Hayling Island U3A
News of general interest to all members
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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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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.
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... the new science of astrobiology
Birkbeck's School of Science invites U3A to a special talk by Ian Crawford - Professor of Planetary Science and Astrobiology - during Science Week.
The talk takes place at 2.30–4pm on Monday, 11th April 2016 at University Square Stratford, Salway Place, London E15.
The U3A Trust is hosting a programme of science presentations on Thursday, 17th March at the Royal Insitution, 21 Albermarle Street, London W15 4BS starting at 1.45pm.
Cost is £20 per person including refreshments.
Group leaders can now copy a list of a group's members and their emergency contacts down to a mobile phone or tablet (in fact, any portable device that has a web browser). The list also includes contact information for members that have allowed it to appear.
As long as there have been vaccines, there have been concerns about their safety and efficacy. In this exclusive one-day event, U3A members are invited to join medical specialists to explore the arguments for and against vaccination.
The event takes place on Wednesday 9th March 2016 at Dr Jenner's House, Church Lane, Berkley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BN between 11am and 3:45pm and costs £20 per person (does not include travel or accommodation).
More details including a full event programme and booking form are here.