The Gosport u3a. group on stargazing meets once a month in The Vine, a local pub that has been converted into a cafe. There’s usually 5 or 6 of us. It’s a casual get together, and a good opportunity for like minded people to have a good chat. Whilst it won’t always work, I tryContinue reading “1973 The Lyrids”
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1972 – u3a IGO Astronomy – Controversy?
Let me explain something; u3a’s bread and butter are the interest groups. There is not specific size, but I think u3a like there to be at least four members for a viable group. I’m member of five groups; Local History, Exploring. Art, Stargazing and History. I recently found out that there is a whole otherContinue reading “1972 – u3a IGO Astronomy – Controversy?”
1971 – u3a & Camera Club
Today’s u3a session was Exploring Art. The subject we were talking about was “Family in Art”. This group is structured like most others, each member can prepare a small presentation or discussion point, or bring in an object to talk about, wach lasting say ten minutes on average. Today, there were enould people who preparedContinue reading “1971 – u3a & Camera Club”
1970 – u3a Calendar confusion, Dance Club Lunch, The Shed
The u3a operates on a four weekly calendar. I got a bit confused about thinking which day was the first or fourth day. I ended up having to write it down and consult ChatGPT – It all makes me sound a bit stupid, but there you go. Luckily, it is all resolved now. I think.Continue reading “1970 – u3a Calendar confusion, Dance Club Lunch, The Shed”
1969 – Letter to Steve IX
Hi Steve, In some respects, I don’t think Gilbert would recognize how today’s world works. At the beginning of his Letter IX, he talks of a nearby forest, Wolmer, which was held by a grant from the crown. He then lists a number of people of note who manage the forest on behalf of theContinue reading “1969 – Letter to Steve IX”
1968 – Murder Mysteries And Jellyfish
Elayne has been away for a couple of days. Left to my own devices at home, I had some household jobs which I made sure were done today, before anything else. Then sat down to decide what I was going to do for the rest of the day. I looked up the Gosport Discovery CentreContinue reading “1968 – Murder Mysteries And Jellyfish”
1967 – Out and About in Gosport
In yesterdays post, number 1966, I wrote about a concern that I hadn’t had an adventure on Thursday, and therefore didn’t have much to put into yesterday’s post (I was wrong as it happened) but that is on complete contrast to today. After breakfast I went up to The Shed, as I was hoping toContinue reading “1967 – Out and About in Gosport”
1966 – Granddaughters and the Magna Carta
The header picture has no connection with the day. I am sat at the computer, it’s getting late, and I am in fear of having another bout of writer’s block. I’m also slightly concerned that on occasion, these posts are turning into something that I really should put on Facebook – at least they feelContinue reading “1966 – Granddaughters and the Magna Carta”
1965 – From Nothing to Something
I have to be honest and say that I didn’t think I had a post in me today, simply because I didn’t feel that what I had done was worthy. But, after some consideration I’ll give it a go and see what you think. This morning, I was on a u3a Interest Group Online (IGO)Continue reading “1965 – From Nothing to Something”
1964 – Busy doing Nothing
It is getting to a bit of a pleasant routine that would normally happen on a Monday morning, except it’s a day late this week. Having made a cup of tea and fed the cat, I come back upstairs and retreive Gilbert’s book from the office. I settle down to read the next letter fromContinue reading “1964 – Busy doing Nothing”
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