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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.

Shoreline Artists on the South Coast 1750-2015 

Dr Gill Clarke has published widely on 20th-century British art. Join us at 2.30 pm on Wednesday 17 June at the Community Centre as Gill explores how artists from the 18th century to the present day have been inspired by cliffs, beaches and harbours on our South Coast. She will draw attention to “Storms and Safe Havens” and works by Constable, Turner, Ravilious and Kurt Jackson.

Dates for your Diary

2.00 pm - Tuesday 16 June

Health Matters - My traumatic experience of sepsis

A number of years ago, John McCarthy innocuously banged his leg, which led to four months in hospital and his leg being amputated above the knee. This talk will take us through his understanding of sepsis following this traumatic experience.

2.30 pm - Wednesday 17 June

Arts & Heritage - Shoreline artists on the South coast 1750-2015

As above.

2.00 pm - Tuesday 23 June

Science and Technology – Those little miners: how we use microbes to extract metals

Dr Carmen Falagan explains bioleaching – the use of microorganisms for extraction of minerals. This technology was developed several decades ago and uses acidophilic (acid-loving) microorganisms. This approach reduces operational costs while also reducing the amount of mine waste generated, reducing the impact of mining in the environment. 

12.00 pm - Friday 26 June

Welcomer's Club Lunch – meet at Annie Jones, Lavant Street

This is your opportunity to socialise and meet new people while enjoying some good food and a drink. If you’d like to attend the lunch, please pre-book and include your menu choice (all via the website) before the closing date of Tuesday 23 June.

Around & About

• We have been approached by Grayshott Cricket Club to see if anyone would like to join them for Walking Cricket at their ground in Lindford, on Thursdays from 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm. They offer a free taster session. Please follow the link below for more information: https://www.grayshottcc.co.uk/walking-cricket

Have Your Say

‘Connect’ always welcomes news and feedback from Petersfield u3a members via The Editor

To ensure the e-newsletter is easy and enjoyable to read and that the style is consistent, the copy is likely to be edited.

The next issue of ‘Connect’ will be emailed to you on Friday, 26 June, with a copy deadline for all contributions of Monday, 22 June.