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In this section you will find notices about upcoming activities and appeals.
See also:
– Our latest Bulletin
– The Chichester u3a Magazine
South East u3a Forum Summer School
Initial details of this year’s Summer School have now been released. It will take place 7th – 10th Sept at Chichester University and all u3a members are invited to attend.
Italian for Beginners
I have recently started to learn Italian mainly through Duolingo. I am wondering if there are any others who already are, or might be interested in, starting up this lovely language? Learning together can be more fun and accountable, so a possible format would be informal meetings in a café, say fortnightly, to work through some grammar, easy translations or similar, following a beginners’ textbook. The exact format can be adapted to suit those who… Bridge – Beginners Minibridge
This group will initially offer a “Taste of Bridge”.in the hope of becoming “MiniBridge” or, eventually a course in “Basic Bridge.
VENUE – The instructor’s home in Birdham. (Up to 8 max). With 8 plus applicants the venue might be Donnington Parish Hall (West Wing).
TIME – Thursday 10:00 – 12:00
COST – At Birdham, 50p for tea. At Donnington, £11.25 per hour (shared).
No previous experience of card play is required.
MiniBridge is both an important first stage in… Impressionist Art Group
The Impressionist Art Group are showing an illustrated talk on the Neo Impressionists, George Seurat and Paul Signac on Tuesday 3rd March from 2 o’clock at the Friends Meeting Hall, Priory Road, Chichester.
With the first major exhibition in 30 years of George Seurat paintings opening this week, come and find out more about his revolutionary style of painting through his seascapes.
As always, we will have tea and coffee with a break half way and all… Tuesday Recorders
Could this be the group for you?
Wouldn’t you like to be part of a music-making group? One that plays all kinds of music from medieval to modern times? One where, if you wanted, you could switch sizes of instrument and play different lines of music?
Of course you would! You already know that music-making is the best activity to keep the brain firing on all cylinders. And cast aside any ideas that recorders… New U3A Cycling Group 2
A new road-only cycling group, Cycling Group 2, is starting and will be led by John Bennett. The group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, gathering by the bridge over the railway on Centurion Way.
Rides will be at a moderate touring pace, with a strong emphasis on a “no one left behind” approach. Occasional rides may involve a train journey to or from the start point.
All types of bikes are welcome, as long as they are suitable for… Green Cleaning Group proposal
We are looking to see if there would be interest in getting a new group off the ground that would look at home made, environmentally friendly household cleaning products and practices inspired by the methods of Nancy Birtwhistle.
We will look at recipes, share tips, and compare results as we explore simple, sustainable alternatives to commercial products. No experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to join in.
The group will meet at the group leader’s home… Lawn Bowls at Fishbourne
A new Lawn Bowls interest group has started, suitable for all – from complete beginners to those of a more competitive nature. Sessions will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. The cost will be £6 per session. All equipment supplied. Come along to the breakout group at the next monthly meeting to find out more and meet others who may be interested.