BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fetcham U3A - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fetcham U3A REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230328T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230328T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220703T195750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T193055Z UID:3387-1680013800-1680013800@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Virtual Tour of Chichester DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:- James Dickinson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“A Virtual Tour of the Cathedral City of Chichester”\n\n\nChichester in West Sussex is a fine City with a fascinating past. Roman\, Saxon\, Medieval and Georgian through to  modern times. \n\n\n\nThe tour embarks on a guided tour of each of its four parts starting from the Market Cross in each case.  You will be led through streets to see churches\, other notable buildings\, pubs and more and finishes with  the glorious Norman and Gothic Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.  The talk is fully illustrated with photographs and stories.  It is a great and relaxing way to discover Chichester. \n\n\n\nJames Dickinson is an amateur historian living in Herstmonceux in Sussex. He gives talks on medieval history\, fully illustrated with photographs and other pictures. \n\n\n\nHis talks are full of colourful\, entertaining and humorous material. History can and should be fun. There are no exams or tests so just sit back and enjoy\, you will be thoroughly entertained. He has now spoken to nearly 100 groups. So\, don’t miss out\, give it a try and maybe learn a few things along the way.  URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-say-it-with-poison/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230317T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230317T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20221226T154152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221226T154153Z UID:3714-1679045400-1679068800@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - A Study Day on Poetry DESCRIPTION:“A Study Day on Poetry” by Steven Fowler\, James Haddow & Roger McGough \n\n\n\nIn this Study Day we bring you three poets\, including the renowned Roger McGough\, who will together offer members a wide-ranging look at this popular genre. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgramme9.30 Registration10.00 Steven Fowler\, Kingston University11.00 Coffee / Tea11.30 James Haddow\, Taxi Driver Poet12.30 Lunch – Bring-Your-Own – Tea / Coffee available1.30 Roger McGough\, Poet\, Playwright\, Children’s Author & Broadcaster2.30 Tea / Coffee3.00 Roger McGough – Concluding Session4.00 Departure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers – Steven Fowler is a poet\, writer and performer working in the literary\, modernist and avant-garde traditions. He has published ten collections of poetry\, over twenty publications of limited-edition poetry\, art and collaborative works. He is a founder of the European Poetry Festival and has been teaching at Kingston University since 2014. James Haddow is the Taxi Driver Poet. He has published several collections of his verse which he describes as “racy\, raunchy\, topical\, soft\, sensitive\, brutal\, political\, satirical\, comical\, tough\, loving and spiteful” and much of it was originally delivered to the passengers in his taxi. Roger McGough was born and raised in Liverpool. A prolific writer\, he has published more than fifty books of adult and children’s poetry\, as well as several plays. Notable poetry collections include Defying Gravity (1992)\, The Way Things Are (1999)\, and That Awkward Age (2009). After university McGough dabbled as a pop singer and lyricist in the band the Scaffold which earned minor fame for his song “Lily the Pink” when topping the UK charts in 1968. Influenced by the Beat culture in the United States\, McGough embraces freedom of expression through his poems’ subjects and verse structure. He focuses primarily on the ordinary and every day\, and his poetry is both accessible and popular. He considers poetry a form of subversion and often uses various forms of humour\, particularly wordplay\, to confront serious topics in an effort to expose the subjectivity of reality. He currently hosts the Radio 4 program Poetry Please. \n\n\n\nFor full information please see the BOOKING FORM URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-a-study-day-on-poetry/ LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ CATEGORIES:Study Days ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Funnell":MAILTO:funnellian@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230304T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230304T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20221227T201646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221227T201647Z UID:3725-1677956400-1677956400@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Spring Quiz 2023 DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL SPRING QUIZ \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, 4 MARCH 2023 \n\n\n\nat The Old Barn Hall\, Great Bookham \n\n\n\n7.00 pm (sharp!) \n\n\n\nTickets:  £TBApp \n\n\n\nEnjoy a delicious supper \n\n\n\nBring your own drink\, glasses\, cutlery and of course your brains \n\n\n\nHow about a U3A Group entry? \n\n\n\n(Maximum table size is 8) \n\n\n\nFull booking details are available TBA \n\n\n\nThe event will take place at: URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/spring-quiz-2023/ LOCATION:The Old Barn Hall\, 55 Church Road\, Bookham\, KT23 3PQ CATEGORIES:Special Events ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Wimble":MAILTO:chris.wimble1942@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220703T194727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220703T195854Z UID:3384-1677594600-1677594600@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Climbing Kilimanjaro DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:- Graham Horn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Climbing Kilimanjaro”\n\n\nWe are familiar with the iconic view across the African Plains of the highest free standing mountain in the world but what about scenery and flora on the mountain and what it is like to stand at the top. With Pictures and stories. \n\n\n\nGraham is a Geographer by instinct and a Transport Planner in a previous career.  His love of discovery and his tour guide qualifications helps him to prepare tailored\, enjoyable trips. \n\n\n\nWhen time allows he enjoys country walking\, canal restoration\, photography and family history research. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-climbing-kilimanjaro/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230217T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230217T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20221226T152700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221226T152702Z UID:3712-1676626200-1676649600@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - Amelia B. Edwards: The Great Forgotten Victorian Egyptologist DESCRIPTION:“Amelia B. Edwards: The Great Forgotten Victorian Egyptologist” by Clive Barham Carter \n\n\n\nAmelia B. Edwards (1831–1892) was an English novelist\, journalist\, traveller\, and Egyptologist. Edwards toured Egypt in the winter of 1873–1874\, experiencing a fascination with the land and its cultures\, ancient and modern. Journeying southwards from Cairo in a hired dahabiyeh (manned houseboat) she and a companion visited Philae and ultimately reached Abu Simbel\, where they remained for six weeks. Edwards wrote a successful\, self-illustrated description of her Nile voyage entitled “A Thousand Miles up the Nile” (1877). Her travels in Egypt made her aware of increasing threats to ancient monuments from tourism and modern development. She set out to hinder these through public awareness and scientific endeavour\, becoming an advocate for research and preservation of them. In 1882\, she co-founded the Egypt Exploration Fund with Reginald Stuart Poole\, a curator at the British Museum. Edwards became joint Honorary Secretary of the Fund until her death. She gained the nickname “Godmother of Egyptology” for her contribution. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgramme9.30 Registration10.00 The Early Life of Amelia Edwards – An Unusual Upbringing 11.00 Coffee / Tea11.30 A Literary Career – Novelist\, Ghost Stories & The Travelogue of Egypt12.30 Lunch – Bring-Your-Own – Tea / Coffee available1.30 Travelling “A Thousand Miles up the Nile” in 1873 2.30 Tea / Coffee3.00 A New Enthusiasm for Amelia Edwards & Her Legacy in Egyptology4.00 Departure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker – Clive Barham Carter studied Egyptology at Cambridge (as the only undergraduate). He was awarded a scholarship with the Egypt Exploration Society to dig at Saqqara under Professor Walter Emery. Later\, he joined the staff at Charterhouse as a History teacher\, a position he accepted with some trepidation\, having been a pupil there. He managed to maintain his interest in Ancient Egypt by lecturing at the City Literary Institute\, and by sneaking Egypt into his General Studies classes. In retirement\, he has returned to his enthusiasm for Ancient Egypt and now lectures at the Guildford Institute\, and for u3as\, local groups and museums. He is an accredited lecturer with The Arts Society. \n\n\n\nFor full information please see the BOOKING FORM URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-amelia-b-edwards-the-great-forgotten-victorian-egyptologist/ LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ CATEGORIES:Study Days ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Funnell":MAILTO:funnellian@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220703T192858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220703T192900Z UID:3380-1674570600-1674570600@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Political Correctness\, Woke and the Cultural Wars. The New Insanity. DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:- Andrew Baker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Political Correctness\, Woke and the Cultural Wars.  The New Insanity.”\n\n\nAndrew is a fluent\, engaging and entertaining speaker with a particular interest in social\, cultural and political change since the First World War. He is a regular and highly acclaimed cruise ship lecturer and also gives lectures and presentations to a range of groups and societies. Audiences invariably comment on the warmth\, clarity and accessibility of his presentations. \n\n\n\nAndrew taught in Grammar Schools for over 40 years and is the author of a best-selling book on Contemporary British Politics. Drawing on his experience of over 22 years as Headmaster of Westcliff High School for Boys\, he recently published a further volume on Education and the Pursuit of Values: A Headmaster’s Reflections. He now works as a freelance lecturer and education consultant. \n\n\n\nAndrew gives his audiences insights into the times through which they have lived and he has a sharp eye for detail and anecdote. His incisive character portraits of many very different men and women at home and abroad whose extra ordinary lives have shaped today’s world\, are uniformly vivid and compelling. He looks\, as well\, the huge social\, cultural and attitudinal changes which have forged today’s world. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-political-correctness-woke-and-the-cultural-wars-the-new-insanity/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221210T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20221020T151024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T151148Z UID:3591-1670680800-1670680800@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Christmas Party DESCRIPTION:Christmas Party 2022 \n\n\n\nSATURDAY 10 DECEMBER 2022St Mary’s Church Hall  14:00 – 16:30 \n\n\n\nA DELICIOUS TEA\, INCLUDING HOME MADE CAKES\, MULLED WINE\, GOOD COMPANY AND CHATTER \n\n\n\nCOME AND JOIN US FOR A FUN AFTERNOON ONLY £15 per person \n\n\n\nBE ENTERTAINED: \n\n\n\nThere will be 60’s music and you will be regaled with humorous tales by Colin Barnard and Ann Chance. \n\n\n\nThe event will take place at: URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/christmas-party-3/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Special Events ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Wimble":MAILTO:chris.wimble1942@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221122T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221122T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20211103T212922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T181905Z UID:2806-1669127400-1669127400@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - AGM + The Sacred Art of Bodging DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:- Mike King \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Sacred Art of Bodging”\n\n\nMike has a long standing love of “Do it Yourself” and will give an entertaining talk on the subject\, together with some of his experiences over the years. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-the-sacred-art-of-bodging/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221118T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221118T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220706T152131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T152132Z UID:3431-1668763800-1668787200@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - Industrial Archaeology at Fifty DESCRIPTION:“Industrial Archaeology at Fifty” by Professors David Perrett and Martin Adams \n\n\n\nMany IA societies have just achieved their half-century and in 2023 the Association for Industrial Archaeology will also achieve that milestone. After a period of rapid growth in the 1970s and 1980s due to the role played by many adult education classes the societies are now more mature. However\, most are struggling from the after-effects of COVID that led to many sites closing\, some permanently\, some practitioners stood down and even library research became impossible\, IA now needs to find new followers and new subjects. This study day will address some of these questions and maybe raise others. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgramme9.30 Registration10.00 Industrial Archaeology\, an Overview: 11.00 Coffee / Tea11.30 Beer and Pickles: Brewing & Some Related Industries in London12.30 Lunch – Bring-Your-Own – Tea / Coffee available1.30 Three Mills\, Bow & The Birth of Modern Biotechnology: 2.30 Tea / Coffee3.00 Industrial Archaeology in London Today:4.00 Departure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker – David Perrett is Professor Emeritus of Bioanalytical Science\, Barts & the London School of Medicine\, Queen Mary University of London. A chemist with 200 papers on diseases and bioanalysis\, his interests relevant to today can be traced to a Yorkshire coal-mining town upbringing. He was President of the Newcomen Society for the History of Technology from 2007 to 2009 and is Chair of the Association for Industrial Archaeology. His interests include stationary steam engines especially Newcomen’s and IA in both Yorkshire and London\, where he is President of the Greater London Industrial Archaeology Society (GLIAS). Martin Adams is Emeritus Professor of Food Microbiology at the University of Surrey. He studied Molecular Sciences at the University of Warwick before being awarded an MSc and PhD in Microbial Chemistry at the University of Manchester. He is Editor of the GLIAS journal – “London’s Industrial Archaeology”. \n\n\n\nFor full information please see the BOOKING FORM URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-industrial-archaeology-at-fifty/ LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ CATEGORIES:Study Days ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Funnell":MAILTO:funnellian@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20211103T212220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T181932Z UID:2804-1666708200-1666708200@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Exploring London through the Seventeenth Century DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:- Michael Gilbert \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Exploring London through the Seventeenth Century”\n\n\nThe talk will detail life as it was in the seventeenth century from both a Social and Historical viewpoint\, bringing old London back to life. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-exploring-london-through-the-seventeenth-century/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221021T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221021T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220706T145534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T145536Z UID:3427-1666344600-1666368000@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - Eureka; A Brief History of Maths DESCRIPTION:“Eureka; A Brief History of Maths From 3000BC to 2000BC” by Roger Luther \n\n\n\nWe will look at some of the key moments in the history of mathematics\, from the Babylonians in 3000 BC to the Clay Millennium problems of 2000 AD. Mathematics is a human endeavour\, and we’ll look at a variety of interesting characters along the way\, from Pythagoras to Perelman. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgramme9.30 Registration10.00 Numbers: Different systems and different types of number.11.00 Coffee / Tea11.30 The Axiomatic Approach: Including Geometry and Logic12.30 Lunch – Bring-Your-Own – Tea / Coffee available1.30 20th Century Uncertainty: Looking at Godels’ Theorems and Chaos Theory2.30 Tea / Coffee3.00 21st Century Maths: What’s left to do?4.00 Departure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker – Roger Luther recently retired from lecturing in Maths at Sussex University. He is active in his own u3a in Brighton\, and runs a number of maths and physics courses for u3a\, both locally and nationally. He also delivers a maths course as part of the South East u3a Forum Summer School at the University of Chichester each year. \n\n\n\nFor full information please see the BOOKING FORM URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-eureka-a-brief-history-of-maths/ LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ CATEGORIES:Study Days ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Funnell":MAILTO:funnellian@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221021T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221021T235900 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20210305T095413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T175040Z UID:311-1666310400-1666396740@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:BMW Mini Factory Visit DESCRIPTION:Meet the Robots! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis promises to be a really great day out! \n\n\n\nThere are about 2000 robots and the guides are usually retired employees who are very well informed. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/bmw-mini-factory-visit/ LOCATION:Outing to meet the Robots!! CATEGORIES:Outings and Holidays ORGANIZER;CN="John Edgcumbe":MAILTO:vicechairman@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221001T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221001T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220310T212013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T174434Z UID:3070-1664649000-1664649000@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Autumn Event DESCRIPTION:Saturday 1 October 2022 \n\n\n\n Space \n\n\n\nCANCELLED! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n space \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n space \n\n\n\n space \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe event will take place at: URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/autumn-event-2/ LOCATION:The Old Barn Hall\, 55 Church Road\, Bookham\, KT23 3PQ CATEGORIES:Special Events ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Wimble":MAILTO:chris.wimble1942@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220927T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220927T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20211103T211412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T181948Z UID:2802-1664289000-1664289000@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Notorious Soho DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:- Geof Roles \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Notorious Soho”\n\n\nAt the September meeting\, Geoff will introduce us to some of the “highs and lows”  in the history of “Notorious Soho”. \n\n\n\nGeoff spent his professional life in the building industry.  He was involved with many projects in the City of London and in the London docks\, in the days when they were working docks and not the sites of high-rise office buildings.  On retirement\, Geoff decided to study the history of our great capital city.  As a member of Fetcham U3A\, Geoff has given several  talks on London’s history and he has led many groups on visits to explore our capital city.    URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-notorious-soho/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T084500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T084500 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220310T211607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T180030Z UID:3066-1663749900-1663749900@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Portsmouth Trip DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 21 September 2022 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCANCELLED! URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/portsmouth-trip/ LOCATION:Trip to Portsmouth CATEGORIES:Outings and Holidays ORGANIZER;CN="John Edgcumbe":MAILTO:vicechairman@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220916T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220916T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220706T144033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T144034Z UID:3423-1663320600-1663344000@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - Voices from Ancient Mesopotamia DESCRIPTION:“Voices from Ancient Mesopotamia” by Dr Irving Finkel \n\n\n\n\n\nThis four–part study day is an eye–opening introduction to the world of Ancient Mesopotamia\, usingancient cuneiform writing and inscriptions with surprising results!  An important point that will beconsidered is that\, thanks to their own words\, how long–dead Sumerians\, Assyrians and Babyloniansare surprisingly accessible to us\, and even familiar to us\, when you look carefully. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgramme9.30 Registration10.00 The Wonder of Cuneiform: What cuneiform writing is.11.00 Coffee / Tea11.30 The First Ghosts: A most ancient case of the belief in ghosts12.30 Lunch – Bring-Your-Own – Tea / Coffee available1.30 The Ark Before Noah: How a cuneiform tablet from 1800 BC came to light with instructions for building a great boat.2.30 Tea / Coffee3.00 The Ark Affair; The Consequences: The finding of this new pre-Biblical Ark narrative fromMesopotamia provoked many reactions around the world.4.00 Departure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker – Dr Irving Finkel is a British philologist and Assyriologist. He is currently Senior Assistant Keeper of Ancient Mesopotamian script\, languages and cultures in the Department of the Middle East in the British Museum\, where he specialises in cuneiform inscriptions on tablets of clay from ancient Mesopotamia. He is the author of several books of children’s fiction and books on his specialist subject include “The Ark Before Noah: Decoding the Story of the Flood” (2014) and “The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies” (2021). He has also been involved in various YouTube videos and television programmes on his findings on the cuneiform tablets. \n\n\n\nFor full information please see the BOOKING FORM URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-voices-from-ancient-mesopotamia/ LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ CATEGORIES:Study Days ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Funnell":MAILTO:funnellian@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220908T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220908T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220706T150655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T150656Z UID:3429-1662645600-1662645600@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - Attaining and Maintaining Health in the Third Age DESCRIPTION:“Attaining and Maintaining Health in the Third Age” by Prof. Norman Lazarus \n\n\n\nCentre for Human Applied and Physiological SciencesGuy’s Hospital & Kings College London \n\n\n\n2pm on Thursday 8th September 2022St Mary’s Church Hall\, 10a Ridgeway\, Fetcham\, Surrey KT22 9AZTurn off The Ridgeway following the signs and there is parking by the hall \n\n\n\nThis meeting is organised by Surrey u3a Network for representatives of all our u3a members plus all individual members who would like to learn more about physical exercise and how it helps healthy ageing which is supportive of our ethos that is embodied in our strapline of “Learn\, Laugh & Live”. \n\n\n\nIntroducing Norman – At an age when most people are retired Norman\, at 70\, returned to university to do research\, at professorial level\, on Healthy Human Ageing. He has now been at King’s College London for 17 years. The work of Norman and his colleagues has been widely reported in newspapers and TV in the UK and abroad. \n\n\n\nNorman has wide experience of the Pharmaceutical Industry having worked for the Wellcome Foundation for many years. He was Head of Diabetes Research\, Biochemical Research and Cell Biology. After Wellcome he was Head of the Food Chemical Unit in the Department of Health. This unit provided advice to Ministers on the potential toxicological effects on health of both added and natural chemicals in food. \n\n\n\nHe is an Audax UK Veteran Cycling Champion and at 86 still spends time on his bike cycling around the Surrey countryside. In 2018 Norman was elected by an independent panel to the Sunday Times Alternate Rich List. \n\n\n\nThere is no charge\, but it would help the volunteers organising tea or coffee and biscuits if they knew numbers in advance. Please email your name or names and u3a name to surreyu3astudyday@btinternet.com . \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor full information please see the BOOKING FORM URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-attaining-and-maintaining-health-in-the-third-age/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Study Days ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Funnell":MAILTO:funnellian@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220904T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220422T195541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T183105Z UID:3184-1662282000-1662570000@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Peak District Short Break DESCRIPTION:4 Day Trip to the Peak District \n\n\n\nChatsworth House\n\n\n\n£419pp in a twin/double (£70 Single supplement) \n\n\n\nItinerary \n\n\n\nDAY 1 – TRAVEL TO YOUR HOTEL \n\n\n\nDAY 2 – CHATSWORTHIn the morning\, we visit Chatsworth\, the family home of the Dukes of Devonshire. Our visit starts with a 90-minute private guided tour that includes the magnificent Painted Hall\, regal State Rooms and beautiful Sculpture Gallery. There’s free time to explore the extensive gardens including the historic Cascade\, the Victorian rock garden and the maze. \n\n\n\nDAY 3 – CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE\, CROMFORD MILL AND CROMFORD CANAL BOAT TRIPStep back in time today with a visit to Crich Tramway Village. Trams from the on-site National Tramway Museum run through the period village and out to the countryside along a mile-long track. Your ticket includes unlimited rides and entry to the museum. In the afternoon\, we travel the short distance to Cromford Mills\, the centrepiece of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site. Developed by Richard Arkwright in 1771\, Cromford Mill itself was the first water-powered cotton spinning mill and the cradle of the Industrial Revolution. Next we take a two-hour return boat trip on the Cromford Canal with a guided commentary. \n\n\n\nDAY 4 – BAKEWELL AND RETURN HOMEAfter breakfast\, we make our way to the market town of Bakewell. The combination of independent shops\, cafes\, and its location on the River Wye\, makes Bakewell a hugely popular destination. It’s also famous for the Bakewell Pudding\, the result of a cook misunderstanding a recipe in the 19th century. After some free time\, we make our way home. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Brenda at bmkeddie@talktalk.net   \n\n\n\nTel:  01372 457076 or 07816 256682   \n\n\n\nCrich Tramway Museum URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/peak-district-holiday/ LOCATION:Trip to Portsmouth CATEGORIES:Outings and Holidays ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Keddie":MAILTO:events@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220823T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220823T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20211102T221212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T155229Z UID:2799-1661265000-1661265000@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Sight for Surrey DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:- Callum Russell \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCallum is an experienced speaker on behalf of “Sight for Surrey” and is totally blind himself. \n\n\n\n“ Sight for Surrey”  provide highly specialist support for people with sensory loss in Surrey.  A large part of their life changing work depends on voluntary donations\, which makes all the difference in helping  people to overcome some of life’s challenges. \n\n\n\nThey received the Queens Award for Voluntary Service\, the highest award a voluntary Group can  receive\, equivalent to an MBE. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-passports-assassins-traitors-and-spies/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220807T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220807T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220302T220628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T193708Z UID:3023-1659875400-1659875400@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Summer Event DESCRIPTION:Sunday 7 August 2022 \n\n\n\n Space \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTithe Barn\, Manor House Lane\, Bookham\, Surrey\, KT23 4EW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom 12.30 – 4.30pm\, Tickets £20pp \n\n\n\nPlease book with Chris ASAP by email or on 01372 879486 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCold Buffet\, Vegetarian Options\, Desserts \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment will be by The Mole Valley Brass Band \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring plates\, cutlery\, glasses\, drinks\, tables and chairs \n\n\n\n space \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur chosen Charity for this event is Sight for Surrey. \n\n\n\n(Tithe Barn will generously support this charity from our use of their facility.) \n\n\n\n space \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe event will take place at: URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/summer-event-2/ LOCATION:Tithe Barn\, Manor House Lane\, Bookham\, Surrey\, KT23 4EW CATEGORIES:Special Events ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Wimble":MAILTO:chris.wimble1942@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220726T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220726T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20211102T220148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T182025Z UID:2795-1658845800-1658845800@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Tanzania and the Kilimanjaro Region - ABC Dreams DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:- John De Ronde \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Tanzania and the Kilimanjaro Region ABC Dreams”\n\n\nCurrently swinging between London and Tanzania\, I came to Tanzania originally on a Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) expedition in September 2007. I was assigned to the Marangu Teachers Training College\, perched on the slopes of Kilimanjaro\, to train staff on the use of ICT in Education. Marangu TTC is just down the road from where Frank was working so it was then that our paths crossed. \n\n\n\nWhile working within the VSO placement I became acquainted with the village of Lyamungo Sinde through a colleague at the college. I was introduced to the secretary of the village committee\, one Bibi Elinaike Lema\, who outlined the problems facing the village\, including the 172 orphans and vulnerable children she had documented. \n\n\n\nIntroduced to the then pastor Nixon Kowero of the Lutheran congregation who verified Bibi’s data and who was already helping some of the children\, I decided to set up ABCDreams (UK) with the help of my friend Frank in Canada. He suggested I use his model for our constitution. I worked in partnership with the pastor who guided my projects and eased my way into the community. Since setting up ABCDreams (UK) I have worked to establish contacts and a network in the UK to support the vulnerable children of Lyamungo Sinde. \n\n\n\nIn our first year of operation\, 2013\, we supported 65 primary school children in 3 local schools. This figure has stayed quite constant at primary level. This year (2020) we support 71 children. In 2013 funds would not allow full support so we whittled the number down to the most vulnerable. Since then many of the children we started with are now at secondary school where we continue to provide support. The total number of children hovers around 100 year-on-year. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-tanzania-and-the-kilimanjaro-region-abc-dreams/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220707T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220302T215625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T205715Z UID:3021-1657184400-1657213200@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Ramsgate Tunnels Trip DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, 7 July 2022 \n\n\n\nVisit to Shell Grotto in Margate\, Lunch and Ramsgate Tunnels \n\n\n\nHidden underground\, the magnificent Shell Grotto of Margate held its secrets of the past\, until it was discovered in 1835. Approximately 4.6 million shells line the walls\, ceilings\, an altar\, and a dome that opens to the sky. The entire grotto is covered in symmetrically-balanced and geometric shell work. However\, nobody knows why or when this grand work of art was built\, or by whom. \n\n\n\nAccess to the Grotto includes two sets of stairs. The Grotto’s floor is uneven in places and has a slight camber. We regret it is not suitable for wheelchairs or those with reduced mobility. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRamsgate Tunnel Tours are 1.25 kilometres (0.78 mile) and will last for approximately 1 hour 30 mins. You will be accompanied by a guide throughout your tour. Sensible footwear is strongly recommended as the ground can be uneven (flat shoes\, boots). Flip-flops and thin sandals are not recommended. High heels are not permitted. The tunnels are a constant temperature of around 11 degrees Celsius; they may appear cold in summer but warm in winter. We are currently unable to accommodate mobility scooters\, wheelchairs\, prams and buggies. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/ramsgate-tunnels-trip/ LOCATION:Trip to Kent CATEGORIES:Outings and Holidays ORGANIZER;CN="John Edgcumbe":MAILTO:vicechairman@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220628T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220628T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20211102T214833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T182042Z UID:2792-1656426600-1656426600@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Chemical Composition in the Atmosphere and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:- Prof David Phillips CBE FRS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Chemical Composition in the Atmosphere and Climate Change”\n\n\nThe Talk will cover understandable and proven facts on Climate Change and how it is affecting the Planet. \n\n\n\nDavid is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry\, Imperial College London.      David is also Past-President of the Royal Society of Chemistry. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-chemical-composition-in-the-atmosphere-and-climate-change/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220617T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220617T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20211214T184136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T184449Z UID:2895-1655458200-1655481600@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - Understanding Turner: The Man\, His Life\, His Work - Prof Maria Chester DESCRIPTION:“Understanding Turner: The Man\, His Life\, His Work” by Prof Maria Chester \nHIS LIFE: Joseph Mallord William Turner was born into a troubled family and destined to become an artist. His father\, William\, a central figure throughout his life\, encouraged him to pursue his ambitions. Turner’s relationships\, character\, dreams\, notes\, poems\, lead to our own portrait of Turner\, helping us to understand the man\, what we perceive from his everyday life leads to the second talk. He loved to travel and we are lucky to be able to follow him in his trips thanks to his notes on the sketches\, citing places and dates. HIS WORK: We owe him a new approach to landscape\, and new techniques\, applied mostly to watercolours. He added songs and poems to his paintings to reinforce their meaning. He was almost a story-teller who knew exactly what to show and how to show it. He applied everything he experienced in his paintings. Together with “Understanding Turner: the man and his life” this talk aims to leave a permanent impression about one of our great British artists of all times: Joseph Mallord William Turner. Turner was a contradiction in himself: born in Covent Garden at the centre of London he became one of the most important British landscape painters. In the 19th century\, he became the most recognisable British artist abroad \n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgramme9.30 Registration10.00 Understanding Turner: The Man & His Life11.00 Coffee / Tea11.30 Understanding Turner: The Man & His Life\, Understanding & Analysing his Work12.30 Lunch – Bring-Your-Own – Tea / Coffee available1.30 Understanding Turner: The Man & His Work\, His Techniques & Methods2.30 Tea / Coffee3.00 Understanding Turner: The Man & His Work4.00 Departure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker – Maria Chester studied Fine Arts & Art History. She is a Professor of Pre-Columbian Art\, and aresearcher in Fine Arts. She taught in several South American universities as well as private institutions. Since 2007 she has been the National Subject Adviser in American Archaeology. In 2015 she was a founding member of the International Committee of The Third Age Trust & from May 2016 Secretary General of AIUTA. She is active in the Berwick area for Berwick Educational Association & Berwick Visual Arts. In October 2018 she became an accredited lecturer to The Arts Society. Born in Buenos Aires\, she has\, since 2003\, lived in the Scottish Borders. \n\n\n\nFor full information please see the BOOKING FORM URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-understanding-turner-the-man-his-life-his-work-prof-maria-chester/ LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ CATEGORIES:Study Days ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Funnell":MAILTO:funnellian@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220615T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220615T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220302T212806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T154729Z UID:3010-1655283600-1655312400@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Sissinghurst Trip DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, 15 June 2022 \n\n\n\nVisit to Sissinghurst\, Kent and Lunch \n\n\n\nWe are organising a visit to Sissinghurst Castle Garden\, followed by lunch at a pub in Sissinghurst. \n\n\n\nThere are many changes of levels\, steps and slopes around the garden\, please take care and be aware that the visit may not be suitable for those Members that are less mobile. \n\n\n\nCost £40pp \n\n\n\nTo include two-course lunch and coach.  If you are not a member of the National Trust\, then there will be an extra charge of £15.00 for the entry fee.  We will leave at 9:15 am from Lower Shott and be back about 5:15pm. \n\n\n\nSo\, to book a place\, complete the BOOKING FORM\, also selecting your chosen courses for the meal and return it to Mary Barter\, Homefield\, Fortyfoot Road\, Leatherhead\, KT22 8RP.   Any queries\, by email\, to either Anna: annabyrne49@yahoo.com or Mary: mbarter@email.com URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/sissinghurst-trip/ LOCATION:Trip to Kent CATEGORIES:Outings and Holidays ORGANIZER;CN="John Edgcumbe":MAILTO:vicechairman@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220524T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220524T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20211102T195023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T182058Z UID:2789-1653402600-1653402600@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - The Malta Story DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:- Paul Whittle \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Malta Story”\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA tiny island which for centuries has exerted a huge influence over the Mediterranean region. The talk includes the Great Siege by the Turks in 1565\, and the much longer siege by the Italians and Germans in WW2. \n\n\n\nWe see why Rommel described Malta as “That scorpion in the sea” and look at Malta’s attractively restored World Heritage capital of Valletta with its impressive harbour and fortifications. \n\n\n\nFor 34 years I served in the Territorial Army\, Royal Signals. I have written and published the history of my regiment\, and am a keen military historian. I have been a travel lecturer since 2003. I give over 120 talks each year and also on cruise ships. I have visited over 60 countries. \n\n\n\nIn late 2018 I contributed to\, and appeared in the Quest TV railway documentary series ‘How Trains Changed The World’. I have a great interest in heritage transport. I am Vice Chairman of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society\, and a member of several UK steam railways and the Wey and Arun Canal trust. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-the-malta-story/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220520T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20211214T170154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T122939Z UID:2891-1653039000-1653062400@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - Talks on Science - Andrew Hanson & Dr Kathryn Harkup DESCRIPTION:“Talks on Science” by Andrew Hanson and Dr Kathryn Harkup \nThe National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is involved in ensuring all manner of walks of life function smoothly through the use of the National Measurement System. Andrew will briefly discuss what he feels are the top ten strangest things NPL has been involved in\, that he is allowed to talk about. Andrew will then talk on colour measurement. Colour informs\, influences consumer choices\, warns us and comforts us. How do we ascribe numbers to a human perception which is incredibly versatile and variable? The challenge is enormous and human colour perception science is still a lively topic today. Be warned! This talk will contain surprises. \nKathryn writes and gives regular public talks on the disgusting and dangerous side of science. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgramme9.30 Registration10.00 The Magic of Colour – The talk will contain surprises – there’s a lot more to colour than meets the eye.11.00 Coffee / Tea11.30 Electronic Music – Park your prejudices and have fun listening to bizarre stories from its development.12.30 Lunch – Bring-Your-Own – Tea / Coffee available1.30 Poisons – Chemical methods of murder and how not to get away with it.2.30 Tea / Coffee3.00 Dying to be Beautiful – Killer cosmetics or the extraordinary things some people will do tomaintain the body beautiful.4.00 Departure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers – Andrew Hanson has been professionally measuring colour for 25 years; from evaluating the appearance of ornamental plants\, to building the world’s first national standards telespectroradiometer to calibrate the colour of visual display units and a machine to measure the shininess of cats. He is currently Outreach Manager and Occasional Senior Scientist at the National Physical Laboratory\, the UK’s National Measurement Institute and is past Chair of the Colour Group of Great Britain \n\n\n\nKathryn Harkup is a chemist and author. She completed a doctorate on her favourite chemicals\, phosphines\, and went on to further postdoctoral research before realising that talking\, writing and demonstrating science appealed a bit more than hours slaving over a hot fume-hood. Kathryn’s first book was the international best-seller A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie\, which was shortlisted for a Mystery Readers International Macavity Award and a BMA Book Award. She has also written Making the Monster: The Science of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein\, and Death by Shakespeare: Snakebites\, Stabbings and Broken Hearts. Her most recent book\, Vampirology: The Science of Horror’s Most Famous Fiend\, was published June 2021. \n\n\n\nFor full information please see the BOOKING FORM URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-talks-on-science-andrew-hanson-dr-kathryn-harkup/ LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ CATEGORIES:Study Days ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Funnell":MAILTO:funnellian@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220513T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220517T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20210305T095525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T182627Z UID:314-1652400000-1652831999@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Monet’s Garden - CANCELLED! DESCRIPTION:Monet’s Garden\, Honfleur\, Bayeux13 May 2022 for 3 NightsWe have agreed a deal with Mistral holidays\, who have experience with U3As\, to take a coach on their trip to stay in Rouen for 3 nights from 13 May 2022. We will visit Monet’s Garden at Giverny\, have a trip to Honfleur and also visit the Bayeux Tapestry. We will have our own guide.Please note we have been advised that\, at each of the destinations\, there will be a fair amount of walking involved. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monets-garden/ LOCATION:Holiday to Rouen over 3 nights CATEGORIES:Outings and Holidays ORGANIZER;CN="John Edgcumbe":MAILTO:vicechairman@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220503T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220503T103000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20220324T200011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T182138Z UID:3109-1651573800-1651573800@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Watts Gallery - Artists Village DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 3 May 2022 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and join Brenda on a visit to Artists Village and have a tour of ‘Limnerslease’\, The Arts and Crafts Home.   \n\n\n\nThe group rate for entrance to the village is £11\, with an added £6 for the tour making a total of £17.00 \n\n\n\nThe Tour will be at 10.30am.  If we have too many people for one tour\, then we will be split into two groups.   You will be able also to explore the village\, look around the galleries\, visit the shop and the Tea Room\, which is very good\, for coffee/cake/or light lunch.  \n\n\n\nThe Chapel\, which is in the lane leading down to the Village\, can be visited separately on the way out.  This is well worth seeing. \n\n\n\nWe will be using our own transport\, so if you are willing to drive and take extra people in your car then please let me know.   If you wish to have a lift\, please also let me know.    It is a very easy journey\, situated just past Guildford on the A3.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Brenda at bmkeddie@talktalk.net   \n\n\n\nTel:  01372 457076 or 07816 256682   Before 5 April to let me know if you are interested. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/watts-gallery-artists-village/ LOCATION:Watts Gallery CATEGORIES:Outings and Holidays ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Keddie":MAILTO:events@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220426T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220426T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190827 CREATED:20211102T192023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T182115Z UID:2786-1650983400-1650983400@fetchamu3a.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - The White Mouse DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:- Paul Barwick \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The White Mouse”\n\n\n“The White Mouse” tells the story of WW2 spy Nancy Wake. A remarkable woman who lived with the daily threat of death for almost 5 years to help shorten the war for the allies. Her incredible courage and strength of purpose is an awe-inspiring tale of strength of purpose\, resolve and bravery. \n\n\n\nPaul Barwick spent 34 years in the Police Service in many different roles and responsibilities both in plain clothes and uniform. He spent many years in police intelligence\, focused on organised criminal networks and crimes of violence. In 2014 he acquired a national role in counter terrorism. He retired in 2019\, and set up a central London walking tour company focused on London’s rich history of espionage incidents and characters. URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-the-white-mouse/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR