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EVENTS SUMMARY
NNU3A events are open for members, but guests who are considering joining are welcome to come to hear more of what we do. Click here to see a full list of events.
TITLE How to become a Roman Emperor!
DATE Wednesday 17 July 2019
SPEAKER Mr Ralph Jackman
DESCRIPTION
Ralph Jackman is an award winning author of roman fiction. A Norfolk Scholar with a first class honours in Classics from King's College, London and a Masters in Creative writing from the University if Essex, Ralph uses his classics knowledge to write fast paced roman thrillers. He is an Old Greshamian, born and bred in Norfolk who enjoys public speaking around the region to enthuse his audiences with the intrigues of ancient Rome. Signed first edition hardbacks of his latest release 'Agrippa's Wake' will be available for £10 at the conclusion of the talk.
DETAILS
Location Blakeney Village Hall
Time 10 am coffee/refreshments - 10:30 start
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Pole to Pole – The Arctic
Changing climate was a theme in our monthly talk on 12 June, when Cley local Tony Marr gave us his experience of how dramatically the arctic ice cap is melting, and the consequences for wildlife, especially the polar bear, and indigenous peoples. Speaking from his experience on Expedition Cruises to both poles, Tony gave us plenty to enjoy in his wonderful photos of the landscape, birds and bears; and plenty to ponder whether we can act in time to succeed in stopping the rise in global temperatures.
Tony is not a member of U3A but exemplified Third Age credentials. After a career in HM Land Registry, on his retirement he followed his passions – birds and the natural environment. He became a tour leader on expedition cruise ships to the Arctic and Antarctic. His talk focused on the Arctic. As well as his enlightening description of the wonders – and pitfalls – of the Arctic circle, the north pole and the “north west passage”, he offered an insightful analysis of the territorial ambitions of the nations that border the arctic. The size of the Russian fleet of ice-breakers is growing faster than anyone else’s as is their investment in exploration of oil and gas reserves beneath the ice.
THE SPIRIT OF THE BROADS
The Local History Group has a varied programme comprising talks, discussions and research but to most members the highlights are the chance to get out and about in Norfolk. Our latest excursion was a trip on the Norfolk Broads on the wherry Albion, arranged by two of our members, Jane and Mike Holmes.
Albion is owned by the Norfolk Wherry Trust and can take groups of up to 12 for trips with a skipper and mate to sail her, although we all had the opportunity to steer. There are cooking facilities and a toilet below and cover when it rains (and it did!)
We extended a general invitation to all other U3A members to join us and this resulted in two sailings with one party having a talk on the history of the Albion in the morning with the trip to St. Benet’s Abbey after lunch.The second group had the reverse arrangements. In addition we both enjoyed a talk by a local expert whilst we were at the abbey.
The NNU3A Fakenham Book Group
BOOK READING AND Q and A with bestselling local award-winning author Elizabeth Haynes, who will be talking about her latest book The Murder of Harriet Monkton, a delicious Victorian crime novel based on a true story and a murder that has never been solved. 1.30pm on Wednesday 10 July at The Pheasant, Kelling. The cost is £8.50 per person, including tea and scones.
Contact Susan Riddle, email susaneriddle@gmail.com
