The new General Data Protection Regulations which came into force on 25th May, say that we will no longer be allowed to hold any of your personal data without your explicit informed consent, which is the reason for the tick boxes on the membership form.
The data we hold about you consists only of your name and address and possibly contact details. So, if you do not agree to let us to hold this information, it is impossible for us to record you as a member. In other words: “I agree” means no change to things as they stand at present. “I do not agree” means that you wish us to take your details off our list, i.e. to resign your membership. These General Data Protection Regulations are, in effect, a sledgehammer to crack a nut. They are not tailored to organisations like the U3A. But we still have to follow them to stay withing the law.
There are a few people who seem to have confused these regulations with the need to keep all your information in a secure place. We are using the computer system run by our umbrella organisation, The Third Age Trust. This is multiple password protected, and not accessible to anyone except those, like the Committee and Group Leaders, who have to contact members for U3A purposes. We are therefore doing the best we can to protect you, as the law says we must.
The data we hold about you consists only of your name and address and possibly contact details. So, if you do not agree to let us to hold this information, it is impossible for us to record you as a member. In other words: “I agree” means no change to things as they stand at present. “I do not agree” means that you wish us to take your details off our list, i.e. to resign your membership. These General Data Protection Regulations are, in effect, a sledgehammer to crack a nut. They are not tailored to organisations like the U3A. But we still have to follow them to stay withing the law.
There are a few people who seem to have confused these regulations with the need to keep all your information in a secure place. We are using the computer system run by our umbrella organisation, The Third Age Trust. This is multiple password protected, and not accessible to anyone except those, like the Committee and Group Leaders, who have to contact members for U3A purposes. We are therefore doing the best we can to protect you, as the law says we must.
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SPEAKER PROGRAMME
The next talk will be on Friday, 20th July, when Susan Marshfield is coming to tell us about A Memorable Day at Windsor Castle. Susan is a hugely entertaining story-teller. Some of you will I’m sure remember her first visit to us in 2011 (where does the time go?) when she delighted us with her Barefoot to Buckingham Palace talk. This time she will be going to Windsor to collect her MBE. Tickets are £1 (£2 for non-members) and include tea/coffee. Start time 11am, refreshments from 10.15am, in Room 3 in the Community Centre. Further info and tickets from Kath Hoyland, 01278 783995 or fam.hoyland@talktalk.net and Keith Searle at Thursday Coffee Mornings. Further info and tickets from Kath Hoyland, 01278 783995 or fam.hoyland@talktalk.net and Keith Searle at Thursday Coffee Mornings.
THE RED CROSS - EVERYDAY FIRST AID
Friday 8th June at 10:30 Refreshments at 10:00 We would like any Group Leaders to come to this course, if they can, it covers the simple stuff as to what to do if someone needs first aid. It is open to anyone though, under the same conditions as the Speakers Programme Ciné~français
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GROUPS LATEST
SPANISH CONVERSATION
Meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday, from 2 to 4 pm at the Community Centre For further information contact Chris Noble BRIDGE, CHESS or EUCHRE
Sally Beard ( 07432509695 ) is looking for anyone interested in any of these games, with a view to forming a group. U3A VILLAGE GROUP 2
U3A Village group 2 are looking for new members to join this friendly GROUP. Over the last 6 years we have discovered villages and their history of which we knew nothing. For further information please ring Elizabeth Claydon on 01278 783320 ASTRONOMY
Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10:30 , at room 4 in the Community Centre . We will not be meeting in June due to holidays, so the next meeting will be 24th July. We start by looking at what is to be seen in the night sky during the following month, and then cover a particular subject in more detail Phone 01278 795258 or email editor@burnhamu3a@gmail.com for further information. WEATHER AND CLIMATE CHANGE Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 , at room 4 in the Community Centre . Next meeting will be on 12th June when the subject will be Clouds LATIN This group will be disbanding soon unless new members would like to join. Contact Jean 788218 788218
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You will be given all the support you need to start a group so why not give it a go?..........after all the success of our U3A is in the strength of the groups. Please register your interest by signing the flyer in the Community Centre BURNHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE QUIZ.
In future this will be held on an ad hoc basis. as there have been too few teams recently entering to hold a regular quiz. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER NEWS Teams are to consist of up to 6 members and the cost of entry is £12 Tea and coffee will be available on the night but if you fancy something a little stronger to bring out the best in the grey cells then please feel free to bring along a bottle. For further information or to enter please contact Ken Hindle at the Community Centre or Steve Calderon at the U3A Thursday coffee morning. Steve Calderon |
