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u3a Online Events April
We learn about the environmental impact of our clothes,
the Jewish festival of Passover,
and using census data to better understand your family tree.
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Dear <<First Name>>
Thank you for signing up to receive information about the u3a national learning programme. All of our events are for u3a members only.
If you enjoy these events and want to contribute to the programme by hosting a talk, or know anyone else who could please get in touch at events@u3a.org.uk
We'd love it if you could share these with your local u3a, by sharing this email or using the handy printable version linked below.
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The Geology of Oil and Gas in Britain and the world: part 4
This is the fourth part of a series of talks on petroleum geology from Martin Eales, Sutton u3a.
Thurs 6 April at 2pm
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Laughter Yoga for 2023
Join Judith of Edinburgh u3a for monthly Laughter Yoga sessions
Wed 12 April at 10am
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Cotton and Linen: Environmental impact of Textile production
Helen Howard, u3a Canterbury, will focus on the environmental impact of two important textiles.
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Exploring World Faiths: Fleeing for Faith
In April we commemorate the Jewish Passover, when Israelites fled their enslavement in Egypt. We explore this and other related occasions.
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u3a Science Network Event with Three Speakers
Featuring talks on anti-oxidants and superfoods, Earthquakes and the London sewer system.
Tues 18 Apr at 10.30am
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Let's Talk About Autism
An introduction to autism and experiences with my 44-year-old autistic son, by Grace, author and New Milton u3a member
Tues 18 Apr at 2pm
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Family History: Using Census Data
Insights, tips and examples for family historians. A look at the history and content of census data, and its use in family history research.
Wed 19 Apr at 2pm
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Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Sessions
Mike, John and Ruth of Sheffield u3a Mindful Ageing Group continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series.
Thurs 20 Apr at 10am
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Toulouse Lautrec and the Cabarets of Paris
The world of eighteen-nineties Montmartre in Paris - a talk by Peter Webb.
Thurs 20 April at 2pm
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War in Ukraine, 1919
Ron of Beccles u3a explores the terror of the Russian Revolution in Ukraine through a personal story.
Mon 24 April at 10am
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Staying Safe Online - A u3a Presentation with Q&A
Keeping you safe in an electronic age: A repeat talk by Barry of Thorpe Bay u3a.
Mon 24 Apr at 2pm
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Discussing Climate Change: Involving All Generations
How can the generations support each other in raising awareness and campaigning, and discussing crucial issues such as climate change?
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Below are the talks planned in early May, so you can get ahead with your planning!
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Climate Change and Geo-Engineering
Ian Hawker of East Suffolk u3a asks what radical solutions are available to avoid climate disaster as the Earth warms?
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Get Involved
We also have many projects and challenges for u3a members to get involved in which are on our national initiatives page.
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Recruiting New Subject Advisers
We are looking for new Subject advisers to support the membership around some of the more popular interest groups, such as:
- Gardening
- Drawing
- Golf
- Opera
- Choir or singing
Read our learning news article to find out more.
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Cook for the King
To celebrate the King's Coronation, we are asking for your recipes. If you've got a favourite dish you'd like to enter to the competition, our judges would love to see it. Find out more and enter your recipe.
Online Events as part of the Hadrian's Wall Programme
Book your places now for the online events all relating to Hadrian's Wall, taking place on Zoom between 2nd and 10th May. Join us with talks from people like author Adrian Goldsworthy, or 'Scotland's Foodie' Wendie Barrie. Click the picture below to view a printable, shareable PDF of the schedule.
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Book your place for our Hadrian's Wall Online Events Programme.
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Enter your recipe for our Cook for the King competition!
(Photo: Summer Fruit Tart by Beverley Jarvis)
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Want to print out these online events for your local u3a noticeboard? Please see below.
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Click on the image below to get a printable, shareable PDF version of the talks shown in this email.
Alternatively, click this link and copy and paste the url to share on Beacon.
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Finally, don't forget sign up to the u3a National Newsletter for news and stories from across the u3a movement!
Thank you from Georgia, Janine and Katie
u3a Learning Team
events@u3a.org.uk
0208 466 6139
Please note that all u3a online events are held via Zoom. Zoom links are sent out both 2 days and 2 hours before the event is due to start. All events are for u3a members only.
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