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Petersfield u3a members

Welcome to our latest e-newsletter, giving a quick summary of what’s happening within Petersfield u3a. To find out more, simply click onto the blue links to be taken straight to our website.

The Isle of Purbeck is famous for its dramatic landscape and spectacular rock formations along the Jurassic Coast, not forgetting its picturesque villages.

Until 16 March, the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum in Bournemouth is staging the first exhibition dedicated solely to artists who have captured this area of Dorset since the beginning of the 20^th century.

To provide a unique insight into this exhibition, curator Dr Gill Clarke will be giving a talk to u3a members at Petersfield Community Centre on Wednesday 19 February at 2.30pm.

Artists of Purbeck: Spirit of Place showcases artworks by Paul Nash, Frances Hodgkins, Augustus John, Mark Gertler, Lesley Ward and many others.

Dates for your Diary

Other open meetings (also featuring guest speakers) coming up at the Community Centre over the next few weeks are:

Monday 10 February at 2.30pm: Women, the home front and the Spanish flu

Tuesday 18 February at 2pm: Ultra-processed foods

Tuesday 25 February at 2pm: Communications across the oceans

Around & About

• It’s a card game, traditionally for two players, which involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points. What’s more, it’s coming to a u3a member’s home near you very soon!Yes, a new cribbage group is being set up for a maximum of 10 players on the third Thursday morning of each month (other sessions will be organised if there’s demand).
  Whether you’re a complete beginner or perhaps a lapsed player, all are welcome. Playing equipment will be provided.
  Click here to email the convenor for more details.
• Members of the French for Fun group recently strolled into town for a post-Christmas lunch. True to their name and ethos, they all had fun and even spoke a little French!
• Calling all theatre lovers: Chichester Festival Theatre releases its summer programme on Thursday 13 February.
  Why not visit cft.org.uk, then share your preferences with the Chichester Festival Theatre group convenors? Feedback helps Chris and Julie Burton when they come to book tickets (at a very favourable discount for members).

Have Your Say

If you’d like to share some feedback about a talk or spread the word about your group, then ‘Connect’ is here for you. Simply drop a note to u3aeditorconnect@gmail.com.

The next issue of ‘Connect’ will be emailed to you on Saturday 15 February, with a copy deadline for all contributions of Tuesday 11 February.