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Arts Appreciation
A discussion group, chaired by Katharine Draper, which explores aspects of the visual arts through topics proposed by its members (with an on-going search for the "Wow" factor); contributions from everyone. Discussions are wide-ranging including those stimulated by short presentations, recent exhibitions at the national (e.g. Major London galleries), regional (e.g. Ashmolean, Oxford; Fitzwilliam, Cambridge; Turner, Margate) and local level (e.g. Mascalls). Members make their own choice of exhibitions to visit and then report to the Group. |
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This study group has run successfully for over 5 years now. It meets monthly, rotating between members’ homes, in the morning of the second Tuesday of the month. If you are interested in participating in this group please contact John Clark. Details below. |
Contact : John Clark |
The group explores the work of significant artists, movements and genres. On the first Wednesday an introductory talk is given and on the second an all day visit is made to a gallery, museum or house, usually in the London area. Occasionally trips may be made further afield or even abroad. No special expertise is required other than a willingness to contribute and attend regularly. Open to other U3A’s. |
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Contact : Chris Dance |
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Meetings are held in a house in Otford, or a gallery in London or elsewhere. At house meetings we discuss what we have seen and look at our postcard reminders, and watch relevant videos or DVDs, as well as planning future visits. Members are asked to collect newspaper reviews and news items on forthcoming exhibitions so that they are able to contribute to discussions. Our London visits meet up at approximately 11 am. |
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Contact : Pauline Lovell |
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A group whose members share a diversity of interests in jazz and blues and in discovering more about the diversity of this vibrant part of our musical culture. Meetings comprise presentations by group members, often on aspects of jazz which they have researched or discovered. There will be a strong emphasis on presenting and listening to jazz that is readily accessible to most enthusiasts. |
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Contact : Peter Moss |
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A group whose members share an enthusiasm for jazz and blues and in discovering more about the diversity of this vibrant part of our musical culture. Meetings comprise presentations by group members, often on aspects of jazz which they have researched or discovered. There has been a strong emphasis on presenting and listening to music that can be enjoyed by most jazz enthusiasts. |
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Contact : Jim Purves |
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This group listens to classical music of specific composers or linked with a particular style, period or theme. We widen our knowledge and appreciation of music by learning about the pieces and their composers and origins. |
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This group meet in members’ homes to listen to recordings of classical music. The works may be by specific composers or linked with a particular style, period or theme. Members may present programmes individually or bring pieces linked to an agreed theme. Usually, shorter items or extracts are played. The aim is to widen members’ knowledge and appreciation of music by learning about the pieces and their composers and origins. Spaces available, please contact the Group Organiser for more details. |
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Group B |
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We aim to watch a variety of operas, on DVD, from the familiar to the less well known. We start the meeting with a description of the work, including the provision of a synopsis, to assist understanding. Members will have the opportunity to introduce their own favourite works or performances. Allowing for a coffee break at a suitable point between acts, meetings can last up to 3 hours. |
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Contact : Ken Brown |
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