Jane Simpson, coordinator of a Photography group, sent us this great photo of the group in Paddington Basin recently.
From the U3A Company Secretary
Our next Executive Committee Meeting (ECM) will be held on Thursday 11 July at the Old Town Hall in Room1.22 and via Zoom (link below) at 9.45 am. You are welcome to attend as an observer.
Monday Talk
On 24th June Ann Kenrick comes to talk about end-of-life matters with ‘Planning ahead for the one thing in life we know is certain’ This is such an important topic, and we are looking forward to hearing about Ann’s experience and knowledge.
The timetables for the week
This update, The full timetable, the Town Hall room timetable and the Zoom timetable are available in the Common Room and on the corridor noticeboard.
SPECIAL NOTICES ABOUT CLASSES
Summer Programme 2024
The Summer Programme 2024 will run every weekday from 5th to 30th August. It will follow last year’s pattern: there will be lectures and workshops; the talks in Room 2.21 will be able to be seen on Zoom and will be delivered either from Room 2.21 or using Zoom. Recordings of these will be available for 2-3 weeks afterwards. The full programme is still coming together – but an idea of what’s on offer will be available in the U3A office next week. Please contact Gilli with ideas for sessions.
From Maggie Fletcher: Modern And Contemporary Literature
Bridging Course on Zoom, Summer 2024
The proposal is a reading of a 1958 novel by Iris Murdoch – The Bell. It was republished in 2019 as a Vintage Classic with an introduction by Sarah Perry. I am suggesting three sessions (with the possibility of a fourth if required) on July 31st, August 14th and August 28th (with the possible fourth session on September 11th).
In order to compile a list of those who will need to be contacted with the link and details of the programme for each session, please let me know if you wish to be included.
MORE NOTICES ABOUT CLASSES
From Wally Howard: Film Classes
Week commencing Monday 24th June 2024. All take place in Room 1.22 at 2.00pm
Monday 24th June
The DUST BOWL PART TWO: Reaping the Whirlwind
The second and concluding part of Ken Burns’ masterpiece chronicling the ecological disaster in the USA.
Wednesday 26th June
A film by Jan Troell, starring Max von Sydow and Liv Ullman. THE EMIGRANTS
Winner of a Golden Globe
Thursday 27th June
Continuing the story of the Nilsson family started in The Emigrants.
THE NEW LAND – also a winner of a Golden Globe for Jan Troell
From Ken Baldry European History
on Wednesday June 26th 11.40 – 12.40 in Room 2.21 The next talk is Talk 143, ‘After the 7 Years War’, with music and 106 slides. The following talk is Talk 144 ‘The Search for the North-West Passage’ with 121 slides. The full programme is on http://www.art-science.com/history-talks.html
From Rachel Tyndall: Walks on Wednesdays
26th June Slough to Taplow This is a 7 mile walk accessed from the Elizabeth Line. This walk is on a firm path by the man-made Jubilee River; we end in Taplow. We will meet at Slough Station using the Elizabeth Line, the train arrives at 13.49 (this is the 13.17 from Paddington). If you miss it, there is the option to pay and catch the 13.38 train from Paddington arriving at 13.53. Please let me know (email or text) by the evening of Tuesday 25th June if you intend to join me. Walks will be cancelled if the weather is bad: persistent rain or too much heat.
From Stephen Barry: London Miscellany
The class on Wednesday June 26 in Room 1.29 at 2.00pm will be the first of two illustrated talks on Whitechapel, Past and Present.
From Yvonne Dove: Secular and Mythological Art
in Room 1.33 at 11.40 on Thursday 27 June. This week we will be examining the life and career of the 18th century Venetian painter Canaletto, famous for his cityscapes of Venice, Rome and London. We will explore his works including The Stonemason’s Yard, A Regatta on the Grand Canal and St Paul’s Cathedral.
NOTICES FROM OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS
From Gilli Vafidis: Following on from Sylvie Boulay’s talk on ‘A Woman’s Illustrated Story of Old Age’ we have been contacted by a staff writer from The Guardian who writes the ‘New Start After 60′ column. Paula Cocozza is interested in talking to women aged 60 and above about their lives, memories and experiences as part of her Art’s Council- funded new project. Please contact Gilli in the first instance.
To make you smile
“Nothing looks good on me any more,” wailed a customer modelling an outfit in front of the department store’s mirror. “Nonsense, ma’am,” soothed the sales assistant, “That dress says it all.” “That’s the problem,” the woman replied. “I need a dress that keeps its mouth shut.” Readers’ Digest, January 1990
Which country’s capital has the fastest-growing population? Ireland. Every
day it’s Dublin. (Groan, Ed.)
Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact. George Eliot
Good wishes from Gilli, Richard and Maureen
