We held an open day at the Christian Centre today (Wednesday) to mark our 25th anniversary. There were displays and demonstrations from as many as 25 groups and a gratifying response from the many visitors who were new the the U3A.
The Quilting group put on a colourful display
Penny Tompkins helps set up the DIY Dressmaking display
A discussion under way at the Military History stand
A lesson in promotion from the Archaeology group
Joyce Kingsley-Jones demonstrates Reading for Pleasure
Bienvenidos (welcome) to the Spanish Conversation group display
Geoff Saunders at the Wine Appreciation table. The group held a wine-tasting demonstration during the afternoon.
On the 400th anniversary of his death, Shakespeare still commands an audience at Dorking U3A's 25th anniversary
A flurry of interest around the Art Appreciation group table
Calligraphy proved a popular subject with many visitors
Marjorie Hudson set up an eye-catching display for the Philosphy group
Meike Laurenson of the Singing for Pleasure group, which gave a short concert in St Martin's Church
Business was brisk for the Creative Writing group's limerick-writing competition
Founding member Ken Kelsey manned a stall featuring the published works of Dorking U3A authors
Playing in relays, the Bridge group kept up a continuous game throughout the day
The Line Dancing group put on a demonstration during the afternoon
Dreaming of the Riviera at the French Conversation table
John Holder announces the winner of the Portfolio Management group's investing competition
Pat Smith (left) receives a gift from the committee's Penny Tompkins for masterminding the successful open day
The Dorking U3A bells were joined by ringers from Banstead to perform in St Martin's Church
The Singing for Pleasure group in full voice during their afternoon recital
It was a splendid day and wouldn’t have happened without huge efforts from everyone concerned. thanks to everyone and BRAVO!