The timetables for the week
Copies of the full timetable, the Town Hall room timetable and the Zoom timetable are available in the Office and on our website.
Monday Morning Talks
These are available in Room 2.21 and on Zoom.
This week we are very pleased to welcome Susanne Kord. Susanne is Professor of Cultural History at UCL and the title of her talk is A Tale of Two Thieves: The Brothers Sass, Germany’s Most Lovable Crooks of the 1920s.
From Gilli
We are holding our last Executive Committee meeting before the AGM (20 March) on Friday 3 March at 10.45. You are welcome to join on Zoom as an observer.
Please note that I have changed the ID and passcode for the Monday Talks for security reasons.
The AGM on 20th March 2023
The 40th annual general meeting of U3A in London will be held at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, 20th March 2023, in room 221 at Hampstead Town Hall and on Zoom. You can pick up copies of relevant papers in the Office.
The final day for receiving your ballot is Wednesday 11 March. Proxy votes need to be in by then as well.
A Second Walking Group – repeated
We are pleased to tell you that a new member, Rachel Tyndall has offered to lead a walk on Wednesdays. Rachel says: This is an opportunity to walk the 78 mile Capital Ring this summer, starting on 8th March. It is divided into 15 sections and I plan to do one section each Wednesday. The proposal is to meet at the start of each walk, always at a tube/DLR/rail station, at 1pm on a Wednesday and have time at the end for a cup of tea. The first section is from Woolwich to Falconwood and walking 7.2 miles. You may have noticed that the two walks in the programme cover similar ground – but don’t let that put you off!
INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEEK’S CLASSES
From Wally Howard
Week commencing Monday February 27th. Continuing our voyage through French Cinema with three films directed by Agnes Varda
Monday February 27th at 2pm
Acclaimed filmmaker Agnes Varda, one of the leading figures of French Cinema, teamed up with famous photographer JR to co-direct the enchanting documentary FACES PLACES
Wednesday March 1st at 2pm
Sandrine Bonaire in VAGABOND
One of the most successful and acclaimed films of Varda’s career.
Thursday March 2nd at 2pm
LE BONHEUR “Joyful and moving”. A film that constantly captivates the eye and mind.
From Ken Baldry: European History
European History, Wednesdays 11.40 – 12.40 (Room 2.21). My apologies for the cancellation of the February 22nd class. It will put the programme back one week, so:-
Next week is Talk 94, the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (largely).The following week is Talk 95, Elizabeth I of England & Philip II of Spain, up to the Armada (1588) with music by Tallis. Incidentally, you may be interested in a concert in which a friend of mine is performing. Details are attached.
Jim Taylor
who hosts an informal chat group is away in Australia and there will be no class on zoom until after 17th March.
From Irene Kyffin
Theatre History classes on Tuesdays are ‘Zoom only’ for the next few weeks. I have informed members, but they may check by emailing me.
From Jim Eardley Politics and Current Affiars B
New members are welcome to join our P&CA class on Wednesday mornings in Room 2.21 at 10.30 for lively discussions on all sorts of topics.
From Paul Plant
On 27th February, Politics, Current Affairs and the Economy will take place at 11.40 in Room 1.33. The plan is for the class to be held in the Town Hall once a month.
Note: Belly Dancing and Country Dancing
are swapping rooms on 14th March for one session only.
FAO: Bridge Group Leaders
Following the success of our inaugural Bridge Festival celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the movement in September 2022, a second festival will take place during the week 22-26 May 2023. If you or your group is interested, please get in touch with Steve Carter, u3a Bridge Subject Adviser.
To make you smile!
From Susan van Noorden
When I get a headache I take two aspirin and keep away from children just like the bottle says.
Just once, I want the prompt for username and password to say, “Close enough.”
If you see me talking to myself, don’t worry. I’m self-employed. We’re having a meeting.
The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.
Be decisive. Right or wrong, make a decision. The road is paved with flat squirrels who couldn’t make a decision.
“Your call is very important to us. Please enjoy this 40-minute flute solo”.
Does anyone else have a plastic bag full of plastic bags, or is it just me?
Today’s 3-year-olds can switch on laptops and open their favourite programmes. When I was 3, I ate mud.
It’s Men’s Month
Best wishes from the team
