club members may also be aware that Jeremy is also an accomplished stage director (he won 'Best Director' at the 2019 Ballymoney Drama Festival) and a very well-known actor, especially for Alan Bennet monologues.

Jeremy was a post grad student at the Uni during the time the theatre was being planned, built and eventually opened in 1976, then taking over as Manager a little later. Jeremy has a wealth

of stories and anecdotes about life in the theatre, the actors, directors and notable events, that he has collected over forty years of observing theatre life from both sides of the curtain. This promises to be a treat for all our U3A members, to hear Frank, Jeremy and Kevin talk about their own special interests in the spoken word and its many forms for public and private pleasure.

The event will be held on Monday 3rd February at the Truva Restaurant at the Riverside Theatre, Coleraine Campus, and will open with a welcome glass of wine or a soft drink at 6.30. This will give you a chance to mingle, and an opportunity to meet other U3A members. The cost for the event will cover the welcome drink, a starter, main course, normal coffee (no speciality coffees) or tea, served with a small dessert, plus a tip and a contribution towards the meals for our speakers. They, very kindly, do not charge, so we usually offer their meal in exchange for their words.

Total cost, with a welcome glass of wine: £28 or With a welcome soft drink: £26 (see menu note, there is £5 EXTRA for the steak)

To book a place, please send a cheque for your correct amount MADE OUT TO: Causeway U3A to give to, or send to: Christine Turner 16 Exorna Park, Articlave. BT51 4UX

BEFORE 27TH JANUARY, PLEASE. PLEASE let us know what your choices are for: STARTER and MAIN COURSE (see below)

- - - o O o - - - U3A Culture Club menu at Truva Monday 3rd February 2020 Welcome drink at 6:30 Glass of wine, soft drink or fruit juice. Starters

• Chilli king prawn kebab on rocket • Lentil & Potato soup and garlic naan bread • Halloumi slices on tomato, rocket & red pesto

Mains • Truva Lamb kofta kebab: Fresh beef grounded in cumin, onion, parsley, cayenne

pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. Served on toasted flat bread, fries and tzatziki dip • Baked Veggie Mousakka: Aubergines, potatoes, peppers in rich tomato sauce and

melted cheese. Served with bulgur wheat rice and toasted bread • Ribeye steak: 10oz steak cooked to perfection, skinny fries, sauted mushrooms,

creamy pepper sauce (£5 additional charge applies).

• Marinated Chicken skewers: Marinated in oregano, garlic, salt and pepper, served on toasted bread, fries and taco/garlic mayo

• Salmon fillet: cooked in garlic butter, served on creamy mash and freshly prepared veg.

Finally Tea/coffee & small dessert served on buffet style. All prices are including service charges.

NB: There may be a small charge for parking for the 30 minutes before 7pm. We'll let you know what the situation is next week. Look forward to hearing from you by the 27th Jan at the latest, Christine and Mick Turner

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National U3A Activities Summer Schools National Summer Schools will be open for booking in late February, details will be on the national website from the end of January (u3a.org.uk). The dates are:

Monday 3 August to Thursday 6 August 2020 Aston University, Birmingham, B4 7ET

Monday 7 September to Thursday 10 September 2020 Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, GL7 6JS

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Local Activities Open Garden - Snowdrops The garden at Billy Old Rectory will be open on 8th & 9th February, 2-5pm - it has a wonderful display of snowdrops (the Garden group visited it last year and I can recommend it). Mulled wind and shortbread etc. will be available. The address is 5, Cabragh Road, Castlecat, Bushmills, BT57 8YH. Admission is £4 with proceeds to Ballymoney, Coleraine and District Kidney Research Group.

******************** Expo 50 Plus Expo 50 Plus returns to the Waterfront in Belfast on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th February (see attached flyer). There are a lot of activities that might be of interest, including antique valuations, and family history - Back To Our Past is the world’s pre-eminent event for showcasing Ireland’s past, heritage and traditions while also providing visitors with a unique opportunity to trace their own family roots, their local and national history.

Date for your Diary - Visit of Ulster Orchestra The Ulster Orchestra is returning to the Causeway coast with the full Orchestra for the first time in 6 years on Thursday 12th March! The world renowned violist Lise Berthaud is guest soloist and the concert will be under the baton of Estonian conductor Anu Tali, for a an appropriately Nordic programme: Rautavaara: Cantus Arcticus: Concerto for Birds and Orchestra Walton: Viola Concerto Sibelius: Lemminkäinen Suite. Tickets are £14 and can be bought directly from the Riverside Theatre box office.

Volunteers Wanted

Diabetes Research at UU ‘My name is Carla Harkin and I am a PhD student at Ulster University. I am recruiting participants for my study in Diabetic Nephropathy and particularly seeking older participants. My research project is being conducted in collaboration with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland and Randox Laboratories. Diabetic kidney disease is a complication of diabetes, often causing them not to work as well as they should. Over a longer period, this can cause problems that are more serious so it is important that it is diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. This project hopes to identify a more effective method for diagnosing diabetic kidney disease by comparing blood and urine in participants who are: 1)non-diabetic, 2)diabetic and 3) have diabetic kidney disease. I am looking to recruit participants as controls, that is, non-diabetic with no kidney issues. If agreeable, all participants will be asked to: • Provide one blood sample. • Provide one urine sample. • Allow measurements like height weight and blood pressure to be taken. • Provide answers to some questions about your diet, lifestyle etc.

This study has been ethically approved by the Ulster University Research Ethics Committee (REC/18/LO/0785/AM01) and the Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) (IRAS Project ID: 244442).

Name: Carla Harkin (PhD Researcher) Email: harkin-c29@ulster.ac.uk Tel: 028 7012 3359 Text: 00353868647441’

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Get Involved in Shark Conservation with Ulster Wildlife 'My name is Heidi, I am the Project Coordinator of Sea Deep, Ulster Wildlife's shark conservation project. We work alongside sea anglers, schools, dive clubs and community groups to help safeguard the future of endangered sharks, skates and rays in our local seas. From tagging sharks at sea, to hunting for their eggcases on the shore, we are training and equipping volunteers to help identify important spawning and nursery grounds, so we can target our conservation efforts.

We deliver free shark eggcase identification training, talks about shark conservation and guided eggcase hunts, in hopes that groups will then continue searching for eggcases on their local beach throughout the year. Recording shark eggcase finds allows us to understand what species of sharks are in our waters, and potential areas that they are using as nursery grounds for their pups. These are important habitats in their lifetime that need to be protected, and eggcase records collected by citizen scientists produce evidence that can be used to inform policy, management and conservation action.

This is a great opportunity to get involved in local shark conservation, citizen science and volunteering to protect our native wildlife and wild places.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Heidi McIlvenny Project Coordinator | Ulster Wildlife Direct Line: 028 90 463127 | Mobile: 07720 970613’

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‘An excellent event - book me in for 2020’ – Alan Couser, Ace Tours ‘A great Event’ - Pfizer

‘The place to be if you want to reach this market’ - Castlerosse Hotel‘Always a good show’ - Boehringer Ingelheim

‘A brilliant event’ – Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum

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returns to Belfast

Waterfront ICC BelfastFriday 14th & Saturday 15th February, 202010am – 5pm Daily

Be Inspired When You Retire

The Belfast Waterfront was redeveloped in 2016 to include a state of the art convention centre which now

attracts exhibitions and conferences from all over the world

Over 1,500 people attended our 2019 event, the Show’s first year in Belfast

Organised byS&L Promotions Ltd.

T: (01) 496 9028E: info@slp.ie

Contact the OrganisersSports & Leisure Promotions Ltd., Unit 1. 15 Oxford Lane, Dublin 6, IrelandTel: (003531) 496 9028 • Email: info@slp.ie • www.seniortimes.ie

www.50plusexpo.ie

FEATURING:

After numerous requests from exhibitors and visitors alike, the first Belfast 50 Plus Expo was held in February 2019 and was extremely well received. Plans are well underway for a bigger 2020 event.

The lifestyle event for people 50 and over has been running successfully for 20 years in the RDS in Dublin, and in the last 10 years has branched out to Cork, Galway, Limerick and the Costa del Sol, due to the huge interest from the general public who want to be inspired when they retire. Over 15,000 people and 250 exhibitors regularly attend the Dublin event.

The show also benefits from being part of the only Genealogy and Family/Social History event on the island of Ireland, Back to Our Past.See Page 4 for more details.

Featuring...

Fashion Shows

Valuations and Cash paid forNotes, Coins and Stamps

Eric Knowles Antique Valuations

Trace Your Family History

Sampling & Giveaways

Holiday Comps & Giveaways

Volunteering

Cooking Demos & Food Sampling

Arts & Crafts Workshops

Excercise Classes

Health Talks and Checks

Fashion & Beauty

Contact the OrganisersSports & Leisure Promotions Ltd., Unit 1. 15 Oxford Lane, Dublin 6, IrelandTel: (003531) 496 9028 • Email: info@slp.ie • www.seniortimes.ie

www.50plusexpo.ie

Queues at the entrance to the Belfast 50 Plus Expo

More than 1,500 people attended over the two days

Exhibition Stands at the 50 Plus Expo, Dublin

Contact the OrganisersSports & Leisure Promotions Ltd., Unit 1. 15 Oxford Lane, Dublin 6, IrelandTel: (003531) 496 9028 • Email: info@slp.ie • www.seniortimes.ie

OPTION 13 x 2 metre shell scheme unit (includes lights, power, table and chairs

€1,200 or stg£1,000+ VAT where applicable

OPTION 23 x 2 metre space with power (includes table, chairs and socket)

€750 or stg£700+ VAT where applicable

OPTION 33 x 2 metre space(includes table and chairs)

€650 or stg£600+ VAT where applicable

Boots Feature Stand at the 50 Plus Expo. Feature stands and larger stand options are available on request

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www.50plusexpo.ie

Now the only major Genealogy/History/Heritage event in these islands!

Back To Our Past

Presentations at Back to Our Past Belfast

Now in its 10th year, Back To Our Past has been a huge success from Day One, providing an unbeatable marketing tool for:

• Genealogy services, resources and products

It is well-known that the majority of genealogy hobbyists are those in the 50 + age group. And while it is a dedicated event in its own right, Back To Our Past has the major advantage of being an integral part of one Ireland’s most successful events, the 50+ Plus Show, the lifestyle event for retired and older people.

Back To Our Past is the world’s pre-eminent event for showcasing Ireland’s past, heritage and traditions while also providing visitors with a unique opportunity to trace their own family roots, their local and national history..all at the same time... all under one roof!

• Museums, art galleries, heritage centres and historic attractions

• Antiques, jewellery, antiquarian books, costume, uniform, coins and medal specialists

• History/heritage travel specialists• Further education and study course

organisers... and much more!

General presentation programme features all aspects of genealogy and family/social historyThe general presentation programme, featuring experts from all areas of genealogy and family/social history has been one of the most popular features of Back To Our Past since Day One. These free presentations are a major attraction for visitors to the event and are usually ‘standing room only’.

Waterfront Convention CentreFriday 14th & Saturday 15th February, 202010am - 5pm Daily