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Thames Valley Network u3a – Forthcoming events
Back after their summer break, the following events have now been published on the Thames Valley Network u3a Network and are available to book. Click on the links in the boxes below for the flyer that has full details of costs and how to book.
NEW
Wednesday, 8th September at 10.30am on Zoom
Oceans Circulation in a Changing Climate
By Dr. Simon Boxall
Closing date: Friday, 3rd September
NEW
Monday, 13th September at 2.30pm on Zoom
Wildlife from Around the World
By Tom Way
Closing date: Friday, 10th September
NEW
Friday, 24th September at 10.30am on Zoom
American Presidents – The mighty and the mediocre
By Mark Lovett
Closing date: Tuesday, 21st September
Below are the events planned until December. Full details on each event will follow in due course.
News from the Groups
Wednesday, 29th September
The next Grub Club’s meeting is lunch at Orchard View Farm, Meadle at 12.30pm.
Please contact Annie Edwards on grubclub@wtu3a.org.uk as soon as possible if you would like to join in as the venue will need to know the numbers. Maximum 20.
Science and Technology is back!
Garden Visits
Thursday, 16th September
A visit to Turn End Gardens, Haddenham. Cost £8.50. The visit commences 2pm
Party size is 20, with 8 spaces currently available. For full details on the visit and to book your place contact Mary Duly on gardens@wtu3a.org.uk.
Local History Group
Tuesday, 21st September – Scenes of Weston Turville 100 years apart
A slide presentation by Glynn White.
Tuesday, 19th October – History of Amersham
This talk is by Colin Oakes, who had previously given a very interesting talk on Chesham.
Tuesday, 16th November – The life of Cecelia Payne
This talk is by Geoff Lodge of the Wendover U3A.
Full details regarding the change of venue and entrance fees are on the flyer. Contact Glynn White on localhistory@wtu3a.org.uk.
Mexican Train – Starting again
On the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at The Chandos, Weston Turville, starting at 2pm. Please inform Mandi Simons on mexicantrain@wtu3a.org.uk if you are attending.
Mahjong – Starting again
The group has now restarted and meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at the The Chapel Hall, Weston Turville. Further details from Ken Shaw at mahjong@wtu3a.org.uk
Church Visits – Starting again
Tuesday, 12th October – St Michael’s, Stewkley.
This visit has been rearranged due little interest for the previous date. If anyone is interested in joining the list, please contact Odette Harris at churches@wtu3a.org.uk.
Please note there will be no visit in September due to unforeseen circumstances.
u3a National Newsletter – 🌦August 2021🌦
The u3a newsletter for 🌦August. As usual there is plenty to read, take part in and enjoy. You can find lots of events on our online events page. Here is a sample:
WTu3a Newsletter – August 2021
Read it here. It’s full of information on the groups that have restarted.
Thursday 26th August is our first General meeting where we resume our normal format with a Speaker! At last we can enjoy a talk without the limitations of Zoom.
The Speaker is Bernie Knill and his talk is entitled “Hughenden and Benjamin Disraeli – the most unlikely Prime Minister”. Click the link here to see details of Speakers planned for our General Meetings from August to November 2021 at the Rugby Club.
Membership cards will also be available to collect for those that have not yet done so.
National u3a Newsletter Express 06-08-21 😊
Help Shape the Design of the Future
As part of the u3a Pushback Against Ageism Campaign, they’ve been working with the Design Age Institute to put the opinions and feedback of u3a members at the heart of what they do.
Read how you can help challenge designers about the design of walking frames in full in the u3a Newsletter Express.
