Home of the u3a covering Odiham, Hook and the surrounding villages
We run nearly 60 groups and monthly talks, fun trips and study days open to all of our over-700 members. Our members run:
- Creative groups like Creative Writing or Drawing and Painting.
- Activity-based groups like Pilates, Walking for Pleasure or Pickleball.
- Discovery-based groups like Science and Technology or Environment and Climate Change.
- Social groups like Bridge, Members on their Own or Wine Appreciation.
- Literature groups like Play Reading or Book Groups.
Our members are either retired or are no longer in full-time employment and there is no lower age limit for membership. Our annual membership fee is £20. There may be an extra charge to cover room hire, or if a group uses an external teacher, etc.
The style of our group meetings is informal and friendly. Some members lead groups, some share tasks - it is up to each individual as to how committed and involved he or she becomes.
Wednesday 6th November : Satellite imaging isn't just pretty pictures. Robin Wilson
Hundreds of satellites orbit the Earth every day, collecting data that is used for monitoring almost all aspects of the environment.
This talk will introduce to you the world of satellite imaging, take you beyond the 'pretty pictures' to the scientific data behind them, and show you how the data can be applied to monitor plant growth, air pollution and more.
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Languages Groups update
We now have conversation groups meeting or about to meet for French, German, Spanish and Italian. A French tutor has been found for those members wishing to follow a more structured course. We hope to have Spanish and Italian tutors in place by the end of November.
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Travel, exploration and technology, 500 years apart
Peter Owen, leader of our Science and Technology group, contrasts two great travel and exploration events, 500 years apart. Actually, he doesn't - an AI system does!
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"Glows"
A Glows is a walk through a Trail of Lights in a garden. The idea started in Kew gardens in 2013 and has seeded itself all over the UK, around Europe and over the pond to the USA. Some of the glows look really spectacular.
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New groups: Book Club via Zoom, Song Writing and Strollers
Three new groups are being formed. Song writing, with a taster session on Wed, Nov 6th; a book club over zoom for those who find it difficult to get out; and an invite from the Fleet u3a's "strollers" group for members with walking aids and wheelchairs.
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New(ish) Pétanque group
Our Pétanque group started last year with a small but loyal following. This year there has been sufficient interest to expand to two groups which meet weekly. The groups have been arranged so that one meets on a Wednesday afternoon and the other on a Friday morning.