Plymouth U3A -
News from the Groups
ARCHITECTURE
- Meetings at
Wolseley Trust Conference Room, for the winter programme.
Details in the Newsletter or
from Hilary
Wednesday November 26th. Illustrated talk by Don
Millgate - Bradford on Avon & Sarlat, two limestone towns.
No meeting in December.
CHESS
Meet at Group Leaders Home, 3rd. Monday of each month.
Next meetings; 17th. November and 15th.
December.
Contact Richard Manly.
CLASSIC FILMS -
Venue
at Mount Gould Methodist Church at 2pm., parking in Church grounds
Contact
Jim Whyte.
Tuesday
11th November – The Eagle – 1925 – Rudolph Valentino.
Tuesday 9th
December – The Black Swan – 1942 – Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara.
Tuesday 13th
January – The Four Feathers – 1939 – John Clements, Ralph Richardson
COMPUTING
-
Advice on where to access courses - individual advice given.
Contact David Sunderland
For technical supply, fitting etc.
contact kevind@computerbase.co.uk
CRAFTS: Normally this is the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2 pm
to 4.00pm.
at the co-ordinator's
house.
Planned meetings - 12th. November
& 10th. December.
DISCOVERING HISTORY
THROUGH BUILDINGS
No previous history knowledge needed, although welcome.
Will meet on
the 3rd Thursday at Morrisons, Outland Road at 9.45 am.
Contact Susan Welsh for further information.
20th. November - Mary Newman's
cottage & Saltash Town
18th. December - Firestone Bay,
Stonehouse.
15th. January 2009 - Jennycliff, Fort
Stamforth & Mount Batten.
DISCOVERING
MAN'S USE OF DARTMOOR
1st Thursday
of the month 10.am at Morrisons car park, Outland Road
Jeff
welcomes any ideas for year 3. Be prepared for
walking on the Moor but not more than about
3 miles. Please contact him for
further details.
DISCOVERING
MUSIC - Why we find music rewarding. Listening, explanation and
discussion. Meets at group leader's house on the first Friday of each month. Ring Olaf
DISCUSSION -
Newsworthy or social issues of interest to the group. Granby Island
Community Centre.
Dates: Second Wednesday of each
month.
Contact Tony for further
information.
DODO's
A new look at forgotten
things! Meeting on the 2nd Friday at Eileen's home at 2.00 pm.
Ring Susan W. if you are interested.
Next meeting October.
ETYMOLOGY
- FUN WITH WORDS!
Meets
10.15a.m. on the 1st Monday of the month at the Elm Centre, behind ASDA
If you are interested,
contact Margaret Hancock
FAMILY HISTORY -
GENEALOGY - Research. Held at members'
homes on the 3rd Wednesday
at 10 am. Contact Keith for
further details
FRENCH
CONVERSATION - 1st
and 3rd Friday. Sorry
not for beginners! Held in leader's home.
A lively and interesting group which
discusses a variety of topics. Contact Ruth to see if there are any
vacancies.
GARDENS GROUP -
4th Friday of the month at 10.30am.
Sunday 9th. November -
Lukeslands.
Friday 5th. December - Quiz at
members home. Mince pies!
Friday 23rd. January 2009 - New Year
lunch party.
Arranged visits, by car or coach. Contact
Brenda or Peggy
SUNDAY GARDEN VISITS
Suggestions for gardens to
visit always welcome. Contact Peggy
GEOLOGY
Contact Bob
Thomas
Fieldwork - Devon and Cornwall.
Mixed ability group.
No further meetings until 10th.
December, which will be a planning meeting.
HISTORY - 20TH
CENTURY -
2-4 pm 4th Tuesday of the month at Mount Gould Methodist
Church.
New subject: Alistair Cooke's History
of America
Contact George
Next Meeting 26th. August.
HISTORY- MEDIEVAL
Telephone Jim Anson for
further details. Now meeting earlier at 2pm
This new group
meets on the 3rd Wednesday afternoon of
the month 2.00 - 4.00pm at the
Swarthmore Centre, Mutley Plain
The group is a forum for the study
and enjoyment of Medieval History with the opportunity to
listen, talk as much or as little as
you want. Over 20 members attend regularly
Please contact Jim for the suggested
syllabus and offers of help with history knowledge.
ITALIAN
CONVERSATION 1 & 2,
Two mixed ability groups.
Group 1 - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the
month at 10.30 am
Group
2 - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10.30 am
You will need some previous understanding of the spoken
language.
However 2 CDs are available free of
charge from Gillian to start you off. Meet at leader's
house.
Contact Gillian
LEARN TO SING;
2nd
and 4th Tuesday of the month at Oreston. 10.30 to 11.30 am
Contact Jennifer (01752) 840124.
Come along if you would like
to sing.
LITERATURE -
Discussion of books chosen within the group, led by individual members.
6 weekly intervals from 10.30 am to
12.00 noon.
1st. December, Love in a Time of
Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
5th. January 2009 - Poetry or Prose
to share; followed by a New Year lunch.
LOOKING AT ART
- Meets in the Wolseley Trust Conference Room, 4th Monday of each
month 10.00am to 12noon. Videos, discussion, some gallery and museum visits.
Monday 24th. November - Nick Young
- Understanding 19th. & 20th. Cent. Art.
December - No meeting.
Monday 26th. January - Understanding 19th. & 20th. Cent. Art.
LUNCH AT THE
C.F.E.
Book with Jennifer Gegg. Prices tba.
Lunches will restart on 23rd.
September - yummy yummy!
MARITIME
HISTORY -- History of seafaring in many
forms. Research, discussion
videos.
1st Monday of the month at 10
am. at leader's home. Contact Doug Constable.
MUSIC
- Listening to and discussing music selected by the
group with some
videos.
Details of forthcoming concerts etc.
Meets at the Venton Centre, 2nd Friday of the month at 10.30
10th. October. 1st. part of
video on life and work of Tchaikovsky.
14th. November. 2nd. part of
Tchaikovsky followed by video of Darcy Bussell & excerpts of her 10
favourite ballets.
12th. December. Bring along
your favourite piece of music on cd or dvd (no longer than about five minutes).
9th. January 2009. TBA.
Telephone Maggy and Michael
NATURAL HISTORY RAMBLERS -
NEW GROUP
3rd.
Tuesday of each month, May to September.
Contact Martin Probert for
information
PHILOSOPHY -
2nd Tuesday of the month 2 - 4 pm. Tel. Keith
Overview of Western philosophy, historical development. Members have
input into the development of the discussions.
In members' homes.
PHOTOGRAPHY This group will be run by Richard Manly at his house on the
3rd Tuesday
2pm - 4 pm. Telephone him for further details.
No meeting in
August, resumes 16th. September and 21st. October.
POETRY, PLAY-READING
& DRAMA
First
Wednesday of the month 10.30 to 12 noon, Quaker Rooms, Mutley Plain
Wednesday 3rd. December - Christmas.
Wednesday 7th. January - Journeys and
holidays.
Contact
Ann or Pat for details of next meeting.
SCRABBLE
- Scrabble and
other board games at a room at Emmanuel Church
Mannamead. Third Monday of the
month from 2pm. Details
from Janice
SHORT WALKS GROUP
- Walks of approx 3 miles. (two groups on different days of the
week) Details in the members'
Newsletter and separate page on website.
A group for Even Easier Walks would
be welcomed.
SPANISH
CONVERSATION - NEW GROUP
1st and 3rd Thursday in the month,
2pm at Members' homes. Not suitable for absolute beginners
Please contact Doreen if you would be
interested in taking part in this group.
SWIMMING GROUP
Contact Pam Capps
Meet
every Monday morning 11.00 - 12.00 noon at Marjons Sport & Leisure Centre,
excluding Monday General Meetings.
Cost is £2.00 per session and cost
of car park will be refunded on production of voucher on parking slip when
handed
to receptionist. Over 50s
group.
THEATRE AND CONCERT VISITS
Look at the
Theatre
page for full details of these bookings.
WALKING GROUP
- Walks of between 5 and 7 miles, fortnightly on 2nd & 4th Thursdays.
Details in members' Newsletters.
Contact Rachel or Sheila
WRITERS' GROUP
- 1st Wednesday of the month at members' homes. Tel Keith
The group agrees a theme, members read their own
work, followed by informal discussion.
Have a look at www.openwriting.com
for U3A members to have your writing shown on the web.
YOGA - NEW GROUP
Twice a month - 1st and 3rd
Wednesday 2
- 3 pm.
Mainstone Community Centre, off
Pattinson Drive. Cost £25 for 10 sessions based on 15 members.
Contact Pam Capps for full details.
05/11/2008