Some groups would welcome
new members now; others may only have vacancies
when existing members drop out. If more information is required please contact
the Membership Secretary for details of convenors and telephone numbers.
| Group | CONVENOR | TIME AND PLACE |
| CHURCHES & PUBS I | Joan
Airey tel.no./email: 01865 864088 joanairey@ btinternet.com |
Details : Time
- 11.30am - 1st Tuesday of the month at the selected church where one hour
is spent studying and discussing the points of interest followed by a pub
lunch. Members organise visits in turn. No. in group : 13. New members urgently
sort. |
| CINEMA |
Chris Cattle |
Details : Time
- 7pm - 4th Tuesday of each month we meet for discussion over a shared meal
taking turns to be host. Two films are chosen each month mainly from the
Phoenix programme but occasionally on DVD and these are viewed independently. No. in group : 10 Group is full at present but a second group is mooted and anyone interested in helping to set it up should contact Chris Cattle. |
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| FRENCH CONVERSATION (Intermediate) | Ina
Windle tel.no./email: 01865 767486 enawindle@btinternet.com |
Details : Time
- 10am - first & third Thursdays of the month at Ina's home in Headington.
We circulate "La Vie Outre-Manche" and members prepare something
to discuss eg articles from French publications. Next stage of French includes
topics of interest, reading newspapers, books and plays. No in group : 8 Group full at the moment. |
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FRENCH CONVERSATION I
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Sally Carr |
Details : Time
- 11.00 am - Friday 'as & when'. Group meets at Flat 4, Ritchie Court,
380 Banbury Road, Oxford. |
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FRENCH CONVERSATION
II
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Sally
Carr tel.no: 01865 552834 |
Details : Time
- 10.30 am Tuesday at Ritchie Court (see above 'as and when' . Members explore
themes and features of style in great French literature. Next choice will
be Victor Balzac's 'Le Pere Goriot' using dual texts. Number in group : 3 Room for one more. |
| FRENCH
CONVERSATION III (intermediate) |
Sally Carr |
Details : Time
- 11.00am fourth Friday at Ritchie Court (see above). This friendly group
discusses a variety of topics, books, read newspapers and explore themes
and style in books written by the great writers. Members recount experiences
of visits to France. Particular attention is given to aspects of French
life and culture, e.g. France in WW2, art and French news. Number in group : 4 Room for one more. |
| FRENCH
CONVERSATION 4 (intermediate) |
Sally
Carr tel.no:01865 552834 after 7 pm |
Details: Time
10.30 Tuesdays 'as and when' at Ritchie Court (see above) Discussion of interesting topics from Le Monde, members' travels and cultural visits, memories of France. Number in group: 3 Room for one more |
| GERMAN
CLASS FOR STARTERS (New Course) |
Sally
Carr tel.no:01865 552834 after 7 pm |
Details: 11
am Ritchie Court (see above). We will use Barron's 'Learn German The Fast
and Fun Way (see internet) with dialogues, puzzles, illustrations and maps.
Excellent tapes, vocabulary book and grammar exercises. Number in group: room for 3 |
| GERMAN CONVERSATION | Elizabeth
Bremner 01865 714534 |
Details
: Time - 11am on Tuesdays in each other's homes. Discuss and learn German
grammar and translation. Wide range of subjects involved. Number in group : 10 Average attendance: 7 Group full. |
| HISTORY | Peter
Higgins tel.no./email: 01865 558069 peterhiggins779@btinternet.com |
Details : Time
- 2pm on the first Friday of the month at Diamond Court or sometimes elsewhere.
One member initiates a discussion on a specific topic and currently this
is the end of the Empire and the evolution of new countries as a result.
Members also comment on other designated subjects in turn. Number in group : 10 No room for additional members |
| LISTENING TO MUSIC | June
Tillett 01865 202557 |
Details : Time
- 2 to 4pm on 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at the convenor's home. Wide-
ranging exploration of mainly classical music - all periods. No in group - 10 New members welcome - beginners and experienced alike. For more details please contact June Tillett. |
| LITERATURE | Irene
Lusted tel.no./email: 01865 244493 irene.lusted@btinternet.com |
Details : Time
- 10-12am on the second Friday of the month in members' homes. Discussion
of English novels, poetry and plays. Usually a common theme for each term.
Currently the group has been reviewing literature of the late 70s and 1980s. Number in group : 8 Group full at present. |
| OPERA | Helen
May tel.no./email: 01865 559515 helen.s.may@talktalk.net |
Details : Time
- Monthly at 2.00 pm on Tuesdays in homes of Helen May or Peter Maison.
Music by video, DVD or CDs followed by a general discussion. Number in group : no details. Room for 2-3 more members. |
| PHILOSOPHY | Michael
Walker tel.no./email: 01865 791825 rabycottage@aol.com |
Details : Time - 10am 1st Wednesday of each month at 78 William St Marston, Oxford or 2 Jubilee Terrace, Oxford. Discussion of any topic in philosophy selected by members in turn. Members prepare and read a paper if required. Occasionally there will be an "all-in" discussion on a topic chosen by the convenor. Number in group : 10 Group full. |
| PHOTOGRAPHY | Terry
Walden tel.no./email: 01865 376467 terry@appleinter.net |
Details : Time
- Tuesday 2.30 every six weeks at 4 Nurseries Rd, Kidlington. General photography
with set theme or with topic arranged three months ahead. Members' prints
circulated for discussion. Number in group - 42 Room for up to 4 more. - members most welcome. |
| POETRY READING | Ann
Edmunds tel.no./email: 01865 243798 ann.edmunds@virgin.net |
Details : Time
- 2pm at members' houses in turn on the third Tuesday of the month, except
July, August and December. . Members choose a topic or poet in turn for discussion. Number in group - 8 Room for one more member who must be prepared to host in turn and drive - some members live outside Oxford. |
| READING FOR PLEASURE | Elizabeth
Bremner tel.no: 01865 714534 |
Details : Time
- 2.15pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month at members' houses in turn. Discussion on the book of the month chosen by members in turn. No meetings July, August and December. Number in group: 7. Group full.. |
| SPANISH CONVERSATION | Elizabeth
Bremner tel.no: 01865 714534 |
Details : Time
- 10am on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Members act as hosts
in turn. The aim of the group, which consists of people with experience
in Spanish, is to learn to speak and write the language with particular
emphasis on good grammar.. Number in group -10. Room for more members. |
|
UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE |
Ann
Sants tel.no:01865 557741 |
Details : Time - 2.15pm 1st Tuesday of the month at 17 Crick Road. Subject: development psychology. Members present a paper of their choice for discussion together with topics raised by other members. Number in group - varies |
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WALKS/AMBLING |
Betty
Lewis tel.no:01865 557173 |
Details
: Time 2pm monthly March to November. Venue chosen by convenor and walks
are generally up to two miles. Notice is given on Thursdays at U3A and in
the Newsletter. No booking needed - just turn up. |
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LOOKING AT ART |
Nesta
Jones tel.no:01865 515426 |
Details : 2.30pm
usually second Tuesday of the month (occasional first or third).. Members take their turn to host the group. Its object is to study art and artists using film and DVD. Thus far, however, most meetings have been held in Oxford locations, especially using the Ashmolean, but they may revert to the original plan. Number in group: 6. Another one or two would be welcome. |
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MEMBERS INTERESTED
IN JOINING ONE OF THE GROUPS SHOULD CONTACT THE CONVENOR - A J Tulloch
aj.tulloch@btinternet.com |
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Some groups would welcome
new members now; others may only have vacancies
when existing members drop out. If more information is required please contact
the Membership Secretary for details of convenors and telephone numbers.