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u3a Online Events December
This month we've got Christmas recipes from Chef Alex,
a fascinating talk on the Maths of Bell Ringing,
and a workshop on writing poetry with Sophie Blackwell of Bloomsbury publishers
We enclose your December lineup of u3a talks and presentations. It's been a busy year! As things start to wind down for the festive break, we've still got lots on for you to join in with. Please use the buttons at the top or bottom of this email to book.
November Events Schedule
Live Cookery Demonstration - Christmas Special
Chef Alex from ‘Vegetarian for Life’ demos delicious Christmas recipes, especially for u3a members.
Thurs 1 Dec at 10.30am
The Geology of Oil and Gas part 2
The second part of a series of talks on petroleum geology from Martin Eales, Sutton u3a
Thurs 1 Dec at 2pm
Learn Digital Life Skills: Shopping Week
Discover shopping apps to make your life easier
Fri 2 Dec at 2pm
Setting up an Exploring World Faiths Group
How to set up your own Exploring World Faiths Group with u3a Subject Adviser Dr Peter Rookes
Mon 5 Dec at 10am
The Maths of Bell Ringing
An introduction to the mathematics behind the unique music of English-style bellringing with Wokingham u3a member, John Harrison
Tues 6 Dec at 10am
Genetic Genealogy - Understanding DNA Testing
A talk on understanding your DNA test results and finding your family matches from u3a Subject Adviser for Genealogy, Stephen Dyer.
Tues 6 Dec at 2pm
Seated Yoga for All
Join Nancy Taylor & Liz Williams for the last session of their ‘Yoga at Home’ Series, 'Exploring Seated Yoga.'
Fri 9 Dec at 10am
Laughter Yoga Workshop
Join Judith Walker, Edinburgh u3a, on the 2nd Wednesday of every month
Wed 14 Dec at 10am
Writing Poetry for Publication and Performance
Advice on writing poetry for publication and performance in today’s world; with Bloomsbury's Sophia Blackwell
Tues 13 Dec at 2pm
Learning is the Elixir of Healthy Life
Sir Muir Gray will be talking to us about what we know about living longer and the interaction between ageing, loss of fitness, disease and ageism - and then tell us what we can do about it!
Tues 13 Dec at 4pm
Learn Digital Life Skills: Photos Week
Discover shopping apps to make your life easier
Fri 16 Dec at 2pm
Cryptic Crosswords Explained
Their history, how they work, who does them and why – a talk by u3a subject adviser Henry Howarth
Subject Advisers
We have over 70 u3a Subject Advisers, a group of u3a members who are specialists in their subject of interest. If you are part of our run an interest group with your u3a, do have a look and see if there is a related Subject Adviser. These people can support you by answering your queries and helping your group expand, network and grow. Please do share this list with your local u3a. If you'd like to become a Subject adviser, we'd love to hear from you. Just get in touch!
We also have many projects and challengesfor u3a members to get involved in which are on our national initiatives page.
Logic Puzzles for Fun
You can do some brain training by completing our monthly logic puzzles online. The results are published the month following, and you can even submit your own puzzles to the initiative.
Poetry Competition
Our national poetry competition is now open for entries! Read the rules and enter your work, alongside attending the accompanying 2 hour poetry workshopfrom author Sophia Blackwell of Bloomsbury publishing.
All our Yesterdays
We are collecting your memories of life in the 50s and 60s. Find out more and contribute to the collection, as we record the fascinating stories and history of u3a members.
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Merry Christmas and thank you from the u3a Learning Team events@u3a.org.uk
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