New – Thames Valley u3a Network Zoom Event
Details have been now been published for the following events on the Thames Valley Network calendar:
Friday 7th May at 10.30 on Zoom – The Sweetest Thing: the history of sugar
The speaker is Ruth Nobbs, who gave the enthralling talk on The Charge of the Light Brigade earlier this year. The talk is free of charge. Full details of the event can be found on this flyer. The closing date for applications is Monday, 3rd May.
‘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:
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.
The Death of Charles II: 1685 how modern medicine could 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.
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.
The Sweetest Thing: A history of sugar
The speaker is Ruth Nobbs, who gave the enthralling talk on The Charge of the Light Brigade earlier this year. The talk is free of charge. Full details of the event can be found on this flyer. The closing date for applications is Monday, 3rd May.
History of Gardening Part 1
No details announced as yet.
History of Gardening Part 2
No details announced as yet.
