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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:20260511T162822
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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:20260511T162822
CREATED:20250101T145741Z
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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:20260511T162822
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
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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:20260511T162822
CREATED:20241028T135425Z
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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:20260511T162822
CREATED:20241028T144833Z
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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:20260511T162822
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
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:20260511T162822
CREATED:20241028T130900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T133116Z
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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:20260511T162822
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:20260511T162822
CREATED:20230815T170250Z
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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:20260511T162822
CREATED:20240611T135920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T083925Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241022T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
CREATED:20230815T165648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T104807Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T093000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240924T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T093000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
CREATED:20240611T130637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T084213Z
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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:20260511T162822
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240827T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
CREATED:20230815T165113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T074851Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - "The Guildhall\, Treason\, Chopin and Mr. Pickwick"
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:-     Christine Jarvis \n\n\n\nMrs. Thatcher once commented\, “If the Palace of Westminster is the Mother of All Parliaments\, then Guildhall must be the Grandmother!”.  \n\n\n\nGuildhall\, is the HQ of the City of London Corporation in the Square Mile and is the oldest\, continuously elected municipal governing body in the world. The present building dates back to 1411\, but it is believed there was an earlier Hall on the site in the  1100s. \n\n\n\nEvents which have taken place there include Dick Whittington welcoming Henry V back from victory at Agincourt\, the treason trial of Lady Jane Grey\, State Banquets for current Heads of State and much more! \n\n\n\nChristine is the speaker\, She is a London Blue Badge Guide and a City of London and Historic Royal Palaces guide and lecturer and gives guided walks and site visits on an amazing 36 subjects. The talk is fully illustrated.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-the-guildhall-treason-chopin-and-mr-pickwick/
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:20240804T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
CREATED:20240630T090852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T090853Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Event
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer Event will be held at the Tithe Barn in Bookham on the 4th August\, starting at 12.30. Due to popular demand we are inviting Paolo and Sandra back to provide our entertainment and Conissbee’s will be providing their usual excellent catering. Like last year\, Members are asked to bring their own tables\, chairs\, plates \, cutlery\, drinks and glasses. The cost will be £20 per head. Bookings can be made through Chris Wimble and will be confirmed upon payment. Payments can be made by Bank Transfer to:Fetcham & District U3A (business account)40-18-0261384236Ref: SE + your surname Chris can be contacted at chris.wimble1942@gmail.com or on 07564 869100
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/summer-event-3/
LOCATION:The Tithe Barn
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240723T141500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
CREATED:20230815T164752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T165250Z
UID:4105-1721744100-1721750400@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - EGM +"Not just for Spies"
DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:-     Chris Shaw \n\n\n\nChris is a member of Smallfield Aviation and lectures on a wide range of technical subjects some of which are suitable for a technical audience and some for a general audience. \n\n\n\nEver since people developed languages there has been a need to communicate in secret for some messages. This talk looks at various methods of sending coded messages in a variety of forms\, and codes we use as part of our everyday life. It includes examples of coded messages using symbols\, objects\, letters\, codes using plain language\, signals\, letter substitution and frequency analysis\, numbers\, the Enigma\, Lorenz and Colossus machines\, electronic messages\, and other forms of secret communications. \n\n\n\nThe talk has a connection to Guildford because Alan Turing’s parents lived in Guildford and he lived there during the school holidays.  That house now has a blue plaque in recognition of his achievements.  There is a statue of Alan Turing at the University of Surrey campus on Stag Hill.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-not-just-for-spies/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall Fetcham\, 10a The Ridgeway\, Fetcham
CATEGORIES:All our programmes,Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Coburn":MAILTO:speaker.sec@fetchamu3a.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
CREATED:20240425T144711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T084532Z
UID:4263-1720684800-1720717200@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chatham Historic Dockyard
DESCRIPTION:Trip to Chatham Historic Dockyard \n\n\n\nThursday 11th July 2024\, \n\n\n\nWe are planning a trip to the Historic Dockyard at Chatham for Thursday 11th July. The coach will leave Lower Shott in Bookham at 09.30 and\, traffic permitting\, return there about 16.30.The dockyard has many interesting exhibits\, including the famous Ropemaking building. In addition there is also an opportunity to have a guided tour of the Call the Midwife Exhibition. This will require a minimum of 20 people to commit to this extra aspect.You will need to make your own arrangements for lunch. There is a cafe at the Dockyard or maybe take a packed lunch. \n\n\n\nThe cost will be £35 per person for the basic visit to the Dockyard\, or £40 per person if you wish to add the Call the Midwife tour.Payments can be made by Bank Transfer to:Fetcham & District U3A (business account)40-18-0261384236Ref: CHD + your surname \n\n\n\nPlease let John Edgcumbe know if you would like to go. Telephone – 01372 436 539\, Mobile – 07930 287258\,  or email on john.edgcumbe@gmail.com
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/chatham-historic-dockyard/
CATEGORIES:All our programmes,Outings and Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240625T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240625T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
CREATED:20230815T164529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T164529Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - "Secrets of the Royal Court"
DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:-     Sarah Slater \n\n\n\nSarah is a Guide Lecturer who has worked for the Historic Royal Palaces based at Hampton Court Palace since 2008. \n\n\n\nSarah’s foundations are in acting and she is theatrically trained.  She has also had a career in Finance within the Retail Banking Sector. \n\n\n\nSarah’s talk is of Secrets\, Sex\, Scandal and Salacious gossip of the Royal Courts 1660 to 1830. She will wear one of her beautiful costumes and talk about the naughty bits of history you would not have learnt at school.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-secrets-of-the-royal-court/
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:20240621T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240621T093000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
CREATED:20240611T125253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T084432Z
UID:4292-1718962200-1718962200@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Evolution of All Life on Earth
DESCRIPTION:Science & Technology of Music and Sound – Rainforests/Evolution & Music/Colour. Presented by Dr David Jones\, Natural History Museum\, and Andrew Hanson\, National Physical Laboratory. Places will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing. https://u3asites.org.uk/files/s/surreyu3anetwork/docs/st24jun.pdf
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/evolution-of-all-life-on-earth/
LOCATION:Menuhin Hall\, Cobham Road\, Stoke D'Abemon\, KT11 3QQ
CATEGORIES:All our programmes,Study Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240528T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240528T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
CREATED:20230815T161031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T161032Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - "The South at Work"
DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:-     Geoffrey Mead \n\n\n\nGeoffrey is an associate tutor with the Geography Team at the University of Sussex. He specialises in the landscapes of Southeast England in both the urban and rural areas. He taught Adult Education for nearly 30 years and gives talks across the Southeast of England to a wide range of groups.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-the-south-at-work/
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:20240517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
CREATED:20240425T134359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T084350Z
UID:4252-1715940000-1715961600@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Jazz Age & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Surrey Network Study Day
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/the-jazz-age-beyond/
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:20240423T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
CREATED:20230815T160741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T160742Z
UID:4099-1713882600-1713882600@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - "How the British Fell in Love with Tea"
DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:-     Simon Ritchie \n\n\n\nSimon is part of the Leatherhead Community Association. \n\n\n\nThe British have been drinking tea since the 17th Century\, in those days imported from China at great expense  .Later\, The East India Company decided to create their own Tea Industry in India\, but they had no suitable plants and did not know how to turn the raw plants into tea. \n\n\n\nWhat followed was a trade of drug pushing\, industrial espionage and smuggling.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-how-the-british-fell-in-love-with-tea/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240326T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240326T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162822
CREATED:20230815T160436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T160437Z
UID:4097-1711463400-1711463400@fetchamu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - "DABS and DNA"
DESCRIPTION:The talk will be given by:-     Chris Truran \n\n\n\nChris joined the Metropolitan Police in 1975 and trained as a Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO). \n\n\n\nHe worked in Central\, North and Northwest of London and during his 38 years’ service examined over 25\,000 crime scenes.  When he started DNA was in its embryonic stage. \n\n\n\nThe talk covers the development of fingerprints\, from the first burglar arrested using fingerprints\, to the development of the use of DNA in 1984.
URL:https://fetchamu3a.org.uk/our-programme/monthly-meeting-dabs-and-dna/
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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