Forthcoming monthly meetings

Talks have resumed in Crosfield Hall and we hope you can join us, however if you are unable to attend we hope you will be able to join in from your home, via Zoom. Meetings start at 10.30 am (ZOOM log-in from 10.15 am). Also remember to check for regular updates, visit https://u3asites.org.uk/romsey/events .

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) If you plan to attend a meeting at Crosfield Hall and have any disability (visible or not) which might make it difficult for you to exit the hall without someone’s help, a PEEP form must be completed in advance. Contact Dave Lovell for a form at vice.chair@romseyu3a.org.uk or 01749 515316. He can also help you complete it.

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Wed Sep 21st

Wed Oct 19th

Wed Nov 30th

Wed Dec 21st

Wed Jan 18th 2023

Wed Feb 15th 2023 Paul Whittle is our speaker again this month. The title of his talk is: Burmese

Days.

In this talk he recounts from Rudyard Kipling and travels by vintage steam train and the Irrawaddy steamer touring Myanmar, visiting Rangoon, the ancient temple at Bagan and much more.

The speaker this month is Malcolm Calvert 'Tai Chi and Chi Kung.' Malcolm will tell us about the history of Tai Chi and Chi Kung and give us a demonstration in which audience participation is encouraged! Malcolm will explain how it helps our physical health as we reach our 3rd Age. Dave Allport: 'The Spirit of the 60’s.' A nostalgic and light hearted look back at this iconic era. From Mods to Miniskirts & Films to Fashion. Reach to the back of your wardrobe - period dress is encouraged! Be prepared to be surprised by this talk by Tony Babb: 'The Amazing Animals of World War One.' Tony's talk will probably change your views on how animals were treated in the war to end all wars. Listen to the heartwarming insight into the special roles of 24 different animals. Woven into the story is the relationship of care and love between man and animal.

Note change from usual date.Suzanne Kempe: 'Roaming Free in the New Forest-Betwixt the Grids'. This talk will give you an insight into 'commoning' and how the New Forest is managed throughout the year. This is a practice that has survived for some 900 years. Suzanne has not only run ponies as a commoner but has also, for many years, competed with great success on these wonderful ponies. Bob Heather is the speaker for the December meeting, the title of his talk is: The Traditions of Pantomime.

Bob has been writing pantomimes since the mid 1990s and has had 24 pantomimes published. They are performed all over the world mainly by amateur companies with the odd one or two professional companies in the mix. He has performed and directed many pantomimes in the past and has written

This month Jane Glennie will deliver her talk: Violet's Titanic Escape. Jane Glennie is an actor and historian working in schools, museums and village halls. She brings to life history in an entertaining and informative manner. This talk is a theatrical monologue about Violet Jessop, a sea stewardess, who worked on the infamous Titanic. She has many interesting tales to tell.