An Introduction and New Perspectives on Tavistock’s History and Archaeology by Andrew Thompson – a series of lectures to be held in Tavistock Library starting Friday 20 March and ending Friday 1 May. This is a series of one hour illustrated talks by archaeologist and historian Andrew Thompson exploring Tavistock’s history and heritage from prehistoric […]
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Amblers explore our Industrial archaeology in Calstock
Thank you Ann and Warren for leading an interesting walk to Okel Mine in Calstock last Monday. Frank Booker’s book “Industrial Archaeology of the Tamar Valley”, published about 40 years ago but still relevant, makes interesting reading. This is a relevant extract from the book. David Anthony The Hingston Down Mines 1847 and 1858, […]
Porgy and Bess
On Saturday 1st February we went to the Vue for a live transmission from the Metropolitan Opera. This Gershwin classic has such famous songs as Summertime and I got plenty of nuthin. The cast is all black singers. Eric Owens as Porgy, had a cold, but manfully sang so that the audience was not disappointed. […]
Singing for Fun
There was great pleasure and much merriment when our gallant men held the line at last Friday’s session of the Singing For Fun group and we sang in three-part harmony. This was a first and we did beat a hasty retreat by singing the next song in unison! Singing for Fun is what we do […]
Are you interested in receiving U3A Sources magazine?
Our membership secretary, Joan Franklin, will be asking members at the January meeting whether they would like to subscribe to the U3a Sources as annual subscriptions are due. It is a quarterly magazine, full of information on what the U3A movement is doing with interesting stories and information – well worth a read – and […]
The Calligrapher’s Art
Through the good offices of our WDU3A Calligraphy Group leader – Loveday Spear – Yelverton Parochial Church Council has the satisfaction of seeing its Gift Book brought up to date, courtesy of Plymouth Calligrapher Paul Mattock. We salute Paul’s skills and the skills of our Calligraphers with admiration and thanks! Richard Byrn