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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T140000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - The Land of Fire and Ice
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by Roger Mendham. \n\n\n\nRoger is a keen and accomplished photographer and gained distinctions from the  Royal Photographic Society. \n\n\n\nHe is particularly  interested in the visual aspects of art\, and has studied the evolution of photography from its earliest days in the early 1800’s. \n\n\n\nAn experienced public speaker\, his talks are all richly illustrated with both his own and images from some of the leading photographers in history.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-the-land-of-fire-and-ice/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
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SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - The History of British Industry: Iron & rivets to Electronics & jets to Robots & AI
DESCRIPTION:The History of British Industry: Iron & Rivets\, to Electronics & Jets\, to Robots & AIPresented by Dr Richard MarksPlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-planned-4/
LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ
CATEGORIES:Study Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Surrey Fire and Rescue Service
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by Michael Rolph and he wants to get word out about what they can offer\, with regards to fire  prevention and fire safety in the home\, amongst other things. \n\n\n\nThe Surrey Fire and Rescue Service offer much more than just an emergency  service. They can help direct people to the right source for help in the home\, and also offer fire safety visits. \n\n\n\nThe Fire and Rescue Service works with Paramedics and Doctors and the message in a bottle. This is just a small part of what they do.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-surrey-fire-and-rescue-service/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241029T101453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T071216Z
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SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - Guiding\, Ghosts & Gossip at Royal Palaces
DESCRIPTION:Guiding\, Ghosts & Gossip at Royal PalacesPresented by Sarah Slater\, White Badge Guide Lecturer\, Hampton Court Palace & Blue Badge Tourist Guide\, Windsor CastlePlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-planned-3/
LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ
CATEGORIES:Study Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T141639Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Under Billowing Sails
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by Wilf Lower. \n\n\n\nThe romance  and reality of Tallships. \n\n\n\nFor over five thousand years sailing ships provided the most economic and efficient means of carrying people and cargoes\, culminating in the Clipper Tallships racing across the worlds oceans. But steam power heralded their demise and by the 1950’s they had all but disappeared. \n\n\n\nSome survived and have led to a revival of these magnificent vessels  and embraces their maritime heritage.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-the-tall-ships/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T145724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T070359Z
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SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - Vulcan and Concorde Iconic Aircraft
DESCRIPTION:Vulcan & Concorde: Iconic AircraftPresented by Guy Bartlett\, Aviation HistorianPlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-planned-2/
LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ
CATEGORIES:Study Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
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SUMMARY:Summer Holiday
DESCRIPTION:A Taste of Somerset \n\n\n\n\n\nA Taste of Somerset; Wells\, Bath\, Cheddar Gorge\, Taunton and Cider8th September 2025 | 5 Days and 4 Nights | £389.00 per person sharing | £464.00 for singlesRolling hills\, bubbling cider and charming locations can only mean one thing…the lovely South West county of Somerset! \n\n\n\nFrom our base in the nostalgic resort of Weston-super-Mare\, we soak up the best of the region with a magical journey through the Mendip Hills\, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty\, stopping off in olde-worlde Wells. We also take a scenic drive through Cheddar Gorge\, enjoy time in the county town of Taunton and visit the award-winning\, family-run Sheppy’s Cider Farm.Highlights:Return coach travel4 nights at the York Hotel\, Weston-super-Mare (JG2+ rating) with dinner & breakfast & PorterageAfter-dinner tea/coffee every eveningEntertainment some eveningsExcursions to Wells\, Cheddar Gorge\, Cheddar\, Sheppy’s Cider Farm\, Taunton & BathAdmission to Bishops Palace House and GardensWe spend time in the beautiful city of Bath. The city has remained faithful to its Regency roots\, with an abundance of elegant terraces\, circuses and squares in a picturesque valley setting. The magnificent Royal Crescent is a must-see\, and the central square is home to Bath Abbey and the ancient Roman Baths. The city has an excellent selection of shops; especially along the Pulteney Bridge\, one of only four bridges in the world to feature shops across its full span on both sides.We take a scenic drive through Cheddar Gorge. Our route weaves in and out of breathtaking scenery where tall\, awe-inspiring cliffs dominate the landscape\, like something out of a prehistoric kingdom. We make our way to the family-run Sheppy’s Cider Farm\, one of the world’s oldest independent cider makers. Sheppy’s has been lovingly making award-winning craft ciders for over 200 years and the whole process happens on the 370-acre site\, from growing to bottling. You can also choose to go behind the scenes on their guided tour and / or also enjoy a delicious cider tasting here (at an additional cost).We continue to the county town of Somerset\, Taunton\, for some free time. Highlights include the historic architecture of Georgian townhouses and Gothic churches\, the range of boutique shops and the ancient Taunton Castle\, which now houses the Museum of Somerset. \n\n\n\nWe visit one of the most picturesque cities in Somerset\, Wells\, located at the foot of the Mendip Hills. Points of interest are Vicars’ Close\, claimed to be the oldest complete medieval street in Europe. The magnificent cathedral and unique moated Bishop’s Palace\, a medieval palace which has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years\, while the eclectic mix of buildings and narrow streets adds to the atmosphere here. Also included in the price is a visit to the Bishops Palace House & Gardens. Set in the heart of the smallest city in England\, The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens is a must-see UK heritage attraction.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/summer-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Outings and Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T141258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T071014Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - the Surrey Wildlife Trust
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by Jo Rogers. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Surrey Wildlife Trust cares for more than 9\,000 hectares of the county’s countryside and carries out vital conservation with the support of members\, supporters and volunteers.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-mythology/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20250422T071851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T071853Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Event
DESCRIPTION:We will be holding our Summer Event on Sunday 3rd August at the Tithe Barn in Bookham – full details to follow
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/summer-event-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T141021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T070945Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - New Orleans to New York
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by Roger Browne. \n\n\n\nRoger is  a Professional Pianist\, Speaker\, Raconteur and Singer and had been pianist with the internationally renowned band  Manchester Jazz since 1995. \n\n\n\nHe is also President of  Stockport Operatic Society and Artistic Director of Manchester Athenaeum Drama Society. \n\n\n\nRoger presents musical subjects in which he discusses and performs music from the genres of Jazz\, Musical Theatre\, The Great American Song Book\, Ragtime \,Vaudeville and the Golden Age of Radio.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-new-orleans-to-new-york/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T140759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T070924Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Work of the Surrey History Centre
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by Julian Pooley (Public Services and Engagement Manager) \n\n\n\n The Surrey History Centre in Woking collects and preserves the records of Surrey’s past and present\, documenting the story of the county and its people from the 12th century to the 21st century\, and gives wide range of talks to local Societies and Groups across the country. \n\n\n\nSurrey History Centre holds over a million manuscripts\, maps\, engravings and drawings recording Surrey’s history from the Middle Ages to the digital age. \n\n\n\nThis talk describes the work they do in locating\, preserving and making this wonderful range of information accessible to anyone interested in the history of our county\, such as Sources for the history of poor relief in Surrey\, Sources for the history of Mental Health in Surrey 1700-1990\, Artists\, Antiquaries and Collectors and the writing of Surrey’s County History 1760-1832.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-work-of-the-surrey-history-centre/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T145429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T070625Z
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SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - NHS; the next 10 years
DESCRIPTION:NHS: The Next 10 YearsPresented by Dr Catherine Heffernan\, Director of Health Improvement at Southwest London Integrated Care BoardPlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-planned/
LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ
CATEGORIES:Study Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20250101T145741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T070854Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - My Life as Personal Protection to HM the Queen
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by Richard Griffin. \n\n\n\nIn his talk\, Richard Griffin speaks of his 30-year career as a Royal Protection Officer\, to one of the world’s most famous families\, during which time he served Prince Philip for13 years and Her Majesty\, Queen Elizabeth II for 14 years prior to taking retirement. \n\n\n\nThe talk is very interesting and informative – we will hear first-hand what really goes on behind closed doors in the Royal Household!
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-my-life-as-personal-protection-to-hm-the-queen-2/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T145151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T070809Z
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SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - The Asian Century?
DESCRIPTION:The Asian Century? Presented by Steve BirdPlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/surrey-network-study-day-the-asian-century/
LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ
CATEGORIES:Study Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20250618T075323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T075325Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Trip to Pitzhangar Manor and Gallery
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/4604/
CATEGORIES:Outings and Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T135425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T065936Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Britain's Amazing Aircraft Industry
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\nBritain once had an enormous and arguably the most advanced aircraft industry in the world. How did we reach there and why are we now so weak\, or are we? Greed\, Bad Management\, Corruption and Politics all played a part. \n\n\n\n\nThe talk includes both the civil and military side of aviation. \n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by Andy Richardson\, who has been involved in Aviation throughout his adult life. Starting with an 18-year flying career in The Royal Air Force which included crewing the nuclear armed Avro Vulcan during the cold war. In 1980 he took early retirement to pursue a second career focusing on International Business Development within the Aerospace Industry.Initially working with British Aerospace in the UK. Later\, a break enabled him to join the American giants McDonnell Douglas and then the Boeing Company following their merger. His last Boeing appointment was as a European Marketing Director within the Military Aircraft Division. Post retirement\, he continued to work with them and other companies as an Aerospace consultant into his early 70s.He now travels the country delivering a range of interesting talks – all of course with an Aviation theme!
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-britains-amazing-aircraft-industry/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T144833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T101922Z
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SUMMARY:Surrey Network Study Day - Planned
DESCRIPTION:Study day planned.Places will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/study-network-study-day-planned/
LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T132046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T134545Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - The Kilted Tommy
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by Simon Waterfield. \n\n\n\nHistorical Interpretation Through Drama \n\n\n\nSimon Waterfield is a historical researcher\, writer and storyteller. He creates stories that bring history and people to life. Historical Interpretation through drama answers the question ‘What is History?’ from the view of a common man caught up in historic events. \n\n\n\nThe Kilted Tommy \n\n\n\nThese Historical Interpretations are based on the life and times of Harry Kay (Simon’s maternal grandfather)\, and his family. He was a volunteer in Kitchener’s Army during the First World War. \n\n\n\n The Kilted Tommy \n\n\n\nThe dramatized monologue is the story of an ordinary Englishman who joined a Highland Regiment\, the Seaforth Highlanders\, and\, surprisingly joined thousands of other Englishmen who fought in kilts for their country.Spoken and acted in a way to include the audience in his reminiscence\, we hear about why Harry joined up\, his training\, his first battle at Loos\, his other battles\, the nature of comradeship\, and how his experiences influenced his life in the aftermath of the Great War. \n\n\n\nSimon gives various talks on historical subjects and people. The story lasts 50mins and is done in costume.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-the-kilted-tommy/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T144152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T144333Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Johann Sebastian Bach's St Matthew Passion
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sandy Burnett\, Musical Director and BroadcasterPlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing. \n\n\n\nEspecially appropriate for the lead up to Easter\, Sandy Burnett joins us for a special presentation onJohann Sebastian Bach’s Matthew Passion\, a masterful work which combines tunefulness\,craftsmanship\, dramatic power and spirituality in equal measure. Initially composed for a Good Fridayservice in Bach’s Leipzig\, the St Matthew Passion has since been performed infinitely more often thanit ever was in Bach’s own lifetime. During the course of this study day\, Sandy explains why this workis so special; he guides us through music examples\, picks out details in the score\, examines Bach’sautograph manuscripts\, and reflects on the extraordinarily vivid Passion texts. After an overview ofBach’s life and work\, we explore each dramatic stage of the Passiontide drama\, before reflecting onthe work’s context as one of the greatest Western art works of all. \n\n\n\nhttps://u3asites.org.uk/files/s/surreyu3anetwork/docs/st25mar.pdf
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/exploring-johann-sebastian-bachs-st-matthew-passion/
LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T131803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T140113Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - The Tidal Thames
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by Mark Lewis.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-the-tidal-thames/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T143526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T144237Z
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SUMMARY:Pioneering the "NewSpace" Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Professor Craig Underwood\, Emeritus Professor of Spacecraft Engineering\, University of SurreyPlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing. \n\n\n\nThis study day examines how the University of Surrey came to pioneer a new approach to carryingout space missions using small satellites. This work has developed over many years\, with Craigbeing involved since 1986. \n\n\n\nCraig Underwood is Emeritus Professor of Spacecraft Engineering at the University of Surrey. He took hisundergraduate degree in Physics with Computer Science at York and went on to teach Physics atScarborough Sixth-Form College\, where he first became involved with Surrey’s UoSAT satellites. In 1986\, hejoined Surrey as a researcher and later lecturer\, gaining his PhD in 1996. His career focused on the spaceenvironment and its effects on spacecraft design\, and on remote sensing instrumentation\, leading theEnvironments & Instrumentation Group. He became Director of Teaching of the School of Electronics andPhysical Sciences and subsequently Deputy Director of the Surrey Space Centre from 2007-2014. He formallyretired in the summer of 2019 to expand his work on the public understanding of science and engineering.Craig Underwood formally retired from the University of Surrey in 2019 but continues to teach there and atthe Guildford Institute. \n\n\n\nhttps://u3asites.org.uk/files/s/surreyu3anetwork/docs/st25feb.pdf
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/pioneering-the-newspace-revolution/
LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20241028T130900Z
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UID:4430-1738072800-1738080000@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - So Far So Good
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by Malcolm Wells MBE.  \n\n\n\nMalcolm will deliver a talk titled “So Far So Good“\, a compilation of light hearted stories of:- \n\n\n\n\nHis time at Canine  Partners as their National Speaker\, including time working with Terry Wogan and how to teach a dog to use a washing machine!\n\n\n\nHis experience in the army as a Musician playing cello on state occasions and banquets at Kensington and Buckingham Palace.\n\n\n\nAs a medical assistant in the first Gulf War.\n\n\n\nBehind the scenes  experience of receiving the MBE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFast moving\, informative and entertaining.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/4430/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20240715T164936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T131153Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Churchill
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTony Harris an Historical Reenactor of prominent historical characters\, is the speaker. He dresses and becomes the person in question\, reenacting true events.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-churchill/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241126T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20230815T170250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T123414Z
UID:4115-1732629600-1732636800@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - AGM + "Caring for the River Mole"
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments \n\n\n\n14:30-14:45 – Announcements \n\n\n\n14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by:-     Sue and Nigel Bond \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGM + Caring for the River Mole Talk\n\n\nWe will first hold our brief AGM which will be followed by the talk. \n\n\n\nMyth has it that the River Mole is so named because it flows underground for part of its journey through Sussex and Surrey.  Rising Southwest of Crawley the River Mole flows Northwards to the Thames\, and in its upper reaches it has an extensive network of tributaries including the Gatwick Stream\, the Stanford Brook and the Burstow Stream. \n\n\n\nAs it flows downstream it passes through historic Norbury Park before flowing through Leatherhead and eventually joining the Thames at Molesey opposite Hampton Court Palace.  The Mole is famous for its spectacular river cliffs near Box Hill and its swallow holes where the river at time of low flow disappears underground before emerging further downstream. \n\n\n\nThe Southeast River Trust co-host the catchment partnership for the Mole with the Surrey Wildlife Trust.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-agm-caring-for-the-river-mole/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20240611T135920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T083925Z
UID:4310-1731663000-1731686400@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Lowry: The Man\, His Life & His Work
DESCRIPTION:In the early 1960s\, an art critic wrote in the Manchester Guardian: “Lowry was to Manchester what Constable was to Essex”. Once he found his way in expressing his feelings\, Laurence Stephen Lowry became the painter of industrial landscapes that surrounded him. After the 1960’s\, he felt that what he saw as industrial landscape was disappearing and decided to paint just figures against a white background. This Study Day will explore his time\, his life\, his relationships\, his style\, his palette and his massive body of work. Even when he was well-known as an artist and was selling well\, he kept his spartan style of life: no telephone\, no car\, no expenditure on clothes. He never married and he never travelled abroad but his work was very well known across the Atlantic and in the continent thanks to Lord Duveen\, an exquisite art dealer with his HQ in New York. Lowry has a long list of declined honours. The only one he really cared about was that of the Royal Academy\, “because it was good for business”.Places will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing.  \n\n\n\nhttps://u3asites.org.uk/files/s/surreyu3anetwork/docs/st24nov.pdf
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/understanding-lowry-the-man-his-life-his-work/
LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ
CATEGORIES:All our programmes,Study Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241022T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20230815T165648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T104807Z
UID:4112-1729605600-1729612800@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - "The Primordial Soups to Primates in Suits"
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by:-     Dr David Jones \n\n\n\nDavid works at The National History Museum in London and lectures at  Imperial College.  He is an Entomologist specialising in rainforests\, insects and soil ecology who has done field work in 18 Countries and published more than 50 research articles in scientific books and journals.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-the-primordial-soups-to-primates-in-suits/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T093000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20240611T133324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T133325Z
UID:4307-1729243800-1729243800@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:History of Photography & Modern Developments
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Roger Mendham\, President of Surrey Photographic Association \n\n\n\nFrom the very first\, grainy image created in 1826\, photography has evolved into a major art form\, with image collections and exhibitions in leading Art Museums around the world. Developments in photography have posed challenges to more traditional art genres and it interesting to see how some of the great artists have adapted to using cameras as part of their work. The study day looks at photography over the past nearly 200 years\, highlighting key advances in technology\, including the advent of the first Kodak camera\, the evolution from mono to full colour images and the latest digital\, phone and drone photography. The work of pioneering women photographers is particularly interesting\, and the study day includes mention of examples of some great photographs that have been sold for millions of dollars at auction. The final session will discuss and critique some of the images submitted by members of the audience in advance.Places will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing.  \n\n\n\nhttps://u3asites.org.uk/files/s/surreyu3anetwork/docs/st24oct.pdf
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/history-of-photography-modern-developments/
LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240924T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20230815T165407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T104707Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - "Under no circumstances should you touch me with a Barge Pole"
DESCRIPTION:14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe talk will be given by:-     Warren Ashton \n\n\n\nWarren has renamed his talk from “Idioms\, Cliches and Sayings” but the talk is still peppered with humour and fun. \n\n\n\nWarren gives talks all over the Southeast to many organisations.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-under-no-circumstances-should-you-touch-me-with-a-barge-pole/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T093000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20240611T130637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T084213Z
UID:4299-1726824600-1726824600@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding AI & its Repercussions for Society\, Now and in The Future
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Russell Whitworth\, Ian Hawker\, Peter Lord\, Andrew Rogoyski & Alan FreelandPlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing.  \n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence cannot be avoided in the news with comments ranging frompraise for its astonishing benefits to alarming stories of the end of humanity. This study day\, led bymembers of U3A’s “AI for Everyone Team” with support from the University of Surrey\, will explorewhat AI is and how it works\, provide a case study of its application\, discuss the issues andchallenges\, and offer demonstrations of AI tools that are available to all U3A members. https://u3asites.org.uk/files/s/surreyu3anetwork/docs/st24sep.pdf
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/understanding-ai-its-repercussions-for-society-now-and-in-the-future/
LOCATION:The Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke d'Abernon\, Surrey KT11 3QQ
CATEGORIES:All our programmes,Study Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T235959
DTSTAMP:20260511T145557
CREATED:20240426T134905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T134906Z
UID:4266-1725235200-1725667199@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Northumberland Holiday
DESCRIPTION:The booking form is attached here. \n\n\n\nThe Flyer as shown above can be downloaded here.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/northumberland-holiday/
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