U3A members must like arguing - we have three separate discussion groups! Details below.
Discussion Group 1 - Meeting Details
| Frequency | Fortnightly |
| Time | 10.00 am on Monday |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Location | YWCA |
| Coordinator | Kathy Webster |
What we do
We meet in the Highgate Room of the Shakespeare Centre once a fortnight on a Monday morning, alternating with Discussion Group 3. General topics for discussion are items from the news. Being a very small group, we would very much welcome new members, so come along and have your say on matters of the day.
Reports
July 2008
In this our first term at YWCA it has worked out well. Full membership has increased to 10. For various reasons I need to relinquish responsibility for this group by December and have made this known to the group. Hopefully someone will take over as coordinator in the New Year.
Kathy Webster
March 2008
Our group numbers have now increased to 8 and most attend each time. We are looking forward to our move to YWCA, a venue very central and welcoming. If you would like to join us, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kathy Webster
November 2007
I am very pleased to report a further increase in membership. We now have 10 members. It is always good to welcome new points of view and ideas.
If you would like to join, please contact me.
Kathy Webster
February 2007
I am pleased to report an increase in membership. Our average attendance is now seven, with room for more. Meeting once a fortnight on a Monday morning at the Shakespeare Centre at 10 a.m., our discussion usually covers items in the local or national newspapers and the questions they raise. So come and join us and have your say.
We finish for summer on 18th June and re-commence 3rd September.
Kathy Webster
November 2006
Meeting once a fortnight on a Monday morning at the Shakespeare Centre, we are a small but select group who would welcome new members to join in our discussion, usually on items in the local or national newspapers. So come and join us and have your say. We start next term on January 8th.
Kathy Webster
Discussion Group 2 - Meeting Details
This group is now closed.
Discussion Group 3 - Meeting Details
| Frequency | Fortnightly |
| Time | 10.00 am on Monday |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Location | YWCA |
| Coordinator | Jean Ward |
What we do
Our current theme is "Towards a deeper understanding".
Reports
July 2008
We start again on Monday 1st September at the YWCA in the lounge at 10 o'clock until 12 noon. We have room for one or two more members who will be very welcome to our varied programme.
Jean Ward
March 2008
We have about 12 members and are open to one or two more. We all enjoy the discussions which are varied and vocal.
We begin again on Monday 7th April in the lounge of the YMCA (near the Post Office. )
Jean Ward
November 2007
After the Christmas break we will start again in the New Year on Monday 7 January at 10.000 in the Shakespeare Centre. We will probably follow the subject “The Quality of Life”.
Jean Ward
June 2007
The group will meet again on September 10th at the Shakespeare Centre, probably starting with the theme "Routes to Freedom". We finish at the end of the year on December 3rd.
Jean Ward
Discussion Group 4 - Meeting Details
| Frequency | Fortnightly |
| Time | 2.00 pm on Monday |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Location | YWCA |
| Coordinator | Stephen Lawrence |
What we do
We have discussions (usually lively) on a wide range of subjects. These are introduced by various members.
New members are always welcome to come and try us out.
Reports
July 2008:
Our membership is about 14. A few more would be good as not everyone can
always get to all the meetings. We have lively discussions on a variety of
subjects introduced by the members. We meet at 2.00 p.m. on alternate Monday
afternoons, in the YWCA and our first meeting in the new season is on Sept.
1st. Come along and try us out.
Stephen Lawrence
March 2008:
We have about 14 members and a regular turnout of about 10 people. Our discussion topics are wide-ranging (from ‘Black’ to ‘gender differences’ via ‘Everyday ethics’).
We are moving on April 7 to our new home in the YWCA. Meetings will be at the same time (2.00p.m.) fortnightly on Mondays. New members are always welcome to come and try us out.
Stephen Lawrence
July 2007:
The first meeting in September is on the 10th, and the subject title is:- Do we have too much choice nowadays?
Stephen Lawrence