Romsey & District U3A Newsletter – November 2019 Web site: romseyu3a.org.uk Monthly Meeting Speakers All meetings start at 10.30 am. 18 December Brian Freeland A View from the Wings A stage manager’s view of theatre productions as seen from the prompt corner, especially on those occasions when ‘everything is not quite alright on the night’. ————————————————— 15 January 2020 Alan House The Civil Defence During the Cold War Period An overview of how the UK established its Civil Defence services during the era of “The Cold War”. ————————————————— 19 February Christopher Massy-Beresford Neutrals at War Examining different aspects of the 2nd World War, this talk describes some neutral figures whose altruism was extraordinary and whose achievements were considerable but who are in danger of being forgotten. ————————————————— 11 March * PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE * Mike Read Scottish Wildlife This talk, by a professional photographer, features red & roe deer, mountain & brown hare, red grouse, buzzard and golden eagle, barnacle geese on Islay, some flowers and of course beautiful scenery. 1