Amble 11th June 2012. Traveller's Joy Southbourne

9-15   Meet at Bridge Road Car Park Emsworth to share cars.

9-30   Depart East to Traveller's Joy, Southbourne.

9-45   Catch 700 bus to Bosham.

10-00   3.75 mile linear walk back to the Traveller's Joy

12-30   Lunch at the Traveller's Joy.

Non walkers are invited to join us for lunch.

New Groups Proposed

Fancy joining any of these study groups proposed by members?
Look on the board, or contact groups coordinator John Williams 

ARTS & CRAFTS:

Film appreciation/history - Painting and drawing - Lacemaking - Calligraphy - Quilting - Photography = Antiques/collectibles

EXERCISE & GAMES:

Dance: folk, Scottish, etc - Dance – ballroom/modern - Bridge (more advanced) - Mah jong - Table tennis - Cycling - Croquet - Canasta - Swimming - Walking (5-8 miles)

DISCUSSION TOPICS:

Current affairs - Philosophy - Bible - Comparative religion

SCIENCE:

Archeology (indoors) - Archeology (field) - Archeology (historical) - Astronomy - Geology - Geology in the field - Computer techniques - 

Using photo shop - Photo Management - Science - Meteo/weather rececognition - Architecture

HISTORICAL:

World history - Ancient history/civilisations - Social history - Naval/military history - Museums/memorabilia - Industrial heritage - Architecture/art history 

MUSIC:

Singing/choir - Playing instruments together - Choral and religious - Opera appreciation 2 - Folk singing & playing (guitar, etc) - Concerts (Classical) - Classical appreciation 

LITERARY:

Poetry writing - Poetry reading - Play reading - Classics in translation - 

Shakespeare - Theatre visits - Book Circle - Literary lunch

LANGUAGES:

Greek - Latin 

MISCELLANEOUS:

Travel - Lunch club

U3A Ambles

Ambles normally take place on the 2nd Monday of the month excepting January, August and September. We meet at 9.20 in the Bridge Road car park and share cars to go to the start of the walk. These comprise of a 3-4 mile gentle walk, starting and finishing at a pub where most stay for lunch.

Non-walkers are welcome to join us for lunch only. Details of the Amble are put up at the preceding monthly meeting and here on the website "Notice Board."

Amble Monday 14 May 2012 .

9-15 Meet at Bridge Road Car Park Emsworth to share cars.

9-30 Depart North to The Victoria Inn West Marden.

10-00 3.75 mile walk. Steepish uphill to begin and several stiles.

12-30 Lunch at the Victoria Inn.

Please note that this walk will be led by Eve and Mike Woon Tel 01243 430097.

Non walkers invited to join for lunch.

All the Space You Need

The Emsworth U3A Environment & Technology Group visited Astrium, the Portsmouth based space business which is world No 2 in satellite technology.

After an inspiring talk about Portsmouth's place in satellite construction, launching and maintenance, we toured the immaculate site to see communications satellite components being constructed, and then assembled on the satellites, in ultra clean conditions.

We had to agree with our guide James Hinds , one of Portsmouth's best kept 

secrets.

 

Virtual U3A

The Virtual U3A (vU3A), is an online-only U3A, affiliated to the Third Age Trust.


One of its principal aims is to provide the U3A experience for those who are isolated in some way by circumstances,  or geography, and unable to play a full part in an ordinary U3A. 


More information is available on the vU3A website at www.vu3a.org 


Why not pay it a visit? And if you know of anyone who might benefit, please pass this information on.

Structure in Music

This new course takes place on the third Wednesday of the month and will run for six sessions.  It is at present fully subscribed but, for those hoping to join, it will restart in September.    Contact    Beryl Francis 023 9247 5815

Observatory Visit

Members of the Environment and Technology Group visited the headquarters of the Hampshire Astronomical Group at its Clanfield Observatory on Thurs 16th Dec.

Such a blizzard swept the hilltop on our arrival that Ernest Shakelton himself might have greeted us at the observatory workshop.

We admired the 24" reflecting telescope and its mechanism in its unheated dome until our feet froze solid and then back in the lecture room enjoyed a guided tour round the Universe and the Solar System led by David Harris.

A memorable and worthwhile visit. 

Burseldon Brickworks Visit

The History Group have arranged to go to the Burseldon Brickworks Museum (of historic buildings) on Thursday, 28 October. It is open from 10am to 4pm, but we have arranged to meet there at 2pm - but of course if anyone wanted to go earlier they could do so.

There are cafe facilities (tea, coffee, cakes, snacks etc.) there as well..


Burseldon Brickworks Museum
Coal Park Lane
Swanwick
SOUTHAMPTON
SO31 7GW.

bursledonbrickworks.co.uk

Leader of the History Group, Margaret Rogers has been and says that the site is quite extensive, with accommodation (ramps etc.) for disabled people. The site co-ordinator is Jean on 07798725446.

Seeing Stars

Members of Emsworth U3A inspected the projector and the building of the Chichester Planetarium before enjoying a regular star show in March in a visit organised by John Burton for the Environment and Technical Group.

U3A Storytelling Competition

Hello Storytellers

With all the holdups caused by our recent weather and just in case you may not have received our Issue 5 Storytelling Newsletter (CLICK HERE).

This traditional art form is undergoing an enormous revival worldwide 2010 will be an exciting year for storytelling with news: the inaugration of the First National Storytelling Laureate, Storytelling on the agenda at the U3A 2010 World Conference in India and a Storytelling Course at the 2010 U3A - Summer School in Cirencester.

I look forward to news from our growing band of Storytelling Groups. Kindest regards

Stella Porter, stella.p1@virgin.net, U3A National Storytelling Subject Network Co-ordinator
(01903 713856) 1 Granville Lodge, Granville Road, LITTLEHAMPTON, BN17 5JY

CHICHESTER PLANETARIUM VISIT

Wednesday March 10th 2010 2-4pm

Following the success of the excellent November talk the Environment and Technology Group have arranged this visit to view the workings of the Planetarium.

The initial talk will be technical, followed by a star show.

20 places available at £5 each.

No group transport. Shared cars to be arranged nearer the date.

The list will be open from the AGM on January 15, first come first served.