Thank you for signing up to receive information about the u3a national learning programme. We hope you are enjoying the warmer weather and looking forward to another month full of u3a online events.
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Online Events Schedule - June
Meditation and Mindfulness Series - for Summer
The six week course of Mindfulness and Meditation is back, led by members of the Sheffield u3a Mindful Ageing Group. Do not worry if you miss the first session.
Every Tues at 10am from 30 May until 4 Jul
Driving Tips to Save Money and the Planet from IAM RoadSmart
Join Rebecca Ashton from IAM RoadSmart to learn how to save money and reduce your environmental impact by driving in a more efficient way
Mon 5 Jun at 2pm
Expedition Cruising: An Antarctic Adventure
Neil Stevenson of Up Holland & District u3a shares his experience of visiting the Falkland Islands, S. Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsular
Thurs 8 Jun at 2pm
Creative Writing: On the Edge of Empire (2 Sessions)
A creative writing workshop which will take inspiration from Hadrian’s Wall to create short pieces of fiction and reflection.
Rescheduled to Tues 13 June and Thurs 15 June at 2pm
Laughter Yoga for 2023
Join Judith of Edinburgh u3a for monthly Laughter Yoga sessions
Wed 14 June at 10am
Family History: Parish Registers
Insights, tips and examples for family historians. A look at the history of Parish Registers and their use in family history research from Julie Johnson of Syston & District u3a
Wed 14 June at 2pm
Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Sessions - From June to November
Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones.
Next session: Thurs 15 June at 10am
Leo - The World's First Business Computer
From cakes to computers - Join Neville Lyons to hear about LEO, the World's First Business Computer.
Fri 16 Jun at 2pm
Setting Up and Running A Local Exploring World Faiths Group
Your opportunity to raise questions, tell us about your ideas, and your experience of what's worked and what hasn't work.
Mon 19 June at 10am
Into the Mind of an Artist. Van Gogh Part 1
Catherine Stevenson of Newcastle u3a looks at the life and works of Van Gogh. An animated presentation.
Thurs 22 Jun at 10am
Adapting to Climate Change
Ian Hawker of East Suffolk u3a asks what adaptation actions should the UK governments take to counter average temperature increases?
This long standing photography initiative continues to bring in some wonderful photographs from across the movement, of all sort of weird and wonderful things in nature. Have a look through the entries from March and April of this year on theFound in Nature webpage
Graham, Leigh Estuary u3a Ocean, York u3a
'Curious Pheasant' 'Dog and Waterfall'
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Have You Heard of Interest Groups Online?
Interest Groups Online offers members a chance to share interests and hobbies with others online via zoom. Interest groups meet on a regular basis to discuss their interests in smaller groups, and there are many groups on offer, from World History to Laughter Yoga.
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Thank you from Georgia, Janine and Katie
u3a Learning Team events@u3a.org.uk
0208 466 6139
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