Monthly Meetings

The University of the Third Age

The Third Age Trust

Chichester U3A Registered Charity Number 1037027

Monthly meetings form an enjoyable social addition to our programme. These meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month 2.30pm at Christ Church, Old Market Avenue off South Street , Chichester, a contribution of £1 (Visitors £1.50) being charged to cover costs including tea & biscuits.

Below are the speakers for the current year 2010/11

Date	Topic	Speaker
August 19th	The Art of Public Speaking	Julia Goodman
September 16th	Weald & Downland Open Air Museum Our speaker has been a volunteer at the museum for many years-he will describe some of his experiences at the museum and will talk about its future. s	Alan Wood
October 21st	Secrets of the Royal Pavilion Our speaker will share the amazing history of the Royal pavilion at Brighton –its secrets, struggles, magnificent decoration and interior, whilst looking behind the closed doors.	Jackie Marsh Hobbs
November 18th	Skylab - Medicine and Science in Space The speaker describes his involvement with Skylab. It was the US first space station. Over 100 tons in weight it was in the Earth’s orbit from 1973 to 1979 and was visited by crews in 1973 and in 1974.	Mike Whittle
December 16th	No Meeting
2011
January 20th	Tickled to Death The crime and comedy writer Simon Brett talks-without too much seriousness-about his work in various areas of the entertainment industry. His works include –After Henry sitcom with Prunella Scales.	Simon Brett
February 17th	My Job as Harbourmaster The captain will talk about his role as Harbourmaster at Langstone Harbour and the range of work covered in such a role.	Capt. Nigel Jardine
March 17th	The Royal Yacht Britannia Our speaker will outline his role as Staff Officer with special responsibility for liaison with the Royal Household on board this beautiful ship. He was on board for over three and a half years and was on board when the withdrawal from Hong Kong took place.	Rupert Head
April 21st	The Lion, The Rat and The Dragon Felicity Heath will talk of her experiences of being on her three postings with the Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO ). She will reveal her experiences and include the skills and traditions that survive in countries such as China.	Felicity Heath
May 19th	Annual General Meeting We hope to have some entertaining input from members after the official business has taken place.
June 16th	Around Lake Turkana by Camel Today’s speaker will describe an expedition by camel in 2006 in temperatures of 40 degrees + and his close encounters with bandits.	John Hare
July 21st	Tales of the Northern Territory of Australia A talk about explorers, engineers, flying doctors and Aborigines of Australia’s Northern Territory.	Robert Fromow
August 18th	Lancing College and its History Our speaker was an archivist at Lancing College for 18 years and she will look at its history since its founding in 1848. Famous alumni include Peter Pears, Evelyn Waugh and Tim Rice.	Janet Pennington


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