Art Practical C
(10am on Thursdays in Room 1.29)
The Monday Talk at 10.30 am in room 2.21
Opera Appreciation by Josi Steinfeld. Josi an experienced opera singer, will be talking about (and we hope, singing a few excerpts from) a lesser-known opera called Countess Maritza: One which is very close to her heart.
The timetables for the week
The week’s timetable, room and Zoom timetables and this Update are available from the U3A Office, in the Common Room and on the lower corridor noticeboard.
Class Notices
Literature Modern and Contemporary will hold 3 summer holiday bridging classes on Zoom at 14.00 on 29 July, 5 & 26 August. The class will be studying Stefan Zweig’s book Beware of Pity. Please contact Ines Newman if you would like to join the classes.
Summer Programme Walk: Doctors, Trams and Fairs
‘In the early 1800s Pond Street was known as the Harley Street of Hampstead and from 1860 thousands of Cockney revellers flocked to ‘Appy ‘Ampstead on high days and holidays’
There are still places available. The walk starts at 14.30 on 4 August and is repeated on 5 & 19 August. Please book your place by emailing Averil Nottage
For details of the full Summer Programme, please look at the website https://u3alondon.org.uk/
Executive Committee Meeting
There will be a committee meeting at 10am on Friday 10 July. If you would like to observe proceedings on Zoom, please click the link in the timetable
Running Classes out of term time
Barbara Stevens needs to compile a full list of those who are running sessions in the holidays.
This list will be supplied to WacArts reception.
WacArts reception will give the U3A keys on request to those on the list.
The KEY BOX with keys inside must be returned to WacArts reception immediately the room has been opened and collected again at the end of the session to lock up once more.
This is important as there may be several sessions occurring at the same time.
(If you have your own keys, please let Barbara know).
Obituary
Thyra Cameron died on 20 May. She joined U3A in 2005 and was a member for 21 years. She lived life on her own terms, right to the end. Her friend Sandra has arranged to informally celebrate her life in Hampstead on the morning of Friday 7th August. Please contact sandravonhaselberg@gmail.com for more details
London Region of U3As 2 Additional Events:
- LRU3A Table Tennis Turnout 2026 9th July at ‘Bounce’ their Battersea Power Station location. Register here . Email Derek with queries at webmaster.londonregionu3a@gmail.com
- Walk North York Moors with Islington U3A Friday 18th September 2026, Click here for details webmaster.londonregionu3a@gmail.com
To make you smile
Susie came home after her first day at school. ‘What did you learn today, darling?’ asked her mum. ‘Not enough,’ answered Susie, ‘because they want me to come back again tomorrow’ – Jokes of the Day website.
‘People think it always rains in Manchester. Not true, though I admit it is the only town in the country with a lifeboat drill on the bus routes.’ Les Dawson
With all good wishes,
Richard, Gilli and Maureen