Some groups’ activities involve visits to places – gardens, places of architectural interest, out and about. In these cases, it is important to pay attention to Health & Safety. Group Convenors should assess the risks and advise any group members of difficulties or potential hazards, paying particular attention to any member they know has mobility or health problems. The newsletter includes a short paragraph on the need for group members to take responsibility for their own safety.

Participants should be reminded that the insurance issued to us by the Third Age Trust is not Individual Accident Cover. It covers Exeter u3a and members for any litigation because of proven negligence.

Exceptions to the requirement for membership are:

- Non-members of Exeter U3A attending their two taster visits of a group.

- Existing members who have not yet renewed their memberships for the current year within two months of the renewal date.

Members of groups are advised, especially where they are going to an outside activity, to carry an emergency telephone number on them (though this should not be their own number if they live alone!) so that group convenors are able to contact someone in the event of an emergency.

In the unlikely event of an accident the Group Convenor must complete an accident form as soon as possible. A copy of this can be obtained here. Completed forms should be returned to the Secretary.

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