We are pleased to announce that Allan Walmsley has been elected as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Third Age Trust.
A founding member of Kings Norton and District u3a, Allan has served on the Board since 2020, first as Trustee for the West Midlands and more recently as Vice Chair.
In his supporting statement for the role of Chair Allan referenced the benefits of joining the u3a movement “u3a gave me an opportunity to make friends, get back into my local community, and discover almost unlimited opportunities to learn. It is a movement that could add so much to so many.”
He continued, u3as and individual members can impact the lives of others. It can show that the movement is stronger than the sum of its individual parts”
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Online Events Schedule – September
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Flight Inspirations Aviation Meeting: WWI Aviation
Tuesday 3 September at 10am
Sally Ferrers will present a briefing on WWI aviation and its revolutionary effect on warfare.
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u3a YOGA NETWORK for group leaders: Online Workshop
Monday 9 September at 10am
Yoga group leaders can join this practical and interactive session, facilitated by Patricia Hamilton, u3a Yoga Subject Adviser.
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Mods Versus Rockers: A 1960s ‘Moral Panic’?
Thursday 12 September at 2pm
In the early 1960s, most young people defined themselves as either ‘mods’ or ‘rockers’. This talk charts the development of this phenomenon.
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City Streets, Scottish Islands and Silhouetted Hills: Bet Low (1924-2007)
Friday 13 September at 2pm
Join Hildegarde Berwick, Glasgow Southside u3a, for a talk on artist Bet Low, known for her landscape scenes of Scottish islands.
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Laughter Yoga with Judith – September
Wednesday 11 September at 10am
Laughter Yoga combines hearty laughter exercises with deep yoga-style breathing (pranayama). Hosted by Judith Anne Walker of Edinburgh u3a
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Exploring World Faiths: Charity
Monday 16 September at 10am
The International Day of Charity occurs on 5th September. Charity is an important part of many faiths, which we’ll discuss today.
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Staying Safe Online – A u3a Presentation with Q&A
Tuesday 17 September at 10am
Keeping you safe in an electronic age: A repeat talk by Barry Linton of Thorpe Bay u3a.
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Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Session: September
Thursday 19 September at 10am
Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones.
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Artificial Intelligence News: September
Monday 23 September at 2pm
An update from the u3a AI project team on what we have learnt about u3a members’ interests in AI. Speakers include Professor David Westhead.
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Introduction to Cryptic Crosswords
Tuesday 24 September at 10am
Try your hand at solving cryptic clues on this two-hour taster session with Henry Howarth, u3a Subject Adviser for Cryptic Crosswords.
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Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie – June
Tuesday 24 September at 3.30pm
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with Laughter Yoga – an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing
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Mindfulness and Meditation Series
Wednesdays at 10am for 6 weeks, starting Wednesday 25 September at 10am
We welcome back the six week course of Mindfulness and Meditation led by members of Sheffield u3a Mindful Ageing Group John, Mike and Ruth.
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