The Third Age has been operating since 1985, providing an opportunity for people with 'time on their hands' to take up another interest; the choices are numerous during the Autumn and Winter periods as you can see from the 2009 - 2010 prospectus. The thing that strikes most people when they join a class is the friendliness and informality. Why don't you see for your self.
The organisation is run by volunteers both for the committee and the tutors. Without the tutors the organisation could not exist and we are constantly on the lookout for tutors, could you become one? Contact Ken Bruffell on 01924 515104
The membership and Class fees are held at £6 and £8 respectively. The fact that Third Age has been able to hold the fees at this level is entirely due to the increased membership. This is despite the usual annual increase in room hire costs.
Please note if you attend any class after the 31st March 2009 it will be necessary to renew your membership - valid until 31st March 2010
Committee Members
Due to family commitments one of our trustees has had to resign and Third Age would welcome members to apply for this position. Another of our trustees who is over 80 years old will retire at the 2010 AGM. It can be imagined that the increased load on the remaining trustees would prove too much in the medium term. If you have enjoyed the classes and events the Third Age provide please consider applying for this position.
General duties of a trustee are:
Attend Committee meetings, generally volunteer for attending the Wednesday Help Desk 1 - 2.30pm at Dewsbury Town Hall once every month. All trustees are asked to support Third Age events when possible. All the committee officers positions, e.g. Treasurer etc are currently filled. Maybe at sometime you might volunteer to fill such a position. The duties obviously change in that event.
Alongside the classes the following activity is available
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A successful Walking Group starts on the second Tuesday in October d, the walks are generally five miles long and not on the strenuous side. More information on the walks can be found at our Help Desk.