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Issue 28

Winter 2007/8

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Shared Learning Project Survey

Maggie Smith former editor of Stray News and Writing Group leader would like us to participate in a project she is involved with.

She says, “I'm lucky enough to be taking part in two Shared Learning Projects, one at the Royal Opera House  and a new one at the British Library, researching Children's Literature in the past hundred years.

 

As part of the Shared Learning Project on Children's Literature we are asking people to complete a Survey which looks at the way our generation learned about books.

 

Sample question:

 

2. Did you have access to a library when you were a child?

a) a local library with a satisfactory selection of children’s books

b) a mobile library visiting once a week with a limited choice of children’s books

c) a school library

d) no access to a library at all

 

As an avid user of libraries from the age of seven I was amazed to find that others in the group had no library nearby.

 

The more responses we have, the more reliable the research will be.”

If you are willing to complete the Survey, which will form part of the Report to the British Library, copies of the questionnaire are available from Janet Coatman at the Feb/Mar Open Meetings, or on request.

Communication! Communication! Communication!

……..is essential to the effective working of our U3A, and for your enjoyment of all it has to offer.

Those involved in communication across Harrogate U3A met on January 7th to review the year.
Stray News is going from strength to strength. There has been a generally good response to requests for items and photographs, but there is still scope for a greater variety of contributions – do “have a go”, write to the editor with your ideas.
Stray Bits fills the information gap between editions of Stray News. It is available on the web site as well as at Open Meetings. All Group Leaders/Contacts receive a copy.
With over 250 members on e-mail it and the web site are becoming increasingly important, but we still rely heavily on Group Leaders/Contacts passing on messages.
The web site is often the first impression potential members have of our U3A. It is vital that it is kept up to date. The “What’s On Calendar” and “Chatterbox” are interesting recent additions to the web site.

Janet Coatman

Holidays

Jazz Appreciation Network, Holiday to Avignon, 28th July – 3rd August 2008, by rail from St. Pancras.

If you are interested in Architecture, Art, Food and Drink, History and Museums as well as Jazz this holiday is for you.

 

U3A Folk Dance Network Holidays, 12th May – 16th May 2008, 29th September – 3rd October 2008, Halsway Manor, on the edge of the Quantock Hills.

Specially invited are those who would like to start, or have just started a group, as well as more experienced dancers. Musicians who are interested in Folk Music are also invited.

Walkers may like to roam the moorlands area during the day, and maybe join in a dance or two in the evenings.

 

Details available from Janet Coatman and at Open Meetings.

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