Registered Charity No. 1019078
Academic Year 2015/2016
PROSPECTUS
and
PROGRAMME
www.farnhamu3a.org.uk
Updated 21 September 2015
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CONTENTS
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Committee
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Introduction To The U3A
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Key Dates
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Joining Farnham U3A
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Project 2015/2016
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Faculties
(Groups in alphabetical order within Faculty)
The Arts
Crafts
Fitness and sports
History And Geography
Humanities
Languages
Literature
Music
Recreation and pastimes
Science And Technology
Late Entries
Index To Groups
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Note: Unless otherwise specified all telephone numbers in the prospectus
are 01252 local code
Please note that Farnham U3A will not be selling U3A diaries this
year.
U3A Diaries are available from the U3A shop.
See http://www.u3a.org.uk/latest-news/430-2016-diaries.html The U3A
head office telephone number is 020 8466 6139
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FARNHAM U3A COMMITTEE 2014/2015
Chairman
Sue Willson
chair@farnham-u3a.org.uk
719582
Vice Chairman
Joanne Watson
vicechair@farnham-u3a.org.uk
209976
Hon. Secretary
Mary Williams
secretary@farnham-u3a.org.uk
711783
Hon. Treasurer
John Carter
treasurer@farnham-u3a.org.uk
795592
Director of Studies
Nickie Brander
studies@farnham-u3a.org.uk
0754 7471522
Venues & Speakers Eileen Williams
venues@farnham-u3a.org.uk
792589
Social Secretary
Ann Vickers
social@farnham-u3a.org.uk
713956
Newsletter & PR
Patricia Thorns
newsletter@farnham-u3a.org.uk
684058
Equipment Training Bruce Oelman
equipment@farnham-u3a.org.uk
723137
Theme Coordinator
Rosemary Wisbey
coordinatorproject@farnham-u3a.org.uk
701625
Programme Manager & Equipment Procurement Brian Arthur
programme@farnham-u3a.org.uk
726593
Non-Committee appointments
Membership
Margaret Ham
Secretarymembership@farnham-u3a.org.uk
715457
Publicity Contact
Michael A'Bear
publicity@ farnham-u3a.org.uk
703250
Hon. Examiner
Michael Mitchell
examiner@farnham-u3a.org.uk
520666
Member Communications
Bernard Whelan
communications@farnham-u3a.org.uk
723802
Webmaster
Gary Cook
webmaster@farnham-u3a.org.uk
734515
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INTRODUCTION TO THE U3A
Farnham U3A is part of the Third Age Trust, which represents local
U3As throughout the UK. It is an educational, self-help organisation
providing study groups, recreational and social activities at minimal cost.
The intention is that there is sharing of learning and skills and the
experience of older people is valued. Farnham U3A was formed in 1990
and now has over 1,100 members.
This prospectus gives details of the groups which will be meeting
throughout the academic year 2015/2016. Your membership subscription
entitles you to join as many groups as you wish, subject to there being
space available, at no extra cost. There are three exceptions to this:
1. An extra charge may be made for a professional tutor, external
speaker or materials. This is noted in the prospectus.
2. A charge may be made to cover the costs of printing or photocopying
and other minor disbursements. This will not generally exceed £1 per
term.
3. At Project and Monthly Meetings, when refreshments are provided, a
charge may be made.
Once you have paid your subscription for the year, you may
join the groups of your choice by contacting the group secretaries
before our Registration Day.
All the groups will be represented at Registration Day, on Monday, 7
September, from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., at The Farnham Maltings. This is
an opportunity to learn more about groups that you may be interested in, to
join groups in person, and to find out more about activities connected with
our special project for the year.
Changes to the Programme, and other information about the U3A
(Clubs, Events, Outings, Special Meetings) are posted on our Website at
www.farnhamu3a.org.uk and on the U3A Notice Board in the corridor
leading to The Maltings Café.
You must show your new Membership Card when registering for the
groups you wish to join. Please renew your membership before
31 July so that your new membership card can be sent to you in time for
Registration.
You may renew your membership at The Maltings on Registration
morning - but this may involve queuing.
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016 KEY DATES
Autumn Term 7 September to 12 December
Spring Term - 5 January to 2 April
Summer Term 7 April to 12 June
2015 Registration Day
Monday, 7 September
Register to join groups from 10.00 until 11.30 hrs at The Maltings
2015 Annual General Meeting
Monday, 14 September at 14.00 hrs at The Maltings
2015 New Members’ Reception
Wednesday, 21 October 10 – 12.00 at The Maltings
BY INVITATION ONLY
2015/16 Group Leaders’ & Secretaries’ Meetings
TBA, The Maltings
JOINING FARNHAM U3A
Contact Mrs Margaret Ham
Tel 01252 715457
Email: membership@farnham-u3a.org.uk
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PROJECT 2015/2016 – ABOUT TIME
Programme 2015
Project meetings - Friday Mornings 10:00 – 13:00
Sept 18, 10:00: ‘Doing Time’ – A personal view by Elizabeth Anson, exmagistrate
11:30: ‘Comic Timing’ – BBC ‘Dead Ringers’ actor and
scriptwriter Duncan Wisbey demonstrates the problems of working to a
deadline—especially on Election Day!
Oct 9, ‘The Best of Times’, The Worst of Times – A village history by Gill
Picken
‘Relatively Speaking’: The Structure of Time – Pamela Taylor
Nov 6, ‘Forty Years of Flying’ – David Henderson, retired Pilot
‘Then and Now A Brief History of Clothing’ – Eileen Williams
Monthly Meetings - Monday Afternoons, 2:00 – 4.00
Sep 28, ‘Never Too Late: learning and teaching in the Open University’ –
Rosemary Wisbey
Oct 19, ‘All the Time in the World’ – Laurence Anslow, Astronomer
Nov 9, ‘Lewis Carroll in Guildford’ – Matthew Alexander. Marking the 150th
anniversary of Alice in Wonderland
Dec 7, ‘When Time Met Eternity: Medieval Books of Hours’ – Chris Herbert
Nov 16, Visit to Broadcasting House, home of the Greenwich Time
Signal
Dec 10, Silver Jubilee Celebration with special guests (ticketed event
with live entertainment and birthday cake)
Programme 2016
Project meetings - Friday Mornings 10:00 – 13:00
Jan 15 ‘Teaching History’ - Jenny Thorpe
‘The Story of Concorde’ - Graham Rood
Feb 12, ‘Burma: The Land that Time Forgot’ – Richard Thomas
‘Travel in Time with Wells, du Maurier and Niffenegger’
– Sue Willson
Mar 18, ‘Dance in Time’ - Caryl Griffith
‘Time in Sport’ - Jo Watson
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Monthly Meetings - Monday Afternoons, 2:00 – 4.00
Jan 18, ‘O time, thou must untangle this, not I’: A consideration of
time in Shakespeare’s plays – Mary Bell
Feb 22, Railway Time: how the building of the railways led to the
standardisation of time - Laurence Carter
Mar 7, Horology – Paul Newis
Apr 11, ‘The Pace of Change: 50 years of Medical Progress’ –
Retired GP and Surgeon Ian Wallace and Paul Aichroth
April 15 – Finale (ticketed event – details TBA)
A visit to Greenwich will be arranged for June
Open Meetings
The following U3A groups have offered a session related to
the Project topic. All members are welcome to attend.
Sep 17, 14.00 – The Local History group: ‘Literary Farnham’ with
Rosemary Wisbey and readers Jenny Thorpe and David
Wylde
Oct 8, 14.00 – The Jazz Club will present jazz with a time theme
All the Film Club sessions will be on the theme of Time and are
open sessions.
Jan 14, 14.00 – “Wine and Time” – Brian Arthur, Wine Discovery
Group. A wine tasting open to all members by ticket only,
£ 10.00, maximum 45
Tickets for paid events can be obtained from
Ann Vickers, - ann@avickers.plus.com - 713956
And at Registration, Study Days and Monthly Meetings
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FARNHAM U3A PROGRAMME
ARTS
1 Architecture - Tim Cox & Suzanne Vincent
A participatory group, our interest in architecture is shared through
member presentations and the occasional visit and outside speaker.
Contact
Victoria Lighting - victorialighting@gmail.com – 07748333310
Day & Time
Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15
Dates
Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 26, May 17
2 Art History - Ann Vickers
We encourage members to give an illustrated talk on an artist,
school of painting, or era, of their choice. Help is available for those
who are not familiar with making slide-shows. You can of course,
just come along and watch and listen.
Contact
Ann Vickers - ann@avickers.plus.com - 713956
Day & Time
Friday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep11, Oct 2, Nov 20, Dec 11
Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6, Jun 3
3 Painting 1
Contact
Day & Time
Dates
Alison Ridgeon - alison.ridgeon@btinternet.com - 716808
Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00 2-weekly
Sep 15 & 29, Oct 13 & 27, Nov 10 & 24, Dec 15
Jan 12 & 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22, Apr 12 & 26, May 10 &
24, Jun 7
4 Painting 2
Beginners and experienced painters are welcome to join this friendly
group. Help and advice is given if required and occasional workshops
and demonstrations organised.
Contact
Wendy Horne - wendydiana2@hotmail.co.uk - 792542
Day & Time Friday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 11, Oct 9 & 23, Nov 6 & 20, Dec 11, Jan 8 & 22
Feb 12 & 26, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 15 & 29, May 6 & 20, Jun 3 &
17
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5 Painting 4
Social group, no tuition. Mixed abilities.
Contact
Stanley Jarvis - jarvis415@btinternet.com - 321782
Day & Time Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 15 & 29, Oct 13 & 27, Nov 10 & 24, Dec 15
Jan 12 & 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22, Apr 12 & 26, May 10 &
24, Jun 7
6 Photography - Tony Watson
Focused on digital photography, this is a friendly, sociable group suitable
for all abilities. Self-critique, together with talks and demonstrations on
various aspects of photography and image-processing are the main
channels to learning. Our end-of-year print competition celebrates the
achievements of the group as a whole.
Contact
Peter Clarke - peterclarke48@hotmail.com - 689479
Day & Time Monday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 14 & 28, Oct 12 & 26, Nov 9 & 23, Dec 7, Jan 11 & 25
Feb 8 & 22, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 11 & 25, May 9 & 23
7 Theatre Club
Theatre Club offers members the opportunity to visit a variety of
theatre in London, Chichester and Windsor.
Existing members can renew their membership by filling in a new
membership form which will be sent out shortly, and return them to:
DIANE GODWIN : 14, Greenhill Way, Farnham, GU9 8 SY. We look
forward to welcoming new members to our friendly group
Contact
Julie Cooper - juliecooper816@outlook.com - 821903
Diane Godwin - email withheld - 721820
Dates
Trips as advised
CRAFTS
8 Bookbinding - Chris Silver
There is a fee for this group. Discover how to become a book
binder, creating a book from scratch. Also learn about book repair.
Tutorial help is provided.
Contact
Chris Silver - chrisjsilver@hotmail.com - 725263
Day & Time
Thursday 09.30 - 12.30 Weekly
Sep 10 - Dec 10, NOT Sep 24
Dates
Jan 7 - Jun 9, NOT Feb 18, Mar 10 or Apr 21
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9 Calligraphy - Pat Jago
New members are welcome to join this friendly group. Advice for
beginners on selection of tools and materials, demonstrations to all
levels of the techniques and construction used to form the letters in
each hand.
Contact
Brenda Ellison - no email - 790152
Day & Time
Thursday 13.30 - 15.30 Twice monthly
Dates
Oct 1, 8 & 22, Nov 12 & 26, Dec 10
Jan 14 & 28, Feb 11 & 25, Mar 17, Apr 14 & 28
10 Cookery for Men – Pamela Clayton - NEW
A course of 5 lessons, limited to 8 Members. A basic cookery course
for men who have no previous cookery knowledge. By the end of the
course students should be confident to undertake cooking for
themselves and/or their partners. NB: this course is NOT suitable for
food allergy sufferers. There will be a small charge for this course.
Contact
Day & Time
Dates
Venue
Pamela Clayton - pamelalclayton@aol.com - 07462303132
Tuesday 17.00 - 19.00
5 weeks commencing end September
All Hallows School
11 Fun with Flowers - Gill Cubitt
Arranging flowers for your home and learning how to 'condition' your
flowers and garden plant material - making them last, avoiding disasters
and experimenting with new designs. Lots of tips. It's Fun!
Contact
Gill Cubitt - gill@thecubitts.net - 722233
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2
Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4, Jun 1
12 Knitting & Handicraft - Marion Mullen
We are a self-led group of crafty folk dedicating a couple of hours to
knitting, sewing, tapestry, embroidery or any other type of handicraft.
Bring along your current project and we can share skills, ideas and the
occasional guest demonstration.
Contact
Marion Mullen - marionjmullen@btinternet.com – 725409
Day & Time
Monday 14.00 - 16.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 14 & 28, Oct 12 & 26, Nov 9 & 23, Dec 14, Jan 11 & 25,
Feb 8 & 22, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 11, May 9 & 23
Jun 6 & 20
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13 Scrapbooking Group - Sally Foster
Do you have a box of photos that need mounting and identifying;
perhaps you are interested in Family History? Are you already a
keen paper crafter? Come along to this new group to learn about
how to progress these interests to produce valuable historical
records. All abilities welcome.
Contact
Sally Foster - sallyfoster6@hotmail.com - 513156
Day & Time Monday 10.00 - 12,00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 14 & 28, Oct 12 & 26, Nov 9 & 23, Dec 7 & 21
Jan 4 & 18, Feb 8 & 22, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 11 & 25
May 9 & 23, Jun 6 & 20
FITNESS AND SPORTS
14 Lawn Bowls - Charles Stuart - NEW
A very friendly club and beginners are most welcome. You can wear
what you want, but you must wear flat-soled shoes. The club will lend
you bowls. You will be able to have two or three “taster” sessions
before you decide whether you want to join.
Contact
Charmian Lester - charmianlester@gmail.com
01428-712060
Day & Time Tuesday 10.00 - 12,00 – plus Thursday pm - Weekly
Dates
Taster session Sun, 5 May. 10.00 a.m. Thereafter
weekly at The Seale and Sands Bowls Club
15 Cycling Club - Sue Shaw & David Mullen
The group gives all abilities of cyclist a chance to ride and socialise
in a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere. Normally two groups:
Easier group, around 10 miles, and Moderate group around 20
miles. Both groups stopping for refreshments. Can run shorter rides
if there is the demand. Minimum equipment: a maintained bicycle,
cycle helmet, water bottle and spare inner tube.
Contacts
Sue Shaw - sueshaw.co.uk@btinternet.com - 726684
David Mullen - davidbmullen@btinternet.com - 725409
Day & Time Wednesday, meet at 9.45 in The Maltings car park
Dates
Sep 9 & 23, Oct 14 & 28, Nov 11 & 25, Dec 9
Jan 13 & 27, Feb 10 & 24, Mar 9 & 23, Apr 6 & 20
May 11 & 25, Jun 8 & 22, Jul 6 & 20, Aug 10 & 24
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16 Pilates 1 - Paid, private tutor
For all ability levels with or without experience. Exercises aimed to
improve posture, balance and flexibility also to strengthen muscles
and keep joints mobile. There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Angela Hale - angela-hale@hotmail.co.uk - 820151
Day & Time Tuesday 11.30 - 12.30 Weekly
Dates
Sep 8 - Dec 1, Jan 5 - Mar 29, Apr 26 - Jun 7
17 Pilates 2 - Paid, private tutor
For anyone with or without experience: mats and equipment
provided. There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Di Huddleston huddleston.family@btinternet.com 794989
Day & Time Wednesday 13.00 - 14.00 Weekly
Sep 9 - Dec 16, Jan 6 - Jun 22, NOT Mar 9, Apr 20
Dates
18 Pilates 3 - Paid, private tutor
For anyone with or without experience: mats and equipment
provided. There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Sharron Hornsby -. hornsbys@btinternet.com - 794378
Day & Time Wednesday 14.00 - 15.00 Weekly
Sep 9 - Dec 16, Jan 6 - Jun 22, NOT Mar 9, Apr 20
Dates
19 Pilates 4 - Paid, private tutor
There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Doreen Chelton - gandochelton@gmail.com - 662921
Day & Time Monday 10.00 - 11.00 Weekly
Dates
Sep 14 - Dec 7, Jan 4 – Mar 28,
Apr 11 - Jun 20 - NOT Apr 18, May 2 & 30
20 Pilates 5 - Paid, private tutor
There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Doreen Chelton - gandochelton@gmail.com - 662921
Day & Time Monday 11.00 - 12.00 Weekly
Dates
Sep 14 - Dec 7, Jan 4 – Mar 28,
Apr 11 - Jun 20 - NOT Apr 18, May 2 & 30
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21 Pilates 6 - Paid, private tutor
There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Hazel Lissenborough - richardhazel@talktalk.net 713164
Day & Time
Wednesday 11.45 - 12.45 Weekly
Sep 9 - Dec 16, Jan 6 - Jun 22, NOT Mar 9, Apr 20
Dates
22 Ramblers - Roger Jude
Circular walks of approximately five miles are organised by group
members, usually from different locations finishing at around 12.30
p.m. in time for a pub lunch (optional) and a chat. Members are
encouraged to volunteer to lead a walk.
Contact
Lynda Hampton - lynda.hampton@gmail.com
01256 702109
Day & Time Friday 10.00 - 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 11 & 25, Oct 9 & 23, Nov 6 & 20, Dec 4 & 18
Jan 8 & 22, Feb 12 & 26, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 8 & 22
May 6 & 20, Jun 3 & 17, Jul 1, Aug 5
23 Swimming - David Goddard
Contact
Margaret Reiter - margaretreiter@sky.com - 713228
Day & Time Daytime (day and time TBA) 2-Weekly
Dates
TBA
Location
All Hallows School
24 Table Tennis - Roy Graham
Players of mixed ages and abilities. We have three tables at our
disposal, mainly for doubles play.
Contact
Roy Graham - roynberyl@talktalk.net - 715153
Day & Time Monday 15.00 - 17.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 14 & 21, Oct 5 & 19, Nov 2 & 16, Dec 7 & 21
Jan 11 & 25, Feb 8 & 22, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 11 & 28
May 9 & 23, Jun 6 & 20
Location
Bourne Club
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Tai Chi Sessions are led by professional, paid private tutors, starting with
warm up exercises and deep breathing routines, leading to the slow
controlled movements of the Form which help improve balance, coordination and concentration. These sessions consist of a mixture of ages
and abilities. Beginners are welcome.
25 Tai Chi 1 - Paid, private tutor
There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Audrey Siddle - a2siddle@yahoo.co.uk - 783078
Day & Time Friday 11.15 - 12.30, Weekly
Sep 11 to Dec 11, NOT Sep 25, Oct 16, Nov 13, Dec 4
Dates
Jan 8 to Jun 24, NOT Feb 19, Mar 11 & 25, Apr 22
26 Tai Chi 2 Beginners & Improvers - Paid, private tutor
There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Diane Godwin - email withheld - 721820
Day & Time Wednesday 10.00 - 11.30 Weekly
Dates
Sep 9 to Dec 16
Jan 6 to Jun 29, NOT Mar 9, Apr 20
27 Tai Chi 3 Beginners - Paid, private tutor
There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Audrey Siddle - a2siddle@yahoo.co.uk - 783078
Day & Time
Thursday 13.45 - 14.45 Weekly
Sep 10 to Dec 10 NOT Sep 24
Dates
Jan 7 to Jun 23 NOT Feb 18, Mar 10, Apr 21
28 Yoga - Private, paid tutor
There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Diana Teakle - dianateakle@hotmail.co.uk - 324115
Day & Time
Monday 13.00 - 14.00 2-Weekly
Dates
Sep 7 & 21, Oct 5 & 19, Nov 2, 16 & 30, Dec 10
Jan 4 & 18, Feb 1, 15 & 29, Mar 14 & 28, Apr 11 & 25
May 9 & 23, Jun 6
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HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
29 Farnham Local History - David Picken
Farnham is a town rich in history. Emphasis will be on a limited
group membership all of whom will be expected to contribute by
bringing their ideas and knowledge. Some guest speakers.
Contact
Gill Picken - gill.picken@live.co.uk - 658124
Day & Time
Thursday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 12
Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 17, Apr 14, May 19
30 History Seminar - Jeffrey Phillips
This is a self-help group, set up by non-historians for non-historians.
Participants give an introduction about once every two years. In the
next year we will be completing our study of the 18th Century and
moving into the 19th century.
Contact
Hugh Hussey - hughhussey@yahoo.co.uk - 793644
Day & Time
Monday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 14 & 28, Oct 12 & 26, Nov 9 & 23, Dec 7
Jan 18, Feb 1, 15 & 29, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 & 23,
Jun 13
31 Military Discussion Seminar - John Shoobridge
Military history is complex and dynamic. Yet all too often topics are
evaluated in simple terms resulting in superficial conclusions. The
Group has slowly evolved into a dynamic where in each session
members explored one or more topics to see if other than
conventional conclusions might be drawn.
Contact
Paul Wharam - pk.wharam@talktalk.net - 449663
Day & Time
Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00 Dates below
Dates
Sep 29, Nov 17, Mar 1, May 10
32 Military History - Nigel Hoad
We cover a variety of aspects – the personnel, strategy, logistics,
intelligence gathering, training, the evolution of weapons and their
impact on battle tactics from ancient times to the present day.
Contact
John Bryant – jrbfarnham@btinternet.com - 713671
Day & Time
Friday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 11, Oct 23, Nov 20
Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 4, Apr 15, May 13
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HUMANITIES
Current Affairs - Members come prepared to discuss significant events at
home and abroad, and to offer a few introductory words about some topic
they believe important.
33 Current Affairs 1 (Mondays) - Jo Huddleston
Contact
Di Huddleston - huddleston.family@btinternet.com 794989
Day & Time
Monday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 21, Oct 5 & 19, Nov 2, 16 & 30, Dec 14
Jan 11 & 25, Feb 8 & 22, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 4 & 25
May 16, (NOT May 30), Jun 6 & 20
34 Current Affairs 2 (Wednesdays) - Jo Savage
Contact
Prue Horne - pruehorne@mac.com - 319661
Day & Time Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 16 & 30, Oct 14 & 28, Nov 11 & 25. Dec 16
Jan 6 & 20, Feb 10 & 24, Mar 16 & 30, Apr 13 & 27
May 11 & 25
35 Economics - self-led
We are a lively group, who are interested in how economics affects
us and the wider world.
Day & Time
Wednesday 10.00 - 11.30 Monthly
Contact
Susan Phillips - suephillips572@btinternet.com
- 711093
98Dates
Sep 16, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 2
Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 16. Apr 13, May 11
36 Geopolitics - Richard Thomas
For 2015-16 we shall assemble another wide-ranging set of
interesting international and geopolitical subjects.
Contact
Ian Bell - ian_mary@btinternet.com - 793672
Day & Time
Friday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Oct 2, Nov 20, Dec 11
Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6, Jun 3
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37 Grumpy Old People - Michael A’Bear - class 20 maximum
Most of us have enjoyed watching those Grumpy Old Men and
Women on television, and can only think they talk good sense. If
that is you – this is the group for you. The group is self-led: at the
end of one meeting, the members will choose three topics for
discussion at the next. There will be ample time to think about the
topics and arrive ready to have your say.
Contact
Mary Williams - colink.williams@sky.com - 711783
Day & Time Tuesday 14.30 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17
Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 12, May 17
38 Humour Group - Keith & Mary Williams - class 20 maximum
A self-help group taking turns to explore comedians old and new via
background information and a DVD. There will be a chance to share
any humorous moments, comments or snippets from the media to
round off the session. Additional members welcomed.
Contact
Mary Williams - colink.williams@sky.com - 711783
Day & Time
Thursday, 14.00 - 15.30 Monthly
Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Dates
Jan 7, Feb 11, Mar 17, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9
39 Influence of Culture on International Business, Foreign Policy and
Diplomacy - Brian Hurn - NEW
An interactive course with discussion that will analyse the influences
of culture on international business, foreign policy and diplomacy by
studying key events, scenarios and current trends. A stand-alone
course from The Minefield of Cross-Cultural Communication.
Contact
Brian Hurn - brian.hurn@btinternet.com - 714906
Day & Time
Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15
Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 12, May 17, Jun 14
40 Lend Me Your Ears
Course Cancelled.
Contact
David Wylde - heliotrope9a@yahoo.com - 722193
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41 The Minefield of Cross-Cultural Communication - Brian Hurn
How well do you know other cultures - their customs, beliefs, value
systems, body language? Come and explore the barriers to your
understanding, with examples, anecdotes and your experiences!
This is a repeat of the course held in 2014-15 for those who were
unable to attend. Class size 20 maximum.
Contact
Brian Hurn - brian.hurn@btinternet.com - 714906
Day & Time
Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1
Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1 & 29, May 3, Jun 7
42 Philosophy 1 - Ann Vickers – class size 12 maximum
In Philosophy 1 we pre-read a chapter from our current book-choice,
and then look at it in detail during the class. Discussion is
encouraged.
Contact
Ann Vickers - ann@avickers.plus.com - 713956
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 23, Oct 21, Nov 18
Jan 20, Feb 24, Mar 23, Apr 20, May 11, Jun 8
43 Philosophy 2 – class size 20 maximum
Philosophy 2 differs from Philosophy 1, in that we each
take it in turn to present a chapter from our chosen book.
Again, discussion is encouraged.
Contact
Ann Vickers - ann@avickers.plus.com - 713956
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 11
Jan 6, Feb 10, Mar 2, Apr 27, May 4
44 The Psychology of -: - Pamela Clayton - NEW
The course will cover the psychology of everyday topics, for
example, different stages of life from childhood to old age, eating,
loss and change. Class size 20 maximum
Contact
Pamela Clayton - pamelalclayton@aol.com 07462303132
Day & Time
Monday 14.00 – 1600 2 -weekly
Dates
Sep 14 & 28, Oct 12 & 26, Nov 16 & 30, Dec 14
Jan 11 & 25, Feb 15 & 29, Mar 14, Apr 11 & 25, May 16,
Jun 6
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45 World Religions - John Innes
An in depth study and discussion of World Faiths, including Judaism,
Islam, Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and
Intelligent Design and Gnosticism. Includes visiting speakers and
consideration of current issues and, we hope, excursions (previously
London, Oxford). Theme for Year "Sacred Time and Sacred Space"
Contact
Gordon Barnett - gordonbarnett@hotmail.com - 319551
Day & Time
Friday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
18 Sep, 9 Oct, Nov 6, Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, May 6
LANGUAGES
Language courses have been assigned proficiency levels as follows:
Level 1: beginner or near-beginner
Level 2: some basic knowledge or re-starters
Level 3 good basic knowledge, some conversation
Level 4 reasonable knowledge, comparable to final year GCSE
Level 5 good working knowledge
French Conversation 6: usually Level 3 and above
46 French 1 - Anne Richmond – maximum 20 students
Level 1 to 2 Improvers. This year we will continue to use the book
– Voila. We will start with basic revision, progress our grammar and
conversation and learn more about French life and culture.
Contact
Anne Richmond - anne.richmond@nucat.com
- 01428 604030
Day & Time
Monday 10.00 - 11.15 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 21, Oct 5 & 19, Nov 2, 16 & 30, Jan 11 & 25
Feb 1, 15 & 29, Mar 14 & 28, Apr 11 & 25, May 9 & 23, Jun
6
47 French 2 - Odette Byrne – maximum 15 students
We work from ‘Read and Think French (McGraw Hill)’. Time is spent
on grammar, translations and, of course, studying French culture in
a variety of different ways.
Contact
Ian Ford - ian.ford@ntlworld.com - 657389
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.30 – 16.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 9 & 23, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4 & 18, Dec 2, Jan 6 & 20
Feb 3 & 17, Mar 2 & 16, Apr 6 & 27, May 4 & 18, Jun 1
20
48 French 3 - Michael Blower – maximum 20 students
French Conversation.
Contact
TBA
Day & Time
Tuesday 09.45 - 10.45 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 8 & 22, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 1
Jan 5 & 19, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22, Apr 5 & 26
May 3, 17 & 31
49 French 4 - Pamela Martin – maximum 20 students
French Conversation. We will read articles of topical interest and
explore new vocabulary. Participants will be asked, on occasions, to
prepare a small piece on a set topic or a subject of their choice. The
leadership of the class may revolve. This is a friendly relaxed group
who welcome new members of intermediate standard.
Contact
Pamela Martin - pam4ash@hotmail.com - 01428-717617
Day & Time
Tuesday 11.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 22, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 1
To be confirmed - Apr 5 & 26, May 3, 17 & 31
50 French 6 - Susan Hall – maximum 20 students
This is a friendly, informal group, limited to16 members to enable
each to talk. The emphasis is on conversation. Members prepare
comments on a subject chosen for each class, dealing with matters
of general interest. New members with a sound, if rusty knowledge
of French welcome.
Contact
Ann Foster – no email - 737649
Day & Time
Tuesday 14.30 - 16.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 8 & 22, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 1
Jan 5 & 19, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22, Apr 5 & 26
May 3, 17 & 31
51 German 1 - Sigi Brown – NEW
For almost beginners, useful conversation for tourism/ travel
purposes on continental Europe, concentrating on basic vocabulary,
everyday phrases and simple pronunciation/reading.
Contacts
Sigi Brown - Sigi.Brown@BTInternet.com - 719456
Day & Time
Thursday 10 .30 – 12.00 2 weekly
Dates
Sep 10, Oct 15 & 22, Nov 5 & 19, Dec 3 & 17
21
52 German 2 - self-led
Level 4 & higher. This is largely a conversation group for those
with a sound knowledge of German and willingness to participate.
Members take it in turns to lead a session, introducing a subject for
discussion. New members welcome.
Contact
Susan Hall - no email - 852258
Day & Time
Wednesday 10.00 - 11.30 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 9 & 23, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4 & 18, Dec 2, Jan 6 & 20
Feb 3 & 17, Mar 2 & 16, Apr 6 & 27, May 4 & 18, Jun 1
53 Italian 1 - Nancy Wright – NEW
Contact
Nancy Wright - nancycdwright@icloud.com
01483 300564
Day & Time
Monday 12.30 - 13.45 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 21, Oct 5 & 19, Nov 2 & 16, Dec 7 & 21, Jan 4 & 18
Feb 1, 15 & 29, Mar 14 & 28, Apr 11 & 25, May 23
Jun 6
54 Italian 2 - Nancy Wright
Contact
Nancy Wright - nancycdwright@icloud.com
01483 300564
Day & Time
Monday 09.30 - 10.45 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 21, Oct 5 & 19, Nov 2 & 16, Dec 7 & 21, Jan 4 & 18
Feb 1, 15 & 29, Mar 14 & 28, Apr 11 & 25, May23
Jun 6
55 Italian 3 - Nancy Wright
Contact
Nancy Wright - nancycdwright@icloud.com
01483 300564
Day & Time
Monday 11.00 - 12.15 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 21, Oct 5 & 19, Nov 2 & 16, Dec 7 & 21, Jan 4 & 18
Feb 1, 15 & 29, Mar 14 & 28, Apr 11 & 25, May 23
Jun 6
56 Italian Conversation – Self-led
A group of maximum 12 to allow a free-flowing relaxed conversation
on any topics that arise.
Contact
Andrea Harrison - pollypixie@hotmail.co.uk - 716639
Day & Time Monday 11.30 – 12.30, 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 14 & 28, Oct 12 & 26, Nov 9 & 23, Dec 14
Jan 11 & 25, Feb 8 & 22, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 11 & 25, May
16, Jun 6.
22
57 Latin - Paul Callow
Level 3-5. We read and translate Latin authors in the original text.
Each session will include some grammar.
Contact
Paul Callow - paulcallow@btinternet.com - 727471
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.00 - 15.30 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 16 & 30, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4 & 18, Dec 2, Jan 6 & 20
Feb 3 & 17, Mar 2, 16 & 30, Apr 13 & 27, May 11 & 25, Jun
8
58 Russian 1 - Sally Cavell- NEW
This course is suitable for complete beginners to Russian.
Contact
Sally Cavell - sascavell@yahoo.co.uk - 715848
Day & Time
Tuesday 11.00 – 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 29, Oct 13 & 27, Nov 10 & 24, Dec 22
Jan 12 & 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 15 & 29, Apr 12 & 26
May 10 & 24, Jun 14 & 28
59 Spanish 1
Continues from 2014-2015 beginners' group. Those with a basic
knowledge of Spanish are welcome to join.
Contact
Tony Ashwell - tashwell@btinternet.com - 716636
Day & Time
Wednesday 10.00 -11.00 - 3 per month
Dates
Sep 16, 23 & 30, Oct 7, 21 & 28, Nov 4, 18 & 25
Dec 2, Jan 6, 20 & 27, Feb 3, 17 & 24, Mar 2, 23 & 30, Apr
6 & 27. May 4, 18 & 25, Jun 1, 15 & 22
60 Spanish 2
This is a continuation class from the 2014-2015 Spanish 2 group but
would be suitable for anyone with an intermediate level of Spanish.
Contact
Tony Ashwell - tashwell@btinternet.com - 716636
Day & Time
Wednesday 11.15 - 12.15 - 3 per month
Dates
Sep 16, 23 & 30, Oct 7, 21 & 28, Nov 4, 18 & 25
Dec 2, Jan 6, 20 & 27, Feb 3, 17 & 24, Mar 2, 23 & 30, Apr
6 & 27. May 4, 18 & 25, Jun 1, 15 & 22
61 Spanish 3 - Tony Ashwell
Level 3. Concentrates on grammar, fairly straightforward readings
and simple sentence construction.
Contact
Pamela Brown – bizpamp4brown@aol.com - 702075
Day & Time
Wednesday 12.30 – 1.30 - -3 per month
Dates
Sep 16, 23 & 30, Oct 7, 21 & 28, Nov 4, 18 & 25
Dec 2, Jan 6, 20 & 27, Feb 3, 17 & 24, Mar 2, 23 & 30, Apr
6 & 27. May 4, 18 & 25, Jun 1, 15 & 22
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62 Spanish 4 - Bernard Whelan
Consists largely of reading and translating advanced texts, with
grammatical points raised by way of illustration as they occur in the
texts.
Contact
Bernard Whelan - bernard@whelan.plus.com - 723802
Day & Time
Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 9 & 23, Oct 7, Nov 4 & 18, Dec 2, Jan 13 & 27, Feb 10
& 24, Mar 16 & 30, Apr 13 & 27, May 11 & 25, Jun 8
63 Spanish 5 Conversation - Paid, private tutor
For U3A Spanish Class members only. Difficulty level approximately
between Spanish 2 and Spanish 3. There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Helen Williams - hbwilliams39@talktalk.net - 328027
Day & Time
Thursday 09.45 - 11.15 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 10, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 5, 19 & 26, Dec 10, Jan 14 & 28,
Feb 11 & 25, Mar 3 & 17, Apr 14 & 28
May 12 & 26, Jun 9 &16
LITERATURE
64 Book Group 1- Gill Cox
This lively group meets monthly to discuss a book we have read,
which is introduced by a member of the group. We choose the ten
books in advance, and cover a wide range of modern novels,
classics and biographies, old and new. Our tastes are varied and
we all love reading.
Contact
Gill Cox - gillian@sylvan123.plus.com - 718716
Day & Time Friday 14.00 - 15.30 Monthly
Dates
Sep 18, Oct 9, Nov 6, Dec 11,
Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6, Jun 3
65 Book Group 2 This is another lively group that meets monthly to discuss a book we
have read, which is introduced by a member of the group.
Contact
Margot Tringham - maggiethecat95@hotmail.com - 716953
Day & Time Friday 10.00 - 11.30 Monthly
Dates
Sep 11, Oct 23, Nov 20, Dec 11,
Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6, Jun 3
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66 Literary Topics - Rosemary Thomas & Jan Herbert
Landscapes of the mind. We continue our exploration of setting with
focus on its metaphorical significance then in the second term
consider the use of time in twentieth-century drama.
Contact
Jan Herbert - jherbert171@gmail.com - 795600
Day & Time Thursday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 24, Apr 14, May 12
67 Modern Novel - David Helsdon
We select literature of the 20th and 21st centuries from a common
theme. Ten titles are chosen from suggestions within the group, and
a member presents the chosen book for discussion at the monthly
meeting.
Contact
David Helsdon – grada.helsdon@btinternet.com - 727824
Day & Time Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2
Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4, Jun 1
68 Play Reading - Margaret Ham
An informal gathering sitting round a table reading plays for pleasure
(you can just listen if you prefer). We’ve recently read works by
Tennessee Williams, Noel Coward and Alan Bennett: we’ll tackle
anything!
Contact
Margaret Ham - amdramham@yahoo.co.uk - 715457
Day & Time
Thursday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 3
Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 17, Apr 7
69 Poetry 1 - self-led
We alternate between one person talking to us about a
poet of their choice, and all bringing a selection of poems
on a theme decided in advance.
Contact
Ann Vickers - ann@avickers.plus.com - 713956
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 16, Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 16
Jan 13, Feb 17, Mar 16, Apr 13, May 18, Jun 1
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70 Poetry 2 - Patricia Thorns
Poetry 2 has decided to be self-indulgent. We plan to wallow in The
Romantics all year, so look out for classes on Wordsworth, Keats,
Coleridge, Shelley, Byron, Blake, and several other poets who
shared their poetic spirit.
Contact
Ann Vickers - ann@avickers.plus.com - 713956
Day & Time
Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 15, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1
Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
71 The Project Book Group - Pat Thorns
The Project Book group continues for another year, inspired by the
theme of the current project: "About Time". The group is open to all,
and, if you wished, you could take the opportunity to introduce a
novel that appeals to you.
Contact
Patricia Thorns - pat.thorns@ntlworld.com - 684058
Day & Time
Tuesday 13.30 - 15.30 Monthly
Dates
Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17
Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 22, Apr 26, May 24, Jun 7
72 Russian Literature - John Innes
After several years of Short Stories, we are changing the focus to
poetry and drama. As before we will be taking examples from the
Empire, The Revolution and Civil War and the Soviet and postSoviet periods. Whenever possible texts will be given out in
advance. Full details will be available on Registration Day.
Contact
John Innes - innescribable@yahoo.co.uk - 734597
Day & Time Monday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 7
73 Shakespeare - Mary Bell
This year we continue to celebrate our national playwright and poet.
Our popular sessions include talks, discussions, theatre trips and
workshops led by current stage and screen actors.
Contact
Margaret Stafford - margaretstafford@talktalk.net - 715052
Day & Time Thursday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 5
Jan 21, Feb 25, Mar 17, Apr 28, May 19
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74 Short Stories – Jan Herbert
The stories will all feature 'Time', in accordance with this year’s
project.
Contact
Richenda Wallace - wal365@btinernet.com - 726090
Day & Time Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 16
Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 16, Apr 13, May 11, Jun 8
75 World Literature - Sue Willson
We take a serious, but lively, look at novels about past or present
societies in countries around the world. We also enjoy lunching
together several times a year.
Contact
Bev Sylvester-Evans - bse1@me.com - 714793
Day & Time Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1
Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3, Jun 7
76 Writers’ Group
In this self-led group a story topic is chosen every month and each
member reads the result at the next session. An amazing variety of
styles and genres always seems to emerge, prompting friendly and
encouraging discussion.
Contact
Jill van Heerden - no email - 718904
Amanda Macland – amandamacland@yahoo.com 715325
Day & Time Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18
Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16, Apr 13, May 18, Jun 15
MUSIC
77 Concert Club
A series of classic concerts in London & Basingstoke, travelling by
coach. New members always welcome.
Contact
Gillian Devin - devinegillian@btinternet.com – 01428 717016
Dates
TBA to members of Concert Club
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78 Jazz Club - Richard Thomas
We focus mainly on the Traditional and Classical (pre-Bop) periods
of Jazz with forays into more modern styles/regions (Latin America,
Africa and Europe). Most sessions are introduced by members.
New members welcome.
Contact
Ann Vickers – ann@avickers.plus.com - 713956
Day & Time Thursday 15.00 -17.00 Monthly Note New Time
Dates
Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 5, Dec 3
Jan 7, Feb 11, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5
79 Movement to Music - Caryl Griffith
A gentle warm up of the whole body to help with balance and
movement. It is good for keeping an active mind and we have fun.
All are welcome.
Contact
Susan Innes - no email – 734597
Yvonne Bryant - yvonnebryant@gmail.com
Day & Time Friday 10.00 - 11.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 11, Oct 9 & 23, Nov 6 & 20, Dec 11
Jan 8 & 22, Feb 12 & 26, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 1, 15 & 29
May 13 & 27, Jun 10
80 Music Discovery - Michael Gardener
If you enjoy listening to good music, and are open minded in
discovering music you will receive a warm welcome from our many
members. No musical knowledge is required and hopefully you will
hear something new as well as some old favourites.
Contact
Ann Vickers - ann@avickers.plus.com - 713956
Day & Time Tuesday 13.45 - 15.45, Monthly
Dates
Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10
Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 8, Apr 12
81 Opera - Laurence Carter & Trevor Williams
A varied programme of talks and screenings covering all periods and
aspects of opera from Monteverdi to the present day. Programmes
may be varied to include the interests or contributions of members.
When a complete opera or long programme is to be shown, the
meeting may over-run and a three hour parking ticket is advisable.
Contact
Susan Bussell - smbussell@talktalk.net - 715830
Day & Time Wednesday 14.00 - 16.30 - Monthly
Dates
Sep 23, Oct 21, Nov 25
Jan 20, Feb 24, Mar 23, Apr 27, May 25
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RECREATION AND PASTIMES
82 Amateur Bird Watching
Amateur Local Bird-watching organised by David and Doreen Allen.
Any contributions to the class will be gratefully accepted from
existing or new members.
Contact
David Allen - dadorn@waitrose.com - 794444
Day & Time
Last Tuesday of the month, 10.00 am
Dates
Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 24, Jan 26, Feb 23
Mar 29, Apr 26, May 24, June 28
Location
TBA
83 Bridge
We are a friendly group. No tuition. Come with or without a partner.
Contact
Eileen Williams - e.williams332@btinternet.com 792589
Day & Time Thursday 13.45 - 16.00 Weekly
Sep 10 - Dec 3, NOT Sep 24 or Nov 12
Dates
Jan 7 - Jun 9, NOT Feb 18, Mar 10 or Apr 21
84 Film Club - Richard Thomas
The Project this year is 'About Time'. We will therefore show films
with a link to the concept of time.
Contact
Ann Vickers - ann@avickers.plus.com - 713956
Day & Time
Tuesday 13.30 - 15.30 Monthly
Dates
Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17
Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 5, May 17
85 Line Dancing - Sylvia Horne
Enjoy physical and mental exercise with cheerful music and friendly
people. Suitable shoes needed. Mixed levels of experience.
Beginners should join in the first term to learn the basic steps.
Contact
Sylvia Horne - sylvia.horne@o2.co.uk - 713902
Day & Time Monday 14.00 - 15.30 - 2 Weekly
Dates
Sep 21, Oct 12 & 26, Nov 9 & 23, Dec 7, Jan 4& 18
Feb 1, 15 & 29, Mar 14, Apr11 & 25, May 16, Jun 6
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86 Mah Jong - self-led
Guidance is available and beginners are welcome. Guidelines and
lists of hands available to those who are new to the group. Bring
along your Mah Jong set and/or racks to the sessions.
Contact
Gill & Steve Tilburn - stephen.tilburn@ntlworld.com 01252 665243
Day & Time Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 8 & 22, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 1
Jan 12 & 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22
Apr 5 (NOT APR 22), May 3, 17 & 31, Jun 14
87 Pub Lunch 1
We visit different pubs in our local area and members take it in turns
to organise and book the location.
Contact
Margaret Gibbon - htgibbon@gmail.com - 794102
Day & Time Tuesday 12.00 Monthly
Dates
As advised
88 Pub Lunch 2
Contact
Cliff Crittenden - ann_cliff.crittenden@ntlworld.com
- 665345
Day & Time Wednesday 12.00 Monthly
Dates
As advised
89 Scottish Country Dancing - Private, paid tutor
Our social, friendly group is suitable for Beginners/Improvers. No
need to come with a partner. All welcome. Some experience useful
but not essential. There is a small fee for this group.
Contact
Di Huddleston - huddleston.family@btinternet.com 794989
Day & Time Friday 14.00 - 15.30 Weekly
Sep 11 to Nov 27, (NOT Sep 25, Oct 16, Nov 13)
Dates
Jan 8 to Jun 10, (NOT Feb 19, Mar 11 & 25, Apr 22)
90 Scrabble – Kathy Hamilton & Val Steel
The group plays Scrabble and other board games.
Contact
Kathy Hamilton - kathy599@btinternet.com - 722405
Val Steel – vmaysteel@talktalk.net - 722269
Day & Time Friday 14.00 - 16.00 2-Weekly
Dates
Sep 18, Oct 9 & 23, Nov 6 & 20, Dec 11
Jan 8 & 22, Feb 12 & 26, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 1 & 15, May
6 & 20, Jun 3 & 17
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91 Sunday Lunch Group
This is an opportunity for those on their own to enjoy Sunday lunch
out in convivial company.
Contact
Elvire Myers – elvire.myers@gmail.com - 710814
Day & Time Sunday 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Usually 3rd Sunday. Programme at registration.
92 Tap Dancing - Marion Homer
Contact
Marion Homer - email withheld - 716329
Day & Time
Thursday 10.45 - 12.00 Weekly
Dates
Sep 10 - Dec 10
Jan 7 - Jun 9
Location
United Reform Church
93 Travelogue - Pamela Taylor & Roy Picken
We aim to have interesting and informative speakers, who have
either lived in a country for some time or taken a holiday there.
Participation is welcome but by no means essential.
Contact
Lynda Hampton - lynda.hampton@gmail.com
- 01256 702109
Day & Time
Thursday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 10, Oct 15, Nov 19
Jan 21, Feb 25, Mar 17, Apr 28, May 19
94 Wine Discovery - self led
The course comprises 8 sessions with a fee of £70 to buy the wine.
Our group of enthusiastic amateurs is self-led, enjoying and learning
more about quality wines from all parts of the world.
Contact
Tony Burke -tony.burke1945@talktalk.net - 71 5352
Day & Time
Thursday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Jan 14 (Project meeting), Feb 11, Mar 3, Apr 14, May 12
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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCE
95 Astronomy - Laurence Anslow
An informal Club with discussions about astronomy news and
guidance on what to see in the sky, led by a science and astronomy
teacher. Beginners and more experienced astronomers welcome!
Contact
Lynne Watson - teaune_beaune@btinternet.com - 710982
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.00 - 15.30 Monthly
Dates
Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16
Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16, Apr 27, May 18
96 Computing for Improvers - Tony Lennard
Improve your skills with an experienced teacher. Subjects covered
will include Managing Documents and Photos, Word Processing,
Excel, Power Point Presentation, Tablets etc. Tony's classes are
interesting and understandable, but the success of this group
depends on members giving him some input and guidance on
subjects that it would be helpful for them to study.
Contact
Cynthia Barnett - royebarnett@hotmail.com - 319551
Day & Time
Wednesday 16.30 - 18.00 weekly
Dates
Sep 16, 23 & 30, Oct 7, 14 & 21, Nov 4, 11, 18, & 25
Dec 2 & 9, Jan 13, 20 & 27, Feb 3, 10 & 24, Mar 2 & 9
Location
All Hallows School
97 Finance Interest Group - Gordon Barnett
Our group encourages members to learn about Stocks and Shares
and Stock Markets, and other forms of Investment, without investing
any money. Some external speakers may be engaged. All U3A
Members welcome.
Contacts
Gordon Barnett - gordonbarnett@hotmail.com - 319551
Warwick Lywood – w.lywood@btinternet.com - 01428
604491
Day & Time
Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 1, Feb 9, Mar 8, Apr 12, May
10, Jun 14, (July 12, private Group arrangement).
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98 Fun Maths - Monica Cook
“Maths really is fun” and “Maths makes sense”. These are quotes
from members. This group works together exploring unusual and
interesting mathematical ideas; we also play games and solve
puzzles. No prior knowledge is required, only a desire to discover
the magic of mathematics.
Contact
Tina Austin - austinajcm@yahoo.co.uk - 723261
Day & Time
Thursday 10.00 - 11.30 Monthly
Dates
Oct 22, Nov 26, Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 24, Apr 28, May 26
99 Horticulture - Lynne Watson
We are a self-led group of horticultural enthusiasts. We have a
programme of talks given by members and outside speakers.
Contacts
Nick Aylett - n.aylett07@btinternet.com - 726776
Day & Time
Tuesday 14.00 – 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 15, Oct 27, Nov 24, Jan 26, Feb 16, Mar 29, Apr 26,
May 24. Jun 14
LATE ENTRIES
100 Fun Tennis - Sean Poston
Aimed at members who haven't played tennis before - or played only
a little. It is not intended for club/serious players. Venue is Kingsley
Tennis Club (6 miles south of Farnham) where there are 4 indoor
courts for all year round play.
Contacts
Sean Poston - seanposton3@gmail.com - 01420 473993
Day & Time
Every Tuesday - 2.00 to 3.30.
Dates
From Sep 15 (free taster session), followed by an option to
join the club for 3 months (£42.50), or one year (£102).
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Index
Arts
Architecture
Art History
Painting
Photography
Theatre Club
Page
9
9
9
10
10
Latin
Russian
Spanish
Page
23
23
23
Literature
Book Group
24
Literary Topics
25
Modern Novel
25
Play Reading
25
Poetry
25
Project Book Club
26
Russian Literature
26
Shakespeare
26
Short Stories
27
World Literature
27
Writers’ Group
27
Music
Concert Club
28
Jazz Club
28
Movement to Music
28
Music Discovery
28
Opera
28
Recreation & Pastimes
Amateur Bird Watching
29
Bridge
29
Film Club
29
Line Dancing
29
Mah Jong
30
Pub Lunch Clubs
30
Scottish Country
30
Dancing
Scrabble
30
Sunday Group
31
Tap Dancing
31
Travelogue
31
Wine Discovery
31
Science, Technology &
Finance
Astronomy
32
Computer
32
Financial Interest
32
Fun Maths
33
Horticulture
33
Crafts
Bookbinding
10
Calligraphy
11
Cooking for Men
11
Fun with Flowers
11
Knitting & Handicraft
11
Scrapbooking
12
Fitness and Sports
Bowls
12
Cycling Club
12
Fun Tennis
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Pilates
13
Ramblers
14
Swimming
14
Table Tennis
14
Tai Chi
15
Yoga
15
History & Geography
Farnham Local History
16
History Seminar
16
Military Discussion
16
Military History
16
Humanities
Current Affairs
17
Economics
17
Geopolitics
17
Grumpy Old People
18
Humour Group
18
Lend me your ears
18
Minefield of
19
Communication
Philosophy
19
Psychology of
19
World Religions
20
Languages
French
20
German
21
Italian
22
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