Category: Uncategorised

UNACC Opening Times and Christmas Closing

UNACC is open every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9.30am – 2.30pm. UNACC will be closed from 2.30pm on Friday 15^th December 2023 just after the Christmas party, returning on Monday 8^th January 2024.

Events to add to the diary

King Charles Birthday Bash

Tuesday 14^th November

Menu: Duchy organic stuffed roast pork fillet, homemade apple sauce (veggie option: King Charles quiche), roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and seasonal veg. Dessert: pear & almond sponge, custard, served with red, white wine and soft drinks. £16 10.30am – 2.30pm. There will be no art class, yoga will go ahead as normal. We are taking money for this event.

Christmas Film

Friday 24^th November

Get into the Christmas spirit with our film and lunch special. A warming glass of mulled wine on arrival. Menu: Waitrose rump steak or fish & homemade Chips (veggie option available) mushy/garden peas. Trifle and a mince pie to take home £15 10.30am – 2.30pm. There will be no classes today, Film choices: Please let us know your favourite as soon as possible! We are now taking money for this event.

1. Groundhog Day                     5. Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square
2. The Holiday                            6. Planes, Trains & Automobiles
3. Deck the Halls                        7. It’s a Wonderful Life

• Scrooged                                8. White Christmas

Christmas Parties

Wednesday 13 December £20                                                   Friday 15 December £20

Menu Starter 13^th December                                                    Menu Starter 15^th December

    Vegetable Soup or                                                                           Tomato Soup or

Prawn & Salmon Cocktail                                                              Prawn & Salmon Cocktail

Main for both 13^th & 15^th December

Turkey with cranberry sauce or Duck with plum sauce or stuffed squash, roast potatoes, roasted sprouts with orange & walnuts, boiled carrots, honey roast parsnips, red cabbage & gravy

Dessert for both 13^th & 15^th December

Lynda’s spiced sultana rum cake with vanilla chantilly cream OR

Blackberry and lemon cheesecake with vanilla chantilly cream

We are taking payments for Christmas parties.

Proposed Theatre Trip
We would like to know if members are interested in a trip to the theatre to see ‘That’ll be the Day Christmas Show’ on Thursday 30/11/2023 at Fairfield Halls. Tickets will cost £32 and the show starts at 7.30pm. You will have to make your own way to the theatre, you could potentially lift share with other members.

Events to add to the diary

Volunteer Thank you Meal

Wednesday 4^th October (Change of Date)

A meal to thank all our volunteers for their help.

King Charles Birthday Bash

Tuesday 14^th November

Menu: Roast pork, homemade apple sauce (veggie option: King Charles quiche), roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and seasonal veg. Dessert: pear & almond sponge, custard, served with red, white wine and soft drinks. £16

Christmas Film

Friday 24^th November

Get into the Christmas spirit with our film and lunch special. A warming glass of mulled wine on arrival. Menu: Fish & homemade Chips (veggie option available) mushy/garden peas. Trifle and a mince pie to take home £15. Film will be chosen by members from a list provided later.

Christmas Parties

Wednesday 13 December

Friday 15 December

Menu TBC £20

Membership

The second installment of membership is due on 1 October 2023. Please come to the office to settle up. Please make sure you get a receipt and sign the form to confirm you have paid.

Christmas Hampers

We have had a number of members ask that we reinstate hampers at Christmas. After much discussion we have decided to reintroduce them. Please check your cupboards and bring any unwanted, in date wine, chocolates, biscuits, spirits and unopened toiletries. Many thanks.

Please Note: we have returned to using our @unacc.org.uk email. Please send any correspondence to either info@unacc.org.uk or admin@unacc.org.uk

AGM
The AGM will be held on Monday 25^th September at 10.30am. Everyone is welcome.

UNACC Quiz Night Fundraiser
As you will be aware we held a fundraising quiz at UNACC on Friday 8^th September 2023.  Many of you attended, donated wines, spirits and the price of a ticket despite not being able to come. We would like to say a very big thank you for supporting us!  A fantastic time was had by all and we are very pleased to announce we raised a very healthy £1124.50 profit.  We simply couldn’t have done it without the hard work and dedication of our amazing volunteers. We would like to say a very special thank you to Lynda for her impeccable bar service, Daniel for his quiz mastering, Rekha & Mukesh for a stunning curry, Suki, Sophia, Tallulah, Isabella & Heath for helping with everything else, we simply couldn’t do it without you.  Of course, we must not forget our staff who worked tirelessly to get the quiz together, thank you Natalie, Roberta & Paige.

Events to add to the diary

Volunteer Thank you Meal
Tuesday 10^th October
A meal to thank all our volunteers for their help.

King Charles Birthday Bash
Tuesday 14^th November
Menu TBC

Christmas Meal with Film
Friday 1^st December
Film TBC

Christmas Parties
Wednesday 13 December

Friday 15 December

Menu TBC

Book Swap

Our book swap is still up and running. Come and check out what we have to offer at the bookshelf just outside the office. 

Brighton Trip Friday 25^th August
We will be on our annual trip to the coast on Friday 25 August. The coach is full, apologies to those that didn’t make it onto the coach this time.  Please note UNACC will be closed to members on Friday 25^th August 2023 and on bank holiday Monday 28^th August. Open again on Tuesday 29^th August.

UNACC Quiz Night Fundraiser
Come and test your general knowledge at our fundraiser quiz on Friday 8^th September 2023, 7pm – 10pm. Get your quiz team together, minimum of five, maximum of eight. Tickets cost £10 each, includes either a chicken curry cooked by the Mukesh or vegetarian curry by Rekha. Winning team will get a free drink from the bar. The bar is by donation, we encourage you to be as generous as possible. Scan the QR code below to get your ticket. In the Leave Natalie a message section, add your name and which curry you would like, i.e: Sally, chicken.

Book Swap
Our book swap is still up and running. Come and check out what we have to offer at the bookshelf just outside the office. 

Committee Meeting
The next committee meeting will be Monday 3^rd July at 1pm.

Afternoon Tea and Dance Friday 7 July 2023
Come and join us on Friday 7^th July 2023 for a fabulous afternoon tea and dance. Enjoy an array of sandwiches, cream tea and a glass of Pimms. Take in the view over South Norwood Lake while sipping tea, or shimmy around the dancefloor to 1950s & 60s classics. Only £15. There will be no exercise class on this day, please arrive from 10:30am.

UNACC’s Plight – An Update
Most of you will have received Croydon Mayor, Jason Perry’s rather pathetic reply to complaints regarding the removal of UNACC’s funding. Whilst waiting to hear from Mr. Perry, we have been working on phase two of the challenge against him and the council. The video with members expressing how they would feel if UNACC was forced to close is complete. We have an online donation collection point and an online petition. We encourage all of you to sign the petition, please pass to family members and friends, the more signatures, the better!  Any campaign needs a photo, we hope you will agree to pose for a group photo holding a banner saying ‘Save UNACC’. Thanks in advance. Links, Petition: https://chng.it/DctfB9SwHd

Donation:  https://pay.collctiv.com/save-unacc-55948

Video: https://vimeo.com/828083091

UNACC Quiz Night Fundraiser
Come and test your general knowledge at our fundraiser quiz night on Friday 8^th September 2023, keep an eye out for tickets which will be on sale soon.  

Funeral of Jean Shead
The funeral of Jean Shead will be at Beulah Family Church, Beulah Crescent, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JL on Tuesday 13^th June 2023 at 11am.

Passing of Bill Anderson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Anderson. Bill and his wife Dot have been regulars at UNACC for many years. Bill enjoyed playing table tennis and Triniti’s keep fit class on Friday, he will be sadly missed by everyone. We will let you know details of the funeral as soon as we can.

Afternoon Tea and Dance Friday 7 July 2023
Come and join us on Friday 7^th July for a fabulous afternoon tea and dance. Enjoy an array of sandwiches, cream tea and a glass of Pimms. Take in the view over South Norwood Lake while sipping tea, or shimmy around the dancefloor to 1950s & 60s classics. Only £15. There will be no exercise class on this day, please arrive from 10:30am.

Committee Meeting
The next committee meeting will be Monday 3^rd July at 1pm.

Letters & Emails to the Mayor of Croydon
Thank you for writing to the Croydon Mayor. Some of you have received his rather disappointing response via email. We will continue our campaign to get Croydon Council to reinstate funding.  We will be contacting local media, starting a petition and organising fund raising activities during UNACC opening hours and in the evenings. We will keep you up to date and send you a link to the petition, we would encourage you to share the petition amongst family and friends.

Passing of Jean Shead
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Shead. Jean was a regular at UNACC every Tuesday and Wednesday. She really enjoyed the art class and would take inspiration from the books in the art cupboard. Jean had lots of fun with Jackie’s word games, especially when Lynda helped her with the answers, she never won, but she loved taking part. May she rest in peace.

Coronation Banquet
We are very pleased to report everyone had a wonderful time at the Coronation Banquet. Thanks to all for coming to support us, it’s so important we get as many people as possible to our special events. Thank you for your continued support.

Triniti’s return
We are very happy to announce Triniti’s return. She will be taking classes every Monday (Mindfulness & Stretch) and Friday (Keep Fit with resistance bands & balls). 

Letters & Emails to the Mayor of Croydon
Big thanks to those of you that have already written to the Croydon Mayor informing him of your disappointment at the removal of our funding. We urge you and your family members to write expressing your disapproval and urge him to reinstate our funding. We are very happy to help if you need assistance, just come to speak with us in the office, or you can send emails to:   Mayor@croydon.gov.uk Thanks.

Afternoon Tea and Dance Friday 7 July 2023
Come and join us on Friday 7^th July for a fabulous afternoon tea and dance. Enjoy an array of sandwiches, cream tea and a glass of Pimms. Take in the view over South Norwood Lake while sipping tea, or shimmy around the dancefloor to 1950s & 60s classics. Only £15. There will be no exercise class on this day, please arrive from 10:30am.

Friday 5^th May Coronation Banquet, Celebrate the coronation of King Charles III at our fantastic Coronation Banquet. Enjoy a welcome cocktail, a wonderful three course meal, served with prosecco, wine & soft drinks. Get up to speed on your royal general knowledge, there will be a prize for first, second and third place in our royal themed quiz. Soak in the atmosphere while listening to our carefully selected playlist. £20, arrive at 10am.

Starter

 Prawn with Salmon garnish

cocktail, Veggie: mozzarella salad.
 

Main Course

Stuffed pork loin, red wine gravy or salmon with hollandaise sauce or veggie tarte tartin, seasonal vegetables, homemade apple sauce, duchess potatoes,

Dessert

Palace Pavlova, with seasonal fruit, cream & sparkle

UNACC is open every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9.30am – 2.30pm.

We would like to say an extra special thank you to members for their very generous donations towards running costs following the loss of council funding. We are very grateful.

Easter Extravaganza

Join us on Tuesday 4 April 2023 for our Easter Extravaganza: welcome drink, three course meal, wine or fruit juice, entertainment and lots of fun. Only £15 with full membership. Please arrive at 10.45am.

Starter
Soup (TBC)

Main

Roast Lamb (Vegan stuffed loaf), roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese,
honey-roast carrots, peas, wine & fruit juice

Dessert

Black Forest Gateaux

UNACC Membership
At the last committee meeting, board members implemented an increase to the annual membership fee. The new pricing structure can be found below. From April we will require all members to fill out a new membership form and sign up to our code of conduct. Anyone breaking the code will be asked to moderate their behaviour, continued violation of the code may result in the offending person being asked to leave the club. 

Membership rates due from 1^st April 2023:

Full membership: £50

Concessions

One Exercise Class: £12.50

Two Exercise Classes: £25

For clarity, concessions are for exercise only sessions, not for people who attend the club one day a week. All membership options can be paid in two six monthly instalments.

To reward members that attend regularly we are introducing a loyalty scheme. The more you attend, the less you pay. You will be charged £12 for day one and two in the same week, £10 for day three, £7 for day four.

UNACC Card Payments
We have reviewed our card payment fees, rather than have a blanket fee for card payments we have worked out the actual charges and will charge accordingly. Fees below.

Daily Rate 1 = £12.22

Daily Rate 2 = £6.12

Daily Rate 3 = £4.08

Membership = £51

UNACC Opening Times
UNACC is open every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9.30am – 2.30pm.

UNACC Card Payments
Unfortunately from 1^st February 2023 we will have to pass card payment charges on to members. We’ve been covering this up until now, but with the loss of funding we can no longer afford to, each transaction will include a 20p fee.

Valentine’s Day Special
We’re really looking forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day with you on Tuesday 14^th February 2023. We will be celebrating in style with canapes, a lovely roast, fabulous dessert all served with wine and a film, only £14. Classes are as normal.

Menu

Canapes
Served at 11am

Main

Roast Beef (Vegan stuffed loaf), roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese,
honey roast carrots, peas & Yorkshire pudding, served with wine & fruit juice

Desert

Strawberry dipped in chocolate with lemon tart