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Aviation


AVIATION The group covers any topic related to aviation. Members give a yearly talk of their personal choice. Visits to museums and other places of aviation interest. 2 Vacancies
Contact : Frank Matthews Meetings : Friday, 3rd, 10.00 - 12.00

Climate & Environment

SCIENCE - CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT GROUP

This group is exploring the process of man-made climate change and its impact on human communities and the natural world.

We are learning about new technologies and initiatives and the role of government and the and the individual in reducing greenhouse gases and living more sustainable lives.

Please contact the Group Organiser below for more details

Contact: Mary Bassendine

Meetings : 1st Monday 15:00 - 17:00

Computer Open Group

The Computer Open Group meetings are open to all u3a Members. There is usually a talk on a topic of interest followed by questions and answers. Members raise issues they are experiencing with their computers. A door charge is collected to cover hire of the hall, refreshments and other expenses.
If circumstances change we may run these as Zoom Webinar meetings, in which case registration to join will be required and a link will be issued.

Meetings : Held in Otford Methodist Church Hall,

Monday, 4th, 14:00-16:00, except on Public Holidays

COMPUTER OPEN GROUP

Geology

GEOLOGY

Learning about Earth’s geo-history to identify geo-structures in rocks as we see them today, including fossil identification.

Contact : Tove Horntvedt-Phillips

Meetings : Tuesday, 1st & 4th, 2.00 - 3.30

Psychology

PSYCHOLOGY

Topics for discussion will be covered both theoretically and from a personal experience point of view. We meet in members homes.
New Members Welcome

Contact : Indeg Robinson

Venue: Otford Methodist Church

Meetings : Fridays, 3rd, 14-00 -16:00,

Science Discussion 1

SCIENCE DISCUSSION 1

The group will explore and discuss areas of scientific interest. Subjects are chosen by members from a wide range of possible areas, including current scientific debates as well as historical subjects to expand our knowledge of the world. No prior scientific expertise is needed, just a keenness to participate.
Past topics have included Viruses, Robotics, Plant Communication & Intelligence, Space X, Radiology in Medicine and Cybertechnology. A similar range of topics will be explored in the forthcoming year

Science Discussion Group 1: Programme 2023-4
Meeting Date	Programme Topic
2023
October 2nd	Mathematics before the Renaissance
November 6th	The History of Atomic Physics
December 4th	Alterative Energy -Wave Energy
2024
January 8th	Animal Welfare
February 5th	TBA
March 4th	TBA
April 1st	TBA
May 13th	TBA
June 7th	Seminar TBA

Contact : Bob Ruffles

Meetings : Held in Otford Methodist Church Hall, Monday, 1st, 10:00-12:00, except on Public Holidays, e.g. New Year, Easter and May Day.

Science - Our Universe

SCIENCE - OUR UNIVERSE

We study the science of the cosmos: life history of stars, how old space is and many astronomical objects.

Contact : Stan Williams

Meetings : Friday, 2nd, 10.00 - 12.00

Science Open Group

The meetings are open to all u3a Members and are held in the Otford Village Memorial Hall A door charge is collected to cover hire of the hall, refreshments and other expenses.
If circumstances change we may run these as Zoom Webinar meetings, in which case registration to join will be required by following the link below:

The Programme of Meetings is under develoopment and will be posted shortly

2023 - 24 PROGRAMME
October 9th	TBA
November 13th
December 11th
2024
January 8th
February 12th
March 11th
April 8th
May 13th

SCIENCE OPEN GROUP