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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

    Aviation 300

    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

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  • 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.
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    f 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 300

    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,

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  • 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.

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  • Science - Our Universe
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    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.
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    f 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

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