Issue 27
Autumn 2007
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Nearby is the stunning Frauenkirche, where some of us attended a short service at noon with prayers for peace; and afterwards a guide showed us the inside of the church from near the altar. This was both informative and unusual, as the whole congregation was sitting in the pews.
An outing on the Elbe by riverboat to Schloss Pillnitz on a sunny day, was a very special treat. This is one of the many enchanting castles of Augustus the Strong.
Promenading on the Bruehler Terrace overlooking the Elbe, one could spot Hildegard indulging in coffee and cake at her favourite Café most afternoons.
A few of us went to Leipzig by train for the day to go to Bach's famous St. Thomas church, where he played the organ and composed his weekly cantatas and was also buried.
Outside is the magnificent Bach monument in bronze, so very impressive.
An added bonus was two lovely dinners with two ladies from the U3A equivalent groups in Dresden, that are directly linked to the Dresden University and have many erudite classes on offer.
The trip all organised by our very able Hildegard Kendal was an unforgettable one for me and five days just gave us a taste of this wonderful city and the beautiful surroundings.
Siggie Mattison
THE RENAISSANCE
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St Robert’s Centre, Harrogate 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 2 pm
· 14th November... New techniques in sculpture.
· 28th November ... Palaces and Churches, great architecture.
· 12th December .. Religion and Mythology
· 9th January .. .....The Renaissance away from Florence
· 23rd January .. ..The influence of Northern Artists
· 13th February .. .Leonardo da Vinci
· 27th February .. .Michelangelo
· 12th March .. .....Raphael
· 26th March .. ....Giorgione & Titian
We are flourishing I am happy to say, and following the AGM in September several new members have joined, bringing our numbers up to well over 20. There is a very short waiting list at present but we are assimilating new members as quickly as possible.
Just to remind you, we have a one hour session structured with warm up and wind down times. Cost is £2 per session and to assist planning, we pay for a term in advance like any other professional course. We don’t meet during school holidays.
Jane Wood our professional and delightful leader, has written several newsletters and these can be seen on the Harrogate u3a website at www.u3a-harrogate.org.uk If you go into the Keep Fit page and click on the appropriate button, there are plenty of healthy tips to be taken on board!
After the half term break we continue into December when we have a Christmas break. The last day, 11th December, after a shorter session we will finish with our usual Christmas celebration. The new term starts on January 8th at 2pm, at the Jennyfield Styan Centre.
For more information please contact Val Cooke
The autumn programme began on October 2nd at St. Paul's Church Hall in Victoria Avenue. About fifty people have signed up for the course which is fortnightly. During the winter months we will be inside, but there are plans for some field trips in the summer next year. if anyone else is interested in joining please contact Patrick Bishop
Michael Crosby
September - Nidd Gorge Fungus Foray
The outing to the Nidd Gorge to look for fungi was frustrated by the climate and the lack of fungi at this time of the year. There was a flush of fungi in late June after the wet weather and we are now waiting for the second flush. The day was taken up with looking at other plants and the ecology of the gorge. The birds were also reluctant to make themselves seen or heard, but despite these reversals we had a very pleasant afternoon..
October - Studley Royal Deer Watch
The bad weather earlier in the day put some members off but for those who braved the early rain they were rewarded with a break in the weather. The male stags were if their finery with some wonderful antler and mane displays. However, they were rather quiet and were not concentrating on rounding up the hinds and posturing. It appeared to be an afternoon for chewing the cud and resting for all concerned. This allowed us to be quite close and to be tolerated by the herds. We also had a look at some of the veteran trees and what was left of this years flora, we then returned to the cars just in time as the rain started again – good timing.
Ian Wallace