Emsworth U3A - NOTICE BOARD

Brittany Tour Proposed

2012-01-23T15:47:00.003Z

September 2012

Thursday 13th September – night ferry to St Malo with twin berth cabins.
Friday 14th September – Leave St Malo and visit Dinan and Mont St Michel en route to Hotel in Rennes.
Saturday 15th September – Visit Carnac, lunch in Vannes and then visit Chateau de Josselin.
Sunday 16th September – Visit Vitre and Fougeres.
Monday 17th September – Morning ferry to Portsmouth arriving early evening.

£495 per person (single supplement £120)

If interested please contact Margaret Harry (01243 371420) kenmargaret.harry@btinternet.com

All the Space You Need

2011-11-11T08:37:00.001Z

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.

February Amble Monday 13th February 2012

2011-10-30T17:38:00.006Z

The February Amble will be based on the Castle Inn Rowland's Castle.

9:30 Depart Bridge Road Car Park, Emsworth.

10:00 Four Mile Walk. Some hills and muddy in places.Stout shoes required.

12:30 Lunch at the Castle Inn.

This walk will be led by Mike and Eve Wood. (Tel 01243 371420).

Virtual U3A

2011-06-13T10:20:00.000+01:00

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

2011-03-01T19:29:00.000Z

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

2010-12-17T10:34:00.001Z

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.

U3A Ambles

2010-10-20T12:14:00.009+01:00

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."

Picture shows amblers having a well-earned break in the shade.

Burseldon Brickworks Visit

2010-10-19T16:58:00.000+01:00

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

2010-03-20T07:08:00.000Z

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

2010-01-17T15:43:00.000Z

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

2009-12-16T17:19:00.004Z

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.