Not most people’s first choice as their favourite colour, yellow is, however, associated with warmth, wisdom and optimism. It also signifies betrayal and cowardice in some cultures. It is the most visible colour from a distance, which is why it is often used in signage – and it was also the subject of our Photography […]
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Live longer, live well
Medical intervention should be employed to allow us to live longer, healthier lives, according to gerontologist Richard Faragher. Newsletter editor Jim Docking reports I attended a U3A lecture at the Royal Society on 7 June on the subject ‘Live Longer, Live Well – Seize the Day’. The speaker was Prof Richard Faragher, professor of biological gerontology […]
Hearing loss seminar
Our neighbours at Fetcham U3A have organised a seminar on hearing loss with medical experts from our local hospitals and national charities. The event is open to members of all Surrey U3As who are interested in, or affected by, hearing loss. The seminar is designed to explain, inform and advise with talks by qualified audiologists and other […]
Autumn study days
Full details of Surrey U3A Network’s study days in September, October and November are now available and booking forms can be downloaded from the network’s website. On Friday 16 September Oxford University lecturer Keith Hasted will examine the building of England’s medieval cathedrals, identifying first Anglo-Norman architecture, and then the Gothic styles of Early English, Decorated […]
Irish spring holiday
A large party from Dorking U3A explored the landscape, history and hospitality of County Kerry in south-west Ireland. Jane Blackadder reports After the rigid security checks of Gatwick Airport we were amazed to sail through Cork Airport without even a passport check. We were met by Tony, who was to be our coach driver throughout […]