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NEW – Thames Valley u3a Network Zoom events
Details have been now been published for the following events on the Thames Valley Network calendar:
15th April 10.30am on Zoom – The Death of Charles II: 1685 how modern medicine may have changed history.
Dr Jeffrey Aronson, will tell the history of Charles’ illnesses and discuss the reasons why modern medicine could have changed the course of history.
There is no fee for this event. Full details of the event and how to book can be found on this flyer. The closing date for applications is Thursday 8th April.
20th April 10.30am on Zoom – Archaeological figures – myths and legends
Dr Jill Eyer will examine the stories behind two of the most important figures in our distant past, Boudicca – Warrior Queen or rebel and The Viking – raider or trader.
The cost for the talk is £2 per device. Full details of the event and how to book can be found on this flyer. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13th April.
‘TICKETSOURCE’ icon immediately below the event on the TVN website. You will receive an acknowledgement immediately and the Zoom link a few days before the event.
The full list of events currently available to book are shown below:
National u3a Newsletter – 🌸 March 2021 🌸
The 🌸 March 2021 u3a newsletter 🌸 reflects that it is a year since we have been living with Covid-19 and a year since the first set of lockdowns began.
Also highlighted is the March 2021 u3a Radio Podcast. Episode 6 is about ww2, pharaohs and swaps.
View the latest on-line events on the events page.
Spring is here and so is the new u3a learning programme – take a look at the learning pages to see everything that you can get involved in. This is the page where you will find many ideas to keep learning during these times – a mixture of suggestions from quizzes, challenges and projects from our subject advisers, members and other Trust Volunteers.
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.
Wtu3a Newsletter – March 2021
The March Newsletter is now available to read here.
Our next meeting will be on Zoom on Thursday 25th March. We have an earlier start time of 2.15pm as prior to the talk there is a Special General Meeting. The talk entitled Tales of a Dairy Farmer’s Wife will be given by Jane Barnes, whose amusing stories, real life anecdotes and tales should make for great listening.
Click the link here to see details of Speakers planned for our General Meetings via Zoom from March to June 2021.
New Thames Valley u3a Network Zoom Events
Details have been now been published for the following events on the Thames Valley Network calendar:
9th April 2.30pm on Zoom – TVN Spring Quiz
A new Quiz for TVN members – this time with a Springtime theme.
Full details of the event and how to book can be found on this flyer. The closing date for applications is Saturday 3rd April.
14th April 10.30am on Zoom – The Migration of Birds
Every year millions of birds fly, often great distances, to sites where they build nests and bring up their young before returning to their winter feeding grounds. Often they will use the same nesting site year after year. Why do they go to such lengths with all the risks involved? Bryan Williams, the presenter, is a retired biologist.
Full details of the event and how to book can be found on this flyer. The closing date for applications is Friday 9th April.
‘TICKETSOURCE’ icon immediately below the event on the TVN website. You will receive an acknowledgement immediately and the Zoom link a few days before the event.
The full list of events currently available to book are shown below:
Thames Valley u3a Network – Saying it with Flowers Study Day – 7th April
Details have been now been published for the next study day event on the Thames Valley Network calendar:
7th April at 10.30 – 12.30 on Zoom – Saying it with flowers
This study day will explore the symbolic meanings given to flowers and how it affected floral arrangements during history. Katherine Kear, the National chairman of NAFAS (National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies) is the speaker and will offer two 45 minute lectures and demonstrate her points in the second by creating a period style of floral arrangement as she talks.
Full details of the event and how to book can be found on this flyer. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st March.
‘TICKETSOURCE’ icon immediately below the event on the TVN website. You will receive an acknowledgement immediately and the Zoom link a few days before the event.
The full list of events currently available to book are shown below:
From Brunel to Eden – A celebration of the Art of Engineering
All the details and how to book can be found on this flyer.
NOTE: As at 16th February, this event is full and no further applications will be accepted by the Organiser.
Sweet Thames
This two day event describes how the Thames has shaped our region, the wildlife and ecology of the Thames area and also a history of Tough’s Boatyard which was involved with the Dunkirk evacuation. The closing date for the event is 10th March, and the cost is £3 per device. Full details for the event and how to book can be found on this flyer.
Women in Art and Photography
All the details can be found on this flyer. Closing date for applications Monday 15th March.
Butterflies within a Changing Environment
This talk is by Dr. Ian Bedford on a fascinating subject. The closing date for this event is Wednesday 24th March, and the cost is £3 per device. Full details of the event and how to book can be found on this flyer.
This study day will explore the symbolic meanings given to flowers and how it affected floral arrangements during history. Katherine Kear, the National chairman of NAFAS (National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies), is the speaker and will offer two 45 minute lectures and demonstrate her points in the second by creating a period style of floral arrangement as she talks.
Full details of the event and how to book can be found on this flyer. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st March.
National u3a Newsletter Express – 5 March
The u3a Newsletter Express reminds us of the events they have taking place during March, and mentions that their Spring Learning Programme is coming soon.
Also, the u3a will be taking part in the National Day of Reflection on 23 March (one year on from the first pandemic restrictions), and would love to share thoughts, poetry or experiences of u3a members about the last year so do get in touch with them.
