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u3a TVN Geology of the Thames Valley – Wednesday 18th and 25th November via Zoom

23 October, 2020   

u3a Thames Valley Network are running a 2-part Study day entitled “Geology of the Thames Valley and why we don’t have volcanoes“. A virtual 2 day meeting using Zoom with Dr Jill Eyers.  Dr Eyers studied geology achieving her doctorate in 1992. Since that time, she has lectured for several universities including Reading, Oxford and the Open University.  

Full details can be found on this flyer and if you would like to attend, please complete and return the application form as per the instructions on the form.

 

 

WTU3A October 2020 Newsletter

18 October, 2020   


The October newsletter is now available.  Read it in full here

Eric Jackson is our Speaker for our next virtual General Meeting via Zoom on 22nd October.  The talk is about The Gunpowder Plot.  read more …

More Zoom tutorials

5 October, 2020   

The popular U3A series of Zoom tutorials is continuing this week with a new set of dates. There has been great feedback from U3A members who have found them a really useful way to connect in these times.  

There are various different tutorials – from those for members who have never used Zoom before to those who want to use it to run groups and meetings.  Click here for all the dates.

2021 Diaries – last chance to order!

4 October, 2020   

2021 DIARIES – ORDER By 10th OCTOBER    

In case you missed the item in the recent Newsletter this is to remind you that there is still time to order your U3A diary for next year.   With a dark blue cover and the usual week to view and notes page the diaries cost £3 each.  This year supplies are limited (we have to order in packs of 5) so please order before 10thOctober at the latest. read more …

u3a TVN Portraits of Elizabeth – Wednesday 11th November at 2.30pm via Zoom

4 October, 2020   

 

A talk on the Portraits of Elizabeth I will be given by Professor Susan Doran of Jesus College, Oxford.  Please find attached the flyer and application form for this Thames Valley Network event which will take place, via Zoom, on Wednesday 11th November, at 2.30 p.m.  Closing date for applications is Tuesday 3rd November. 

This photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

 

u3a Radio podcast launches!

3 October, 2020   

The first ever u3a Radio officially launched on 29th September.  

The national office learning team have been working with member volunteers who are skilled in broadcasting and you can keep listening to u3a Radio wherever you are as it is delivered as a recorded podcast.

Subscribe to the u3a YouTube Channel now.  Ela Watts is photographed here producing content for u3a Radio.  

 

National u3a Newsletter – September 2020 🍃

3 October, 2020   


The 🍃 September 2020 🍃 newsletter has many great stories about U3A interest groups as we all find our way through the journey of meeting again, whether through social distancing or on line through virtual meetings. The u3a website now has a new look, so check the website regularly for the latest news, tutorials and events.  

For previous editions of the national newsletter, see the newsletter archive.  Did you know that you can sign up to receive the national u3a monthly newsletter direct to your email inbox?  If you wish to do this, please complete the form on the U3A website here.