U3A in London Update – 27 January 2025

This information was published on: January 27, 2025

Rachel Tyndall sent this lovely photo taken on one of the Walks on Wednesday.

The Monday Talk 27 January at 10.30am

Designing and decorating for the Suburban Dream in the 20s by Lucy Ellis
Lucy’s talk will cover the expansion of the suburbs, the role of the housewife and the relentless selling by the industry, as well as the supposed psychological benefits of good wallpaper choices.

The timetables for the week

Copies of The full timetable, the Town Hall room timetable and the Zoom timetable are available in the Common Room and on the corridor noticeboard. 

Heating Problems: Latest News

The final part of the gas pipe repair work has begun and the project is expected to last for two weeks. This will involve a temporary closure of the side car park starting Monday, January 20, 2025.. Please see the details below for the upcoming work:

Project Overview. Description of Work:
It will involve construction activity, machinery, and potential hazards, which may result in noise and disruption during the project. Main Entrance and Lateral Entrance (Art Block): Open for public use

Front and Rear Car Parks: Remain open. Side Car Park: Temporarily closed. We anticipate that this is a temporary disturbance, and we are committed to completing the work as efficiently as possible. If the noise affects you, please feel free to use our contingency room, Media 1. And please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We will make every effort to minimize any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

To make you smile

‘Acting is the most minor of gifts and not a very high-class way to earn a living. Shirley Temple could do it at the age of four.’ Katherine Hepburn

‘There are probably more annoying things than being hectored about African Developments by a wealthy Irish rock star in a cowboy hat, but I can’ think of them at the moment.’ Paul Theroux on Bono

With all good wishes,
Richard, Gilli, Maureen and Amalia