This is a U3A study day hosted by the National Gallery in London on 24th November 2016.
It will focus on symbols and allegories in some of the most beautiful and intriguing paintings in the National Gallery. This study day will provide tools for reading the hidden meanings of well-known paintings. There is never a single definitive interpretation of a work of art, but you will learn some of the main types of visual allegory and symbolism available to artists working in the tradition of Western European painting.
Tickets cost £18.
Click here for more details and a booking form.
The Ambassador Theatre Group’s West End Creative Learning team have created this one day bespoke event to bring together up to 75 U3A members from across the UK to enjoy the experience of working with West End professionals to discuss a variety of different aspects of Shakespeare – including textual analysis of some famous pieces, discussions regarding historical context versus modern interpretation and group readings of scenes and monologues.
The event takes place on 3rd November at the Piccadilly Theatre, London. Tickets cost £35.
Click here for more details and a booking form.
This is a special event to mark reaching the milestone of 1,000 U3As. The event is on 22nd November 2016 in London. Attendees will hear from:
- Eric Midwinter - founder of the U3A movement
- Baroness Frances d'Souza - Speaker of the House of Lords
Tickets cost £5.
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An afternoon series of presentations at the Royal Institution on October 10th 2016. Tickets cost £20. Topics covered:
- Deeper than the Titanic, hotter than molten lead: exploring hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor
- Developmental language disorders: prevalence and impact
- Who owns outer space?
Click here for more details and a booking form.
In this update:
- Oh we do like to be beside the seaside!
- Visit to the Banqueting House & Churchill war rooms
- New Petanque group
- More photos please
- An apology
- News from other organisations
Continue reading Hayling Island U3A - August Update →
The Havant older persons information fair is an event sponsored by our MP - Alan Mak. It takes place on Friday 14th October at the West Town community centre between 10am and 3pm.
HIU3A has been invited to have a stall at the event.
Click the poster on the right to see a larger version.
It’s a triumph for a bunch of persistent and hard-working people and for community support – the ferry is due to be re-launched tomorrow 5th August with a full, Summer service starting Saturday 6th August.
The opening event is free and starts at 12.30 including: pyrotechnics, Police guard of honour, music by local star Chloe Anne, free face painting, and the Portsmouth Football Club mascot.
For one day only, crossings will be £1 per trip.
More details of the opening event, fares and timetable on the ferry’s new web site at www.haylingferry.net.
Service updates will appear on Facebook and Twitter. There will also be an on-board mobile phone – I’ll update Cycle Hayling's ferry status page when I know the number.
In this update:
- Florence Nightingale & birthday buffet
- Photos for the site
- Third Age Trust events
- News from other organisations
Continue reading Hayling Island U3A - July Update →
Talks, Lunch and Concert: Vivaldi The Four Seasons, 'The Contrast between Harmony & Invention' with La Serenissima and Adrian Chandler.
Wednesday, 14 September 2016 11.00am to 2.30pm at St John's Smith Square, London SW1P 3HA
Continue reading Vivaldi's The Four Seasons →
In this update:
- Winchester - bishops, buildings and bones
- You're invited to a birthday party!
- More news on the Bombay Sapphire Distillery trip
Continue reading Hayling Island U3A - June Update →
We're very sorry, but we've reached the capacity of the Royal British Legion for the buffet lunch. If you would like to go on a waiting list in case we hear of cancellations please click here to email Sue Humphrey or ring her on 023 9246 2658.
Please also get in touch with Sue if you've accepted the invitation but can no longer attend.
From page 9 of the Spring edition of 'Third Age Matters'...
Andrew Lloyd, national subject adviser for pétanque, is planning the first ever U3A weekend of boules at Hayling Island and has received enquiries from 150 members of 15 U3A groups. Contact details will appear here if you read this news item from the members' area.
