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16th February 2020
London Region Summer School will be held on 21st, 22nd and 23rd July 2020 Bookings have opened for the 2020 Summer School. Every year these summer schools become more popular and the programme this year should ensure that trend continues. This year the general theme is The ‘Twenties’ – A Dynamic Decade. The 1920s saw much change and innovation. Where will the new Twenties decade take us? There is a wide range of subjects to choose from including Art, Current Affairs, Drama, History, Literature, Music, Science and Travel. There are choices of talks, workshops and guided walks. On-line booking: If possible, please apply and pay on-line – it’s quick and easy and helps with administration. Please click on this link to the Summer School Online Application towards the bottom of the Events page of the London Region U3As website. Cost: £38 per day, this includes coffee/tea, and a cold buffet lunch. You can choose to attend for one, two or three days. This is a very popular event...
10th February 2020
It doesn't feel much like Spring is coming with storm Ciara at our doors but there are signs that it is on the way. Here's a few jobs to betting on with in the garden this month: Lift perennials that need dividing whilst clearing beds of rotted plants etc. Divide using two forksCut...
6th February 2020
The latest newsletter has now been published. For those of you who still receive this in the post it will be hitting your doormat soon. Here's 5 good reasons to think about taking the newsletter by email: You'll get it sooner (hear all the latest news whilst it is still hot off the press)The...
5th February 2020
It was a crisp, bright day when eighteen of our members went for a walk around Islington, led by Janet Curry. We started with a stroll through Chapel Market (c1820), which is adjacent to Regents Canal. Islington is an area of largely Georgian style five story properties with a basement and...
29th January 2020
The January 2020 edition of the South East London Network Newsletter is now available with information about many topics including Summer School events. Click HERE to access the Newsletter or find it alongside our own Newsletters in the News section of the menu. Orpington U3A don't...
28th January 2020
Membership for the year starting 1 March 2020 is now due. This year we have introduced online renewal via PayPal. It's quick and easy and you don't need your own PayPal account. If you prefer you can still pay by cheque. Click HERE for more details or read all about it in the latest Newsletter. ...
27th January 2020
Hover the mouse over Interest Groups in the banner and you will see a list of categories. The list also includes two special options you may not have noticed: Interest Groups Timetable - shows you what's on when. If you're wondering what to do on Wednesday mornings take a look at this...
27th January 2020
Hover the mouse over Interest Groups in the banner and you will see a list of categories. The list also includes two special options you may not have noticed: New Group News - Looked all through the Interest Groups, but nothing takes your fancy? New Group News tells you all about new...
18th January 2020
Have you had problems adjusting to Retirement? If these words describe you, and you’ve retired in the recent years, why not come along to the next ‘Learning to be Retired’ course? The course is run by Bromley U3A but is open to all members of Bromley, Orpington and Beckenham. We will meet for...
18th January 2020
Village Lunch Interest Group A Visited Biggin Hill Museum news on Thursday 16th January. Thanks must be given to Eileen and Ken Vear and the Museum Staff who organised this enjoyable visit by the Orpington U3A Village Lunch Group A. Having been given coffee and a warm welcome, the group enjoyed a...
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