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Choose what you like at U3A.

BUDDHISM Fridays 10.45 Autumn Term and Tuesdays 11.30 Summer Term

Find out about the basic principles of this ancient religion

CHINESE LANGUAGE Fridays 10.45- 12.30

An introductory course to Mandarin Chinese by a Chinese speaker

CINEMA 1, 2 & 3 Wednesdays 11.10 - 13.00; !3.30 - 16.05 and Thursdays !3.30 - 16.05

The best films from around the world will be screened, discussed and analysed. Every genre will be explored from Westerns, Social Dramas, Musicals and Documentaries

COMPUTING CLASSES Various days and times

Classes in basic and more advanced computing ; Word Processing, E-mailing, Excel spreadsheets, Digital Photography, Explore computer’s possibilities, Explore the Internet, Drop-in sessions….. and more

COUNTRY DANCING Mondays - beginners 10.20 - 11.30; experienced 12.50 - 13.55

For beginners and more experienced dancers - from the easy to the more challenging.

CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS - SOLVING THEM! Wednesdays !3.50 - 14,55

There are conventions to learn and an ability to do lateral thinking. We will try to solve a few puzzles together before you will be able to explore this fascinating world on your own.

DRAMATISING SHORT STORIES Thursdays 12.30 - 14.25

A weekly creative exploration and dramatised readings of some of the world’s great short stories.

DUTCH CONVERSATION Wednesdays, fortnightly 13.50 - 14.55

A conversation class to interest you and hopefully to ensure I don’t forget the language myself!

ECONOMICS: GOOD ACCOUNTING Mondays, fortnightly 12.50 - 13.55

A cynic is someone who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. How do societies get prices and values that work?

ELEGANT BELLY DANCING - BEGINNERS Wednesdays 10.20 - 11.25 and IMPROVERS Tuesdays 10.20 - 11.25

If you have ever wondered how to do the shimmy and the camel - now is the time to learn (don’t worry, no bellies will be visible).

EURYTHMY 1 Wednesdays 12.40 - 13.45

Gentle rhythmic exercises which encourage good posture and freedom of movement - an enjoyable antidote to the stresses of everyday life.

EURYTHMY 2 Mondays 11.40 - 12.45

For those who have been doing eurythmy for at least a year.

EXERCISE CLASS Thursdays 13.50 - 14.55

Exercise for all, the fit and the unfit. Gentle movements based on Yoga and Pilates.

FRAMING HISTORY & DOCUMENTARY FILM Thursdays, 11.00 - 13.00

“Causes célèbres” and legal miscarriages of justice across the world, such as blood libels, lynchings and genocide.

FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS Thursdays 13.50 - 14.55

For those who would like to learn French or have done a little bit a long time ago.

FRENCH - POST BEGINNERS A Mondays 11.40 - 12.45

For those who have done a year’s French, building on French for Beginners

FRENCH - POST BEGINNERS B Thursdays 15.00 - 16.05

For those who wish to try their hands at more challenging material in relation to reading and grammar

FRENCH CONVERSATION AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE Thursdays 12.00 - 13.45

A practical language course - useful for visiting France.

FRENCH: BELLES-LETTRES et QUELQUES DEBATS Tuesdays 11.30 - 12.35

Reading and discussion in FRENCH of a classic work.

A Computer class

A Country Dancing Class