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SUFFOLK & DISTRICT NETWORK of U3As
AUTUMN ACADEMY 4
AA4
An opportunity for you to
participate in two Study Group
Sessions of your choice
SATURDAY 10 OCT 2009 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
at
COMBS MIDDLE SCHOOL, STOWMARKET, IP14 2BZ
These are the Study Group sessions being offered. Each topic will last for one and a half hours. You will be able to take part in two, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, but please choose three for each time and list them in order of preference on the application form. We will do our best to arrange for you to take part in the groups of your preferred choices, but this will depend on the number of applications. More details will be sent out early in September.
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MORNING 10.45am to 12.15pm
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Topic
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Group Leader |
Description
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A
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Byzantine Art
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Chris Gushing
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Byzantium developed artistic skills and craftsmanship that eventually fuelled the Renaissance. A brief presentation and discussion, with pictures. |
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B
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Napoleon Bonaparte
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David Dougan
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A great military leader, reformer and moderniser with ideas far ahead of his time. Tyrant or wise and far-sighted ruler? |
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C
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Tipping points and climate instabilities – the real worry behind the scenes. |
John Midwinter
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The planet’s climate could bite back with a vengeance. The talk will look at a few examples of how this has happened in the past and might happen again if we ignore the warnings.
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D
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Scottish Country Dancing |
Hilary Spoun
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Active session of this very sociable, lively dancing that has a tradition of more than 300 years. |
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E
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David Lean
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Roy Padgham
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The career of David Lean, “The poet of the cinema, the painter of the screen canvas” – his life and films. |
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F 1
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The Camera and the Computer, (beginners) |
Roy Fidler
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Demonstration of Digital Imaging using Photoshop.
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The Global Allure of Patchwork and Quilting |
Dorothy Lomas |
A history of Quilting, the development of Patchwork into an Art form with embroidery, and an opportunity to ‘have a go.’ |
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The music of Hoagy Carmichael |
Charles Smith
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His life and music, with excerpts to listen to.
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J
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Maths Today
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Joan Garner
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A brief look at how mathematics is taught today, with an exploration of calculation thro’ the eyes of children, and fun with ancient Hindu Vedic maths. DO NOT BE AFRAID! |
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Facts on Fat
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Mary Knight
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Understanding the basic chemistry behind the terms for fat used by the food industry, e.g. monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated fats; omega 3 and omega 6; transfats; good and bad cholesterol |
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The literary landscape of East Anglia.
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Shirley Crane
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From George Crabbe and Dickens to Jane Gardam and PD James, the significant part played in story-telling by this landscape |
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Map-reading for walking and exploring
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Geoff Knight
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Understanding and reading O.S. maps; practical problems with interpretation, accuracy, access etc. Some of the legal background and action to take when such problems arise. |
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AFTERNOON 1.30pm to 3.00
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pm
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Topic
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Group Leader |
Description
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F 2
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The Camera and the Computer, (intermediate) |
Roy Fidler
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Demonstration of Digital Imaging using Photoshop. Taking things further from the morning, or for those with more knowledge. |
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M
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Aaron Copeland
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Margaret Needham |
Musical appreciation of an American musician in Paris.
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The History of Lace
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Norma Poole
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Brief history from royalty to smuggling, and, if time, demonstration of modern equipment. |
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Play Reading – AmDram with a difference |
Paula LeMaistre |
An introduction to amateur dramatics, without having to remember the lines! |
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Q
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New York – a City and its Music
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Terry Taylor
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Using songs about New York the talk will depict the immigrants of the 19th century and their part in 20th century popular culture, and in producing the Great American Songbook. |
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The future of road transport.
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John Midwinter
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Road transport needs petrol and diesel (oil). What are options and practical issues for carbon emission free transport in the future? |
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Humour and Music |
Charles Smith |
Musical illustrations and discussion of humour in music. |
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The Human Form in Art
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Tony Taylor
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An idiosyncratic overview of the many ways the human form has been depicted in art, moving from pre-history through to today. |
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The Memorial on Mamayev Kurgan |
Philip Weir
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Describing the memorial complex in Volgograd that arose from the Siege of Stalingrad. |
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Card craft |
Liz Weir |
A practical session making greetings cards and boxes. |
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Discovering Anglo Saxon language and literature |
Carla Broderick |
Finding out about Anglo Saxon language and literature. A light hearted introduction to Anglo Saxonpoetry and prose. |
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Z
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Padua and Florence –Renaissance cities. |
David Dougan
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A visual tour of these beautiful cities and their art, as created by some of the world’s greatest painters. |
COST: £8.00 per person,
(non-refundable) to include,
tea / coffee and biscuits.
Please bring your own packed lunch.
DATE and TIMING:
Saturday 10th October 2009 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
LOCATION:
Combs Middle School, Lavenham Way, Stowmarket, IP14 2BZ. Parking space is available. The school is on bus route no. 87.
PROGRAMME:
10.00 – 10.30: Arrival, Registration and coffee.
10.30: Introduction (in the hall)
10.45 – 12.15:1.5 hour Study Session 12.15 – 1.30: Lunch: please bring your own food. Coffee and tea will be provided.
1.30 – 3.00: 1.5 hour Study Session 3.00 – 3.30: Tea and biscuits 3.30: Conclusion (in the hall) 4.00: Departure
BOOKING:
Bookings must be received by 17th July 2009. The Study Day is only open to members of affiliated U3As. Numbers may have to be limited due to restricted facilities at the school.
Please return completed application
forms – one form for each person,
to:
Sally Taylor,
1 Danes Close,
Stowmarket,
Suffolk, IP14 1QJ.
Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope with your booking form(s), and a cheque for £8.00 per person, made out to ‘SUFFOLK and DISTRICT NETWORK of U3As’.
Enquiry contact: Sally Taylor e-mail: saltony@talktalk.net telephone: (01449) 771168
INFORMATION: details of allocated study groups, and a location map for Combs Middle School, will be sent to you early in September.
Download and print booking form:-
Stowmarket U3A 