At Hawkhurst u3a, beside our Interest Groups, we also have a full programme of other events.
Monthly Meetings -
Thursday 3 February 2022 at 10 am in the British Legion Hall. Richard Briden, leader of our Photography Interest Group, will give an illustrated talk about "Ansel Adams - American landscape Photographer and Environmentalist". Adams was the most important landscape photographer of the 20th century. His work was devoted to recording the remaining fragments of untouched wilderness, especially in national parks and other protected areas of the American West. He was also an outspoken leader of the conservation movement. Join me to see some superb photographs and hear about this interesting man.
“The Master Masons: the men behind the great cathedrals" on Monday 21 February 2022 at 2.30 pm via Zoom. Imogen Corrigan will return via Zoom to tell us how the Master Masons created these dizzingly high buildings, decorated to the topmost pinnacle. They designed the buildings and ran the site, sourced vast amounts of materials and recruited the workforce. They were charismatic leaders but were constantly checked by their fellow Master Masons. They also occasionally got into trouble with the law or cheated on contracts!
Outings There is also a series of outings which can last just a few hours or a whole day; these include Blue Badge tours, theatre trips, concerts, exhibitions and visits to historic buildings. Details are listed here when an event is planned.
Behind the Seams DSI London Tour
I have the enormous pleasure of offering our members the opportunity to visit the company that make fantastic professional dance costumes. DSI London. Learn more about the dresses and costumes as seen on "Strictly Come Dancing", the real stars of the show! How long we have to make the dresses, explaining the process from initial design, from award winning costume designer Vicky Gill, to final rhinestone and the specifics of any performance dress. Also learn how we came into making all the Strictly costumes, why we love and fear it and let us share a few sparking stories and hidden secrets "Behind the Seams".
We have availability for 40 places for this visit. Gentlemen are most welcome to come. The company is based in Croyden area and car sharing would be advisable, they do have plenty of free parking for us. The tour begins at 11am on Wednesday 30th March 2022, it starts with a glass of bubbly to celebrate life! The tour lasts for two hours.
I will need to know who would like to come and wether you will drive there and offer a lift or need if you need a lift. An e-mail reply asap would be great please. We can collect the full amount via Go Cardless, one month before the trip. Please confirm payment by Go cardless in your email. The cost is £27.50 per head. Hope to hear from those interested very soon.
Social Events Of equal importance is the Social side of Hawkhurst u3a. Coffee and Cake mornings and Pub Lunches are regular events, and gatherings such as a Winter Quiz or Summer Garden Party are planned. These social functions will also offer members the opportunity to meet and talk to other members from different Groups. Details are listed below.
The next u3a Coffee Morning will be on Tuesday 1st February 2022 10.30am at Frankies Farm Shop in Clapper Lane, Staplehurst TN12 0JT If you would like to attend please telephone Anne or Jill by 27th January, so that they can let them know the numbers. Jill Williamson 01580 713245 07804 344059 Anne Hayes 01580 753705 07751 291610
The next pub lunch is at The 8 Bells, on The Moor in Hawkhurst, on Wednesday 23 February (yes - that's Wednesday, the 8 Bells isn't open on a Tuesday). Please give your menu choices and payment method to John Dear at johntdear@gmail.com as soon as you can (thank you John and Jan for helping out). You will have received an email with the menu details.
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As we are constantly evolving we welcome not only your support at these events, but also your suggestions as to how you would like your u3a to develop. Our current programme of events is shown above; this is regularly updated, so please check the website often. If you have any queries, please email the Social Secretary by visiting the Contacts page.
Thursday 3 February 2022 at 10 am in the British Legion Hall. Richard Briden, leader of our Photography Interest Group, will give an illustrated talk about "Ansel Adams - American landscape Photographer and Environmentalist". Adams was the most important landscape photographer of the 20th century. His work was devoted to recording the remaining fragments of untouched wilderness, especially in national parks and other protected areas of the American West. He was also an outspoken leader of the conservation movement. Join me to see some superb photographs and hear about this interesting man.
“The Master Masons: the men behind the great cathedrals" on Monday 21 February 2022 at 2.30 pm via Zoom. Imogen Corrigan will return via Zoom to tell us how the Master Masons created these dizzingly high buildings, decorated to the topmost pinnacle. They designed the buildings and ran the site, sourced vast amounts of materials and recruited the workforce. They were charismatic leaders but were constantly checked by their fellow Master Masons. They also occasionally got into trouble with the law or cheated on contracts!
Outings There is also a series of outings which can last just a few hours or a whole day; these include Blue Badge tours, theatre trips, concerts, exhibitions and visits to historic buildings. Details are listed here when an event is planned.
Behind the Seams DSI London Tour
I have the enormous pleasure of offering our members the opportunity to visit the company that make fantastic professional dance costumes. DSI London. Learn more about the dresses and costumes as seen on "Strictly Come Dancing", the real stars of the show! How long we have to make the dresses, explaining the process from initial design, from award winning costume designer Vicky Gill, to final rhinestone and the specifics of any performance dress. Also learn how we came into making all the Strictly costumes, why we love and fear it and let us share a few sparking stories and hidden secrets "Behind the Seams".
We have availability for 40 places for this visit. Gentlemen are most welcome to come. The company is based in Croyden area and car sharing would be advisable, they do have plenty of free parking for us. The tour begins at 11am on Wednesday 30th March 2022, it starts with a glass of bubbly to celebrate life! The tour lasts for two hours.
I will need to know who would like to come and wether you will drive there and offer a lift or need if you need a lift. An e-mail reply asap would be great please. We can collect the full amount via Go Cardless, one month before the trip. Please confirm payment by Go cardless in your email. The cost is £27.50 per head. Hope to hear from those interested very soon.
Social Events Of equal importance is the Social side of Hawkhurst u3a. Coffee and Cake mornings and Pub Lunches are regular events, and gatherings such as a Winter Quiz or Summer Garden Party are planned. These social functions will also offer members the opportunity to meet and talk to other members from different Groups. Details are listed below.
The next u3a Coffee Morning will be on Tuesday 1st February 2022 10.30am at Frankies Farm Shop in Clapper Lane, Staplehurst TN12 0JT If you would like to attend please telephone Anne or Jill by 27th January, so that they can let them know the numbers. Jill Williamson 01580 713245 07804 344059 Anne Hayes 01580 753705 07751 291610
The next pub lunch is at The 8 Bells, on The Moor in Hawkhurst, on Wednesday 23 February (yes - that's Wednesday, the 8 Bells isn't open on a Tuesday). Please give your menu choices and payment method to John Dear at johntdear@gmail.com as soon as you can (thank you John and Jan for helping out). You will have received an email with the menu details.
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As we are constantly evolving we welcome not only your support at these events, but also your suggestions as to how you would like your u3a to develop. Our current programme of events is shown above; this is regularly updated, so please check the website often. If you have any queries, please email the Social Secretary by visiting the Contacts page.
