On Tuesday 9th July Dave Carlos gave us an amazing insight into cyber safety and showed us how easy it is to fall prey to scams. Many of you have complimented him on his presentation and I have passed this on to him.
Thank you to all who attended
This month’s Flicks and Friends movie is ‘The Gift’.. The film was released in 2015 and is the story of a married couple, Simon and Robyn, who run into Gordo, an old classmate. Things take a turn when Gordo begins to drop in unannounced at their house and inundates them with mysterious gifts.
As always admission is free to all 60+ year olds but Age Concern are always appreciative of any donations on the day.
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In this day and age, it’s almost impossible to have a life that doesn’t include the internet. This means there’s a whole world of scams and deceptions waiting to catch us out. Thieves target people constantly with romance scams, banking scams, cat-fishing, delivery scams and more!
So, we have arranged for an expert in how to spot a scam and how to make our online world as safe as possible, to come and talk to us and he’ll be with us on the 9th July at 11:00 in the Church Sanctuary.
Dave Carlos was the Editor of a Computer Magazine in the 1980’s and has 40 years’ experience with machines of this kind. In his retirement he is currently a Cyber Volunteer for Lancashire Police
In this presentation Dave will cover the basics of Online Awareness and what changes you need to make to be more secure online.
Whether it’s Passwords, Cookies, Ransomware or social media, Dave will be happy to take your questions too.
We hope you will be able to attend this meeting, it could save you a lot of hassle one day.
This month’s Flicks and Friends movie is Emily. The film was released in 2022 and is the imagined story of Emily Bronte telling her sister Charlotte where her inspiration for her book Wuthering Heights came from.
As always admission is free to all 60+ year olds but Age Concern are always appreciative of any donations on the day.
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Saturday was Maghull Festival day; a day where the many organisations that support the people of Maghull and give them a chance to get involved were celebrated.
The Activities room was crammed with many stalls many of whom represented groups I had no idea were active in Maghull. Face painting, merry-go rounds, children’s entertainers, singers and the MaDukes supported the event.
And yes, we were there too.
Maghull and Lydiate u3a had our own stall promoting our own contribution to Maghull life.
Our thanks to to Margaret, Maureen C, Joan, Peter and Maureen B who brought samples of the work produced by their groups and also to Nigel, Irene, Pat and Lynne who helped man the stall.
Just a reminder, although I’m sure you have date underlined in your diaries, next Tuesday is our Annual General Meeting. Doors open at 09:30 for registration with our meeting starting at 10:00.
Please do try and come – we need you.
Our next Flicks and Friends show will be on the 23rd April at the Plaza in Crosby.
This is a romantic film just perfect for a wet Tuesday afternoon.
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The Virtual Village Hall is an online activity hub and community, designed to help people stay physically and mentally active, connected and having fun. Sessions are led by expert tutors and some well-known faces, and require very little space or equipment.
Cribbage Group Update
Under the leadership of Neil Hawkes our new Cribbage Group has a venue and time sorted.
We will be based (for a while at least) at Kensington House, Station Road, Maghull. We will meet each Thursday morning 10:00 – 12:00. Cost will be £2.00 per session. Our starting date will be 11th April.
All who have expressed an interest are asked to confirm their interest by listing their name and number on the notice board in the coffee room, online or by contacting Neil on 07369 212101
Next Tuesday the Plaza are showing the film ‘Wicked Little Letters’ as their Age Concern film of the month.
Free to all 60+ the film covers the scandalous story of the mystery of Littlehampton. Who was behind the letters sent to members of the community? Olivia Coleman and Timothy Spall lead the cast.
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