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9th July 2020
Sarah Rogers gave us a fascinating account of the history and development of Riverhill Himalayan Gardens at our last monthly meeting in February. The gardens are now open again, looking lovely, and well worth a visit – not just for the excellent gardens, but the fine views across the Weald. You will need to purchase a timed ticket from their website – riverhillgardens.co.uk ...
9th July 2020
Now that a number of venues are able to open albeit with restrictions here are a few suggestions for starting to get out and about this Summer. RHS Gardens The Royal Horticultural Gardens (RHS) are now open along with their plant centres so why not have a day out at the lovely gardens at both...
24th June 2020
The June Bulletin from the Committee an update of the current position with respect to a number of issues including the AGM, Monthly meetings, membership renewal etc. ...
1st May 2020
We usually have in the website a list of suggestions for local trips and trips to London, and also highlighting group news about their visits and planned activities. As the current crisis has severely curtailed these activities, we thought we would put together a guide to ‘things we can do while...
1st May 2020
We started a new monthly seminar series last November using the Gresham College lectures. The available lectures cover a wider range of topics including geology, astronomy, medical advances, psychology, music, film, mathematics, information technology, environmental issues and a broad range of...
1st May 2020
All our eight London Studies groups had to cease their programme of study visits to London in March. These are some of our most popular groups and all members derived a good deal of enjoyment from these visits both from the opportunities to study and visit fascinating buildings in London and the...
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25th March 2020
Ideas for Groups During these challenging times and to help to maintain most of our Groups, we have been researching ideas. Here are some you might like to try Video Communication Skype Facetime Whatsapp Zoom(Up to 40 people can join a meeting of 40mins or more for...
24th March 2020
Following the reading recommendations from Book Group 1, here are a few from Poetry Group 1: Diarmaid Macculloch’s Cromwell. Anna Pasternak The American Duchess Ben Macintyre The Spy and the Traitor ( or any other of his books) Amor Towles A...
24th March 2020
Please note that all Computer Group meetings planned for 2020 have been CANCELLED until further notice. ...
21st March 2020
Sarah Rogers of Riverhill Himalayan Gardens gave an excellent talk to our U3A at the February monthly meeting. In response to the Coronavirus, Riverhill has just announced they will open the gardens between 8-10 am from Wednesday to Sunday for the exclusive use of those who are over 70 or in the...
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