Shakespeare for Groundlings 2024

Margaret Christie Studio   Tutor : SUSAN ROBERTS RESEARCHING SIR FRANCIS BACON THE SECRET OF SHAKE-SPEARE   Conspiracy Theory: you are all familiar with the term. It is a label which has been used, by some, as a description of content relating to my course. Therefore, I thought the following definition would be of interest. […]

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Sustainability Class 2024

Dr Ian Richards   Auditorium Sustainability has become a key consideration in most human activities. But like words such as “eco”, “organic” and “green”, the word “sustainable” has been widely abused. What does it really mean? At its core, ecological sustainability concerns the way that humans organise their civilization, including energy use, food production, housing, […]

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Movies & More

Mike Hines & Julie-Ann Blyth Auditorium Each week a participant volunteers to present a film  and to research basic information the film. After viewing the film the group discusses presentation. Most weeks a participant will present a short “tutorial” on some aspect of film making and the movie business. The group does not show documentaries […]

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Classical Music 2024

Barry Henze Auditorium Hello, my name is Barry Henze. I am 73 years young, naturalised Aussie since 1970, born in Heidelberg/Germany. My biggest passion among others is and has always been  Classical Music. I learnt to play the piano for 3 years, and have visited literally hundreds of Classical Concerts in my lifetime. I also […]

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Spiritual Science 2024

Tutor: Jonathan Anstock   Language Room Themes will include (but not limited to): The threefold soul Soul configurations and destiny The soul and seasons The mystery of Christmas The Devil and Satan Light into the darkness Deeds and destiny

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Photography for Fun 2024

Irene Waters   Computer Room   Photography – Creating Images. If you enjoy taking pictures, experimenting with composition and then find no-one is interested in looking at your photographs – then this is the class for you. Join our enthusiastic group of photographers who enjoy sharing their skills, knowledge and techniques to improve your hobby and then have a coffee with likeminded […]

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In Our Own Write

Pauline Harris   Auditorium Participants have the opportunity to write on a range of topics & in a variety of genres (set by coordinator) Each week they read their work in a supportive environment and hear other writers efforts. With input from the group they are encouraged to refine and expand their writing skills In […]

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On Screen Arias & Operas

Jeremy Martin Auditorium Opera and Arias class is held in the U3A’s Auditorium to take full advantage of the excellent audio, computer and screen facilities available there. The voices and colourful personalities of the world’s greatest opera stars will be streamed in from the stages of the world as they perform across a wide range […]

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