The Scribblers’ (Creative Writing 2) theme this month was ‘Something Overheard’ and it tapped a rich seam of memories and imagination. One of the delights of this group is that you never know what will come next, and we were tearful, amazed and laughing in turns. No one has to read anything, though, so don’t be […]
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Experiencing Egypt
Our March speaker Janet Diamond gave members a fascinating talk on the joys and difficulties of her time as a European expat in Cairo, writes Juliet Eberle At the first mention of Egypt many of us immediately think of the pyramids and the ancient Egyptians and the extraordinary artefacts left to us by Tutankhamen and his forbears […]
Regional research conference
The South East U3A Region has announced details of its Research Conference taking place on Wednesday 5 July at Royal Holloway, University of London, in Egham. Over the course of the day delegates will hear presentations on the historic footpaths of the Thames Valley; the coming of the railways and their impact on Crawley; bees; […]
Successful ageing – online course
We are thinking of tackling together the online course ‘Strategies for Successful Ageing‘ offered by Trinity College, Dublin, through the social learning platform FutureLearn. The course starts on 1 May. In answer to the question ‘What will you achieve?’ the course providers say you will: Reflect on the concepts of ‘old’ and ‘ageism’. Understand how perceptions of ageing can […]
Newsletter – errata and additions
Since the March Newsletter went to press certain amendments and additions have come to light. So to keep your handy reference up to date please note the following: page 8 The Line Dancing leader should be Gill Crooks (01306 740062; gillcrooks1@gmail.com). And in the What’s On? section: page iii The Art Appreciation group is full, but […]