I got to the Gosport Shed just a few minutes before 11AM. Frustratingly, as I was walking upto the entrance, I had one of those thoughts, and after a quick rummage in my bag I confirmed that, yes, I had forgotten my reading glasses. I would have needed them to carry on working through theContinue reading “1978 – A Busy day”
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1977 – u3a Monday
I call it u3a Monday, because I have a morning and an afternoon session, which always happens on the 4th Monday of the month. The morning session is stargazing. At this group, we gather to talk about what we have all done over the last month, what events are scheduled in the month ahead, andContinue reading “1977 – u3a Monday”
1976 – Letter to Steve X
Gilbert starts his letter X by expressing his frustration that he has no local like-minded people with whom he can share his interests. Writing his letters to his two friends is as close as he gets to conversing with anybody who shares his interests. I found myself asking how long a normal exchange of lettersContinue reading “1976 – Letter to Steve X”
1975 – A day in the office
If I’m not in a rush in the morning, I like to laze a little while and read. I am trying to wean myself off picking up the iPad or phone and going straight to the news or my emails, or even X or TikTok. I just want to relax in my own little universeContinue reading “1975 – A day in the office”
1974 – The Shed, a Stroll and Bad News!
The fourth Friday of the Month means a Gosport Shed Breakfast. For £8, I get a nice Full English, toast and 2 cups of tea. Once everybody has finished, there’s usually a speaker who will give a 5-10 minute talk. Usually, if it is a member of the club, the talk will be about someContinue reading “1974 – The Shed, a Stroll and Bad News!”
1973 The Lyrids
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”
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”
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