Events
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| Covid19 Response |
Please scroll down the page to see events which have been entered on our calendar.
Many groups have restarted face-to-face meetings. The individual Group page shows the latest position. Members of other groups are keeping in touch via the use of Zoom, WhatsApp, telephone, email etc.
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| We held our first hybrid meeting on 27 April 2022. Those who were able attended the meeting at the church and others logged in on Zoom ... |
Monthly Meetings are held in Southgate Methodist Church, 45 The Bourne, Southgate N14 6RS. The meetings start at 2.30 pm, doors open at 1.45 pm. Refreshments are available before the meeting.
Members will need to show their membership cards at the monthly meetings.
Visitors are welcome to attend two monthly meetings free of charge. Attendance thereafter will require a membership fee to be paid. Visitors are also welcome to attend a ‘taster’ session at any of our available interest groups, subject to there being a vacancy, and no fee will be charged. However, those who wish to attend further sessions will need to become members of Palmers Green & Southgate U3A before joining the group and, in addition, pay any fees required by the group.
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| August 2022 | ||||
| Wed Aug 24th | Meeting | Members' Monthly Meeting No Monthly Meeting in August. | ||
| September 2022 | ||||
| Thu Sep 1st | Science, Nature,Technology | ▲ A visit to the London Science Museum to view ‘Our Future Planet’ Exhibition, followed by lunch and a chance to visit the IMAX theatre to watch the film ‘Antarctica'. | ||
| Thu Sep 15th | Science, Nature,Technology | ● A meeting to discuss ‘Hormones’: an overview from Mike Eppel plus short contributions on individual hormones from the floor. Contact Sue Wilkie with suggestions. | ||
| Mon Sep 19th | Poetry | Anthony Fisher: Selection from “Goddess” Anthony Fisher will introduce a selection of poems from his recently published collection, “Goddess” Convenor: Stephen Wells 020 8882 8561 | ||
| Wed Sep 28th | Meeting | Members' Monthly Meeting National Service: The Call Up and Military Intelligence, a Personal StoryRoger Gardner
After demobilisation, Roger had no further contact with Military Intelligence but became a Designer and Consultant in the Lighting Industry. Meetings take place at Southgate Methodist Church for those who are able to attend. This meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom so, if you prefer, you can join the talk by clicking on the link given in the bulletin emailed to all members before the meeting.If you are not yet a member but would like to attend this meeting contact our secretary via this link General Enquiries. | ||
| Wed Sep 28th | T48: The Light-Dining Group |
Just come along and look for a T48 sign on a table. Venue as notified in the Bulletin. **Please note that despite being listed after the monthly meeting on the Events page, this lunch takes place before the meeting and will finish in time for member to walk to the monthly meeting.** | ||
| October 2022 | ||||
| Thu Oct 6th | Science, Nature,Technology | ▲ A visit to the Wellcome Collection to see the ‘In the air’ exhibition - lunch, plus an option to visit the Crick Research Institute to see the ‘Outwitting Cancer’ Exhibition. | ||
| Mon Oct 17th | Poetry | Bring and Share: Disorientation | ||
| Thu Oct 20th | Science, Nature,Technology | ● A meeting to discuss ‘Heat’: with contributions from Pam (El Nino in the Pacific), Rob (the Sun) and Jane (Ground Source Heat Pumps. There maybe time for 1 or 2 further contributions - please contact Sue Wilkie. | ||
| Wed Oct 26th | Meeting | Members' Monthly Meeting “The Glorious Garden of the Dead” – Highgate Cemetery”with Nick DobsonMeetings take place at Southgate Methodist Church for those who are able to attend. This meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom so, if you prefer, you can join the talk by clicking on the link given in the bulletin emailed to all members before the meeting.If you are not yet a member but would like to attend this meeting contact our secretary via this link General Enquiries. | ||
| Wed Oct 26th | T48: The Light-Dining Group |
Just come along and look for a T48 sign on a table. Venue as notified in the Bulletin. **Please note that despite being listed after the monthly meeting on the Events page, this lunch takes place before the meeting and will finish in time for member to walk to the monthly meeting.** | ||
| November 2022 | ||||
| Thu Nov 3rd | Science, Nature,Technology | ▲ A visit to the Canal Museum (near Kings Cross) followed by the Camley Street Garden and café for lunch. | ||
| Thu Nov 17th | Science, Nature,Technology | ● A meeting to dicuss ‘Key Discoveries in Science’: with presentations from the floor. Please contact Sue Wilkie with ideas for contributions. | ||
| Mon Nov 21st | Poetry | A selection from a favourite anthology | ||
| Wed Nov 23rd | Meeting | Members' Monthly Meeting British Weather: clarinet and poetry recitalwith Valerie FryMeetings take place at Southgate Methodist Church for those who are able to attend. This meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom so, if you prefer, you can join the talk by clicking on the link given in the bulletin emailed to all members before the meeting.If you are not yet a member but would like to attend this meeting contact our secretary via this link General Enquiries. | ||
| Wed Nov 23rd | T48: The Light-Dining Group |
Just come along and look for a T48 sign on a table. Venue as notified in the Bulletin. **Please note that despite being listed after the monthly meeting on the Events page, this lunch takes place before the meeting and will finish in time for member to walk to the monthly meeting.** | ||
| December 2022 | ||||
| Thu Dec 1st | Science, Nature,Technology | ▲ A visit to the National History Museum to see ‘The Challenger Exhibition - Exploring Our Oceans’- followed by lunch. | ||
| Thu Dec 15th | Science, Nature,Technology | ● Christmas lunch at the Ye Olde Cherry Tree. | ||
| Mon Dec 19th | Poetry | Bring and Share: Hope | ||
| March 2023 | ||||
| Mon Mar 20th | Poetry | Chinese Poetry An ancient tradition of poetry that reflects the rise and fall of empires, friendship and love, the scourge of office work/paperwork, a fascination with nature and a longing for an ancestral home. But many of the poems seem very modern to us now. We will be looking at a small selection of classical chinese poems from the last three thousand years. Convenor: Stephen Wells 020 8882 8561 | ||
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