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MONTHLY MEETINGS |
GROUP MEETINGS Groups meet at various times and frequencies |
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Meetings, to which all our members and prospective members are invited, are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 am at New Mills Town Hall. Usually a meeting begins with a short business section, followed by refreshments and then a speaker. Seats are available at the front for people with a hearing impediment. When speaker meetings resume in October, there will be no refreshments, until further notice. |
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COFFEE MORNINGS 10.30 am - 12.00 noon at Providence United Reformed Church, Mellor Road, New Mills. Usually the last Tuesday in the month. Everyone welcome, including new and prospective members. |
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COFFEE MORNING DATES |
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2022
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18 January 2022 |
Barbara Matthews | The 2021 u3a Holiday to Northumberland |
An overview of places visited. Even if you didn't go, it will give you a taste of what Northumberland has to offer. |
15 February 2022 |
Bill Whitehouse | The British Cave Rescue |
Their services were called upon for the 2018 Thailand Cave rescue. |
15 March 2022 |
Dr Josephine Naish | Imaging the Heart: from coronary heart disease to Covid-19 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) creates detailed pictures of the heart non-invasively and can also provide unique insights into the way the heart is functioning. In this talk, Dr Naish will introduce some of the new imaging techniques being developed at the Manchester Centre for Heart and Lung Magnetic Resonance Research, and how these are used to further understand a range of heart conditions and to develop and test new treatments. |
19 April 2022 |
David Morris | The Potential of the Human Whistle |
David is the World's top Whistler and recently made an appearance on ITV’s ‘Game of Talents’. On the programme performers appear in front of a team made up of a member of the public and a celebrity. He has also featured on morning radio and an advertisement for Apple iPhone. |
17 May 2022 |
John Hope | Come Fly with Me |
An illustrated presentation of places where he has worked over the continents of Africa, America, Asia and Europe. (John previously gave us a Zoom presentation on 'Time Through the Ages'.) |
21 June 2022 |
Martin Lloyd | Passports, Assassins, Traitors and Spies |
A dramatic account of how a group of assassins brought about change in the passport regulations; how the unmasking of a spy caused a modification in passport design; and how for one man the passport itself turned into a killer. |
19 July 2022 |
Steve and Carol Robson | Fool's Gold |
They gave a very entertaining presentation via Zoom, but are now back to give a live presentation. They are an acoustic musician duo who provide live music accompanied by stories and history of their songs. They are very engaging, involving the audience from the start. |
16 August 2022 |
Nick Bostin | Immigration Officer |
Nick, a local man from Chapel en le Frith, will talk about his work as an Immigration Officer, including his postings in
Bangladesh and Libya. During his work he encountered a number of celebrities including Ingrid Bergman, Burt Lancaster and Groucho Marx. He was a finalist in Pointless TV quiz. |
20 September 2022 |
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18 October 2022 |
Mike Storr | Masters of Mirth: the Sequel |
An affectionate look at some of Mike's favourite music hall laughter makers. Mike is a Freeman of the City of Lincoln and worked in far-flung places for ICI. He is a past president of Carlton Rotary Club, and was a regional finalist in ITV's "Pride of Britain Awards 2019" in the Fundraiser of the Year category. |
15 November 2022 |
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20 December 2022 |
Christmas Party | ||
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September 2019 Groups Displays
two photos taken by Jean Windsor |
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