By John Hopwood.
This is a slightly humorous look at the history of the bicycle from the first push bikes through the many different designs to the latest racing and mountain bikes. Contains many little-known facts about the bicycle and …
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This category only used as a parent for the individual groups
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The Life and Works of David Hockney
By John Hopwood.
The quite detailed story of this wonderful artists life from his humble beginnings in Bradford to becoming the most expensive living artist in the world.
His first picture which was of his father, sold at an art …
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March Dining Out at Dgust restaurant
On the 3rd and 10th March, the Dining Out Group met at Dgust restaurant, situated right in the heart of Moraira just to the side of the “fisher folk” statue. After two fabulous evenings, hosted by Colin and Sue …
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Meetings continue by videoconference
Under the current movement restrictions, meetings will continue as planned, on the first Tuesday of each month, by video conference.
Additional personal video conferences can be arranged by request to the Group Leader.…
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The Life and Art of Grayson Perry
By John Hopwood.
The full story of this artist’s life from his very difficult childhood through to his great success being the only potter ever to wind the Turner Prize and his many achievements as a potter, an engraver, a …
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Email Security
I would like to remind everyone about the importance of keeping your email account secure. I hope the following helps but I encourage you do whatever additional research you need to clarify any actions you need to take.
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The History of Woolworths and the Amazing Exploits of Members of the Woolworth Family
By John Hopwood.
An in-depth look at the life of Frank Winfield Woolworth and the way in which he built the largest chain store group in the world as well at the tallest building in the world. The talk continues …
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Video of A&H Lecture: The Magic That Was the Concorde
If you enjoyed the lecture you can watch it again and, if you missed it, for the first time, by clicking on the video below.
Lecturer: Pete Carrigan
Pete was a flight engineer 3rd pilot, and flew for 28 years …
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The History of Natural and Man-Made Glass
By John Hopwood.
Briefly describes the various types of naturally occurring glasses and then follows with some in-depth discussion of how glass was first discovered, how it became a wonderful art form as well as a highly technical product with …
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Art & History lecture: Sorolla
At the Art & History Group meeting at the La Senieta theatre on Monday morning 27th January, one hundred and thirty members attended to listen to a talk on the wonderful Valencian artist, Joaquin Sorolla.
This was the first talk …
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A PERSONAL VIEW OF THE U3A DINING OUT EVENING TUESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2020 By MAX MAXWELL
What a superb evening our hosts, John and Meri Snell, laid on for me and 46 other U3A Members at Restaurant Maxim to introduce the 2020 Dining Out Group season!
Restaurant Maxim has been one of my favourites since it …
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Healthy Walking Photo Gallery
…From Euro Weekly News 29 January – 4 February 2015 Walking in a group is better for your health
WALKING can do more than put a spring in your step; It can help reduce your risk of lifethreatening disorders such as