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LATIN
Meetings: Fortnightly on Wednesdays in Tutor's home.
It was primarily set up to provide a knowledge of the language, whose uses include deciphering mottoes, dates and inscriptions appearing in the various historic buildings visited by the Architecture and similar groups. It is primarily designed for those who did Latin at school and wish to revive their knowledge. We are lucky to have an excellent tutor who aims to make learning this beautiful and useful language as enjoyable and painless as possible.
Meetings: Fortnightly on Wednesdays in Tutor's home.
It was primarily set up to provide a knowledge of the language, whose uses include deciphering mottoes, dates and inscriptions appearing in the various historic buildings visited by the Architecture and similar groups. It is primarily designed for those who did Latin at school and wish to revive their knowledge. We are lucky to have an excellent tutor who aims to make learning this beautiful and useful language as enjoyable and painless as possible.
LINE DANCING
Meeting: Every First and Third Monday 2.00 to 3.30 in Westerham Hall
Approximately 20 of us gather together to dance. Gemma teaches us new dances every week and, of course, we all enjoy coming back to the ones we know well, old favourites such as Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide or Cotton Eye Joe. New people join us every week and have no trouble following Gemma's clear instructions. The fun is in listening to the music and concentrating on the steps so that you don't even notice the wonderful exercise your body is getting as a result. Really good fun and great for both body and mind!
Meeting: Every First and Third Monday 2.00 to 3.30 in Westerham Hall
Approximately 20 of us gather together to dance. Gemma teaches us new dances every week and, of course, we all enjoy coming back to the ones we know well, old favourites such as Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide or Cotton Eye Joe. New people join us every week and have no trouble following Gemma's clear instructions. The fun is in listening to the music and concentrating on the steps so that you don't even notice the wonderful exercise your body is getting as a result. Really good fun and great for both body and mind!
LOCAL STUDIES
Meetings: On 3rd Wednesday of month 2.30 – 4.00pm, at members' homes
Our objective is to research and discover places of interest that have contributed to our local heritage and culture. We meet to consider venues for our next visit and two members then research that location and arrange an itinerary for the following month, to include a guided tour by a local historian if appropriate. At the following meeting we discuss the highlights and agree the next village/town to explore. We visit about 5 sites a year and over the past three years we have been to 15 locations including Edenbridge, Seal, Old Oxted and East Grinstead.
Meetings: On 3rd Wednesday of month 2.30 – 4.00pm, at members' homes
Our objective is to research and discover places of interest that have contributed to our local heritage and culture. We meet to consider venues for our next visit and two members then research that location and arrange an itinerary for the following month, to include a guided tour by a local historian if appropriate. At the following meeting we discuss the highlights and agree the next village/town to explore. We visit about 5 sites a year and over the past three years we have been to 15 locations including Edenbridge, Seal, Old Oxted and East Grinstead.
LONDON EXPLORERS
Meetings: Variable
Our outings usually combine guided visits to interesting places within the London area - and sometimes beyond - with coffee stops and sometimes lunch. We meet at an appropriate main line or underground station and usually walk for about 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Some walks are free, others charge - it just depends where we are bound! Recently we have visited St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, the upgraded Kings Cross area, Little Venice, Rotherhithe/Docklands and a Brunel walk around Greenwich.
Meetings: Variable
Our outings usually combine guided visits to interesting places within the London area - and sometimes beyond - with coffee stops and sometimes lunch. We meet at an appropriate main line or underground station and usually walk for about 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Some walks are free, others charge - it just depends where we are bound! Recently we have visited St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, the upgraded Kings Cross area, Little Venice, Rotherhithe/Docklands and a Brunel walk around Greenwich.
MAHJONG
Meetings: Every Thursday morning from 10.00am-12.30pm at the Westerham Bowls Club, Costells Meadow, Westerham.
We are a friendly group who welcome new members of all abilities. We play by the British Mahjong Association rules and generally enjoy ourselves. There are 13 members on our list but not everyone plays every week . On average there are 8-9 of us any given Thursday. Several of the members own their own sets of Mahjong tiles, and bring them when needed, but the group have one set that was donated.
Meetings: Every Thursday morning from 10.00am-12.30pm at the Westerham Bowls Club, Costells Meadow, Westerham.
We are a friendly group who welcome new members of all abilities. We play by the British Mahjong Association rules and generally enjoy ourselves. There are 13 members on our list but not everyone plays every week . On average there are 8-9 of us any given Thursday. Several of the members own their own sets of Mahjong tiles, and bring them when needed, but the group have one set that was donated.
MILITARY HISTORY
Meetings: The 3rd Thursday of the month at 2pm in Westerham Hall
The focal point of our meetings is a presentation to the group. These are very diverse, ranging from the Neolithic era to the 21st Century and In addition to presentations by group members, we also invite guest speakers, arrange visits to museums and, on occasion, field tours. Future guest speakers are being identified and visits to places of interest further afield are also being considered, such as the Bovington Tank Museum in Dorset with an overnight stay.
Meetings: The 3rd Thursday of the month at 2pm in Westerham Hall
The focal point of our meetings is a presentation to the group. These are very diverse, ranging from the Neolithic era to the 21st Century and In addition to presentations by group members, we also invite guest speakers, arrange visits to museums and, on occasion, field tours. Future guest speakers are being identified and visits to places of interest further afield are also being considered, such as the Bovington Tank Museum in Dorset with an overnight stay.
NEEDLERS
Meetings: On the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm in Westerham Hall
Needlers is open to anyone interested in 'Stitch', in all its forms - Quilting (both traditional and Contemporary), Dressmaking, Toy making, Embroidery, Tapestry or even Jewellery and Beadwork. It is a lively group with members happy to share their expertise with others, regardless of their skill level.
Meetings: On the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm in Westerham Hall
Needlers is open to anyone interested in 'Stitch', in all its forms - Quilting (both traditional and Contemporary), Dressmaking, Toy making, Embroidery, Tapestry or even Jewellery and Beadwork. It is a lively group with members happy to share their expertise with others, regardless of their skill level.
PLAY READING
Meetings: The 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm in Westerham Hall.
Members suggest a play which the Group accesses via Kent libraries. Members are allocated parts on the basis of those known to be attending, making sure that everyone has a fair turn. We don’t rehearse but members know of their roles in advance. The Group has read ‘The Deep Blue Sea’, ‘When We Are Married’ and ‘Separate Tables’ to mention a few. We have a little discussion about what we’ve read.
Meetings: The 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm in Westerham Hall.
Members suggest a play which the Group accesses via Kent libraries. Members are allocated parts on the basis of those known to be attending, making sure that everyone has a fair turn. We don’t rehearse but members know of their roles in advance. The Group has read ‘The Deep Blue Sea’, ‘When We Are Married’ and ‘Separate Tables’ to mention a few. We have a little discussion about what we’ve read.
POETRY 1
Meetings: Once a fortnight on Monday morning from 11 am in members' homes.
The Group provides its own copies of the chosen poet or anthology as it is vital for the appreciation of a poem to have the words in front of you. We have recently read the Oxford Book of English Verse and are now well into the Penguin Book of American Verse. This group pre-dates Westerham u3a, as it has been going for 23 years but obviously the members have changed!
Meetings: Once a fortnight on Monday morning from 11 am in members' homes.
The Group provides its own copies of the chosen poet or anthology as it is vital for the appreciation of a poem to have the words in front of you. We have recently read the Oxford Book of English Verse and are now well into the Penguin Book of American Verse. This group pre-dates Westerham u3a, as it has been going for 23 years but obviously the members have changed!
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