U3A March to December 2016

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Brenchley & Matfield, Curtisden Green, Goudhurst, Horsmonden, Kilndown, Lamberhurst

U3A is designed for retired and semi-retired people who wish to make new friends, have fun and learn something new.  There are Monthly Talks, Outings and Interest Groups which meet in small numbers at regular intervals.  To join any of them, to receive booking forms and further information please contact the links below.

The next monthly talk will be:

People with Intellectual Disabilities and the Paralympics

Wednesday, 16th March, 2.30 p.m., Goudhurst Parish Hall
Running a Different Race – by Jan Burns M.B.E.

Presently a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Head of the School of Psychology, Politics and Sociology at Canterbury Christ Church University, Jan recently took part in projects related to the re-inclusion of athletes with intellectual disabilities in the Paralympics

Non-members welcome – £2.50

Future Monthly Talks:

20th April   “Bruges – It’s More Than Just Chocolate” by Melanie Gibson-Barton
18th May    “Some Mother’s Son –A Project of Discovery” by Peter Ewart
15th June    “World without Vision” by Steve Pendleton
20th July     “Biggin On The Bump – the story of Kent’s premier fighter station” by Bob Ogly
17th August       “Save the Children”  in Tanzania” by Jane Cobley
21st September  “Tax, Care & Toy Boys” by Collective Legal Solutions
19th October  “My Solo Walk Across Africa” by Fran Sandham
16th November  “The Plant Hunters” by Dr. Mick Lynn
21st December  Talk title to follow. Victoria Aldwinckle

Members’ Outings:

Tuesday, 8th March  David Salomons’ Estate, Southborough. Museum and House.
Tuesday, 12th April  RHS Gardens Wisley, Woking.  Coach trip with guided tour
Tuesday 10th May  Romney Marsh Churches Tour – not seen on previous visit.

Coach tour including ploughman’s lunch

Members’ Groups  In addition to nearly twenty Groups, suggested new Groups are:

Art Appreciation (non-practical), Genealogy, Wine Appreciation and Yoga.

Enquiries:  goudhurstanddistrict.u3a@gmail.com /  01580 212457

http://u3asites.org.uk/goudhurst

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