Andover U3A

We hold monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month, commencing at 2 pm.

These are held at the Fairground Hall, Weyhill. See here for details of how to get there.

All members are invited to attend our meetings, although numbers may be restricted to the seating available in the hall. Refreshments are provided towards the end of our meetings.

Guest speakers are invited to our meetings, covering a wide range of topics. The current programme of meetings and speakers is outlined below.

Please note that our ability to hold meetings is being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Monthly meetings are therefore currently taking place via Zoom. Login details will be emailed to members a few days before each meeting.

Monthly meetings in the Fairground Hall will re-commence as and when permitted by the UK Government.

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Programme of Monthly Meetings 2021/22

Date	Speaker	Subject	Notes
2021
January 19th	Sarah Somerville	Shaw House Berkshire’s Hidden Gem	The Elizabethan manor house at Shaw has many fascinating stories to tell. Built from the profits of the cloth trade in 1581, it has enjoyed visits from royalty, including Elizabeth I and Charles I, as well as being the setting for Civil War battles and accommodation for soldiers during World Wars. Later, Shaw House became a school for local pupils. Now, following over £6 million of conservation and restoration, the House is a visitor attraction and business and conference centre. Many of its secrets were not revealed until restoration, and Sarah says that it is her pleasure to share them with you. Virtual Meeting to take place using Zoom. (Logging in from 1.45 for a 2.00 pm start.)
February 16th	Erica Tinsley	A History of Andover	Virtual Meeting to take place using Zoom.
March 16th	Bob Sinfield	"The Great Unwatched"	Broadcaster, comedy writer, actor and freelance waster Bob Sinfield affectionately nibbles the hand that fed him for 35 years: the radio. Virtual Meeting to take place using Zoom.
April 20th	Fool's Gold		Acoustic Music, Acoustic Musicians. Virtual Meeting to take place using Zoom.
May 18th	The 25th AGM Followed by a talk, given by Anthony Poulton-Smith	The Saxon Era	The Saxon Era: a revealing look at the so-called Dark Ages, revealing why they were anything but 'dark' and gave us a language, a system of government, many of the imperial measurements, and much, much more. Virtual Meeting to take place using Zoom.
June 15th	Jeff Evans	The Questionable History of the TV Quiz Show	Jeff's fully illustrated, entertaining talk covers the whole colourful history of the TV quiz show from its earliest days in the 1930s to today, showing how the format developed, celebrating the good, the bad and the ugly, and unearthing some very dodgy dealing along the way. Virtual Meeting to take place using Zoom.
July 20th	Sarah Pyne	Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance	Virtual Meeting to take place using Zoom.
August 17th	Dr Francis Burroughes	Seated one day at the Organ	For over 50 years Francis has been an organist in churches ranging in size from those seating over 2000 people to tiny village churches seating less than three dozen. Weddings, Funerals, special services, all provide hazards for the unsuspecting organist . . . and that is before we get on to the subject of clergymen, choirboys, and congregations! This is the real low-down on the view from the organ bench, and may feature a church near you! Virtual Meeting to take place using Zoom, unless Covid restrictions have been removed in which case the meeting will take place in the Fairground Hall.
September 21st	Bernard Lockett	Reflections of post-war East London	Virtual Meeting to take place using Zoom, unless Covid restrictions have been removed in which case the meeting will take place in the Fairground Hall.
October 19th	Paul Barwick	The White Mouse	Nancy Wake's ability to avoid capture when working for the French Resistance earned her the nickname "The White Mouse". Virtual Meeting to take place using Zoom, unless Covid restrictions have been removed in which case the meeting will take place in the Fairground Hall.
November 16th	Steve Herra	Titanic - A Night of Ice	Virtual Meeting to take place using Zoom, unless Covid restrictions have been removed in which case the meeting will take place in the Fairground Hall.
December 14th NB 2nd Tuesday of the month	Dave Moylan	Christmas Function Magic and Music Hall	Christmas Function, accompanied by magician Dave Moylan.
2022
January 18th	Tracey Digby	Guide Dogs for the Blind	Tracey is a Community Fundraising Development Officer at The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
February 15th	Graham Twemlow	Iconic Film Posters of the 20th Century	Retired University Lecturer Dr Graham Twemlow writes and lectures on design history and decorative arts subjects. He is interested in all aspects of the applied arts, but with a particular passion for illustrated posters from the mid 19th century to the mid 20th century.
March 15th	Sarah Slater	Working with the Ghosts of Hampton Court Palace	Sarah is a Guide Lecturer at Hampton Court Palace.
April 19th	Brian Fernley	Destination Utah	The USAAF in a Typical English Village. Featuring Upottery Airfield in Devon, this talk illustrates the impact of around 1500 American servicemen taking up residence in a quiet English village.
May 17th	The 26th AGM Followed by a talk, given by Rosemary Legrand	Springtime in Japan	Rosemary is a former nursery owner and daughter of the late George Hyde, who was a hybridist of azaleas and rhododendrons. Her talk travels around Japan, enjoying the exquisite gardens and fascinating culture.