Members of four Surrey U3As visited central Poland as guests of a local branch. Phyllis Hughes reports from Poznan [new_royalslider id=”10″] Photos by Phyllis Hughes We had been warned that the place we were staying would probably be a two-star hotel, so we were stunned when we turned into the drive of an elegant 19th–century country house […]
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Local Treasure hosts book launch
Following his talk on the subject to U3A members at the monthly meeting in January, our Newsletter editor Jim Docking has just published his history of Pippbrook House, the Grade II*-listed mansion that until recently housed the Dorking Library. The book launch was held on Thursday 12 May in the mansion itself, which is currently being used by […]
Satirist to Insanity
Patsy Payne meets Ian Keable, an expert on Victorian satirical art, who is the speaker for our June monthly meeting It was while delving into the intriguing world of magic and historical hoaxes that professional magician Ian Keable stumbled on the work of political cartoonist James Gillray. If his name isn’t immediately familiar, you will […]
New mahjong handbook
A brand new special hands mahjong book has been produced for Dorking U3A by group leader and chairman Phyllis Hughes. The full colour booklet lists over 50 popular special hands and also includes a scoring and doubling guide. Copies are £4.50 plus postage and available from Phyllis Hughes, chairman@dorkingu3a.org.uk.
New Groups Liaison Officer
A new system aimed at making it easier for members to join groups is being introduced in Dorking U3A. New committee member Penny Tompkins has been appointed to the role of Groups Liaison Officer. Her task will be to place members in groups they wish to join. If groups have reached capacity then the committee will […]