Christmas was celebrated by 55 members of the Bude & District U3A on Thursday 13th December. Members gathered at The Falcon Hotel, Bude for a delicious two or three course lunch held in a lovely festive atmosphere. Jo Arnold, the newly appointed Chairman of this branch of the U3A, welcomed members to the lunch and talked briefly about the year ahead and also offered thanks to everyone who had contributed to making our U3A such a growing success. Rosie Bowden was thanked for organising the event on behalf of fellow members. Mary Dobson gave a toast to absent friends – those who had passed away during the year.