ART APPRECIATION
Co-ordinator : Margaret Barr
01902 : 843536
Group meets at 10 am on the third Wednesday of the month.
We aim to increase our understanding, and thus enjoyment, of painting and other media. We learn by visits to galleries and exhibitions, by members' presentations on varied topics of their choice and themed sessions where everyone contributes. The national U3A Resource Centre can help with slides, videos etc.
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CINEMA
Co-ordinator:
The group is taking a short break due to other commitments by the Co-ordinator and hopes to be restarting early in 2011.
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CREATIVE WRITING
A new group led by Gerry Mills. For information contact Gerry on 01902 341344 or email gerrymills@hotmail.com
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DIGITAL IMAGING GROUP
Co-ordinator Gwynneth Chubb
01902 761354
This group seeks to explore and share experience in camera techniques and the software editing of images. Meetings are in Room 4 at Tettenhall Wood Institute at 2.00pm on the first Wednesday of each month.
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FRENCH
Co-ordinator : Gordon Nightingale
01902 : 894750
The group meets weekly at 10.0am on Wednesdays, members prepare
conversation topics and discuss vocabulary and grammar points as they arise.
Members prepare simple conversation topics, backed up by reference to a text book and with the use of audio cassettes.
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GARDENING
Co-ordinator :
Group meets monthly by arrangement.
We visit each others gardens to exchange information and where possible to provide practical help. Visits to local gardens in the Yellow Book may also be arranged. The group is new and members are in the process of working out a programme and range of activities.
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GERMAN CONVERSATION
Co-ordinator : Pam Edgell
01902 : 894784
Group meets weekly at 10 am on Tuesdays.
Members engage in spontaneous or prepared conversation, led by native German speakers. A good working knowledge of the language is needed.
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IMPROVERS' GERMAN
A new group led by Linda Briscoe. For information contact Linda
on 01902 700151 or email kebriscoe@onetel.net
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JAZZ GROUP
Co-ordinator John Sheard
01902 428273
The group meets to listen to and discuss all styles of jazz. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 2.00pm.
If interested please contact sheard56@talktalk.net or ring 01902 428273
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LATIN
Co-ordinator : John Henly
01902 762208
The Latin Group meets weekly at 2 pm on alternate Mondays
Members follow the Cambridge Latin course. We find that our deepening knowledge of the language increases our enjoyment of holidays in France and Italy - and our understanding of English grammar and vocabulary..
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LOCAL HISTORY
Co-ordinator : Christine Moore
01902 : 650130
Group meets at 2 pm on the second Monday of the month.
Members give presentations on people and places of local interest (local being stretched to include most of the West Midlands). Often such presentations lead to a special visit, particularly in the summer months.
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MUSIC GROUP
Co-ordinator John Sheard
01902 428273
The group meets to listen to, learn about and discuss all forms of classical music. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 2.00pm.
If interested please contact sheard56@talktalk.net or ring 01902 428273
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PLAY-READING (2 groups)
Group 1 co-ordinator : Sheila Moore
01902 : 845789
Group meets monthly at 2. pm on Friday afternoons by arrangement.
Group 2 co-ordinator : Margaret Barr
01902 : 843536
Group meets monthly at 10 am on Friday mornings by arrangement
We read a wide variety of plays, comedy and tragedy, ranging from Sheridan to John Osbourne. Occasionally the two groups combine for a particular play requiring a large cast.
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READING GROUPS
Thanks to an increase in interest there are now two reading groups.
Group 1
Co-ordinator : Jeanette Black
01902 : 341460
Group 2
Co-ordinator Gerry Mills
01902 : 341344
Both Groups meet at 2 pm on the first Thursday of the month
A member chooses a book (20th/21st Century) to be read by all, then introduces this to the group. Books chosen are very varied and the ensuing discussion can be lively! We like to finish with an appropriate poem.
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REAL FOOD
Co-ordinator : Louise Henly
01902 : 762208
Group meets at 2 pm on the second Wednesday of the month.
We explore the provision of good 'slow' food, locally sourced from fresh ingredients, often using traditional methods. To this end we research and often visit local food producers, shops etc. We collect and present information on topics such as food additives, and Fair Trade - and occasionally we enjoy our own home-produced goodies.
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SINGING FOR PLEASURE
Co-Ordinator: Ann Eales
01902 563281
The group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10.00am at Springdale Methodist Church, Warstones Road, Penn. The emphasis is very much on singing for pleasure and the 'feel good' factor.
Cost 2 pounds towards room hire, 50p tea/coffee
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SOCIAL ISSUES
Co-ordinator : Len Moore
01902 : 650130
Group meets at 10 am on the fourth Thursday of the month.
A discussion group. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, which can make our discussions lively. We decide on a subject and one or more of our members makes a presentation which is followed by open discussion. We do not aim to reach a consensus, though often we do, rather we are aiming to share our ideas and learn together.
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UNDERSTANDING OPERA
Co-ordinator : Andrew Milligan
01902 : 763657
Group meets monthly at 2.30 pm on Tuesdays by arrangement
We look at and study operas especially those which are due to be performed locally in the near future, with the aid of CDs and DVDs. We also consider the background of the work and composer, so that our enjoyment of the performance is enhanced.
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WALKING GROUP
Co-ordinators : Jenny and Geoff Williams
01902 : 340602
Group meets on varying days by arrangement so that all members have a chance to participate. Walks vary from easy rambles of 4 miles to more strenuous longer walks up to 10 miles - the average being 6 miles over undulating terrain. Pub lunch or picnic. We usually meet at the Daisy Freezer Centre, Compton to travel by car, sharing vehicles.
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