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
News of general interest to all members
Hayling Island U3A - June Update
In this update:
- Winchester - bishops, buildings and bones
- You're invited to a birthday party!
- More news on the Bombay Sapphire Distillery trip
10th anniversary lunch and presentation
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.
Boules weekend, Hayling Island 16-18 September
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.
Hayling Island U3A - May Update
We're reinstating the all-member email to remind you about next week's monthly meeting. While we're doing that, we're updating you with some items from the U3A web site.
In this update:
- The rise and fall of Emma Hamilton
- Visit booking online
- If you forgot your web site username or password
- Walking routes
- Third Age Trust events
- News from other organisations
Swan Lake at the Coliseum
The Third Age Trust has arranged a special viewing of the Australian Ballet's production of Swan Lake at the London Coliseum on Thursday 14th July.
The Australian Ballet is one of the world’s leading ballet companies and U3A members will be able to attend a talk given by Adam Bull and Amber Scott, two of the principal dancers in the company at 12.45pm followed by a performance of Swan Lake at 2.00pm.
Live Longer, Live Well – Seize the Day!
This event is organised by the Third Age Trust.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
U3A Royal Society ‘Staying Sharp’ Lecture in association with The European Alliance for the Brain.
Speaker: Professor Richard Faragher, ARCS DPhil FSB
- Chair, British Society for Research on Ageing
- Professor of Biogerontology, University of Brighton
Professor Faragher is an entertaining and informative speaker, familiar to some U3A members. He will explore the potential to transform health in later life, the current state of research and dispel false myths about ageing, among other topics - helping us to ‘seize the day’.
£15 including refreshments in The Royal Society’s City of London Rooms, The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG
The age of Baroque - spectacle and style
From the Third Age Trust...
The National Gallery Collection
June 2nd 11am - 3.30pm - £18 per ticketFollowing the success of our joint ventures exploring paintings in the National Gallery’s Collection both chronological and thematically, the National Gallery is delighted to be hosting another U3A study day which will focus upon the 17th century Baroque style in Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands. This follows on from the study days on Italian and Northern Renaissance paintings
The meeting will introduce key themes and concepts, functions, chronology and techniques. The day will provide you with a well-rounded experience of various and fascinating aspects of the age of Baroque.
Join National Gallery experts for a baroque extravaganza. Enjoy a feast for the eyes, from the courtly splendour of works by Rubens and Van Dyck, to the light, darkness and drama of Rembrandt and Caravaggio’s revolutionary paintings.
If you're interested book directly with the Third Age Trust.
Interested in playing Cribbage?
Russell McKerracher runs the Canasta group which meets at 2pm on the second Saturday of each month at the Age Concern Hall.
The group is considering playing cribbage at the same time and is interested to know if you would like to join in.
If you are, please get in touch with him.
Change of day for Reading B
Reading B has started meeting and, following discussion, has decided to switch from the fourth Thursday to the fourth Tuesday of each month. The first meeting on the new day will be Tuesday 22nd March.
If you're interested in joining, please let Pat Bailey know.
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Spring concert at St Clement Danes
The Third Age Trust has organised a concert by the Brandenburg Singers and organ, conducted by Robert Porter on Wednesday 27th April 2016 between 2pm and 4pm at St Clement Danes, Strand, WC2. Tickets are £18 per person.