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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 on the blue links to be taken straight to our website.

More than 100 members – including some who were there at the very start of the adventure – recently gathered at the Community Centre to celebrate 30 years of Petersfield u3a.
“This was an opportunity to recognise and say ‘thank you’ to those who started and grew the u3a in Petersfield to an established position from which all of us have benefited so much,” said Chair Charles Price.
The event also paid tribute to one long-serving member, Bob Simmons, who was the convenor of the Painting group. He passed away last December, not quite making his 100^th birthday (this month). Bob’s daughter, Bridget, came along to share some of his work (including a dramatic seascape painting and a model of a wooden ship) while Painting group member David Castle gave a touching speech to recognise Bob’s contributions.
The celebrations would not have been such a success without the hard work of many members, doing everything from collating the guest list and taking photographs to setting up the room and serving refreshments. Sincere thanks go to Christina Chard, Sheila Gadd, Diana Gange, Barbara Hague, Sue Hubber, Kay Lindon, Tony Neale, Frances Press, Sue Read, and Liz Willars – along with all the Management Committee members who got the event off the ground and acted as hosts on the day.
Click here to see a selection of photographs. Here’s to the next 30, Petersfield u3a!

Dates for your Diary

While fine summer weather may prove something of a distraction, why not head inside the Petersfield Community Centre to enjoy an open meeting with a guest speaker?
Here’s what’s coming up over the coming weeks:

Tuesday 24 June at 2pm
The Art and Science of Astrophotography

Monday 14 July at 2.30pm
The Charles Dickens Story – a presentation in drama

Tuesday 15 July at 2pm
Herbal Remedies – the power of plants

Wednesday 16 July at 2.30pm
Impressionism, a painting revolution

And, finally, don’t forget the Members’ Lunch which is being held next Tuesday 24 June at 12 noon (upstairs at The Folly). Booking is essential.

Have Your Say

‘Connect’ always welcomes news from Petersfield u3a members via u3aeditorconnect@gmail.com. For example, if your group has been doing something special or you’re looking to boost your numbers, please share with us.
To make sure the e-newsletter is easy and interesting to read – and the style is consistent – copy is likely to be edited. The original version of any submission can be posted on the relevant page on our website and easily accessed from ‘Connect’ via a link.
The next issue of ‘Connect’ will be emailed to you on Saturday 5 July, with a copy deadline for all contributions of Tuesday 1 July.