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In addition to our monthly meetings, each with an interesting talk, we offer many different events, outings and holidays that you might like to come along on. Click on the event title to see the event detail.
The talk will be given by:- Paul Barwick "The White Mouse" “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… Read More »Monthly Meeting – The White Mouse
Tuesday 3 May 2022 Come and join Brenda on a visit to Artists Village and have a tour of ‘Limnerslease’, The Arts and Crafts Home. The group rate for entrance to the village is £11, with an added £6 for the tour making a total of £17.00 The Tour will be at 10.30am. If we have… Read More »Watts Gallery – Artists Village
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… Read More »Monet’s Garden – CANCELLED!
"Talks on Science" by Andrew Hanson and Dr Kathryn Harkup The 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… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – Talks on Science – Andrew Hanson & Dr Kathryn Harkup
The talk will be given by:- Paul Whittle "The Malta Story" A 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. We see why Rommel described Malta… Read More »Monthly Meeting – The Malta Story
Wednesday, 15 June 2022 Visit to Sissinghurst, Kent and Lunch We are organising a visit to Sissinghurst Castle Garden, followed by lunch at a pub in Sissinghurst. There 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… Read More »Sissinghurst Trip
"Understanding Turner: The Man, His Life, His Work" by Prof Maria Chester HIS 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… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – Understanding Turner: The Man, His Life, His Work – Prof Maria Chester
The talk will be given by:- Prof David Phillips CBE FRS "Chemical Composition in the Atmosphere and Climate Change" The Talk will cover understandable and proven facts on Climate Change and how it is affecting the Planet. David is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London. David is also Past-President of… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Chemical Composition in the Atmosphere and Climate Change
Thursday, 7 July 2022 Visit to Shell Grotto in Margate, Lunch and Ramsgate Tunnels Hidden 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… Read More »Ramsgate Tunnels Trip
The talk will be given by:- John De Ronde "Tanzania and the Kilimanjaro Region ABC Dreams" Currently 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… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Tanzania and the Kilimanjaro Region – ABC Dreams