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CHILTERN U3A - APPLE TECH PLUS GROUP
At our meeting next Monday 6 December we'll be looking at weather forecasting apps and why they always seem to disagree. And with Cyber Monday in mind we'll look at the latest security tools from Apple that help to keep us safe
If you are interested in finding out more about this or the other 100+ Chiltern u3a Interest Groups, please check www.chiltern-u3a.org.uk

Ancient Cultures Group
Recently the Ancient Cultures group enjoyed its final talks on Ancient Mythology. We heard how the Maori reached New Zealand in canoes from Eastern Polynesia (Hawaii and Fiji) bringing their gods and creation story with them. We all know the story of how the ravens in the Tower of London protect the Kingdom, but who knew that Ravens featured in the mythology of peoples around the world? Our second presenter told us these fascinating stories.
Find out more about the Ancient Cultures group and nearly a hundred others on www.chiltern-u3aorg.uk

Chiltern U3A - Archaeology Group
At last Friday's meeting the Archaeology Group was looking at ancient cultures. Our first talk was of local interest - the Bierton Beaker Burial; and the ancestors of the Bierton Bell Beaker people - the Yamnaya who migrated from the Russian Steppe around 4,500 BC. The second presentation took us further back in time to The Natufians: living in the Levant area around 15,000 years ago, they were the first to bake bread, brew beer and cultivate cereal crops.

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CHILTERN U3A - PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
Our next meeting will be held on Friday, 3 December where we’ll be hearing ‘The Story of the World’s Largest Camera’. Our set subject this month is ‘Anything Seasonal’ - your photos welcome!
If you are interested in finding out more about this or the other 100+ Chiltern u3a Interest Groups, please check www.chiltern-u3a.org.uk

From Sarah Jones - Chair
On Wednesday 1st December at 14.30 please join me to welcome Eric Jackson who will talk to us about ‘Votes for women, the story of the Suffragettes’
This talk is available to all Cu3a as part of their membership fee.
If you are not a member and are interested in getting to know us you are welcome to get in touch with me and join this talk for free to experience Cu3a (my E mail is [email protected]). Alternatively please feel free to phone me on 07973156331
There is a place for you in Cu3a
The talk
The story of the Suffragettes and Suffragists and their struggle for emancipation from 1865 to 1928. Eric will explore how it related to ‘real people’
He will include an account of Emily Wilding Davison's death in the 1913 Epsom Derby and a ‘pen-picture’ of some of the leading protagonists.
Our speaker
Eric has had a life-long interest in history, He has written many articles for various publications.
Until 2016 after 24 years he had been a magistrate for twenty four years and I have a keen interest in the history of the office of Justice of the Peace
This is such an important topic. I am looking forward to learning more and just taking a minute to remind ourselves how lucky we are that such people fought for what we now may take for granted.
Warm regards SMJ
Sarah Jones.
Chair Cu3a
Mobile 07973156331

Chiltern u3a
Money Matters this month has a talk from Dave Dove about ETFs (exchange traded funds) as a cost effective investment vehicle. We will follow that with various topics in a general discussion.
Once again I'll host it in person from the Pottery room and on zoom, so join in however you like at 2pm on Friday 3rd.

CHILTERN U3A SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP
Yesterday, Dave Dove talked about “The Life and Times of Humphry Davy: Chemist or Genius?”.
This was followed by Richard Eastmond with a fascinating look at “Molnupiravir a drug for Covid?”.
If you are interested in finding out more about this or the other 100+ Chiltern u3a Interest Groups, please check www.chiltern-u3a.org.uk

Chiltern u3a - Wednesday Meeting
On Wednesday 20th October we will welcome Tim Alan at 14.30 who will share his talk Around America twice by Greyhound Bus, half a century apart.
This will be a fascinating story supported by great photos.
This talk is available to all Cu3a members as part of their membership subscription.
If you are not a member and are interested in getting to know us you are welcome to get in touch with me and join this talk for free to experience Cu3a (my email is [email protected]).
There is a place for you in Cu3a.
The Talk
Around America by Greyhound Bus, half a century apart
In 1969, as a 22-year-old student, Tim Albert travelled 12,000 miles around America on Greyhound Buses, returning with a detailed diary, several boxes of slides and a great love for the country. Half a century later, as a 72-year-old retired journalist, he went back on the buses – and this time came back with a draft for a book, a mobile phone stuffed with images, and some mixed feelings about the way America seems to be heading. In this illustrated talk he will describe his two trips of a lifetime – and consider some of the changes in himself and the USA. This often leads to some lively discussion
Our Speaker
Tim Albert worked for local and national newspapers and medical magazines before running courses on writing ACskills for health professionals. He is the author of four books on medical writing, a memoir and a travel book. He lives in Surrey with an American wife and a needy garden.

Chiltern u3a - Archeology Group
At our recent meeting the Archaeology group was treated to the memories of a member's trip to Leptis Magna, an ancient city on the coast of Libya. Our member found his 35mm slides in the attic and managed to digitise them, with the help of another Cu3a member, so that he could show them to the group at our Zoom meeting last week. There is so much talent in our u3a and such a willingness to share and help each other to the enjoyment of all!
If you'd like to know more about this or the other 100+ Chiltern u3a Interest Groups, please check www.chiltern-u3a.org.uk

CHILTERN u3a - Apple Mac Group
At our meeting this Wednesday we’ll be reviewing the new iPhone and iPad products released last week and discussing the Monterey features of the latest Macs likely to be released in October.
If you are interested in finding out more about this or the other 100+ Chiltern u3a Interest Groups, please check www.chiltern-u3a.org.uk