Celebrating Numeracy
With National Numeracy Day fast approaching, subject adviser for Maths and Stats Dr David Martin (CMath CMathTeach FIMA CSci FSET) talks about celebrating the importance of numbers in everyday life.
Will the robots take over?
Trevor Ponman (Wyre Forest U3A) talks about researching issues surrounding computerisation and robots.
Creative Writing in Yorkshire
David Smith from Stokesley U3A describes a creative writing workshop that recently took place
In reserve, or, cider with Annie
The last instalment of Arthur House’s reminiscences on his time in the Home Guard… for now!
The art of storytelling
Elizabeth Toon, the U3A national adviser on the subject explains more.
Gathering of enquiring minds
Catherine Ware (Research Ambassador) and Liz Day (Chair, Dulwich & District U3A) talk about opportunities for encouraging more research and enquiry-led learning
The joy of reading a play
Ann Anderson, National U3A Subject Adviser, talks about the benefits of taking part in a Play Reading group.
Life under a microscope
Mike Gibson from Northampton U3A talks about the joy of seeing the world through a microscope.
The attack on the gasworks
This exercise involved a number of HG units from surrounding villages as well as the town company and was deemed by HQ to be of such importance that it merited the assignment of a senior officer to command and manage the exercise. The town company had been given the task of defending the gasworks and […]
Psychology today
Jane Bellworthy, U3A’s National Subject Adviser on Psychology, talks about recent films and books that might whet your appetite for the subject.
Trying new things
Michael Rance, the National U3A Subject Adviser on Jazz, talks about why it is important to try new things.
Spirits of Sussex
Louisa Sewell of Sussex U3A Network (SUN) introduces a new SLP on Legends, Myths and Spirits.