U3A Roseland and District
Once you have paid your subscription fees you are welcome to attend all groups with no extra charge, save occasionally you might need to purchase a book, or equipment pertinent to the activity.
Click on the group name to learn more about any of our current and proposed groups that interest you or simply scroll through the list to see them all. For activities held in halls, click on the venue name for a location map.
Current groups
Leader: Maureen Goff 01726 842981
Monthly at members' homes - telephone for details of the next meeting
Would you like to join a social book club meeting monthly for a book discussion, chat, coffee and biscuits in members' homes around our area? Venue/s and books are chosen by the members.
Contact Maureen for more information.
Contact: Elizabeth Sharratt 01872 530137 Email
2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Roseland Parc, Tregony
If you have a digital camera and would like to learn how to use computer software to manipulate, create effects and enhance your photographs as the professionals do, this is the group for you.
On the first Wednesday of the month, there will be 2 groups with Keith Oliver leading a session for more experienced 'learners, while I give tuition to beginners. The second meeting each month will be for beginners.
Leader: Mary Ellis 01726 882500
10.00 a.m. to 12 noon - 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at a member's home in Grampound Road.
There are a number of variants of Cornish and this group will focus on learning Modern Cornish which is the last version commonly spoken in West Cornwall during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Of necessity, group numbers will be limited.
Leader: Peter Gane. 01872 501820 Email
Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall 12 noon to 1.00 p.m. - 2nd Wednesday of the month (after Local Interest)
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We hold a monthly 'clinic' session where all members are welcome to ask questions or seek advice about any aspect of family history research including information sources, record keeping or help with tracing a particular ancestor.
We aren't only looking at Cornish families so it doesn't matter which part of the country your family roots are in.
You can access our Resources section containing information and links to other research sources by clicking here.
I am happy to give advice or assistance at any time if members call or email me.
Leader: Ann Smith 01726 843449
Roseland Parc, Tregony 10.30 a.m. to 12 nooon - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
Whether you only have basic French remembered from your schooldays, or a reasonable working knowledge of the language, this activity will give you an opportunity to practice and develop your conversational skills.
Working in small groups, with others at a similar level, but with help on hand when neeed, each session will focus on different situations you would encounter when visiting France. As with all of our activities, the aim is to make the experience enjoyable for all members taking part, in a relaxed atmosphere with like minded people.
Contact: Shirley Davis 01872 270030 Email
Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon
From 2010, the frequency will alter to the fourth Friday in each month
22nd January
26th February
26th March onward
This
group started in October by examining early painters, such as Cimabue, Giotto
and Duccio, and how art developed from the Byzantine style to the ‘modern’
Western art form.
Following
on from these early exponents of visual art, we are exploring the effects of
The Black Death upon
Agricultural changes in England from 1066 to the 16th century.
Art
in the 13th and 14th centuries.
The
Black Death, including possible diagnoses of what it really was and why some
people were not affected by it.
The
Great Plague of 1665 and how Londoners were treated and reacted.
You
do not need any previous knowledge to enjoy these sessions as professionally-made
film will reveal everything to you.
Leader: Jenny Deal 01872 530308 Email
Roseland Parc, Tregony 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon - 2nd Thursday of the month.
Whether you have never learned to knit, have forgotten or are an expert, you will enjoy this social, friendly group where everyone works together. You will decide between yourselves what you will do as everyone will be at a different level. Needles and wool are available for your use - at no charge.
Co-ordinator: Shirley Davis 01872 270030 Email
Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall, Portscatho. 10.00 am – 12 noon 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Each month we will have an opportunity to learn about a different subject relating to the history, geography or nature of the local or wider area in which we are lucky enough to live. This will usually be presented by a speaker although occasionally we may watch a video.
This is an informal group with no fixed membership and you are welcome to attend any session which is of interest to you.
Wednesday 10th March
Cornish Studies - Kim Cooper
Co-ordinator: Ann Smith 01726 843449
A periodic opportunity to enjoy a reasonably priced meal and the company of fellow members in a relaxed atmosphere at one of the many pubs or restaurants in our area. We ask that members pay a £5 deposit to secure a place at each of our meals.
Thursday 25th February - The Carclaze (Premier Inn), St Austell - meet at 12.30 p.m.
Thursday 25th March - Aston's, Malpas Road, Truro - meet at 12.30 p.m.
Co-ordinator: Peter Vigors-Evans 01872 501474
Since we are lucky enough to be based in one of the most beautiful parts of the country (some would say the world!), we have brought together several activities under one umbrella to give members an opportunity to enjoy varied interests in the great outdoors.
Each of these has its own section to provide more information, but they are all co-ordinated by Peter Vigors-Evans.
Current outdoor leisure activities are:
- Outings- to places of local interest
- Garden Visits- to explore the exceptional gardens of Cornwall
- Walking- to experience the natural beauty in and around our area
Co-ordinator: Myrna Harrison 01726 883878
Probus Village Hall 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon on 2nd Fiday and 4th Thursday of the month
Beginners and those with previous patchwork experience will be made most welcome.
You can start at the bottom and produce a simple cushion cover or go straight to the top and produce an heirloom bed quilt!!! The choice is yours and you will be encouraged all the way. Naturally we hope you will also enjoy the social experience of working with others who have a similar interest.
Leader: Shirley Davis 01872 270030 Email
Probus Vilage Hall, Probus
9.45 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (Arrive any time after 9.00 a.m.)
Step back in time to Elizabethan and Jacobean England with William Shakespeare.
This study group involves watching BBC produced film of individual plays so that you gain a broad spectrum of Shakespeare’s range of talent through “tragedy, comedy, history, pastoral, pastoral-comical, historical-pastoral, tragical-historical, tragical-comical-historical-pastoral, scene indivadable or poem unlimited”, as Polonius would say.
Having enjoyed a successful early season with Shakespeare plays we will continue with the following, straight through (with a break for coffee).
You do not need to have any knowledge of Shakespeare or the times in which he lived, nor understand the language as sub-titles help by allowing you to read the words as well as hear and see the action. In fact, you might be surprised to discover how many ‘modern’ words and phrases were actually created by Shakespeare.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the sessions will be sporadic after January until further notice. It is hoped they will resume regularly after August.
| 26th October |
All's Well That Ends Well |
| 9th November |
Much Ado About Nothing |
| 11th January | Julius Caesar |
Leader: Malcolm Craven 01872 501731
Next: Tuesday 8th March from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon at Probus Village Hall South America
We're all familiar with booking package holidays from a brochure, but if you want to really explore a country, packages don't always give you the freedom to go everywhere and see everything you want to.
This short series of presentations will show you the advantages and potential pitfalls of becoming an independent traveller and making all your own arrangements rather than accepting a tour company's ideas on a standard package.
Malcolm has made trips to a wide variety of destinations on all continents, working out his own itineraries, and arranging flights, hotels and internal transport by road, rail and water. He will explain what you need to know and look out for, and use his own photographs to illustrate some of the journeys he has made in the past 5 years.
Future dates, all at Probus Village Hall from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon:
Monday 8th March
Monday 12th April
Monday 14th June
Monday 12th July
