CARDIFF U3A ACTIVITIES SHEET

SPRING AND SUMMER TERM 2012

GROUP MEETINGS

Art Appreciation - Mary Lace, (20691829) Thursday 2.15pm Central Library. Jan 12^th and 26^th Feb. 9^th and 23^rd, March 8^th and 22^nd, May 17^th and 31^st. June 14^th and 28^th July 12^th and 26^th.

The Spring Term we will continue with our serialised version of the development of impressionism from 1855 to 1874. For the remainder of the year our sessions will be based on themes: Hands and Gloves; Steps and Stairways; Seats and Sittings; Jugs and Vases (two sessions per theme)

Art Group Pam Williams (20655700 Wednesday 2.15pm ) Heath Community Centre. Contact Pam to register . January 11^th and 25^th February 8^th and 29^th March 14^th and 28^th April 18th May 2^nd 16^th 30^th June 13^th 27^th July 11th

Bridge - Marjolein Whittaker (20316737) Alternative Mondays . 10am to 12am, Mackintosh Institute, Keppoch Street. January 16^th and 30^th February 13^th and 27^th March 12^th and 26^th April 16^th and 23^rd May 21^st June 11^th and 25^th July 9^th and 23rd

Classical Greece and Rome - Elizabeth Mayor (20734441) Friday 11am Central Library

Jan 13^th “ Warts and All” – an anecdotal look at some of the Roman Emperors – Liz Mayor.

Feb. 10^th.” The Seven Wonders of the World” – Rob Brown

March 9^th “Lost Cities “ - Rob Brown

April 13^th “The Celtic Church” – Liz Mayor

May 11^th June 8^th July 6^th to be announced.

Coffee Morning - Marion Wood (20226270) or Carole (20613664) Please contact Marion or Carole for details.

Computer Group - David Reeves (20618778) Thursday 2pm – 4pm Central Library

Jan. 5^th and 19^th Feb. 2^nd and 16^th, March 1^st 15^th and 29^th April 12^th and 26^th May 10^th and 24^th June 7^th and 21^st July 5^th and 19^th

The Computer Group continues in the private computer suite on the 5^th Floor of the Central Library. Thanks to the generosity of Cardiff Council there is no charge for the room. Average attendance is 7 or 8 who cover a wide range of topics and there is space for a few more. The agenda is driven mainly by the experiences and problems of the group members. There is no formal instruction as such – more a sharing of knowledge

Computer for Beginners - Julia Munro (20484053) Central Library Contact Julia

Current Affairs Discussion Group - Owen Pryce (20 757522)

Alternative Mondays 10.30am St. David’s Hall 3^rd Floor Jan. 9^th and 23^rd Feb. 6^th and 20^th March 5^th and 19^th April 2^nd 16^th and 30^th May 14^th and 28^th June 18^th July 2^nd and 16^th.

Gardening Group – Melvyn Rees (20482200) Please look under Outings which will include visits to some Gardens.

French Conversation - Annick Moseley Tuesday 2pm Central Library

Jan. 17^th and 31^st. Feb. 7^th and 21^st. March 6^th and 20^th April 3^rd and 17^th May 15^th and 29^th June 19^th and 26^th July 3^rd and 17^th .

History Nicholas Coles - (20709141) Wednesday 2pm. Central Library

January 18^th A Beginning; “ Elizabeth and the Americas”

February 15^th A New Status; “ The Duke of Marlborough.”

March 14^th Plassey and the Heights of Abraham ; “ New and Old Continents”

April 18^th By Land and Sea; “ From Trafalgar to Waterloo”

May 16^th The Great Game; “ The Victoria Nightmare”

June 20^th The Overreach of Power; “ The Zulu War”

July 18^th Wrong man wrong place; “Chinese Gordon and the Sudan”

Literature through the ages - Margaret Pengelly (20764418) Thursday 10.30am. Central Library

Jan 5^th Feb. 2^nd March 1^st April 5^th May 3^rd June 7^th July 5^th.

Thoughts on Smollet and Fielding - Two dramatists who had more success writing novels .( January) Richard Brinsley Sheridan; a successful dramatist who really wanted to be a politician. We will start by readin g The Rivals and go on to cover as much as we can of The School for Scandal and the Critic. If possible bring you own copies. February, March and April.

Local History Colin Merrick (20626068) Visits to local places of interest. Tuesday January 24^th 10am at Heath Citizen Hall will be a talk on Norman Lords of Cardiff. Please check with Colin or look on website for further events.

Prose and Poetry Please - Brenda James (20611322) Thursday 10.30am Central Library

Jan 19^th Feb. 16^th March 15^th April 19^th May 17^th June 21^st July 19^th

Reading Room - Jane Shettar (20665590) Tuesday 10.30am St. David’s Hall 3^rd Floor

Jan . 10^th “The Suspicions of Mr Whicher” by Kate Summerscale

Feb. 14^th “ Grass is singing “ by Doris Lessing.

March 13^th “ Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery

April 10^th “ Life of Pi” by Yam Martel

May 8^th “ On Chesil Beach “ by Ian McEvan

June 12th “Mr Family and other Animals” by Gerald Durrell

Books chosen will be provided by Cardiff Central Library Reading Group Service

Recorder Playing Group. - Contact Stella Lightman (20750348) Wednesday 3pm at Royal College of Music and Drama . Starting 11^th January

Science and Technology Jeff Wallington (20770765) Contact Jeff and Website for details

Sunday Lunch Group Contact Sylvia Jones (20193823)

Tai Chi Mary Allen (20757311) Every Wednesday 1pm at the Heath Community Centre, King George V Drive - January 11^th 18^th and 25^th February 1^st 8^th 15^th and 29^th. March 7^th 14^th 21^st and 28^th April 18^th May 2^nd 9^th 16^th 23^rd and 30^th June 13^th 20^th 20^th and 27^th July 4^th and 11^th.

Walking Group 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays in month. Contact Mary Allen (20757311)

Welsh for Complete Beginners Chris Coles (20341195) Jan. 13^th 27 Feb. 10^th and 24^th March 9^th and 23^rd April 13^th and 27^th May 11^th and 25^th June 8^th and 22^nd July 6^th and 20th^th

Welsh Improvers Elen Lewis Fridays 11am. St. David’s Hall, Coffee Shop. Jan 6^th and 20^th Feb. 3^rd and 17^th March 2^nd 16^th and 30^th April 20^th May 4^th and 18^th June 1^st 15^th and 29^th July 13^th and 27^th

Writers Enjoying Words Richard Garman (20810234 ) Trevor Tidball (20692301) Monday 10.00am. 3^rd floor St. David’s Hall Jan 16^th and 30^th Feb. 13^th and 27^th March 12^th and 26^th April 16^th and 30^th May 21^st June 11^th and 25^th July 9^th and 23^rd. Please note that February 13^th and 27^th, June 25^th and July 23^rd will be unable to meet at St. David’s Hall. Please contact Richard or Trevor for meeting places for those dates.

Please note: If you hear of any member who is ill, would you please get in touch with Melvyn Rees (20482200) who is our social secretary.

If there is a group you would like us to have, particularly if you would lead it, please contact Carole Wainwright (20613664) Group Co-orinator

Membership Secretary : Jill Megerrin (20706676)

Any changes to the schedule above are announced at the monthly general meetings. They can also be found on our webpage www.cardiffu3a.org.uk

Please Note: The Library has asked that members arriving for group meetings should ask at the reception desk what room we are meeting in as they may make changes.