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u3a Online Events April
Chef Alex brings us recipes to celebrate Spring,
we have two AI related talks,
and Mike Trevethick talks about sewage...
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Dear <<First Name>>
We hope you are well.
Thank you for signing up to receive information about the u3a national learning offering. We hope you enjoy some of the upcoming talks and events in April. Please use the blue buttons which say 'Go to Online Events' at the top or bottom of this email to book.
Thank you from Janine and Katie
u3a Learning Team
learning@u3a.org.uk
0208 466 6139
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Online Events Schedule - April
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An Introduction to AI Chatbots
Thursday 4 April at 3.30pm
Would you like to learn how to use an AI Chatbot? Within an hour you will be chatting with the AI Chatbots known as Copilot and Gemini. Hosted by Barry, u3a AI Subject Adviser.
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From Pleasure Gardens to Theme Parks
Friday 5 April at 2pm
Hosted by Moira MacQuade, Guildford u3a, who will look at the history of pleasure gardens from the 18th century until the present day.
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Electing the President in 2024 - an Update
Tuesday 9 April at 2pm
In November 2024 the US will elect its 47th President. u3a Subject Adviser for UK and US Politics Paul Carter provides an update for us.
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Laughter Yoga with Judith (Jan-Jun)
Next Session: Wednesday 10 April at 10am
Join Judith of Edinburgh u3a for monthly Laughter Yoga sessions.
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Live Cookery Demonstration - Spring recipes
Thursday 11 April at 10.30am
Chef Alex from ‘Vegetarian for Life’ demos his delicious spring recipes live on Zoom, especially for u3a members.
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A Remarkable Woman: The Arts and Crafts Designs of May Morris
Thursday 11 April at 2pm
Presented by Helen Elletson, curator of Research and Development at the William Morris Society.
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AI News: April
Thursday 11 April at 3.30pm
Are you interested in learning about AI? Join others discovering the world of AI, hosted by Barry Claydon, u3a AI Subject Adviser.
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Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance
Monday 15 April at 10am
Judith Walker and Merrie Maggie offer a session of Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance, a gentle aerobic exercise combining the four elements of joy.
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The Road to Clean Water: Beginnings of a sewage system in Victorian London
Wednesday 17 April at 10am
The great stink of the Thames in1858 convinced parliament to clean it up so Londoners could drink clean water. Enter Joseph Bazalgette.
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Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Sessions
Next session: Thursday 18 April at 10am
Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones.
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Live Cookery Demonstration - more Spring recipes
Thursday 18 April at 10am
Chef Alex from ‘Vegetarian for Life’ demos more of his delicious spring recipes live on Zoom, especially for u3a members.
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From despair to delight: the sonnets of Gerard Manley Hopkins
Thursday 18 April at 2pm
This is the second of a series of talks illustrating how the creative arts can enhance our wellbeing, by Christopher Dorwick of Orrell Park & District u3a.
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The Climate Crisis - and some Solutions
Friday 19 April at 10am
Brenda Ainsley, Cotgrave and District u3a and IGO member, returns to deliver her popular talk on the science behind the climate crisis.
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Secrets of the Human Brain: Talk Four: The Blood - Brain Barrier
Wednesday 24 April at 2pm
This talk explains there is a major barrier between our circulating blood and brain, by Dr. Bob Pullen of Prudhoe u3a.
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Monthly Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie
Next session: Tues 30 April at 3.30pm
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing.
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A flavour of what's coming up in May (and available for booking soon)...
- The Harlem Renaissance, Thursday 9th May at 2pm
- Religious Mysticism, Monday 13th May at 10am
- Turner's Timeless Treasures, Tuesday 14th May at 10am
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Invitation to join a u3a Team for the Online Quiz League
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Invitation to take part in Online Quiz League (OQL) season 13, starting Wednesday 8 May 2024. OQL is the world’s largest weekly quiz league, with matches taking place via Zoom on Wednesday evenings over 11 weeks.
We are looking for new players to make up a u3a team. General knowledge questions (UK focussed) include geography, history, science, literature, music, film and TV, religion, classics and popular culture.
The cost is £55 per team for debut season. For more information contact learning@u3a.org.uk and we will put you in touch with Angela.
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Support our Online Events
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Could you become a learning volunteer for the Third Age Trust?
Learning volunteers play a key role in facilitating the fantastic offering of Zoom events that are put on for u3a members. The role can be flexible to suit your timings/availability and no prior experience is required. The role mostly involves facilitating Zoom events and liaising with speakers - learning something new in each event hosted!
If this sounds like something you're interested in, please email learning@u3a.org.uk for more information.
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Please note that all u3a online events are held via Zoom. Zoom links are sent out via Eventbrite both 2 days and 2 hours before the event is due to start. All events are for u3a members only.
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