Environment & Technology Group*
Meetings: 2nd Wednesdays starting 2:00pm
Venue: Bedhampton Community Centre
Cost: £2.00 per meeting to cover venue hire.
Contacts: John Worley, email to ETG_GroupLeader tel: 023 9248 3217 or Elizabeth Jorge 023 9247 0927 or click on the Bluebird, top RH corner, to send Elizabeth a message.
The group focuses on issues affecting the Environment and Technological developments that will affect our lives today or in the future. Our programme includes talks on subjects and visits to places of interest.
No special knowledge needed, only your interest and enthusiasm.
Neighbouring U3A members are welcome to join the group by becoming an Associate Member of Havant U3A @ £10 per year (except Emsworth & District U3A who do not need to apply for Associate Membership).
We usually start with a member presentation on a topic followed by general discussion. Group members are encouraged to Google the topic in advance and come with questions and a point of view.
New Members welcome.
2021 Programme
| 8th Sept | Asteroids and the Uses of Space – John Worley |
| 13th Oct | Climate Change – Can I make a difference? Dave Borlace’s video and discussion. John Worley and Elizabeth Jorge |
| 10th Nov | Hampshire County Council Waste Prevention Project Jesse Duggal - Senior Project Officer, Waste Prevention Team. Prior to the talk Cllr. Tim Pike will outline HBC Regeneration Strategy. |
| 8th Dec | An insight into the use of technology and research in the NHS today – Sharon Court and Dr Phil Jewell. |
2022 Programme
| 12th Jan | COP26: What was agreed and how it will affect us – Graham Crane, Emsworth U3A |
| 9th Feb | The Connected House- Robert Hornby, Hailing Is. U3A |
| 9th Mar | Hampshire County Council Climate Change Programme – speaker to be advised |
| 13th Apr | TBC |
| 11th May | The Future of Shopping – Ron Tate and Clare Chester, Head of Regeneration, Havant Borough Council |
| 8th June | Visit to Gunwharf led by Ron Tate |