AWAY DAYS

A variety of days out to visit interesting places; to learn more about our area and explore new environments with a friendly group. Open to all Flintshire U3A members. Details of future activities appear in the newsletter and on the website.

Judith/Gill: 01824 780221/01352  713972  -  events take place at various times throughout the year.

COMPUTERS - BAH HUMBUG!

We now have three computer groups for different levels of expertise ranging from absolute beginners to people who just like to dabble.

Sandra: 01244 818384

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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

This group is for interested photographers, or would be photographers, who would meet to share their experience, enthusiasm and/or expertise in order to spread the enjoyment of their hobby. A topic or theme is chosen each month and members invited to produce a photo, or photos, for consideration by the group, advice and tips being gratefully received.

Frank: 01352 741416 - 2nd and 4th Monday of month from 14.00 to 16.00.  Meetings at various venues, contact Frank for details.

EXPLORING SCIENCE

This new group had a very interesting first meeting discussing Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Future topics will include Astronomy, the Hovercraft and New Technology. Please click here to view full details, then come along and be amazed!

Chris -  2nd Tuesday of month from 14.00 to 16.00 at Glanrafon Centre, Mold.  The cost is £1 a session to cover accommodation and refreshments.

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GARDENING CLUB

Philip: 01352 741001

Health and Happiness

To promote good health by sharing a collective well-being.  The Group will include meditation at most meetings and instruction in basic meditation will be given.

Julia:  01244 813844 for further information.

PHILOSOPHY

The meetings consist of open discussion of a Theme, for example, recent ones have been “Right and wrong”, “Democracy”, “Freedom”, and “What is Art?”.  Each Theme is based on part chapters in a book: “Philosophy-the basics”, which all members have and the discussion is led by an outline prepared before the meeting. No previous philosophical knowledge is required, just an open enquiring mind.

Pedr:  01352 755958 - 4^th Wednesday of month from 14.00 to 16.00 at Parkfields Community Centre, Mold.

SOCIAL HISTORY

Social and local history explored in talks, discussions and visits to sites of interest.  All U3A members are welcome to attend any of the meetings.

Tom: 01352 741719 -  1^st Monday of month from 10.00 to 11.30  -  venue: Gwernaffield Church Hall  -  fee £1.00 for accommodation.

  THEATRE GROUP

If you are interested in joining with people to enjoy the theatre together click here to see our program for the next few months. If you missed our last planning meeting and would like to join us please get your own ticket as Sue does not keep spares. You will be most welcome: we meet in the bar 15 minutes before the start. 

 Sue: 01352 754376

WINE APPRECIATION

The maximum size of the Group is 12 with each participating member paying £5.00 per meeting.  A nominated member will select and research the wines to a value of £50.00, and lead the tasting and discussions.

Joan and David:  01352 753819  -  4^th Thursday of month from 19.30.

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