Registered Charity No. 1019078
Academic Year 2014/2015
PROSPECTUS
and
PROGRAMME
www.farnhamu3a.org.uk
October 2014
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CONTENTS
Page
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 2014 – 2015
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Faculties
(Groups in alphabetical order within Faculty)
The Arts
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Music
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Literature
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Humanities
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Science And Technology
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Languages
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History And Geography
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Fitness And Recreational
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Late Entries
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Index To Groups
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Note: Unless otherwise specified all telephone numbers in the
prospectus are 01252 local code
See Website or Notice Board for programme updates
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FARNHAM U3A COMMITTEE 2014/2015
Chairman
Michael A' Bear
[email protected]
Vice Chairman
Gordon Barnett
[email protected]
Hon. Secretary
Anthony Clift
[email protected]
Hon. Treasurer
John Carter
[email protected]
Director of Studies Sue Willson
[email protected]
Membership
Margaret Ham
Secretary
[email protected]
Venues/
Eileen Williams
Speakers
[email protected]
Social Secretary
Ann Vickers
[email protected]
Newsletter & PR
Patricia Thorns
[email protected]
Class Manager
Gordon Stirton
[email protected]
Equipment
Bruce Oelman
Training
[email protected]
Project
Nickie Brander
Coordinators
[email protected]
Jo Watson
[email protected]
Programme
Brian Arthur
Manager &
[email protected]
Equipment Procurement
Non-Committee appointments
Hon. Examiner
Michael Mitchell
[email protected]
Member
Bernard Whelan
Communications
[email protected]
Webmaster
Gary Cook
[email protected]
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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 2014-2015. 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, 1 September, from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., in the Great Hall,
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 .
See Website or Notice Board for programme updates
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2014/2015 KEY DATES
Autumn Term
Spring Term
Summer Term
1 September to 12 December
5 January to 2 April
7 April to 12 June
2014 Registration Day
Monday, 1 September
Register to join groups from 10.00 until 11.30 hrs in The Great Hall
at The Maltings
2014 Annual General Meeting
Monday, 8 September at 14.00 hrs, The Maltings
2014 New Members’ Reception
Friday, 24 October from 16.15 hrs, The Maltings - BY INVITATION
ONLY
2015 Group Leaders’ & Secretaries’ Meetings
TBA, The Maltings
JOINING FARNHAM U3A
Contact Mrs Margaret Ham
Tel 01252 715457
Email: [email protected]
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North America Project Programme 2014-15
Friday Mornings 10.00 – 13.00
September 12 - Ticket Only £5 ( to include Tea/Coffee)
How they Govern – an insight into the Constitutions:
Laurence Carter (USA), Richard Thomas (Canada)
“U3a and you – U3a and me” - National Chairman: Barbara Lewis
October 10
American Musicals: Rae Baker
How the West was won (or lost!): Michael A’Bear
November 7 - Ticket Only £5 (includes Tea/Coffee & Thanksgiving
Treat!)
The Calgary Stampede (Rodeo): Paul Whitlock
Thanksgiving US Style: Mary Ellen Foley
The Lone Star State – Texas: Terry Boyle
December 12
The British in N. America in the 18th century - Elizabeth Anson
The Wines of North America - Brian Arthur
14.00 North American Wine Tasting - John Helmsley (Ticket only £8.00)
2015
January 16
Space - Laurence Anslow
Religions - Eileen Williams
Daughters of the Revolution - Meg Hovarth -Vice Regent of the London
Chapter
February 13
Canadian Literature - Rosemary Thomas
Slavery through Literature - Gloria Stock
Ragtime music.-.Tony Ashwell
March 20
Sporting Heroes - Joanne Watson
Tommy Reilly - Canadian Harmonica Player & Elstead resident: Roger
Trobridge
May 1 Finale - Ticket Only £5 (includes Tea/Cofee)
North American Indians - Joy Hendry
French Speaking Canada - Bill Marshall
Songs of the 49th Parallel - Canadian singer songwriters- Adrian Martin
See Website or Notice Board for programme updates
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Monthly Meetings - Mondays at 14.00
Sept 29
Tales of a Scotland Yard Detective - Steve Roberts - Retired Detective
with the Flying Squad and Kidnap and Specialist Investigation Unit
Oct 20
Britain from Above and the Aerofilms collection 1919-2006 - Philip
Jacob
Nov 10
“All Tanked Up” - The Story of the Canadian forces stationed locally
in WW11 - John Owen Smith
Dec 1
A Surrey Christmas - .Matthew Alexander
2015
Jan 19
The North-West Mounted Police - The Mounties - Richard Thomas
Feb 23
Social Media - Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask!
- Nicky Kriel - Social Media Consultant
March 9
North American Architecture - ( Representatives of the Architecture
group)
May 11
The American Dream - Gordon Barnett
Open Class Meetings – open to non group members
Philosophy – Wed Sept 24th (2-4 pm) - 'The American Pragmatists'.
Musical Discovery - Tues Oct 14th (1.45-3.45pm) - The Great American
Songbook
Travelogue – Thurs Oct 24th (10-12):- The Oregon Trail and Wild West
Legends
Military History - Fri Nov 21st (10-12) - General CusterArt History - Fri March 6th (2-4pm) Wyeth and Rockwell - A Look at Two
American Artists' - presented by Ann Watson of Guildford U3A.
Friday April 10 (2-4pm) 'American Abstract Expressionism' - Peter Duffy
Geopolitics - Friday June 5 (10-12) – The USA
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Monthly Meetings on Mondays at 14:00
Sept 29
Tales of a Scotland Yard Detective:
Steve Roberts - Retired Detective, The Flying Squad and Kidnap
and Specialist Investigation Unit
Oct 20
Britain from Above and the Aerofilms collection 1919-2006:
Philip Jacob
Nov 10
“All Tanked Up” - The Story of the Canadian forces stationed in the
area during WW11: John Owen Smith
Dec 1
A Surrey Christmas: Matthew Alexander
2015
Jan 19
The North-West Mounted Police - “The Mounties”:
Richard Thomas
Feb 23
Social Media - Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to
ask! : Nicky Kriel, Social Media Consultant
March 9
North American Architecture - members of Architecture Group
May 11
How the West was won (or lost!): Michael A’Bear
Open Meetings
Philosophy
Music Discovery
Travelogue
Military History
Art History
Film Club
Wed, Sept 24 - 'The American Pragmatists'.
Tues, Oct 14 - ‘The Great American Song book’
Thurs, Oct 24 - ‘The Oregon Trail & Wild West legends’
Fri, Nov 21 - ‘General Custer’
Fri, 6 Mar ‘Wyeth and Rockwell - Two American Artists'
Fri, Apr 10 - American Abstract Expressionism
All films will have American/Canadian connections.
Other Open Meetings to be notified on the website, in the OWL Newsletter
and on the U3A notice board.
All events are open to all members. Please look at the website/notice
board for further details of each event. It is helpful if you will inform the
appropriate group secretary if you will attend an open meeting.
Tickets for paid events can be obtained from
Ann Vickers, - [email protected] - 713956
And at Registration, Study Days and Monthly Meetings
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FARNHAM U3A PROGRAMME
THE ARTS
1 Architecture - Tim Cox & Suzanne Vincent
Normally we have two 20-30 minute presentations each meeting
contributed by members and a visit during the year. This year will be
largely, but not exclusively, about North American Architecture and
Architects – domestic buildings before Christmas and others after.
To ensure easy discussion, class size is limited.
Contact
Victoria Lighting - [email protected] - 795180
Day & Time
Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 16, Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 16
Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 14, May 19
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 - [email protected] - 713956
Day & Time
Friday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 5, Oct 10 & 31, Dec 5
Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 10, May 8, Jun 5
3 Bookbinding - Chris Silver
There is a fee for this group. Take a damaged book for repair, or a
book you've made that needs covers and using almost any material
you like you can become a bookbinder with tutorial help from an
experienced teacher.
Contact
Chris Silver - [email protected] - 725263
Day & Time
Thursday 09.30 - 12.30 Weekly
Sep 4 - Dec 11, NOT Sep 25
Dates
Jan 8 - Jun 11, NOT Feb 19, Mar 12 or Apr 23
4 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
Sep 11, Oct 9 & 23, Nov 13 & 27, Dec 11 & 18
Jan 15 & 29, Feb 12 & 26, Mar 19, Apr 16 & 30
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5 Film Club - Richard Thomas
This year, in support of the Project, we will show a range of
interesting or quirky films from or about North America.
Contact
Day & Time
Dates
Ann Vickers - [email protected] - 713956
Tuesday 13.30 - 15.30 Monthly
Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 21,
May 19
6 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 - [email protected] - 722233
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3
Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 8, May 6, Jun 3
7 Knitting & Handicraft - Marion Mullen
Calling all of you who enjoy knitting, tapestries, embroidery or any type of
handicraft. We are a self-led group of like-minded friendly folk who
welcome a couple of hours dedicated to our craft. We can share skills,
materials and patterns and maybe invite a guest or two for some variety.
Contact
Marion Mullen - [email protected] – tel withheld
Day & Time
Monday 14.00 - 16.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 15 & 29, Oct 13 & 27, Nov 17, Dec 8, Jan 5 & 26, Feb 2
& 16, Mar 2 & 16, Apr 13 & 20, May 18, Jun 1 & 15
8 Painting 1
This is a friendly painting group for all abilities. We follow a
programme of activities and help and advice is given where
necessary. Occasional workshops and demonstrations are
organised.
Contact
Alison Ridgeon - [email protected] - 716808
Day & Time
Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 16 & 30, Oct 21, Nov 11 & 25, Jan 13 & 27
Feb 10 & 24, Mar 10 & 24, Apr 7 & 21, May 12 & 26, Jun 9
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9 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 - [email protected] - 792542
Day & Time Friday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 5 & 19, Oct 3 & 24, Nov 21, Dec 5, Jan 9 & 23
Feb 6 & 27, Mar 6 & 27, Apr 17, May 8 & 22, Jun 5 & 19
10 Painting 4
Social group, no tuition. Mixed abilities.
Contact
Stanley Jarvis - [email protected] - 321782
Day & Time Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 16 & 30, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 11 & 25, Dec 16, Jan 13 & 27
Feb 10 & 24, Mar 10 & 24, Apr 21, May 12 & 26, Jun 9
11 Photography - Tony Watson
Suitable for all abilities, help and advice given on different techniques.
Workshops held on various subjects ranging from getting to know your
camera to the basic elements of image processing. At the end of the
Academic Year we hold a major competition, judged by an expert.
Contact
Peter Clarke - [email protected] - 689479
Day & Time Monday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 15 & 29, Oct 13 & 27, Nov 10 & 24, Dec 8, Jan 12 & 26
Feb 9 & 23, Mar 9 & 23, Apr 13 & 27, May 11, Jun 1
12 Theatre Club
Theatre Club offers members the opportunity to visit a variety of theatres to
see plays, musicals and comedy. Existing members can renew by sending
a cheque for £6 (made out to U3A Farnham) to cover postage, to 6
Cobbett Court, 54 Waverley Lane, Farnham GU9 8DD and will be required
to show their new U3A membership cards on their first theatre visit. Seats
are allocated by a draw.
Contact
Julie Cooper - [email protected] - 821903
Diane Godwin - email withheld - 721820
Dates
Trips as advised
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MUSIC
13 Concert Club
A series of classic concerts in London & Basingstoke, travelling by
coach. New members always welcome
Contact
Gillian Devin - [email protected] - 01428 606108
2014: Fri, 10 Oct, Thurs, 13 Nov, 2015: Sat, 21 Feb Thurs 12
Dates
Mar, Thurs, 23 Apr, Sun 24 May (TBC)
14 Guitar Club - Mark Gardiner - NEW
Aimed at beginners, intermediates or indeed anyone who needs
some help with an aspect of their style or composition, or just wants
to come and talk guitars! Additional aspects covered will include,
defining a natural 'signature' style, creating a good tone, best use of
technology and getting the best from the minimal equipment.
Mark Gardiner - [email protected] - 794088
Contact
Day & Time Tuesday, 2.00 to 4.00 - weekly for a 4 week trial
Dates
Sep 9 to 30
15 Jazz Club - Richard Thomas
We focus on the Traditional and Classical (pre-Bop) periods of Jazz
with forays into more modern styles and from other regions (Latin
America, Africa and Europe). Most sessions are introduced by
group members. New members are most welcome.
Contact
Ann Vickers – [email protected] - 713956
Day & Time Thursday 14.00 -16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 5, Apr 9
May 7
16 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 the many
who have already attended over the last five years. No musical
knowledge is required and hopefully you will hear something new as
well as some old favourites.
Contact
Ann Vickers - [email protected] - 713956
Day & Time Tuesday 13.45 - 15.45, Monthly
Dates
Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 2,
Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14
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17 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 Group
members. When a complete opera or a lengthy section of an opera
is to be shown, the meeting may over-run and a three hour parking
ticket is advisable.
Contact
Susan Bussell - [email protected] - 715830
Day & Time Wednesday 14.00 - 16.15 Monthly
Dates
Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 26
Jan 21, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 27
LITERATURE
18 Book Group - 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 - [email protected] - 718716
Day & Time Friday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 7, Dec 5,
Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 12
19 Literary Topics - Rosemary Thomas & Jan Herbert
Location, Location - a Sense of Place. This year we shall consider
the effect of the setting in the works of various writers, including
Hardy, the Brontes, Basil Bunting. Newcomers very welcome.
Contact
Jan Herbert - [email protected] - 795600
Day & Time Thursday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 5, Apr 2
20 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 - [email protected] - 727824
Day & Time Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3
Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6, Jun 3
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21 Play Reading - Margaret Ham
An informal gathering sitting round a table reading plays for pleasure
(you can just listen if you prefer!). We read works chosen by the
group, typically written by Shaw, Priestley, Wilder, etc.
Contact
Margaret Ham - [email protected] - 715457
Day & Time
Thursday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 11
Jan 15, Feb 26, Mar 19, Apr 9
22 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 - [email protected] - 713956
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 17
Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 18, Apr 8, May 6, Jun 3
23 Poetry 2 - Patricia Thorns
The topic for this year is “The Heir and the Spare”. We shall
examine the poetry of some Poets’ Laureate from the last few
centuries, and also some poets who, in our opinion, should
have been similarly lauded. The course will also include some
poetry from the First World War in this significant anniversary
year.
Contact
Day & Time
Dates
Ann Vickers - [email protected] - 713956
Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2
Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5
24 The Project Book Group - Pat Thorns
By popular demand, we will continue the book group for
another year and will be discussing books published between
1940 and 1970, so that we can watch Pathe News excerpts
from the years our chosen novels were published. We intend
to select some American texts to fit in with next year’s project.
Contact
Patricia Thorns - [email protected] - 684058
Day & Time
Dates
Tuesday 13.30 - 15.30 Monthly
Sep 23, Oct 21, Nov 18
Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 24, Apr 21, May 26, Jun 9
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25 Russian Literature - Short Stories - John Innes
As before the three sessions will be devoted to a writer or writers in
the Empire period up to 1917, the Revolution and Civil War period
and the Soviet and perhaps post-Soviet period. A story is given out
in advance and then the session includes more background and
discussion.
Contact
John Innes - [email protected] - 734597
Day & Time Monday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 16, Mar 16
26 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 715052
Day & Time Thursday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 13
Jan 15, Feb 12, Mar 19, Apr 9, May 14
27 Short Stories – Jan Herbert
We use the popular format of a presentation followed by small group
discussion and a reporting-back session. This year we shall
examine stories on the theme of 'Youth and/or Age'. New members
welcome.
Contact
Richenda Wallace - [email protected] - 726090
Day & Time Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 3
Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 18, Apr 8, May 13, Jun 10
28 World Literature - Sue Willson
We enjoy reading books from around the world. Each month a group
member gives a short presentation and leads discussion. We are a
friendly group, and like to go out for lunch now and then.
Contact
Bev Sylvester-Evans - [email protected] - 714793
Day & Time Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2
Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, Jun 2
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29 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
Valerie Wills – [email protected] - 01256 782057
Day & Time Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19
Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 20, Jun 17
HUMANITIES
30 Cookery for Men - 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.
Contact
Day & Time
Dates
Venue
Anne Ashmore - [email protected] 711013
Tuesday 17.00 - 19.00 or 20.00 (depending on School)
Jan 13, 20 & 27, Feb 3, 10
All Hallows School
31 Grumpy Old People - Michael A’Bear
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 will be largely self-led in
that 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
Prue Horne - [email protected] - 319661
Day & Time Tuesday 14.30 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 23, Oct 21, Nov 25
Jan 20, Feb 24, Mar 24, Apr 21, May 26
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32 Humour Group - Keith & Mary Williams - NEW
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.
Contact
Mary Williams - [email protected] - 711783
Day & Time
Thursday, 14.00 - 15.30 Monthly
Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
Dates
Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 19, Apr 9, May 7, Jun 11
Mindful Meditation – course cancelled
98 The Minefield of Cross-Cultural Communication - NEW
Late Entry - See page 32
99 Speaking To U3A Groups and the Project - NEW
Late Entry - See page 32
34 Philosophy 1 - Ann Vickers
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 - [email protected] - 713956
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 19, Jan 21
Feb 18, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 13, Jun 10
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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 - [email protected] - 713956
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 3, Oct 1 & 29, Nov 26
Jan 7 & 28, Feb 25, Apr 1 & 29 May 20
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36 Lend Me Your Ears - NEW
Did you see the film 'The King's Speech'? Are there voices on
radio or TV you warm to, and ones that turn you off? With
new skills - posture, breathing, relaxation, and projection - you
can develop a voice people warm to, and so communicate
even better.
Contact
David Wylde - [email protected] - 722193
Day & Time
Dates
Friday 14.00 – 16.00 Monthly
Sep 19, Oct 10, Nov 7
Jan 16, Feb 13, Mar 20, Apr 10, May 15
37 Wine Discovery
The course comprises 8 sessions with a fee of £60 to buy the wine.
Our group of enthusiastic amateurs is self-led, enjoying and learning
more about quality wines from around the world.
Contact
Tony Burke - [email protected] - 715352
Day & Time
Thursday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 12 (Note: Friday, not Thursday)
Jan 15, Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7
38 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
excursions (London, Oxford, etc)
Contact
Gordon Barnett - [email protected] - 319551
Day & Time
Friday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
3 Oct, Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 10, May 8
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
39 Astronomy - Laurence Anslow
Monthly meeting of the U3A Astronomy Club, with chat about items
of current interest in the sky. All welcome. Possibility of Guest
Speakers. Use of observatory and telescopes by arrangement.
Contact
Lynne Watson - [email protected] - 710982
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.00 - 15.00 Monthly
Dates
Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17
Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20
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40 Computer 1 - Basics - John Carter
Introduction to E-mail and the Internet. This is a six week course
to make you feel confident using email and the Internet. No
experience necessary but students must have Internet access
(available free at Farnham Library) and to work regularly on their
own computers between classes.
Contact
Cynthia Barnett - [email protected] - 319551
Day & Time
Wednesday 16.30 - 18.00 Weekly
Dates
Sep 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
Location
All Hallows School
41 Computer 2 - Inexperienced - Tony Lennard
Basic training for extending the use of the computer to various tasks
of word processing, mailing, filing, simple accounting, web browsing,
Power Point Presentation and others, such as Adobe. Taught in an
easily understandable way by an experienced teacher.
Cynthia Barnett - [email protected] - 319551
Contact
Day & Time
Wednesday 16.30-18.00 2 weekly
Dates
Sept 17, Oct 1 & 15, Nov 5 & 19, Dec 3 & 10, Jan 7 & 21,
Feb 4 & 25, Mar 11 & 25, Apr 15 & 29, May 13 & 20.
Location
All Hallows School
42 Computer 3 - Advanced
To be arranged and announced later
43 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 - [email protected] - 723261
Day & Time
Thursday 10.00 - 11.30 Monthly
Dates
Oct 23, Nov 27
Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 30, May 28
Geology 1 - cancelled
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44 Geology 2 - Graham Parlett
This course is designed for those who have already attended any of
my previous courses and is not appropriate for complete beginners.
Themes already considered will be taken further and in the same
format as before - formal presentations and discussions. A field trip
in the summer is planned.
Contact
Judy Parlett - [email protected] - 793580
Day & Time
Tuesday 10.00 - 11.45 Monthly
Dates
Sep 23, Nov 4, Dec 2
Jan 6. Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 12, Jun 2
45 Horticulture - Jackie Caird & Jenny Williams
We are a friendly, enthusiastic group interested in all aspects of
gardening. In the winter we have lively discussions on various
subjects sometimes with speakers, in the summer we visit local
gardens.
Contacts
Tel only: Jackie Caird – 722753
Jenny Williams - 713863
Email only: Nick Aylett - [email protected]
Lynne Watson - [email protected]
Day & Time
Thursday 14.00 - 15.30 Monthly
Dates
Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 6, Feb 5, Mar 19, Apr 2, May 14
Investment Clubs
In our friendly investment clubs, we pay only £25 a month into a ‘pot’
which we use to buy shares. You are welcome to come to a couple
of meetings before making a financial commitment.
46 Investment Group 1 - David Matthews
Contact
David Matthews - [email protected] - 722091
Day & Time
Tuesday 14.30 - 16.30 Monthly
Dates
Sep 16, Oct 14, Nov 18
Jan 13, Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 14, May 19
47 Investment Group 2 - Gordon Barnett
Contacts
Day & Time
Dates
Gordon Barnett - [email protected] - 319551
David Everitt - [email protected] - 321951
Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Aug 5, Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 11, Dec 2
Jan 6, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9
See Website or Notice Board for programme updates
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48 Science and Society - Georgina Crawley & Carol Pritchard
This group is for anyone with an interest in Science and Technology,
and their impact on life today. The programme will include activities
such as presentations, discussions on topical issues in the media,
videos and a possible visit.
Contact
Anne Bryce - [email protected] - 328394
Day & Time
Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Oct 8, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 8
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
Conversation: usually Level 3 and above
49 French 1 - Anne Richmond
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 - [email protected]
- 01428 604030
Day & Time
Monday 10.00 - 11.15 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 22, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 1, Jan 12 & 26
Feb 2 & 16, Mar 2 & 16, Apr 13 & 27, May 11 & 18, Jun 8
50 French 2 - Odette Byrne
Level 2 to 3 follows a course on a book and CDs.
Contact
Grania Davy - [email protected] - 01428 604604
Day & Time
Wednesday 13.45 - 15.15 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 10 & 24, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 5 & 19, Dec 3, Jan 7 & 21
Feb 4 & 18, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 8 & 22, May 6 & 20, Jun 3
51 French 3 - Michael Blower
French Conversation.
Contact
Miets Kuyken - no email - 01428-604117
Day & Time
Tuesday 09.45 - 10.45 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 9 & 23, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4 & 18, Dec 2
Jan 6 & 20, Feb 10 & 24, Mar 10 & 24, Apr 7 & 21
May 5 & 19, Jun 2
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52 French 4 - Pamela Martin
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 - [email protected] - 01428-717617
Day & Time
Tuesday 11.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 9 & 23, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4 & 18, Dec 2
Jan 6 & 20, Feb 10 & 24, Mar 10 & 24, Apr 7 & 21
May 5 & 19,
53 French 6 - Susan Hall
Level 3 progressing to level 4. Limited to16 members to enable
each to talk. Members prepare comments on a chosen subject for
each class. The emphasis will be on conversation, dealing with
everyday situations in France as well as chosen discussion topics.
Lessons in French, but various points of grammar will be examined,
with explanations in English.
Contact
Ann Foster - email withheld - 737649
Day & Time
Tuesday 14.30 - 16.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 9 & 23, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4 & 18, Dec 16
Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, Mar 3 & 17, Apr 7 & 21
May 5 & 19, Jun 2
German 1– Course cancelled
54 German 2 - self-led
Level 4 & higher. The emphasis is on conversation. Members take
it in turns to introduce a subject of topical or general interest to
generate an exchange of views and lively conversation. Issues of
vocabulary and grammar are addressed. Limited to 12 members,
prospective new members need a sound knowledge of German
language and the ability to speak it fluently.
Contact
Susan Hall - no email - 852258
Day & Time
Wednesday 10.00 - 11.30 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 10 & 24, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 12 & 26, Dec 3, Jan 14 & 28
Feb 11 & 25, Mar 18 & 25, Apr 15 & 29. May 13 & 27, Jun 10
Italian 1 - Course Cancelled
See Website or Notice Board for programme updates
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55 Italian 2 - Nancy Wright
Contact
Day & Time
Dates
Nancy Wright - [email protected]
01483 300564
Monday 09.30 - 10.45 2-weekly
Sep 8 & 22, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 8 & 22
Jan 5 & 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 2 & 16, Apr 13 & 27
May 11, Jun 8
56 Italian 3 - Nancy Wright
Contact
Day & Time
Dates
Nancy Wright - [email protected]
01483 300564
Monday 11.00 - 12.15 2-weekly
Sep 8 & 22, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 8 & 22
Jan 5 & 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 2 & 16, Apr 13 & 27
May 11, Jun 8
57 Latin - Paul Callow
Level 3-5. We read and translate Latin authors in the original
text. Each session will include some grammar.
Contact
Day & Time
Dates
Paul Callow - [email protected] - 727471
Wednesday 14.00 - 15.30 2-weekly
Sep 3 & 17, Oct 1 & 15, Nov 5 & 19, Dec 3, Jan 7 & 21
Feb 4 & 18, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 1 & 15, May 6 & 20, Jun 3
58 Spanish 1
Level 1. The class concentrates on basic vocabulary and everyday
phrases, and very simple reading.
Contact
Tony Ashwell - [email protected] - 716636
Day & Time
Wednesday 10.00 -11.00 2 weekly
Dates
Sep 3 & 17, Oct 1 & 15, Nov 5 & 26, Dec 17
Jan 7 & 21, Feb 4 & 18, Mar 4 & 25, Apr 15 & 29
May 6 & 20, Jun 3 & 17
59 Spanish 2
Level 2. We move on to construction of sentences, holiday Spanish
and basic grammar (tenses of verbs, pronouns).
Contact
Tony Ashwell - [email protected] - 716636
Day & Time
Wednesday 11.15 - 12.15 2 weekly
Dates
Sep 3 & 17, Oct 1 & 15, Nov 5 & 26, Dec 17
Jan 7 & 21, Feb 4 & 18, Mar 4 & 25, Apr 15 & 29
May 6 & 20, Jun 3 & 17
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60 Spanish 3 - Bernard Whelan
Level 3. Concentrates on grammar, fairly straightforward readings
and simple sentence construction.
Contact
Pamela Brown – [email protected] - 702075
Day & Time
Wednesday 11.15 – 12.15 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 3 & 17, Oct 22, Nov 5 & 19, Dec 3 (NOT Oct 8),
Jan 14 & 28, Feb 11 (NOT Feb 26)
Mar 18, Apr 1 & 29, May 13 & 27, Jun 10
61 Spanish 4 - Bernard Whelan
Level 4. Consists largely of reading and translating advanced texts,
with grammatical points raised by way of illustration as they occur in
the texts.
Contact
Pamela Brown - [email protected] - 702075
Day & Time
Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 3 & 17, Oct 22, Nov 5 & 19, Dec 3 (NOT Oct 8),
Jan 14 & 28, Feb 11 (NOT Feb 26)
Mar 18, Apr 1 & 29, May 13 & 27, Jun 10
62 Spanish 5 - Paid, private tutor
Conversation. For Spanish Class members only. There is a fee for
this group.
Contact
Helen Williams - [email protected] - 328027
Day & Time
Thursday 09.45 - 11.15 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 4 & 18, Oct 2 & 16, Nov 6 & 20, Dec 4 & 11
Jan 15 & 22, Feb 5 & 26, Mar 5 & 19, Apr 16 & 30
May 14 & 21, Jun 4 & 11
HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
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.
63 Current Affairs 1 (Mondays) - Jo Huddleston
Contact
Day & Time
Dates
Di Huddleston - [email protected] 794989
Monday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Sep 8 & 22, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 1 & 15
Jan 5 & 19, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 9 & 23, Apr 13 & 27
May 18, Jun 1 & 15
See Website or Notice Board for programme updates
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64 Current Affairs 2 (Wednesdays) - Jo Savage
Contact
Day & Time
Dates
Prue Horne - [email protected] - 319661
Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Sep 17, Oct 1, 15 & 29, Nov 12 & 26. Dec 17
Jan 7 & 21, Feb 4 & 18, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 1 & 15
May 6 & 20
65 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 - [email protected]
- 711093
Dates
Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 3
Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 18. Apr 15, May 13
66 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,
bringing their ideas and knowledge to the group. Some guest
speakers.
Contact
Gill Picken - [email protected] - 658124
Day & Time
Thursday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 18, Oct 23, Nov 27
Jan 22, Feb 26. Mar 26, Apr 16, May 21
67 Geopolitics - Richard Thomas & John Irwin
For 2014-15 we shall assemble another wide-ranging set of
interesting international and geopolitical subjects. Group numbers
are restricted - so there may be a waiting list.
Contact
Ian Bell - [email protected] - 793672
Day & Time
Friday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 10, May 8, Jun 5
68 History Seminar - Hans Dumoulin
This is a self-help group, set up by non-historians for non-historians.
Participants give an introduction about once every two years.
Numbers limited to 35 for constructive discussion.
Contact
Hugh Hussey - [email protected] - 793644
Day & Time
Monday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 15 & 29, Oct 13 & 27, Nov 10 & 24, Dec 8, Jan 19,
Feb 2 & 16, Mar 2, 16 & 30, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 8
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69 Military Discussion Seminar - John Shoobridge
Military history is complex and dynamic. All too often topics are
evaluated in simple terms resulting in superficial conclusions but
Military history is full of contradictions, misunderstandings and
speculations. The aim of the Group is to identify military topics
where it is possible that other than the conventional or traditional
conclusion might be drawn.
Contact
Paul Wharam - [email protected] - 449663
Day & Time
Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00 Dates below
Dates
Sep 30, Nov 25, Mar 24, May 26
70 Military History - Mike England
We cover a variety of aspects of Military history – 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
Peter Newman - [email protected] 793916
Day & Time
Friday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 19, Oct 24, Nov 21
Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 17, May 15
71 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 - [email protected]
- 01256 702109
Day & Time
Thursday 10.00 - 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 18, Oct 23, Nov 27
Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 16, May 21
FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL COURSES
72 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 - [email protected] - 794444
Day & Time
Last Tuesday of the month, 10.00
Dates
Sep 30, Oct 28, Nov 28, Dec 30, Jan 27, Feb 24
Mar 31, Apr 28, May 26, June 30
Location
TBA
See Website or Notice Board for programme updates
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73 Bridge
We are a friendly group. No tuition. Come with or without a partner.
Contact
Eileen Williams - [email protected] 792589
Day & Time Thursday 13.45 - 16.00 Weekly
Sep 4 - Dec 11, NOT Sep 25
Dates
Jan 8 - Jun 11, NOT Feb 19, Mar 12 or Apr 23
74 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. There are usually two
groups: Easier group, around 10 miles, and Moderate group
around 20 miles. Both groups stopping for refreshments. Minimum
equipment: a maintained bicycle, cycle helmet, water bottle and
spare inner tube.
Contacts
Sue Shaw - [email protected] - 726684
David Mullen - [email protected] - 725409
Day & Time Wednesday, meet at 9.45 in The Maltings car park
Dates
Sep 10 & 24, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 12 & 26, Dec 10
Jan 14 & 28, Feb 11 & 25, Mar 11 & 25, Apr 8 & 22,
May 13 & 27, Jun 10 & 24, Jul 8 & 22, Aug 12 & 26
75 Line Dancing - Sylvia Horne
Enjoy physical and mental exercise with cheerful music and friendly
people. You do not need a partner or any special clothing, except
suitable shoes. Mixed levels of experience. Complete beginners
should join in the first term to learn the basic steps.
Contact
Sylvia Horne - [email protected] - 713902
Day & Time Monday 14.00 - 15.30 Weekly
Sep 15 - Dec 8 NOT Oct 6
Dates
Jan 5 - Jun 8, NOT Apr 6, May 4, 11, & 25
Gourmet Lunch Club - Course cancelled
76 Lunch - Pub1
We visit different pubs in our local area and members take it in turns
to organise and book the location.
Contact
Margaret Gibbon - [email protected] - 794102
Day & Time Tuesday 12.00 Monthly
Dates
As advised
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77 Lunch - Pub2
Contact
Day & Time
Dates
Cliff Crittenden - [email protected]
- 665345
Wednesday 12.00 Monthly
As advised
Lunch – Pub3 – Course cancelled
78 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
Barbara Day - [email protected] - 716648
Day & Time Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 9 & 23, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4 & 18
Dec 2, Jan 13 & 27, Feb 10 & 24, Mar 10 & 24
Apr 7 & 21, May 12 & 26, Jun 2
79 Movement to Music - Caryl Griffith
Contact
Day & Time
Dates
Susan Innes - no email - 734597
Friday 10.00 - 11.00 2-weekly
Sep 5 & 19, Oct 3 & 24, Nov 21 & 28, Dec 5
Jan 9 & 23, Feb 6 & 27, Mar 6 & 27, Apr 10 & 17
May 15 & 29, Jun 12
80 Pilates 1 - Paid, private tutor
For all levels. There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Angela Hale - [email protected] - 820151
Day & Time Tuesday 11.30 - 12.30 Weekly
Dates
Sep 2 - Dec 2, Jan 6 - Mar 31, Apr 28 - Jun 9
81 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 [email protected] 794989
Day & Time Wednesday 13.00 - 14.00 Weekly
Sep 3 - Dec 17 NOT Dec 10
Dates
Jan 7 - Jun 24, NOT Mar 11
See Website or Notice Board for programme updates
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82 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 - [email protected] - 794378
Day & Time Wednesday 14.00 - 15.00 Weekly
Sep 3 - Dec 17 Not Dec10, Jan 7 - Jun 24, NOT Mar 11
Dates
83 Pilates 4 - Paid, private tutor
For all levels we perform exercises aimed to improve: posture;
balance; and flexibility; strengthen muscles and keep joints mobile.
There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Doreen Chelton - [email protected] - 662921
Day & Time Monday 10.00 - 11.00 Weekly
Dates
Sep 8 - Dec 8, Jan 5 – Mar 30
Apr 20 - Jun 22 NOT Apr 6, May 4 & 25
84 Pilates 5 - Paid, private tutor
For all levels we perform exercises aimed to improve: posture;
balance; and flexibility; strengthen muscles and keep joints mobile.
There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Doreen Chelton - [email protected] - 662921
Day & Time Monday 11.00 - 12.00 Weekly
Dates
Sep 8 - Dec 8, Jan 5 - Mar 30
Apr 20 - Jun 22 NOT Apr 6, May 4 & 25
85 Pilates 6 - Paid, private tutor
Suitable for all levels and abilities. There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Hazel Lissenborough - [email protected] 713164
Day & Time
Wednesday 11.45 - 12.45 Weekly
Sep 3 - Dec 3 Not Dec10, Jan 7 - Jun 10 NOT Mar 11
Dates
86 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 - [email protected]
01256 702109
Day & Time Friday 10.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 5 & 19, Oct 3 & 17, Nov 7 & 21, Dec 5 & 19
Jan 2 & 16, Feb 6 & 20, Mar 6 & 20, Apr 10 & 24
May 8 & 22, Jun 5 & 19, Jul 3, Aug 7
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87 Scottish Dancing - Private, paid tutor
Good for brain and body and great fun. Our social, friendly group is
suitable for Beginners/Improvers. No need to come with a partner.
All welcome – gentlemen and ladies. Some experience useful but
not essential. There is a small fee for this group.
Contact
Di Huddleston - [email protected] 794989
Day & Time Friday 14.00 - 15.30 Weekly
Sep 5 to Dec 5, NOT Sep 26, Oct 17, Nov 14
Dates
Jan 9 to Jun 12, NOT Feb 20, Mar 13, Apr 3 & 24
88 Scrabble - Paul Callow
The Scrabble group will be self-led.
Contact
Paul Callow - [email protected] - 727471
Day & Time Friday 14.00 - 16.00 2-Weekly
Dates
Sep 5 & 19, Oct 10 & 24, Nov 7 & 21, Dec 5
Jan 9 & 23, Feb 13 & 27, Mar 6 & 20, Apr 10
89 Scrapbooking Group - Sally Foster - NEW
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 - [email protected] - 513156
Day & Time Monday 10.00 - 12,00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 8 & 22, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 10 & 24, Dec 8 & 22
Jan 5 & 19, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 9 & 23, Apr 13 & 27
May 11 & 18, Jun 8 & 22
90 Sunday Group
This is an opportunity for those on their own to enjoy Sunday lunch
out in convivial company.
Contact
Elvire Myers - no email - 710814
Day & Time Sunday 12.00 Monthly
Dates
Usually 3rd Sunday. Programme at registration.
See Website or Notice Board for programme updates
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91 Swimming - David Goddard
The Swimming Group meets 2-weekly, for a one hour session, at All
Hallows School, Weybourne. The indoor pool is 16.7m long, and
very well heated. Our swimming is purely recreational - no tuition but always enjoyable and sociable.
Contact
Margaret Reiter - [email protected] - 713228
Day & Time Daytime (day and time TBA) 2-Weekly
Dates
TBA
Location
All Hallows School
92 Table Tennis - Roy Graham
Players of mixed ages and abilities. We have three tables at our
disposal, mainly for doubles play.
Contact
Roy Graham - [email protected] - 715153
Day & Time Monday 15.00 - 17.00 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 8 & 22, Oct 6 & 27, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 8 & 22
Jan 12 & 26, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 2, 16 & 30, Apr 13
May 18 & 25, Jun 8 & 15
Location
Bourne Club
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.
93 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 5 to Dec 5, NOT Sep 26, Oct 17, Nov 14
Dates
Jan 9 to Jun 26, NOT Feb 20, Mar 13, Apr 3
94 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
Sep 3 to Dec 17 NOT Dec10
Dates
Jan 7 to Jun 17 NOT Mar 11
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95 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 4 to Dec 4 NOT Sep 25
Dates
Jan 8 to Jun 25 NOT Feb 19, Mar 12, Apr 23
96 Tap Dancing - Marion Homer
Experienced dancers only.
Contact
Marion Homer - email withheld - 716329
Day & Time
Thursday 10.45 - 12.00 Weekly
Dates
Sep 5 - Dec 11
Jan 8 - Jun 11
Location
TBA
97 Yoga - Private, paid tutor
There is a fee for this group.
Contact
Diana Teakle - [email protected] - 324115
Day & Time
Monday 13.00 - 14.00 2-Weekly
Dates
Sep 1 & 15, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 1
Jan 5 & 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 2, 16 & 30, Apr 20
May 11 & 18, Jun 1
LATE ENTRIES
98 The Minefield of Cross-Cultural Communication - Brian Hurn NEW
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!
Contact
Brian Hurn - [email protected] - 714906
Day & Time
Tuesday 14.00 - 16.00 Monthly
Dates
Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2
Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, Jun 2
99 Speaking to U3A Groups and the Project - Michael A’Bear NEW
An opportunity for speakers and potential speakers to discuss the
use of Graphic aids and PowerPoint, use of microphones, speed of
delivery and conquering nerves with others in a similar situation.
This is not a lecture – it is a participation workshop and will include
speakers of varying experience.
Contact
Michael A’Bear - [email protected] - 703250
Date & time
Tuesday 7 Oct 2.00 - 4.00
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100 Italian Conversation – Self-led (was Italian 5)
A group of maximum 12 to allow a free-flowing relaxed
conversation on any topics that arise.
Contact
Andrea Harrison - [email protected] - 716639
Day & Time Monday 11.30 – 12.30, 2-weekly
Dates
Sep 15 & 29, Oct 13 & 27, Nov 10 & 24, Dec 15
Jan 12 & 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 9 & 23, Apr 20, May 18,
Jun 15.
101 Music Making
If you have an instrument and can play to whatever standard and
want to make music with others then come and join us!
Contact
John Bush – [email protected] – 724496
mobile - 07981 6674775
Day & Time TBA
Dates
TBA
NOTES AND NEW GROUPS
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Group
Page
Amateur Bird Watching 26
Architecture
9
Art History
9
Astronomy
18
Book Group
13
Bookbinding
9
Bridge
27
Calligraphy
9
Computer
19
Concert Club
12
Cooking for Men
16
Current Affairs
24
Cycling Club
27
Economics
25
Farnham Local History
25
Film Club
10
French
21
Fun Maths
20
Fun with Flowers
10
Geology
20
Geopolitics
25
German
22
Grumpy Old People
16
Guitar Club
12
History Seminar
25
Horticulture
20
Humour Group
17
Investment Groups
20
Italian
23
Jazz Club
12
Knitting & Handicraft
10
Latin
23
Line Dancing
27
Lend me your ears
18
Literary Topics
13
Lunch Clubs
27
Mah Jong
28
Group
Page
Military Discussion
26
Military History
26
Mindful Meditation
17
Minefield of Coms
32
Modern Novel
13
Making Music
34
Movement to Music
28
Music Discovery
12
Opera
13
Painting
10
Philosophy
17
Photography
11
Pilates
28
Play Reading
14
Poetry
14
Project Book Club
14
Ramblers
29
Russian Literature
15
Science and Society
21
Scottish Dancing
30
Scrabble
30
Scrapbooking
30
Shakespeare
15
Short Stories
15
Spanish
23
Speaking to U3A Groups 32
Sunday Group
30
Swimming
31
Table Tennis
31
Tai Chi
31
Tap Dancing
32
Theatre Club
11
Travelogue
26
Wine Discovery
18
World Literature
15
World Religions
18
Writers’ Group
16
Yoga
32
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Please check The Maltings board in reception for your classroom