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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:- Siobhan Clarke "The House of Romanov" During 1917, violent revolutions tore Russia apart, overturned the monarchy of Tsar Nicholas II and set in place a communist regime. This talk will cover the tragic series of events that led to the murder of the Russian Imperial Family at Ekaterinburg in… Read More »Monthly Meeting – The House of Romanov
ANNUAL SPRING QUIZ SATURDAY, 5 MARCH 2022 at The Old Barn Hall, Great Bookham 7.00 pm (sharp!) Tickets: £25pp Enjoy a delicious 2 course supper Bring your own drink, glasses, cutlery and of course your brains How about a U3A Group entry? (Maximum table size is 8) Full booking details are available HERE: The event… Read More »Spring Quiz
"ART AND OBJECTS OF THE MUGHAL EMPERORS" by Dr Ursula Weekes The Mughals established their dynasty in India in the early 16th century, in an empire that soon stretched from Kabul in the west, to Bengal in the east, and from Kashmir in the north, to the edges of the Deccan plateau in the south.… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – Art and Objects of the Mughal Emperors – Dr Ursula Weekes
The talk will be given by:- Yvonne Saunders "Canine Partners" Our assistance dogs are trained to meet the needs of individuals with even the most complex physical disabilities. We currently help adults aged 18 and over (both civilians and former service personnel) who have a physical disability or condition that affects their daily life and… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Canine Partners
WEDNESDAY, 30 MARCH 2022 Matinee at – The Ambassadors Theatre, Woking Tickets: £36pp Coach pick up 13:30 at Lower Shott Car Park Price includes Theatre ticket and coach The event will take place at:
THURSDAY, 21 April 2022 This Special Memorial Event is in memory of Barbara and Roy Russell, who very generously left a significant bequest to Fetcham u3a. Charles Hanson, Stephanie Connell, Eric Knowles We will gather at 10:00 for coffee and tea. At 10:30 the "Experts" will each give an entertaining talk, lasting about 25 minutes.… Read More »Memorial Special Event (Free by Ticket)
"ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS OF THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD " by Imogen Corrigan Imogen has a wide-ranging interest in medieval history which covers some 1,000 years and a geographical area from western Ireland to Constantinople, with an especial focus on ideas travelling and how the medieval mind-set might be examined through the art and artefacts left behind. This… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – Illuminated Manuscripts of the Medieval Period – Imogen Corrigan
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