Bramhall u3a Meetings
Our Monthly Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 2.00pm in the United Reformed Church, Robins Lane, Bramhall.
£2.00 fee for members
Monthly Meetings
In our monthly meetings, where we are limited to a maximum of 130 attendees, we use both the church and the adjoining hall. We gather in the hall until the doors through to the church open at 1.30pm. Our guest speakers then present their talks in the church itself. During this time, the doors to the hall will be kept locked. Afterwards, we enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit back in the hall. We have a limited number of parking spaces for blue badge holders in the church car park.
Alaister Macrae
Chairman
Upcoming Meetings
Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics – 16th May 2024
Speaker – Neil Sheldon
Neil is a retired teacher and former vice-president of the Royal Statistical Society. The talk presents many examples of the misuse and misunderstanding of statistics in the media. It also gives some helpful guidance on how to avoid being misled in the future.
Air Born – 20th June 2024
Speaker – John Wallace
The true story of two Second World War Spitfire pilots, re-united after their deaths by a million-to-one coincidence that spanned the world from Lincolnshire to the Mid-West of the USA.
“Don’t tell them, Pike” – 18th July 2024
Speaker – Frank Vigon
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Frank returns to give us an illustrated review of the many wonderful sitcoms that have entertained us through the years on the BBC, including some memorable moments.
The German Occupation of the Channel Islands – 15th August 2024
Speaker – Geoff Scargill
The Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles occupied by the German army during World War II. This talk shows how the people of the islands lived during that difficult time.
Jerome Kern – 19th September 2024
Speaker – Roger Browne
Roger returns with the story of the great composer, how ‘Showboat’ changed musical theatre for ever, his love of Britain and British literature, plus, of course his fabulous music. Roger illustrates his talk with his remarkable skill as a musician.
A Re-investigation of the Moors Murders – 17th October 2024
Speaker – Alan Kibble
This infamous case, first brought about in July 1963, when Ian Brady and Myra Hindley were convicted of the murder of five children, has rarely been out of the news. This talk looks at the evidence which has come to light over the years.
Air Traffic Control – 21st November 2024
Speaker – Nicky Patterson
Nicky Paterson is a Ranger leader by night and an Air Traffic Controller by day at Manchester Airport, where she works both as a tower and approach controller. The talk will take us through a day in the life of this hugely important role.
Fool’s Gold – 12th December 2024 – PLEASE NOTE THE DATE.
Speaker – Fool’s Gold
‘Fool’s Gold’ return to talk to us about ‘Stormy Skies’. We will hear their music, songs and stories, with opportunities to join in the singing. Anyone who attended last year’s performance will know that this will be an entertaining and fun presentation.