National u3a Newsletter – January 2023
The u3a National newsletter for January is available HERE. As usual there is plenty to read, take part in and enjoy. Including:
January’s u3a Radio Podcast – Episode 26 – Hadrian’s Wall, Lindisfarne, Cookery for men.
Members can listen to it on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts – and it is still available in captioned video form on YouTube.
Don’t forget u3a Click and Save
Through the u3a Click and Save scheme, members can receive a discount on many big brands including Sainsbury’s, Costa, Currys and Ticketmaster.
How do you access u3a Click and Save?
You can access the scheme by following these steps:
1. Create an account on the u3a Click and Save website.
2. Click on the link in the confirmation email and then log in.
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You can find lots of events on our online events page. Here is a sample:
The Geology of Oil and Gas Part 3
Thursday, 2nd February, 2pm
The third part of a series of talks on petroleum geology from Martin, Sutton u3a.
Fashion and Sustainability
Friday 3 February, 2pm
Join Helen from Canterbury u3a, for an introduction to the environmental impact of textiles
Brain and Behaviour
Monday, 6th February, 2pm
We look at how the ‘old’ parts of our brain drive our basic behaviour, and how the ‘new’ parts of the brain can modify these basic drives.
Highlights of the Royal Collection – Coins and Medals
Tuesday 7 February, 10am
Jeremy of Rother and District u3a, who was Numismatic Consultant to the Royal Collection for 8 years, discusses some of the coins and medals within the collection.
Brain, Pain and Anaesthetic
Monday 6th March, 2pm
This talk is about our brain, the sensations of touch and pain, and how anaesthetics work.
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As usual check the website regularly for the latest news, tutorials and events, some of which are listed below. Our ongoing initiatives are continuing so have a look at our learning pages to see everything that you can get involved in. Click here for the information leaflet to complement the local learning happening in your u3as.
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.
